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22 States Sue Trump Over $4 Billion Medical Research Funding Cut

Twenty-two US states, including some that voted for Trump, sued him on Monday for slashing indirect costs of medical research—funding for lab maintenance and staff—by $4 billion annually, a move the states claim endangers research and may lead to lab closures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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DOGE: Musk's Efficiency Drive Sparks Controversy and Legal Challenges

President Trump's executive order created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, resulting in a federal funding freeze, controversial employee offers, and the closure of USAID, sparking legal challenges and concerns about the separation of powers.

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Reduced Inequality
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U.S. Military Bans Transgender Enlistments, Halts Transition Procedures

The U.S. military has banned transgender individuals from enlisting and suspended gender transition procedures for current service members, based on a memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following President Trump's executive order, impacting an estimated low thousands of the 1.3 million active-...

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Gender Equality
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Gabbard Clears Key Senate Hurdle, Poised for DNI Confirmation

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, cleared a key Senate procedural hurdle on Monday by a 52-46 vote, overcoming a potential filibuster and setting up a final confirmation vote this week; Republicans remain confident of her confirmation despite the Vice Pr...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Appoints Grenell to Lead Kennedy Center

President Trump appointed Richard Grenell, former US ambassador to Germany, as the interim executive director of the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., aiming to remove "anti-American propaganda" and drag shows from the institution's programming.

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Senate Advances Gabbard's Nomination for National Intelligence Director

The U.S. Senate advanced Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence, 52-46, setting up a final vote by Wednesday; her past comments on Snowden and Assad and a meeting with Assad created opposition, yet pressure from Trump allies including Elon Musk secured some Republicans' sup...

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DOJ Drops Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Amidst Trump Ties

A top Department of Justice official intervened to drop federal bribery and fraud charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who faced accusations of accepting foreign campaign donations; this occurred weeks after Adams began publicly cultivating a closer relationship with President Donald Trum...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Senate Advances Gabbard's Nomination for National Intelligence Director

The US Senate advanced Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence, setting a final confirmation vote for later this week following a 52-46 procedural vote along party lines; her past comments on Snowden and Russia and meeting with Assad fueled controversy.

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DOJ Drops Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The Justice Department will dismiss federal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns about the timing of the charges and potential political motivations, a move that follows meetings with Adams' lawyers and aligns with Attorney General Bondi's focus on combating the weaponizat...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Cuts Overseas Aid, Following US Lead

The UK's Labour government, despite initial pledges, has cut its overseas aid budget and reshaped its approach to international development, mirroring a similar trend in the US, raising concerns about the future of global humanitarian efforts.

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No Poverty
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Mass Contract Cancellations Cripple U.S. Education Research

The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is facing widespread contract cancellations, totaling $881 million, halting research on teaching practices and student achievement, impacting data access, and raising concerns about job security for IES employees, according to ...

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Quality Education
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Republican Pushback Against Trump's Federal Workforce Cuts

President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to significantly reduce the federal workforce are encountering internal resistance from some Republican lawmakers, who are concerned about the administration's disregard for Congress's budgetary authority while facing pressure from worried constituents and fed...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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