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White House orders freeze on 'financial assistance,' unleashing anger, confusion, lawsuit
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration caused a rush of confusion and anger Tuesday among Democratic leaders, state officials and federal…
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Trump talks 'free speech' while moving to muzzle those he disagrees with
In one of his first acts in office, President Trump issued an executive order promising to end government censorship and restore free…
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RFK Jr. wants to improve Americans' health. Here's some advice from the outgoing FDA chief
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called the Food and Drug Administration a “corrupt system” that is waging “war on public health.” He has pledged…
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Are Social Security offices closed today? Hours for inauguration, MLK Day
Donald Trump's inauguration falls on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, and many federal offices will suspend…
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The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do
WASHINGTON — The Senate could vote Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, a Republican-led bill that mandates federal detention for immigrants…
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Will government shutdown affect Social Security? What we know
What's New A looming government shutdown could force some government agency functions to temporarily cease until new funding has passed.…
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Truck drivers in Mexico block major highways to protest the government's failure to pay bills
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Truck drivers blocked some major highways in central Mexico on Tuesday to protest that the government hasn’t paid them…