53 m. ago Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

The White House on Friday released President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which calls for $163 billion in cuts to federal spending.

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68 m. ago Trump names Holocaust museum board members after firing Biden appointees

Trump names Holocaust museum board members after firing Biden appointees  The Washington Post

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72 m. ago No Plan B for Alaska groundfish, salmon producers if Trump's trade war kills use of Chinese processors

No Plan B for Alaska groundfish, salmon producers if Trump's trade war kills use of Chinese processors  Undercurrent News

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79 m. ago Journalist group downgrades US press freedom ranking, cites Trump spending cuts to public media

Reporters Without Borders released a report that accused the Trump administration of negatively impacting press freedom in the U.S. and downgraded the country's ranking on the issue.

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89 m. ago Trump signs order seeking to end federal funding for PBS and NPR

Trump signs order seeking to end federal funding for PBS and NPR  The Washington Post

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95 m. ago Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel's roof ahead of conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor

The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

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96 m. ago As Trump’s Family Crypto Business Gains Steam, Ethical Concerns Mount

A crypto company part-owned by the Trump family stands to earn millions of dollars from a business deal involving a state-backed investment fund from the UAE. The arrangement amounts to “foreign policy for sale,” critics claim.

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99 m. ago PBS, NPR blast 'blatantly unlawful' Trump executive order halting public funding, vow challenges

NPR and PBS quickly released fierce statements condemning President Donald Trump for trying to halt their federal funding with his late-night executive order.

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1 hour ago Harvard hits back 'no legal basis' for Trump move to take away tax

"It's what they deserve," he said, renewing his threat in a Truth Social post. 

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1 hour ago Public broadcasting group says Trump cannot pull funding for NPR, PBS

The nonprofit corporation overseeing National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service is firing back at President Donald Trump's executive order to pull funding.

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2 h. ago Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards

The Trump administration has decimated an agency responsible for carrying out much of the research and prevention efforts to curb exposure to dangerous substances and situations in the workplace.

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2 h. ago Trump asks SCOTUS to strip protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants

Venezuelan nationals sued the Trump administration earlier this year for abruptly terminating Temporary Protected Status protections, which allowed them to live and work legally in the U.S.

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2 h. ago Fla. AG to rebuff judge who ordered halt to state immigration enforcement: 'The court has overstepped'

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is under fire for how he has handled a federal judge's order against the state's immigration law.

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2 h. ago Trump latest: 'Nice gentleman' Carney to set out vision after Canada election win inspired by standing up to US

Trump latest: 'Nice gentleman' Carney to set out vision after Canada election win inspired by standing up to US  Sky News

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2 h. ago How Rubio Proved Himself as Trump’s Loyal Foreign Policy Foot Soldier

As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been Donald Trump’s reliable echo on issues like Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. But Steve Witkoff, the president’s friend, remains the chief negotiator.

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2 h. ago Solid Jobs Report Reinforces Fed’s Patient Approach to Interest Rate Cuts

The central bank is bracing for President Trump’s tariffs to dent growth while stoking inflation, keeping interest rate cuts at bay for now.

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3 h. ago Trump's surgeon general pick touted as 'fierce' MAHA advocate before confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, garnering support ahead of her upcoming confirmation hearing, with senators describing her as a "fierce" advocate for the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.

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3 h. ago Former Trump official slams UN reform efforts as 'eight and a half years late'

Expert says that current attempts by the United Nations to plan for the full reorganization of the world body fall short of change needed to keep the organization afloat.

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3 h. ago Trump Administration Live Updates: President Renews Threat to Revoke Harvard’s Tax

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Renews Threat to Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status  The New York Times

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3 h. ago Brendan Carr Is Turning the FCC Into MAGA’s Censoring Machine

Under its new chairman, the FCC is threatening broadcasters and pushing President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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