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Trump extends federal hiring freeze for three months
President Trump extended the federal hiring freeze with a memorandum Thursday, pushing it until July, as his administration continues its…
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Trump moves to levy Chinese vessels in shipping shakeup
The proposal follows a months-long investigation ordered by Trump administration into whether Chinese shipbuilding threatens US national…
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Oil posts weekly gain on trade deal hopes, new Iran sanctions
Oil prices settled more than 3 per cent higher on Thursday (Apr 17), supported by hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the…
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China bans ‘smart’ and ‘autonomous’ driving terms from vehicle ads
China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features,…
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Trump hints other nonprofits' tax status could be investigated after Harvard
President Trump hinted Thursday that nonprofit organizations other than Harvard University could face investigations of their tax-exempt…
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Trump says U.S., China talking over tariffs
President Trump said officials from China have reached out "a number of times" since the tariff war between the U.S. and China began.…
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'Fake news': Trump upbraids journalist over reports of high cost of living
President Trump took umbrage Thursday at a reporter who told him that Americans are seeing prices rise and that their bills are more…
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Trump administration halts major northeast offshore wind project
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has ordered New York's Empire Wind project to halt construction, following President Trump's earlier…
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Trump administration goes scorched-earth by targeting Harvard's tax-exempt status
Harvard University's bottom line took a major hit earlier this week with the loss of billions in federal research grants, but it turns out…
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Trump says Russia will respond this week on ceasefire proposal
President Trump said Thursday the U.S. will be hearing from Moscow this week on his administration's ceasefire proposal for Ukraine and…
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Alaska Republican says she fears 'retaliation' under Trump administration
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, an outspoken Republican critic of President Trump, said she fears retribution for opposing his policies.…
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Supreme Court declines to revive Trump birthright citizenship policy -- for now
The Supreme Court declined Thursday to block lower court rulings that paused President Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship,…
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Trump and Meloni pledge to make Europe great again by reducing illegal immigration
President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to make Europe great again by pushing back on illegal immigration, and Mr.…
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Supreme Court will hear Trump's proposed limits on birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will hear arguments in May on President Trump’s proposed limits on birthright…
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Ms. Rachel responds to critics of Gaza rhetoric: ‘All children should be protected’
Popular children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel shared a statement online, seemingly in response to criticism she’s received about protecting kids…
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Marco Rubio Revoked International Student’s Visa for Dumbest Reason
The Trump administration may have just revoked an international student’s visa because his church group caught too many fish. Suguru Onda,…
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El Salvador Set Up Trap for Democratic Senator Trying to Visit Prison
Senator Chris Van Hollen’s attempt to check on the welfare of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the Trump administration mistakenly deported to…
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Zelensky says China is supplying weapons to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused China of supplying weapons to Russia. "As of today, we have general information from…
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Elon Musk’s New Donations Are Disturbing Sign for the Courts
Elon Musk knows which members of Congress detest the courts as much as he does, and he wants to keep them around. The billionaire gave…
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University of Texas has 'power stripped' as bill passes
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has welcomed the state Senate's approval on Wednesday of Senate Bill 37, a piece of legislation that…
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Naturalization Process: Addressing USCIS Delays
Waiting to become a U.S. citizen can be exciting until your case stalls for months after your naturalization interview. If you’ve done…
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Trump Has Eyewateringly Corrupt Scheme to Get Rich Off Tariffs
“The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time, and yet, ‘Too Late’ Jerome Powell of the Fed, who is always TOO LATE AND…
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Trump’s FCC Chief Joins His War Smearing Wrongly Deported Man
“The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the 7th time, and yet, ‘Too Late’ Jerome Powell of the Fed, who is always TOO LATE AND…
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DHS tells lawyer born in Boston she has to leave US
An attorney born in Boston has come forward with an account of receiving a deportation notice from the Department of Homeland Security…