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MIT president disapproves of WH proposal to adopt Trump policies
The president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said she “cannot support” a White House proposal asking to adopt President Donald Trump's political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding.
Federal shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one
The government shutdown poses bigger risks as Trump threatens permanent federal job cuts while the economy faces slowing job growth and uncertainty.
Supreme Court keeps in place Trump funding freeze that threatens billions in foreign aid
Supreme Court extends order letting Trump keep $5B in frozen foreign aid, highlighting a rare presidential power dispute over congressional funds.
Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
Trump intensifies retribution campaign as James Comey faces indictment and liberal groups are targeted as domestic terrorist organizations.
Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement
Trump threatened to federalize Washington, D.C.’s police after Mayor Muriel Bowser refused cooperation with ICE on immigration enforcement.
Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton’s home
A judge released a redacted affidavit tied to the FBI search of John Bolton’s home over classified records, citing national security concerns.
Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
President Trump said he will send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns, sparking mixed reactions from Tennessee leaders.
Trump threatens to deploy troops to more cities, including Baltimore
President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to several major cities to fight what he says is runaway crime.
Trump’s death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisions
Trump’s DOJ faces setbacks in reviving federal death penalty cases, as judges block reversals of Biden-era decisions in key prosecutions.
Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sued the Trump administration to block her firing, a case that could redefine Federal Reserve independence.
Democratic governors look to derail Trump’s plan to send National Guard to Chicago and other cities
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warned Donald Trump not to deploy federal troops to Chicago as Democrats push back against his law-and-order agenda.
Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government is taking management of Union Station from Amtrak to improve safety and transit.
