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American family seeks asylum in Canada, citing Trump: A family from Illinois is anxiously awaiting a decision from a Canadian tribunal as they seek asylum north ...
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House GOP moves swiftly to impeach judge targeted by Trump: Judge James Boasberg is at least the fifth judge to face a Republican impeachment effort.
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House GOP moves swiftly to impeach judge targeted by Trump
Quick Glance: GOP Targets Judge with Impeachment Efforts
  • House Republicans introduced articles of impeachment against Judge James Boasberg after he halted deportation flights for Venezuelan gang members.

  • Rep. Brandon Gill claims Boasberg exceeded his authority and created a constitutional crisis.

  • Trump publicly called for Boasberg's impeachment, labeling him as a 'crooked judge'.

  • Chief Justice John Roberts criticized the notion that impeachment is a proper response to judicial rulings.
Chief justice pushes back against calls to impeach judges who rule against Trump: Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement Tuesday rebuking President ...
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Chief justice pushes back against calls to impeach judges who rule against ...
Quick Glance: Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal
  • The Kremlin confirmed the call between Trump and Putin to discuss a 30-day ceasefire proposal regarding Ukraine.

  • Trump seeks an agreement while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy remains skeptical of Putin's intentions for peace.

  • The U.S. judicial system faces pressure as Trump calls for the impeachment of a judge blocking deportation flights.

  • The Trump administration plans significant cuts at the Social Security Administration and has dismissed the leadership of the United States Institute of Peace.
Carney signals he's in no rush to speak with Trump after visit to U.K., France
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Carney signals he's in no rush to speak with Trump after visit to U.K. ...
Quick Glance: King Charles Welcomes Canada's New PM Mark Carney
  • King Charles hosted Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace amid threats from Donald Trump to make Canada the 51st state of the USA.

  • Charles wore a red tie as a sign of support for Canada and highlighted the importance of meetings between monarchs and prime ministers.

  • Following his audience with Charles, Carney met with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who praised the strong relationship between Canada and the UK.

  • Carney, in office for only a week, expressed confidence in collaboration on critical global issues, such as the crisis in Ukraine.
Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February
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Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500 ...
Quick Glance: Tensions Rise Along Lebanese-Syrian Border
  • Security along the Lebanese-Syrian border deteriorated following violent clashes between Syrian soldiers and Hezbollah-affiliated fighters.

  • The conflict escalated after three Syrian soldiers were reportedly abducted and executed by a group linked to Hezbollah.

  • The Lebanese Armed Forces responded to shelling from Syrian territory, taking steps to ensure security in affected areas.

  • Syria announced plans to implement necessary measures in response to the violence, while Hezbollah denied involvement in the clashes.
Trump gave ‘green light’ to Israel before Gaza bombing that left ‘400 dead,’ report says
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Trump gave ‘green light’ to Israel before Gaza bombing that left ‘400 dead ...
Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military
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Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the ...
Quick Glance: Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on Transgender Soldiers
  • A federal judge in Washington D.C. issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's ban on transgender troops.

  • Judge Ana C. Reyes stated that the ban violated the constitutional rights of transgender service members and criticized its discriminatory nature.

  • The lawsuit was filed by six transgender service members and two prospective recruits in response to an executive order aimed at barring their military service.

  • The ruling was celebrated by LGBTQ+ legal groups, emphasizing that the ban specifically undermines the rights of courageous service members defending the nation.
Initially Muted, Protests Against Trump Gain Momentum: From New York City to Oklahoma, demonstrators have gathered to protest the Trump administration’s ...
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Initially Muted, Protests Against Trump Gain Momentum
Boeing astronauts return to Earth after nine months stuck in space: Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore departed from the International Space Station on Tuesday ...
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Boeing astronauts return to Earth after nine months stuck in space
Trump administration considers plan to eliminate CDC's HIV prevention division: The Trump administration is expected to drastically downsize the CDC's Division ...
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Trump administration considers plan to eliminate CDC's HIV prevention ...
Elon Musk Whines That Everyone Is Being Mean to Him: Elon Musk truly doesn’t understand why people hate his guts.
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Elon Musk Whines That Everyone Is Being Mean to Him
Judge Finds Musk Role in USAID Closure Likely Unconstitutional: The first data center complex for OpenAI’s $100 billion Stargate infrastructure venture will have ...
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Judge Finds Musk Role in USAID Closure Likely Unconstitutional
Judge finds Elon Musk and DOGE's shutdown of USAID likely unconstitutional: U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled in favor of a group of more than two dozen ...
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Judge finds Elon Musk and DOGE's shutdown of USAID likely unconstitutional
Quick Glance: Judge Halts Musk's Cuts to USAID Amid Constitutional Concerns
  • A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from further attempts to shut down USAID, stating that their actions likely violate the U.S. Constitution.

  • Judge Theodore Chuang ordered Musk and his team to restore access to USAID's computer systems for employees who were placed on leave.

  • The lawsuit by current and former USAID employees claims Musk acted as a U.S. officer, violating constitutional requirements.

  • While mass terminations of USAID staff were not halted, Chuang acknowledged that these actions were likely unconstitutional but approved by unnamed government officials.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump administration’s TPS termination for Venezuelans
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Democratic lawmakers slam Trump administration’s TPS termination for ...
Big pharma’s plea to Trump to punish Australia for cheaper medicines: US medical giants say Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is an “egregious and ...
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Big pharma’s plea to Trump to punish Australia for cheaper medicines
Trump rant about impeaching a ‘radical left lunatic’ judge sparks rare scolding from chief justice
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Trump rant about impeaching a ‘radical left lunatic’ judge sparks rare ...
What can be done if Trump is openly defying the courts?: Not much, at least not within the legal system.
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What can be done if Trump is openly defying the courts?
Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to step down as boss: Wealth manager Ross Gerber tells Sky News that Musk's time has become too stretched and his work ...
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Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to step down as boss
Trump releases JFK assassination documents: Trump has also promised to release documents on the assassinations of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr ...
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Trump releases JFK assassination documents
Quick Glance: Newly Released JFK Assassination Documents Unveiled
  • President Trump announced the release of previously classified documents related to John F. Kennedy's assassination.

  • Most of the over 6 million pages on this case have been made public, but approximately 3,000 files remain inaccessible.

  • Trump called for the release of all remaining documents and insisted that no redactions should be made.

  • The released documents provide insights into Lee Harvey Oswald's activities and the operations of intelligence agencies during that era.
Elon Musk Dealt Huge Blow as Judge Rules USAID Cuts Unconstitutional: A judge has ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE officials must restore USAID’s functionality.
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Elon Musk Dealt Huge Blow as Judge Rules USAID Cuts Unconstitutional
SpaceX becomes biggest Elon Musk asset as Tesla stocks tank: report: Tesla stock continued to lose worth Tuesday as the electric car company's dealerships ...
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SpaceX becomes biggest Elon Musk asset as Tesla stocks tank: report
Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for details on deportation flights
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Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for ...
Trump is ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden: Trump said Hunter Biden's detail would be pulled "immediately."
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Trump is ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
Quick Glance: Trump Withdraws Security Details for Biden Children
  • President Trump has revoked the security details for Hunter and Ashley Biden, viewed as a political act of retribution.

  • He criticized the number of agents assigned to Hunter's security, announcing the immediate termination of their protection.

  • The Secret Service confirmed it would comply with Trump's decision to end the protection.

  • This action is part of a pattern of similar measures taken against individuals perceived as enemies during his presidency.
Trump Shockingly Declines to Criticize Justice Roberts After Rare SCOTUS Rebuke: Trump again called for a remedy after demanding the impeachment of a district ...
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Trump Shockingly Declines to Criticize Justice Roberts After Rare SCOTUS ...
Chief Justice rejects calls by Trump and allies to impeach judges: Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. took issue with calls from President Donald Trump and his ...
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Chief Justice rejects calls by Trump and allies to impeach judges
Republican who introduced Trump derangement syndrome bill arrested for soliciting a minor
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Republican who introduced Trump derangement syndrome bill arrested for ...
Canada to partner with Australia on early warning detection system in the Arctic: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced investments into the military’s ...
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Canada to partner with Australia on early warning detection system in the ...
'Constitutional Crime': Outrage as Trump Fires Democrat FTC Commissioners: "The FTC is an independent agency founded 111 years ago to fight fraudsters and ...
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'Constitutional Crime': Outrage as Trump Fires Democrat FTC Commissioners
Quick Glance: Trump Dismisses Two Democratic FTC Commissioners
  • President Donald Trump fired Democratic Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, who claim their dismissals were illegal and plan to sue.

  • The firings drew significant backlash from Democratic senators and antitrust groups who fear a reduction in opposition within the agency.

  • FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that Trump has constitutional authority to remove commissioners to ensure democratic accountability.

  • These dismissals may complicate Ferguson's efforts to maintain consumer protection and competition in U.S. markets.
Adam Kinzinger Dares Trump To Arrest Him: 'Stop Pretending Like You're Tough': Trump declared Sunday that many of former President Joe Biden's pardons are "VOID" ...
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Adam Kinzinger Dares Trump To Arrest Him: 'Stop Pretending Like You're ...
Exclusive | Trump Fires Two Democratic FTC Commissioners, Sources Say: Terminations are part of administration effort to control independent agencies
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Exclusive | Trump Fires Two Democratic FTC Commissioners, Sources Say
Republican files impeachment against judge who ruled against Trump deportations: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced a resolution to impeach U.S ...
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Republican files impeachment against judge who ruled against Trump ...
Why did Donald Trump bring Conor McGregor to the White House?: The shamrock bowl now lies wilting, and Ireland remains as vulnerable as ever to the caprices of ...
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Why did Donald Trump bring Conor McGregor to the White House?
This is why Kamala Harris really lost: A Democratic pollster just released its explanation of why Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump ...
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This is why Kamala Harris really lost
Who is the judge stopping Trump’s deportations, and what comes next?: Judge James E. Boasberg barred the administration from using a 1798 law to deport migrants ...
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Who is the judge stopping Trump’s deportations, and what comes next?
Gabbard says Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through ‘realism and pragmatism’
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Gabbard says Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through ...
RFK, Jr. Silent as EPA Weakens Mercury Pollution Rules: RFK, Jr. fought mercury pollution for years, but he is now in an administration that wants to make it ...
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RFK, Jr. Silent as EPA Weakens Mercury Pollution Rules
Trump cancels Joe Biden’s last minute pardons, declares them ‘void’ and ‘vacant’: Trump alleged that any pardons linked to the committee are illegitimate ...
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Trump cancels Joe Biden’s last minute pardons, declares them ‘void’ and ...
Quick Glance: Trump Challenges Biden's Pardons as Invalid
  • President Trump questioned the legitimacy of Biden's preemptive pardons for Jan. 6 committee members, citing their use of an autopen for signatures.

  • Legal experts believe Trump's reasoning lacks merit and that a court would likely not permit a president to revoke a predecessor's pardons.

  • Trump alleged on social media that committee members were accountable for the pardons without Biden's consent.

  • Legal analysts caution that pursuing legal action against individuals who have been pardoned could lead to substantial costs and stress, regardless of the outcomes in court.
There Is No Method to Trump’s Madness. He’s Simply Insane.: His defenders try to apply reason to his erratic, nonsensical decisions. That’s a fool’s errand—but ...
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There Is No Method to Trump’s Madness. He’s Simply Insane.
Vance called professors the enemy. On campus, the right wants to replicate what it hates | Opinion
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Vance called professors the enemy. On campus, the right wants to replicate ...
Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else: The Nation Magazine
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Trump’s Mob-Boss Offer to Us Jews: Accept “Protection”—or Else
'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts: The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been ...
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'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal ...
US-Russia Rivalry Shows Up in Serbian Turmoil: National security concerns could help the startup chip away at the industry’s global leader.
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US-Russia Rivalry Shows Up in Serbian Turmoil
Stephen Miller Throws On-Air Tantrum After MSNBC Analyst Dares To Question Trump: "He is a moron, and he is a fool, and he’s a degenerate," raged the top Trump ...
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Stephen Miller Throws On-Air Tantrum After MSNBC Analyst Dares To Question ...
‘We’re only hurting ourselves’: Colorado governor defends Canada amid trade war, annexation threats
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‘We’re only hurting ourselves’: Colorado governor defends Canada amid ...
Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic: Canada and Australia are planning to jointly develop a new military radar system in ...
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Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic
Trump weighs recognizing Crimea as Russian territory in bid to end war: The move would align his administration with Vladimir Putin’s position.
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Trump weighs recognizing Crimea as Russian territory in bid to end war
Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?: Markets are on the fritz, and investor sentiment has slumped into “extreme fear” territory.
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Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?
Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden: The administration previously revoked the security details of perceived political opponents ...
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Trump Revokes Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
As Tesla Tanks, SpaceX Is Musk’s Most Valuable Asset By Record Margin: The EV maker has been the single biggest part of his ever expanding fortune for years ...
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As Tesla Tanks, SpaceX Is Musk’s Most Valuable Asset By Record Margin
White House says it will not return the Statue of Liberty to France - POLITICO: A French politician said the U.S. no longer deserved the legendary monument.
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White House says it will not return the Statue of Liberty to France - ...
Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends: The Nation Magazine
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Chuck Schumer Should Resign to Spend More Time With His Imaginary Friends
Quick Glance: Schumer Cancels Book Tour Amid Protest Backlash
  • Senator Chuck Schumer postponed a promotional book tour due to security concerns following his support for a Republican government funding bill.

  • Democratic activists are protesting outside his home, demanding his resignation while he defends his decision.

  • Schumer warned that a government shutdown could allow the executive branch to determine essential programs.

  • His actions have led to unrest within the Democratic Party, with prominent figures expressing criticism.
Trump visits Kennedy Center, slams 'Hamilton,' vows to restore it: In his first visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since taking over as ...
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Trump visits Kennedy Center, slams 'Hamilton,' vows to restore it
DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials: A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement ...
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DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials
Will Trump Cut Medicaid? What the Signs Are Pointing To: More than 72 million Americans rely on Medicaid coverage.
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Will Trump Cut Medicaid? What the Signs Are Pointing To
Radio Free Europe sues after Trump administration halts funding : Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued Kari Lake and the Trump administration Tuesday over ...
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Radio Free Europe sues after Trump administration halts funding 
Trump’s Latest Pitch: No Taxes If You Earn Less Than $150K?: The Trump administration reportedly wants to eliminate taxes for certain earners.
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Trump’s Latest Pitch: No Taxes If You Earn Less Than $150K?
Trump releases classified files on JFK assassination. Here's what they say.: The release of as many as 80,000 pages of classified files comes after decades of ...
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Trump releases classified files on JFK assassination. Here's what they say ...
Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald Trump
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Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first ...
What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far: Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting how ...
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What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far
Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants. Was it legal?: How the Trump administration used an obscure wartime law to expel Venezuelan migrants from ...
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Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants. Was it legal?
Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home
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Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home
Trump Visits Kennedy Center for First Time Since Taking It Over: The president had harsh words for “Hamilton,” which canceled a planned tour there after his ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/17/arts/music/trump-kennedy-center-visit.html
Trump Visits Kennedy Center for First Time Since Taking It Over