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Extensive redactions and the limited number of documents released related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein angered some Republicans and did little to defuse a scandal threatening the party.
Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over midterms
A handful of Republican lawmakers and right-wing media figures joined Democrats in blasting Friday's disclosures as inadequate.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Extensive redactions and the limited number of documents released related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein angered some Republicans and did little to defuse a scandal threatening the party.
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The decline is occurring as the Trump administration has delayed visa processing, instituted travel bans or restrictions for 19 countries, threatened to deport international students for pro-Palestinian speech, and heightened the vetting of student visa applicants.
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Nearly 20 Percent Fewer International Students Traveled to the U.S. in August
The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The decline is occurring as the Trump administration has delayed visa processing, instituted travel bans or restrictions for 19 countries, threatened to deport international students for pro-Palestinian speech, and heightened the vetting of student visa applicants.
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During the continuing government shutdown, President Trump has posted memes depicting Russel Vought, the White House budget director, as the grim reaper. Here's how Vought became one of the most influential figures in Washington.
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
The ‘Grim Reaper’ of the Government Shutdown
Russell T. Vought, the White House budget director, is the man behind President Trump’s push for an all-powerful presidency.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
During the continuing government shutdown, President Trump has posted memes depicting Russel Vought, the White House budget director, as the grim reaper. Here's how Vought became one of the most influential figures in Washington.
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
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"That somebody might use the app to break the law doesn't mean the app can be banned any more than a newspaper ... because someone might use its reporting in a manner that the administration considers unlawful," FPF's @seth-stern.bsky.social Stern told BBC.
Could US government ban apps which track ICE agents?
The US government and law enforcement agencies have hit out at developers and users of the apps, saying they pose a risk to agents.
www.bbc.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"That somebody might use the app to break the law doesn't mean the app can be banned any more than a newspaper ... because someone might use its reporting in a manner that the administration considers unlawful," FPF's @seth-stern.bsky.social Stern told BBC.
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A federal judge ruled Trump’s targeting of pro-Palestinian student activists violates the First Amendment, and affirmed the government “simply cannot seek retribution for speech he disdains” as it “poses a great threat to Americans’ freedom of speech.”
Reagan-Appointed Judge Calls Out Trump’s ‘Full-Throated Assault on the First Amendment’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A federal judge ruled Trump’s targeting of pro-Palestinian student activists violates the First Amendment, and affirmed the government “simply cannot seek retribution for speech he disdains” as it “poses a great threat to Americans’ freedom of speech.”
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Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.
Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?
Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.
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September 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.
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US coffee prices surge at the supermarket amid supply crunch on.ft.com/3IfZWeJ
US coffee prices surge at the supermarket amid supply crunch
Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil are poised to compound the fastest cost increase since the 1990s
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September 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
US coffee prices surge at the supermarket amid supply crunch on.ft.com/3IfZWeJ
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Utah is now the epicenter of the political divide its governor warned about.
Utah is now the epicenter of the political divide its governor warned about
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, the Republican face of depolarization and bridgebuilding, is asking a “broken nation” for peace following a horrific act of violence in his state.
www.politico.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Utah is now the epicenter of the political divide its governor warned about.
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Zelenskyy warns no one is safe in Europe, as Poland invokes NATO’s Article 4 after Ruzzian UAVs breach airspace
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Zelenskyy warns no one is safe in Europe, as Poland invokes NATO's Article 4 after Russian UAVs breach airspace - Euromaidan Press
Hundreds of drones rained down on Ukraine, but the shock came when Moscow’s UAVs crossed into Polish skies.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Zelenskyy warns no one is safe in Europe, as Poland invokes NATO’s Article 4 after Ruzzian UAVs breach airspace
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BREAKING: Poland just invoked NATO’s Article 4. Putin has brought his barbaric war beyond the borders of Ukraine, now to Poland. The first images of damages from the nightly Russian drone attack are coming in. A total of 19 Russian attack drones were launched into Poland from Russia
September 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
BREAKING: Poland just invoked NATO’s Article 4. Putin has brought his barbaric war beyond the borders of Ukraine, now to Poland. The first images of damages from the nightly Russian drone attack are coming in. A total of 19 Russian attack drones were launched into Poland from Russia
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Since Trump changed the name of the DOD to the Department of War, Russia sent drones through Poland's airspace, and Israel sent missiles into Qatar, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.
He should have named it the Department of Pussy Ass Bitches.
He should have named it the Department of Pussy Ass Bitches.
September 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Since Trump changed the name of the DOD to the Department of War, Russia sent drones through Poland's airspace, and Israel sent missiles into Qatar, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.
He should have named it the Department of Pussy Ass Bitches.
He should have named it the Department of Pussy Ass Bitches.
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Exclusive: The White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America’s 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with President Trump’s interpretation of American history.
Exclusive | White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision
Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Exclusive: The White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America’s 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with President Trump’s interpretation of American history.
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President Trump called for the release of the grand jury transcripts after growing pressure to divulge more information about Jeffrey Epstein's case, but the judge on the case said there is nothing new to release.
Judge denies release of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts
President Trump called for the release of the grand jury transcripts after growing pressure to divulge more information about Jeffrey Epstein's case, but the judge on the case said there is nothing new to release.
n.pr
August 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
President Trump called for the release of the grand jury transcripts after growing pressure to divulge more information about Jeffrey Epstein's case, but the judge on the case said there is nothing new to release.
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China and the US clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a focus of Trump's attention
China and the US clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a focus of Trump’s attention
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States and China clashed over the Panama Canal at the United Nations on Monday, with the U.S. warning that Beijing’s influence over the key waterway could threaten …
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August 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
China and the US clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a focus of Trump's attention
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Breaking News: The FBI is said to be forcing out an agent who briefly led the agency and another who had investigated President Trump.
Trump Administration Continues Purge of F.B.I. Officials
Brian Driscoll, who was the acting director in the early days of the administration, was among those being told to leave by Friday.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Breaking News: The FBI is said to be forcing out an agent who briefly led the agency and another who had investigated President Trump.
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China demonstrates how manipulating economic data can ultimately erode government credibility. www.wired.com/story/trump-...
Trump Is Undermining Trust in Official Economic Statistics. China Shows Where That Path Can Lead
China demonstrates how manipulating economic data can ultimately erode government credibility.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
China demonstrates how manipulating economic data can ultimately erode government credibility. www.wired.com/story/trump-...
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President Trump said Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance was “most likely” to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement, in what appeared to be his strongest public backing for Vance’s political future.
Trump Suggests Vance is MAGA Movement’s Heir Apparent
President Trump said Vice President JD Vance was “probably favorite at this point” to succeed him as leader of the hard-right political movement.
nyti.ms
August 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
President Trump said Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance was “most likely” to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement, in what appeared to be his strongest public backing for Vance’s political future.
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President Trump cannot federalize D.C. by executive edict — the move would have to go through Congress, and Democrats could block it — but he does have direct authority in some areas.
Trump is threatening to take over D.C. Here’s what he can and can’t do.
Although Congress has ultimate authority over D.C., any attempt by federal lawmakers to repeal or alter the 1973 Home Rule Act would not be straightforward.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
President Trump cannot federalize D.C. by executive edict — the move would have to go through Congress, and Democrats could block it — but he does have direct authority in some areas.
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Secret Service agents searched and read through Cincinnati Enquirer reporter @eringlynn.bsky.social’s notebook, which included unpublished work product, during a security screening ahead of an event with Vice President @jd-vance-1.bsky.social in Lima, Ohio, on June 24.
Ohio reporter’s notebook searched by Secret Service at Vance fundraiser
Erin Glynn, a reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer, had her reporting notebook searched by Secret Service agents during a security …
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August 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Secret Service agents searched and read through Cincinnati Enquirer reporter @eringlynn.bsky.social’s notebook, which included unpublished work product, during a security screening ahead of an event with Vice President @jd-vance-1.bsky.social in Lima, Ohio, on June 24.
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The Epstein scandal and Donald Trump’s place in it — whichever way it is ultimately adjudicated — will have a further corrosive effect on US political life.
TRUMP PRESIDENCY: The Epstein files — truth, alternative facts, conspiracies and the further degradation of US politics
www.dailymaverick.co.za
August 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Epstein scandal and Donald Trump’s place in it — whichever way it is ultimately adjudicated — will have a further corrosive effect on US political life.
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The Supreme Court allowed Trump to fire three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission without cause, despite federal law. Justice Kagan dissented, warning the decision would “destroy the independence of an independent agency.”
Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Yet More Commissioners Without Cause
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www.democracydocket.com
August 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Supreme Court allowed Trump to fire three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission without cause, despite federal law. Justice Kagan dissented, warning the decision would “destroy the independence of an independent agency.”
