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Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system — A top Treasury career staffer is expected to depart. Surrogates of Musk's DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems. — The highest-ranking career official at the Treasury Department …
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From Anguish to Aggression: Trump Goes on Offense After Midair Collision — President Trump at moments of national tragedy has always been more comfortable finding fault than providing comfort or expressing empathy. — After TWA Flight 800 crashed in New York in 1996, President Bill Clinton asked …
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What the data says about Trump's DEI air crash claims … - 71% identify as non-Hispanic white. — The data includes air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists working in air transportation or services incidental to transportation.
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DCA crash puts Trump's appalling unfitness on full display — 🔊📺 🎥 With corporate outlets obeying in advance, supporting independent media is more important than ever right now. Public Notice is made possible by paid subscribers. If you aren't one already …
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Is There Anything Trump Won't Blame on DEI? — Shortly after midnight, a few hours after the horrifying collision between an airplane and a helicopter at Reagan National Airport, President Donald Trump felt the time was right for a shocked nation to hear his insights into the tragedy.
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FAA Report on D.C. Plane Crash Is Out—and It's an Indictment of Trump
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Trump launched air controller diversity program that he now decries
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The Day Trump Became Un-President
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Political reporters are actively covering up Trump's racism
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The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
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Staffing Was ‘Not Normal’ at Reagan Airport Tower, According to F.A.A. Report
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Paramount in Settlement Talks With Trump Over ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit — A settlement, if reached, would be an extraordinary concession by a major U.S. media company to a sitting president. — When Donald J. Trump sued CBS for $10 billion days before the 2024 election, accusing the company …
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The Art of the Kneel — If a settlement deal is inked with Donald Trump, Shari Redstone will be remembered as the mogul who sold out “60 Minutes.” — The journalists at CBS News are livid at Paramount Global boss Shari Redstone over the company's move to engage in settlement talks with Donald Trump.


Trump Aides Hunt for 11th-Hour Deal to Dial Back Canada-Mexico Tariffs — President says he will decide tonight whether oil will be included in levies … President Trump's advisers are considering several offramps to avoid enacting the universal tariffs on Mexico and Canada that he had pledged …
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John Thune is caught in the crossfire of Trump's trade war
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Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Oil Companies and Increase Gas Prices
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Trump says US could soon put 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardons — In a written directive, the Democratic Illinois governor tells his hiring office that “no one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government.” — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is blocking …


The fight over spending just got a lot more complicated … Russell Vought's likely confirmation to be President Donald Trump's White House budget chief is stoking fears among Democrats and other observers that the administration will disregard federal spending laws and throw a wrench into Congress' efforts to reach a funding deal.
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Senate Democrat: Republicans ‘really uncomfortable’ with Gabbard nomination — Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) says he's unsure about the fate of former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence, casting doubt on her ability to garner enough support for confirmation.
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Gabbard was hoping for the Pete Hegseth hearing treatment. She didn't get it.

Gabbard's Hearing Turns Tense Over Snowden Questions
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Civil rights attorney, former Miss Kansas contestant killed in plane crash near DC airport — WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As families and communities identify victims in Wednesday night's plane crash near Washington, D.C., we're learning that a well-known civil rights attorney and former Miss Kansas contestant is among the 67 people dead.
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A career official tried to undo Trump's purge at USAID. He was then purged, too. — The dramatic purge and counter-purge played out in emails obtained by The Washington Post, as Trump's pause on aid upends humanitarian work around the world. — The Trump administration's purge of dozens …
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Trump Sparks Lasting Panic With Funding Ban That Ended in Two Days — Nonprofits and agencies are questioning budget plans — DEI initiatives remain a target of Trump administration — The Impact of Trump's DEI Actions The Impact of Trump's DEI Actions The Impact of Trump's DEI Actions
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Trump Raised Millions From Crypto Firms for His Inauguration
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Records undercut Tulsi Gabbard's claim of ignorance on cleric's views — The nominee for director of national intelligence said, under oath, that she did not know “until today” that a prominent cleric she met in Syria threatened to unleash suicide bombers in the United States.


F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Stations — Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, recently expressed concern about NPR and PBS's sponsorships. — Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, informed NPR and PBS …
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Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
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Trump, Facing Two Crises in His Second Week, Spreads the Blame Around — Second week of his second presidency shows how an administration moving at lightning speed deals with sudden challenges: by going on offense — WASHINGTON—President Trump's handling of two crises this week—one …
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Costco Raises Pay to Over $30 an Hour for Most Store Workers — Company will raise wages for highest tier of hourly workers — Costco is latest retailer to boost rates to attract more labor — Costco Wholesale Corp. is raising pay for most of its hourly US workers to more than $30 …
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National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills — NSF payment system remained offline despite the lifting of Trump administration funding freeze — One scientist texted his landlord to say February rent would be late.


The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024 — As the Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new chair, its departing leader says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in the 2024 race. In an interview with The Associated Press …


‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Karla Sofía Gascón Under Fire Over Tweets About Muslims, George Floyd, Oscars Diversity — “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón is under fire for a series of social media posts to her account on X, formerly known as Twitter …


With little fanfare, Biden administration stacked vaccine advisory committee with new members — ACIP plays a critical role on issues where RFK Jr., if confirmed, may initiate major changes — Before leaving office, President Biden's health secretary approved the appointments of eight …


How the World Is Reeling From Trump's Aid Freeze — President Trump's order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States' reliability as a global leader. — President Trump's order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises …
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