22 m. ago Administration likely acted in contempt by not returning deportation flights: Judge

A judge found probable cause the Trump administration acted in contempt of court when officials defied his order to turn two planes around carrying alleged gang members.

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53 m. ago 'Homegrowns are next:' Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad

Trump hopes to deport and imprison U.S. citizens abroad. Critics say the concept is unconstitutional and dangerous.

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74 m. ago Memo shows U.S. can send migrants without criminal records to Guantanamo, despite Trump's promise to hold "the worst" there

Memo shows U.S. can send migrants without criminal records to Guantanamo, despite Trump's promise to hold "the worst" there  CBS News

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1 hour ago I work in HR, and one of our recruiters frequently shares pro

Elaine Varelas provides guidance on how posting political content on LinkedIn could potentially have a negative impact on both a company’s recruiting efforts and reputation. The post I work in HR, and one of our recruiters frequently shares pro-Trump content on LinkedIn. appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Schumer moves to block Trump nominees for 2 key New York prosecutor positions

He's objecting to Trump's picks for the Eastern District and Southern District.

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2 h. ago Trump live news: WTO warns US tariffs could cut world trade by 1.5 percent

Trump live news: WTO warns US tariffs could cut world trade by 1.5 percent  Al Jazeera

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2 h. ago Associated Press, Reuters rip Trump White House for cutting wire service slot in press pool

The Associated Press accused the Trump administration of retaliation and a "grave disservice" to the American people as the media-government feud continued.

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2 h. ago Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs

The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Trump's tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.

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2 h. ago Colorado Dems move to divert $4M in taxpayer dollars to fight Trump admin in court

Colorado House Democrats are considering a bill to stash $4M in taxpayer dollars to fight the Trump administration in court if the president targets Colorado.

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2 h. ago Law Firms Made Deals With Trump. Now He Wants More From Them.

To avoid retribution, big firms agreed to provide free legal services for uncontroversial causes. To the White House, that could mean negotiating trade deals — or even defending the president and his allies.

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2 h. ago China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon

Growth was driven partly by strong industrial activity and exports, before President Trump's punishing tariffs. Experts say these levies will hurt China's growth this year.

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2 h. ago Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

The lawsuit follows weeks of feuding between the Republican administration and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. The post Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Can Trump legally deport US citizens to El Salvador prisons?

Can Trump legally deport US citizens to El Salvador prisons?  Al Jazeera

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2 h. ago One of the most haunted homes in New England could be yours for $1.2 million

The legendary S.K. Pierce Mansion in Gardner just hit the market. The post One of the most haunted homes in New England could be yours for $1.2 million appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Trump says Harvard has 'lost its way,' doesn't deserve federal funding

President Donald Trump blasted Harvard as a "joke" on Wednesday, saying the university teaches "hate and stupidity."

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3 h. ago Donald Trump's tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO

Donald Trump's tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO  BBC

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3 h. ago Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports

It alleges Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes violates Title IX.

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3 h. ago White House proposal axes UN, NATO funds and halves State Department budget

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to slash the State Department’s budget by $27 billion – nearly half – and shutter small embassies and consulates worldwide.

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3 h. ago White House Ends a Regular Reporting Slot for Independent Newswires

The move, which affects The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters, is another effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over the press corps that covers it.

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3 h. ago California to sue to stop President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

California to sue to stop President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs  NBC4 Los Angeles

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