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The White House blocked an AP reporter from President Trump's news conference with India's prime minister over AP's style decision to stick with the name “Gulf of Mexico." apnews.com/article/ap-w...
White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight
The White House had blocked an Associated Press journalist from a news conference with two major world leaders.
apnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The White House blocked an AP reporter from President Trump's news conference with India's prime minister over AP's style decision to stick with the name “Gulf of Mexico." apnews.com/article/ap-w...
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As a parent of two kids with special needs, I'm pretty damn excited to know that a racist billionaire who routinely uses the slur "r*tards" is destroying the federal department that's a bulwark for special education and support for disabled children.
February 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
As a parent of two kids with special needs, I'm pretty damn excited to know that a racist billionaire who routinely uses the slur "r*tards" is destroying the federal department that's a bulwark for special education and support for disabled children.
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The New York Times is tracking the actions and statements by President Trump and his administration during the first 100 days of his second term. Here's a gift link if you'd like to bookmark it. We will be updating daily. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
What Have Trump and His Administration Said and Done So Far? Gaza, Tariffs, U.S.P.S. (Gift Article)
The New York Times is tracking the actions taken by, and significant statements made by, President Trump and his administration during the first 100 days of Mr. Trump’s second term.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The New York Times is tracking the actions and statements by President Trump and his administration during the first 100 days of his second term. Here's a gift link if you'd like to bookmark it. We will be updating daily. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Maybe worth remembering that Project 2025 calls for flat out eliminating Head Start apnews.com/article/head...
Still locked out of federal funding, several Head Start preschools may need to close temporarily
Leaders of dozens of Head Start preschools said they might need to close temporarily because they remain locked out of their federal funding, a problem that first surfaced last week during President D...
apnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Maybe worth remembering that Project 2025 calls for flat out eliminating Head Start apnews.com/article/head...
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“Elon Musk’s influence appears unchecked,” @jonlemire.bsky.social writes. “But the Republican-controlled Congress has shown no desire so far to rein Musk in. There has never been a private citizen like him.”
Elon Musk Is President
The world’s richest man has declared war on the federal government, and his influence appears unchecked.
www.theatlantic.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“Elon Musk’s influence appears unchecked,” @jonlemire.bsky.social writes. “But the Republican-controlled Congress has shown no desire so far to rein Musk in. There has never been a private citizen like him.”
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Ukraine war briefing: Trump demands rare earths from Kyiv in exchange for aid
Ukraine war briefing: Trump demands rare earths from Kyiv in exchange for aid
US reportedly briefly paused weapon shipments into Ukraine; Russian forces continue to gain ground as Ukraine struggles with manpower. What we know on day 1,077 Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Trump demands rare earths from Kyiv in exchange for aid
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The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s power grab: a coup veiled by chaos | Editorial
The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s power grab: a coup veiled by chaos | Editorial
The US president is testing the limits of executive authority, sidelining Congress and enriching allies while destabilising the global economy
Donald Trump is provoking a US constitutional crisis, claiming sweeping powers to override or bypass Congress’s…
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s power grab: a coup veiled by chaos | Editorial
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if you cared about morale and recruitment you would not alienate a group that disproportionately enlists into the military, but if you are a white nationalist…
Pete Hegseth ordered the cancellation of celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and removes Black History Month from any mention by the DoD.
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
www.stripes.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:32 AM
if you cared about morale and recruitment you would not alienate a group that disproportionately enlists into the military, but if you are a white nationalist…
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Breaking News: The chairman of the FCC ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS this week over the practice of their member stations airing sponsorships.
F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Stations
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, recently expressed concern about NPR and PBS’s sponsorships.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Breaking News: The chairman of the FCC ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS this week over the practice of their member stations airing sponsorships.
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Let's be clear about what happened today: Donald Trump tried to cut a giant chunk of government funding — hurting preschoolers, seniors, and veterans.
Trump's illegal shutdown is blocked for now — but don't forget that he tried to cut programs supporting working families.
Trump's illegal shutdown is blocked for now — but don't forget that he tried to cut programs supporting working families.
January 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Let's be clear about what happened today: Donald Trump tried to cut a giant chunk of government funding — hurting preschoolers, seniors, and veterans.
Trump's illegal shutdown is blocked for now — but don't forget that he tried to cut programs supporting working families.
Trump's illegal shutdown is blocked for now — but don't forget that he tried to cut programs supporting working families.