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Department of Education Lays Off 1,315 Employees, Raising Concerns About Service Delivery

The Department of Education laid off 1,315 employees on Tuesday, a nearly 50% reduction impacting offices for civil rights and federal student aid, raising concerns about service delivery for vulnerable students despite assurances from Secretary McMahon.

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House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Avoiding Immediate Government Shutdown

The House narrowly passed a $1.6 trillion continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government until September 30, 2025, avoiding an immediate shutdown; however, the bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate and lacks provisions for several critical issues.

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SALT Deduction Cap: A Key Issue in Upcoming Tax Negotiations

The \$10,000 SALT deduction cap, enacted in 2017 and set to expire in 2025, is a key point of contention in upcoming tax negotiations, with President Trump now advocating for its repeal despite initially supporting it. Lawmakers face the challenge of balancing competing tax priorities and limited bu...

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Unverified Claim: Trump Recruited by Soviet Intelligence in 1987

A former Soviet intelligence officer's February 20th Facebook post alleging Donald Trump's 1987 recruitment by Soviet intelligence has ignited a social media firestorm, fueled by Trump's past pro-Moscow policies and contrasting with the Biden administration's support for Ukraine.

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Hearing Adjourned After GOP Lawmaker Misgenders Transgender Representative

During a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing, Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) repeatedly misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware), a transgender woman, leading to the hearing's abrupt adjournment after Rep. Bill Keating (D-Mass.) intervened.

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Gender Equality
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Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Trade War

President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, effective Wednesday, sparked immediate counter-tariffs from the European Union totaling $28 billion and a growing international boycott movement, while a proposed minerals deal with Ukraine raises geopolitical questions.

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UN Announces UN80 Initiative Amidst Fears of US Spending Cuts

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the UN80 initiative on Wednesday, aiming to improve efficiency and restructure the UN in response to potential US spending cuts; however, critics claim it is a PR move to avoid cuts.

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House GOP Passes Funding Bill Amidst Large-Scale Government Cuts

The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a government funding bill, driven by President Trump's pressure and substantial cuts to federal agencies like the Department of Education, which fired roughly 1,300 employees, demonstrating a new era of Republican unity and accelerated governmental downsizing.

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Biden Pressured Harris to Avoid Public Policy Disagreements During 2024 Campaign

President Biden privately pressured Vice President Kamala Harris to avoid publicly disagreeing with his policies during her 2024 presidential campaign, fearing it would harm his legacy; this pressure intensified before a debate, with Biden directly instructing Harris to maintain loyalty and protect ...

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Proposed Bill Legalizing Police Assaults and California's Immigration Funding Restriction

A Democratic lawmaker introduced a bill potentially legalizing attacks on police officers, sparking controversy; California countered Trump's policies by restricting taxpayer funding for undocumented immigrants; these actions reflect broader political and social divisions.

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Trump's Swift Policy Changes Spark Domestic and International Backlash

Upon returning to the White House, Donald Trump implemented significant policy changes, including imposing tariffs on imports, altering the US stance on the Ukraine conflict, and enacting restrictive immigration and social policies, sparking widespread domestic and international reactions and dividi...

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Federal Judges Condemn Impeachment Threats Against Judges Ruling Against Trump

US Circuit Judges Richard Sullivan and Jeffrey Sutton criticized Republican threats to impeach judges who rule against President Trump, warning that such actions would undermine the appeals process and set a dangerous precedent for future judicial independence.

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