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The Social Security Administration will now communicate solely through X, even as it moves to slash nearly 90% of its regional office staff. Critics say the shift could leave seniors and beneficiaries in the dark, especially on a platform known for misinformation.
The Trump administration is advancing plans to significantly reduce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) climate research capabilities. This includes eliminating the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, cutting $480 million from climate-focused programs, and transferring marine conservation responsibilities to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) purchased stocks in major U.S. companies that had sharply declined following President Trump's announcement of global tariffs on April 2. Her acquisitions included shares in Amazon, Apple, Dell, Lululemon, Nike, and Restoration Hardware, made on April 3 and 4, totaling between $19,019 and $285,000. These stocks rebounded after Trump paused most tariffs for 90 days, leading to questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and the state's Department of Education are refusing to comply with a federal directive from the Trump administration that threatens to withhold school funding unless diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are dismantled.
U.S. consumer confidence has plunged to its lowest level in 45 years, with the University of Michigan's index dropping to 50.8 in April. This sharp decline reflects widespread concerns over rising inflation, job security, and economic uncertainty amid President Trump's escalating trade war policies.
A recent Washington Post survey reveals that 59% of U.S. manufacturing workers believe President Trump's tariffs will negatively impact their jobs and companies, with only 22% expecting benefits. Even among Trump voters, less than half anticipate positive effects from the tariffs.
A U.S. immigration judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and legal permanent resident, can be deported under a rarely used statute citing "potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences" due to his participation in pro-Palestinian campus protests. The decision, based on a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has sparked criticism from civil rights advocates who argue it infringes on free speech rights, while federal courts have temporarily halted Khalil's removal as legal challenges continue.
Donald Trump has expressed optimism about reaching a trade agreement with China, despite escalating tensions marked by reciprocal tariff increases. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that while Trump is open to negotiations, continued retaliation from China would be detrimental to both nations, highlighting the U.S.'s strong economic position.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, alongside five other Democratic senators, has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate whether President Donald Trump or his associates engaged in insider trading or market manipulation.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has stated there's a 50% chance the U.S. will enter a recession, citing factors like inflation, high deficits, and market volatility.
Erik Prince, founder of the private military company Blackwater, has proposed to the Trump administration the establishment of a U.S.-run migrant detention facility within El Salvador's CECOT prison.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide daily updates on efforts to return Kilmar Abrego García, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported to El Salvador, where he is currently detained in a maximum-security prison.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 15 other state attorneys general and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for abruptly halting over $1.1 billion in federal education funding intended to assist low-income and homeless students in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Delaware judge has ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems by broadcasting false claims that the company rigged the 2020 presidential election. The case will proceed to a jury trial on April 28 to determine whether Newsmax acted with actual malice and to assess potential damages, as Dominion seeks $1.6 billion in compensation.
A Pennsylvania man has been federally charged for threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump and other officials, the Department of Justice announced Friday. Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, allegedly posted threats on YouTube between February and April, targeting Trump, Elon Musk, and immigration agents; he remains in custody pending a detention hearing.
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