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Scoop: Congress' Democrats threaten investigation if Harvard cuts deal with Trump – Axios

Scoop: Congress’ Democrats threaten investigation if Harvard cuts deal with Trump  Axios HHS Refers Harvard Antisemitism Probe to DOJ, Saying Months of Talks Were ‘Fruitless’  The Harvard Crimson US says Harvard is not complying with civil rights investigation into alleged antisemitism  The Boston Globe Trump administration refers Harvard to justice department on claims of antisemitic discrimination – US politics live  The Guardian For Trump’s …

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Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump about the stock trading bill

Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump about the stock trading bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley is brushing off President Donald Trump’s quip that he’s a “second-tier” senator after the Republican’s proposal to ban stock trading by members of Congress — and the president and vice president — won bipartisan approval to advance in a committee vote. The Missouri Republican told Fox News late Wednesday that it’s “not the worst …

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Why South Park Did an About-Face on Mocking Trump

Why South Park Did an About-Face on Mocking Trump

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Over the course of its nearly 30-year run, South Park has deployed toilet humor, ruthless political commentary, and profane asides to eviscerate wide swaths of people. No one is …

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Trump extends Mexico tariff deadline for 90 days – Politico

Trump extends Mexico tariff deadline for 90 days  Politico Trump extends Mexico’s 25% tariffs for 90 days as talks continue  CNBC Oil prices fall as market weighs US, Mexico trade deal extension  Reuters Just Hours Remain Before Trump’s Tariff Deadline  The New York Times Trump postpones higher tariffs on Mexico hours before delaying broader tariff deadline  The Washington Post Source link

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Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs, markets dive

Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs, markets dive

By John Revill and Trevor Hunnicutt ZURICH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest wave of tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners sent global stock markets tumbling on Friday and countries and companies scrambling to seek ways to strike better deals. As Trump presses ahead with plans to reorder the global economy with the highest tariff rates since …

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Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35% from 25%, cites fentanyl – Reuters

Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35% from 25%, cites fentanyl  Reuters Five things that are more expensive in Canada due to tariffs  BBC Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Amends Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across our Northern Border  The White House (.gov) Trump says global baseline tariff rates will stay at 10%, Canada goes to 35%  Axios Canada PM …

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Kamala Harris says system is ‘broken,’ criticizes ‘capitulation’ under Trump

Kamala Harris says system is ‘broken,’ criticizes ‘capitulation’ under Trump

Facebook Tweet Email Link Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not run for public office because the system is “broken,” as she reflected on her decision not to pursue a gubernatorial run in California and spoke about what she views as “capitulation” by those tasked with guarding democracy during Donald Trump’s second administration. In the former 2024 presidential …

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Trump wants Fed board to take control from Powell

Trump wants Fed board to take control from Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for the Federal Reserve’s board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, criticizing the head of the U.S. central bank for not cutting short-term interest rates. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump called Powell “stubborn.” The Fed chair has been subjected to vicious verbal attacks by …

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Capitol agenda: It’s down to Trump, Schumer and Thune – Politico

Capitol agenda: It’s down to Trump, Schumer and Thune  Politico Republicans move to clear final hurdles to funding bill before recess  The Hill E&E News: Senators release more spending bills as minibus talks drag  POLITICO Pro Senators eye minibus funding deal  Punchbowl News Senate scrambles to cinch deals on spending bills, nominees  E&E News by POLITICO Source link

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