Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked a 2021 executive order on promoting competition in the US economy issued by Joe Biden, the White House said. The move by the Republican US president further unwinds a signature initiative by his predecessor, a Democrat, to crack down on anti-competitive practices in sectors from agriculture to drugs and labor. The justice department welcomed Trump’s …
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BALTIMORE (AP) — A judge on Wednesday questioned why it was necessary for the Trump administration to sue Maryland’s entire federal bench over an order that paused the immediate deportation of migrants challenging their removals. U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen didn’t issue a ruling following a hearing in federal court in Baltimore, but he expressed skepticism about the administration’s extraordinary …
Read More »Europeans, Zelensky cite unity with Trump ahead of Putin summit in Alaska The Washington Post After Reassuring Europe, Trump Strikes a Different Tone About Russian Threats The New York Times Anchorage abuzz ahead of Trump-Putin summit – but ‘please don’t sell us back’ The Guardian Ukraine and European leaders urge Trump not to strike peace deal in Alaska without them CNN Trump threatens ‘very …
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On Tuesday, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed to “CBS Mornings” that Trump wanted his daughter to be involved in the fight hosted by a UFC fight that’s “definitely going to happen” on White House grounds. “When [Trump] called me and asked me to do it, he said, ‘I want Ivanka in the middle of this,’” White told the “CBS Mornings.” …
Read More »The Recipe Behind the Trump Family’s Crypto Riches: PancakeSwap The Wall Street Journal How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency? The New Yorker The Trump family has raked in an astonishing $3.4 billion over his two presidencies, new report claims The Independent The Staggering Amount Trump Is Profiting From the Presidency Revealed The Daily Beast New Analysis Finds Trump Family Has Raked in …
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The Trump administration’s expanded ban on immigrants’ access to social services, such as Head Start and Meals on Wheels, could have a “devastating” impact on children of immigrants, including U.S. citizens, hundreds of opponents told the federal government Wednesday. A total of 372 organizations have coalesced to oppose the administration’s decision to make more federally funded health and human service …
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the Kennedy Center on August 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced the first nominees of the annual Kennedy Center Honors since taking control of the center’s board earlier this year. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to streamline federal regulation governing …
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The WSJ points out that as the chief economist of the right-wing Heritage Foundation, Antoni produced “highly partisan” commentary. By contrast, his new job “demands nonpartisan professionalism.” “Few people trust China’s economic data because they know the government serves the interests of the ruling Communist Party,” the editorial concludes. “Mr. Antoni will have to take off his MAGA hat if …
Read More »At the Kennedy Center, Trump Puts His Pop Culture Obsession on Display The New York Times Donald Trump celebrates his pantheon of Trump-approved stars CNN President Trump Spotlights 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees: American Icons in Performing Arts The White House (.gov) Trump was ‘very involved’ in Kennedy Center Honorees selection, vetoed ‘wokesters’ NPR Trump to host Kennedy Center Honors, which will go to Stallone, …
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is experiencing “severe” staff shortages at all its hospitals, with the number of shortages increasing by 50% this fiscal year, according to a new report from the agency’s independent watchdog. The report, released on Tuesday, came a day after the Guardian revealed the department had lost thousands of healthcare professionals deemed “core” to …
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