He Sued Trump Over Free Speech. Then ICE Demanded He Turn Himself In.: Cornell student Momodou Taal’s lawyers said the demand was “retribution” for his lawsuit ...
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Cornell student who challenged Trump EOs targeting pro-Palestinian protesters now faces deportation
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US immigration officials ask pro-Palestinian Cornell student to surrender: Momodou Taal, a doctoral candidate in Africana Studies and dual citizen of the UK and ...
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International Student Activist Momodou Taal Sues to Block Trump Orders Targeting Protesters
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Ice requests Cornell student who sued Trump administration to ‘surrender’ to immigration authorities
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s from passport changes affecting transgender Americans
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Image from the original article. Source: Van Hollen recounts tearful exchange with mistakenly deported man: Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Friday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was completely in the dark about ...
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Key Facts: Abrego Garcia Transferred from Notorious CECOT Prison
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been moved from the notorious CECOT prison to a lower-security detention facility, according to Senator Chris Van Hollen.
- During a meeting, Abrego Garcia expressed the trauma he experienced while incarcerated, despite improved conditions in his new location.
- He remains in isolation without communication access, while the Salvadoran vice president confirmed there was no evidence of any crime committed by Abrego Garcia.
- Van Hollen condemned the Salvadoran government, stating that Abrego Garcia's case poses a threat to the constitutional rights of all Americans.
"Millions of Americans understand that what is happening to him is a threat to their own constitutional rights."— Senator Chris Van Hollen discussing the implications of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case for constitutional rights.
Image from the original article. Source: Trump Officials Blame Mistake for Setting Off Confrontation With Harvard: An official on the administration’s antisemitism task force told the university that a ...
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Key Facts: Trump-Harvard Conflict: Miscommunication Sparks Tension
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Harvard received an unauthorized letter from the Trump administration containing extreme demands regarding hiring and curriculum.
- The university felt compelled to publicly reject the demands, leading to a confrontation with the administration.
- A Trump official stated that the letter should not have been sent, creating confusion over internal processes.
- The government's response included freezing funding, while Harvard highlighted the inappropriateness of the demands.
It was malpractice on the side of Harvard’s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks.— May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist, commenting on Harvard's response to the Trump administration's demands.
The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights: The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison ...
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Scoop: Trump revamps "Schedule F," making it easier to cut federal workers: He's continuing his far-reaching effort to dramatically trim the bureaucracy and pack ...
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Image from the original article. Source: US court orders pause on Venezuelan deportations: The US Supreme Court has paused the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men in immigration custody ...
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Key Facts: Supreme Court temporarily halts deportations of Venezuelans
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under an 18th-century law.
- This decision followed an emergency appeal from the ACLU, which highlighted concerns over the detainees' legal representation.
- A judge denied a request to immediately halt deportations while the ACLU pointed to potential illegal actions by authorities.
- The administration plans to return to the Supreme Court quickly to seek the lifting of the temporary order.
"We are deeply relieved that the Court has temporarily blocked the removals. These individuals were in imminent danger of spending the rest of their lives in a brutal Salvadoran prison without ever having had any due process."— ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt said in an email.
Image from the original article. Source: Trump administration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status
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Key Facts: Harvard Resists Trump: A Turning Point in Education
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Harvard University decided to reject the Trump administration's demands despite a looming freeze of over $2 billion in federal funding.
- University leaders viewed the demands as a serious threat to institutional independence and chose to fight for their principles.
- The Trump administration responded swiftly with the funding freeze, placing Harvard in one of the gravest confrontations in its history.
- Harvard's decision is regarded as a pivotal moment in the confrontation between higher education institutions and the government, prompting significant reactions across academia.
"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights."— Dr. Alan M. Garber, President of Harvard, in an open letter rebuffing the Trump administration's demands.
Appeals court halts Boasberg’s contempt proceedings against Trump admin
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Image from the original article. Source: Protesting the Trump administration? Murkowski says keep at it.: Sen. Murkowski urged nonprofit leaders in Anchorage not to let "the fatigue of the chaos" grind ...
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Key Facts: Murkowski Warns Against Trump's Political Retaliation
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Senator Lisa Murkowski revealed that the threat of political retaliation from President Trump is significant enough to make her uncomfortable speaking out.
- As one of the few Republicans willing to criticize Trump's policies, she addressed concerns at a summit, highlighting the fear many have about ongoing changes.
- Murkowski denounced the Trump administration's approach to policy changes and expressed her intention to oppose severe cuts to the Medicaid program.
- Her remarks were met with applause, emphasizing her commitment to advocate for those who feel anxious.
"We are all afraid."— Senator Lisa Murkowski made this statement at a summit of nonprofit and tribal leaders in Alaska.
‘Will end badly for him’: Republican Karl Rove says Americans are already tired of Trump
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Senator Says Bukele Staged Margaritas at Abrego Garcia Meeting, Wanted It by Pool
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Image from the original article. Source: Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB: The Trump administration and DOGE tried to cut more than 1,400 employees at the Consumer Financial ...
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Key Facts: Judge Halts Mass Firings at Consumer Protection Bureau
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A federal judge has halted mass firings at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau due to concerns over compliance with court orders.
- On Thursday, between 1,400 and 1,500 employees were terminated, reducing the workforce by up to 90%.
- A witness statement accused senior officials of ignoring court orders, which the Office of Personnel Management denied as false.
- The judge ordered a suspension of the firings pending a review of whether the government violated her preliminary injunction.
I am deeply concerned given the scope and speed of the agency's action ... about whether the agency is now in compliance with the preliminary injunction.— U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said during a hearing called after Thursday's dismissals.
Image from the original article. Source: Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data: The injunction is a win for the two labor unions and an advocacy group.
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Key Facts: Judge Limits DOGE's Access to Social Security Data
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal judge has restricted DOGE's access to Social Security data to protect citizens' privacy.
- DOGE staff can only use anonymized data if they undergo training and background checks.
- The judge questioned the need for unrestricted access to sensitive personal information, emphasizing the privacy risks for Social Security recipients.
- The ruling may be appealed to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has previously favored the Trump administration.
"That intrusion causes an objectively reasonable unease."— Alethea Anne Swift, an attorney with the legal services group Democracy Forward, which is behind the lawsuit.
The Battle For American Thought: If Trump can control what ideas are allowed to be discussed, he can reshape American life as we know it.
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If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That’s Because He Does: The Nation Magazine
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US judge halts Trump plan for rapid deportations to third countries: A U.S. judge barred the Trump administration from rapidly deporting hundreds if not ...
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Trump’s approval rating on immigration has tanked in recent weeks as more controversial deportations are revealed
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Trump administration’s defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says
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Image from the original article. Source: Judge orders halt to mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: About 1,500 employees were set to be jettisoned at the bureau.
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Key Facts: Federal Judge Blocks Mass Firings at Consumer Bureau
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A federal judge has halted the mass firings at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, citing concerns over potential violations of court orders by the Trump administration.
- Approximately 1,400 to 1,500 employees were dismissed, resulting in nearly 90% of the workforce being cut.
- A witness statement accused officials of disregarding court directives, while the personnel office labeled these allegations as false.
- The judge ordered the suspension of the dismissals until a determination is made regarding the legality of the actions, ensuring employees retain access to CFPB IT systems.
I am deeply concerned given the scope and speed of the agency's action ... about whether the agency is now in compliance with the preliminary injunction.— U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said during a hearing called after Thursday's dismissals.
The New Republic 20h
Trump Just Lost His Most Important Talking Point Thanks to Brutal Poll: Donald Trump’s approval rating is starting to tank.
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The New Republic Apr 17
ICE Detains U.S.-Born Citizen Despite Judge Seeing Birth Certificate: Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez is in ICE detention despite being a citizen. Welcome to Trump’s ...
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Trump Halts Data Collection on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change, More
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Trump challenges judges' probes of compliance with deportation orders: A U.S. appeals court urged the Trump administration on Thursday to back off from its ...
reuters.com/legal/trump-challenges-judges-probes-compliance-with-deportation-orders-2025-04-17/
Appeals court won’t lift order to ‘facilitate’ Abrego Garcia’s return in blistering opinion
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Republican allowed into El Salvador prison, as Democrat denied access
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Image from the original article. Source: Harvard’s Stand Against Trump Is Helping It Raise More Money: The Trump administration said it would take $2.2 billion in research funds from the school ...
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Key Facts: Harvard Resists Trump's Demands on Academic Freedom
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Former President Obama praised Harvard for rejecting Trump's 'ham-handed' demands.
- He highlighted Harvard as a model for other institutions in defending academic freedom.
- Harvard President Alan Garber stated that no government should dictate university curricula or admissions.
- Trump responded by threatening to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, while the White House framed the rejection as a stand against discrimination.
Congratulations to Harvard for refusing to relinquish its constitutional rights to Trump’s authoritarianism. Other universities should follow their lead.— Senator Bernie Sanders praised Harvard for rejecting the Trump administration's demands.
Newsom to sue DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts: ‘Middle finger to volunteers’: California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that his state will sue the federal government to ...
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Who Is J. Harvie Wilkinson, the Judge Behind a Scathing Rebuke of Trump?: The judge, a conservative Reagan appointee, wrote a blistering opinion accusing the ...
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White House enlists grieving Maryland mother in effort to blunt criticism for defying court order on mistaken deportation
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Image from the original article. Source: Cory Booker to visit El Salvador in effort to return wrongly deported man to US: Democrats press Trump administration to follow supreme court order to bring back ...
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Key Facts: Kilmar Abrego Garcia: A Case of National Significance
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Senator Chris Van Hollen characterized Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case as indicative of the Trump administration's disregard for the American judicial system.
- Uncertainty remains regarding Abrego Garcia's status after being moved from a notorious prison to a better facility.
- The political debate surrounding the case is polarized, with Democrats criticizing executive actions and Republicans labeling Abrego Garcia as a gang member.
- The government acknowledged the deportation as an 'administrative error,' while courts continue to emphasize the importance of upholding the rule of law.
It’s about protecting the constitutional rights of everybody who resides in the United States.— Senator Chris Van Hollen said at a news conference with Abrego Garcia’s supporters behind him.
Abrego Garcia’s wife issues statement on domestic violence protective order: The wife of a Maryland man who the United States government mistakenly deported to a ...
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Appeals court rejects Trump request in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, citing due process concerns
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Head Start and heating assistance targeted in Trump draft budget proposal: The Trump administration is considering eliminating funding for two key federal ...
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Judges Smack Down Trump’s ‘Shocking’ and ‘Lawless’ Arguments in Abrego Garcia Case
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Lawyer Warns Trump Is Moving to Deport Teen to El Salvador for Photo of Water Pistol
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Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal
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Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges
cnn.com/2025/04/18/politics/steve-witkoff-trump-defacto-point-man-foreign-policy/
Inside the brutal mega-prison where US has wrongly sent Maryland father
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Appeals court backs judge in Abrego Garcia case, saying Trump DOJ ‘would reduce the rule of law to lawlessness’
cnn.com/2025/04/17/politics/4th-circuit-wilkinson-abrego-garcia-xinis/
Trump floats wider IRS tax exemption crackdown: President Trump on Thursday floated a wider crackdown on tax-exempt entities after his administration asked the ...
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Image from the original article. Source: More than 1,000 international students and graduates in the US have had their visas revoked or statuses terminated
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Key Facts: Visa Revocations Spark Alarm Among International Students
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonherald.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonherald.com
- Hundreds of international students in the U.S. have recently lost their legal status, leading to a surge in requests for assistance.
- Affected students, primarily from India and China, report that they were given no clear reasons for their status terminations.
- Courts in several states have issued temporary orders to assist some students as they challenge these decisions.
- The lack of clear communication and sudden status changes have instilled fear among many students regarding their residency and academic plans.
Dual Orders Over Trump Deportations Edge Courts Closer to Confrontation With White House
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Image from the original article. Source: Wife of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador filed for protective order against him in 2021, documents show
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Key Facts: Protective Order Filed Against Deported Man in 2021
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Jennifer Vasquez filed for a temporary protective order against her husband, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, in May 2021 due to domestic violence allegations, which were dismissed the following month after she did not appear for a hearing.
- The court found evidence of physical abuse, and Abrego Garcia was ordered to stay away from Vasquez and surrender his firearms.
- After the case was dropped, the couple resumed living together, with Vasquez stating she sought the order as a precaution and later resolved their issues privately.
- The Trump administration acknowledged an 'administrative error' in Abrego Garcia's deportation, leading to ongoing legal battles that reached the Supreme Court.
"My husband is not a criminal. My husband is an amazing person. An amazing father."— Jennifer Vasquez about Kilmar Abrego Garcia in an interview with CBS News.
Image from the original article. Source: Supreme Court to hear arguments in May in challenge to Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship
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Key Facts: Supreme Court to Review Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in May regarding Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
- The administration claims the 14th Amendment does not apply to illegal immigrants.
- Opponents argue the order violates the Constitution, which enshrined birthright citizenship in 1868.
- The focus on universal injunctions highlights the legal disputes surrounding the administration’s policies.
"Birthright citizenship was enshrined in the Constitution in the wake of the Civil War, is backed by a long line of Supreme Court precedent and ensures that something as fundamental as American citizenship cannot be turned on or off at the whims of a single man."— New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in a statement regarding the Constitution and the challenges against Trump's order.
Courts weigh White House workarounds to keep AP iced out : The White House’s battle with the Associated Press is far from over. Though a judge ordered key ...
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Trump officials’ defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says
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Trump Team Eyes Thiel-Backed Firm Ramp for $700B Payments Program: A little-known firm with investors linked to JD Vance, Elon Musk and Trump could get a piece ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump Live Updates: President Rebukes Powell for Not Cutting Interest Rates
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Key Facts: Trump Considers Dismissing Fed Chair Powell
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed that Trump is exploring the possibility of firing Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair.
- Tensions have escalated as Trump accuses Powell of hindering the economy by maintaining high interest rates.
- Powell stated he cannot be removed and intends to serve until his term ends in May 2026.
- Economists and investors are concerned about the implications for the Fed's credibility and global markets if Trump attempts to dismiss Powell.
The Fed really owes it to the American people to get interest rates down. That's the only thing he's good for.— Donald Trump comments on Jerome Powell and the Fed's interest rate policy.
Interior orders offshore wind project halted as Trump seeks ‘no windmills’: The Interior Department is halting an offshore wind project approved by the Biden ...
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Trump Administration Preparing to Deport More Migrants Using Alien Enemies Act: Late-night order temporarily blocks attempt to use Alien Enemies Act to remove ...
wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-migrant-deportations-alien-enemies-act-759f25dd
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Trump Comes Running to His Buddy’s Rescue Over IRS Audit: A Trump administration official took the unprecedented step of reaching out to the IRS.
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Trump’s FCC chair blasts MSNBC for ‘news distortion’ and refusal to call deported man a ‘violent’ MS-13 member
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‘Breathtaking in its audacity': Trump's conflict with judges has escalated to new heights | CNN Politics
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MSNBC.com Apr 17
Trump’s assault on Americans’ freedom shows his contempt for Constitution
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Trump extends federal hiring freeze for 90 days: President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum extending a freeze on hiring federal civilian employees into ...
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Federal judge calls emergency hearing amid report Trump administration plans ‘imminent’ deportations under Alien Enemies Act
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Democrats draw on renewed energy in the fight against Trump: In the red state of Montana on Wednesday, a crowd swelled for two political stars of the left who ...
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Top Trump Official Claims Defending Due Process Is ‘Aiding’ Terrorists: White House counterterror chief says supporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia is tantamount to ...
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Appeals Court Calls Trump’s Defiance ‘Shocking’ In Scathing Ruling: A Reagan-appointed judge tore into the administration for its claim that it can’t do anything ...
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Conservative judge blasts Trump administration’s ‘shocking’ conduct in Abrego Garcia case
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The New Republic Apr 17
Trump Has Full-Blown Tantrum Over Fed Chair’s Tariff Warning: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had warned that Donald Trump’s pet tariffs would cause ...
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Trump Adviser Says Those Who Oppose Abrego Garcia Detention May Be 'Aiding and Abetting' Terrorism
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How America Can Avoid Becoming Russia
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'You feel less alone.' Anti-Trump rallies fill Cincinnati streets. Who's organizing them?
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Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
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What Recourse Does the Supreme Court Actually Have?: As the Trump administration talks itself into refusing to comply with judicial orders ...
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Trump rolls back regulations aimed at curbing arsenic and mercury pollution from coal plants
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The Fight Between Trump and Public Schools Over DEI Escalates: Can President Trump withhold federal money for low-income students? A brewing fight over diversity ...
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The New Republic Apr 18
On Abrego Garcia, Trump Is Lying on the Facts and Wrong on the Law
: As a federal judge put it Tuesday, “Every day Mr. Abrego Garcia is detained in CECOT is ...
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Maggie Haberman Spots Exactly Why Trump Wants A 'Fight' With Supreme Court On Deportations
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Even after tariff chaos, only 2% of Trump voters say they would change their 2024 vote
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Dear Dem Leaders: We Need Strategies, Not Speeches: I understand that you, like so many of us, are overwhelmed. But with respect, that is not an excuse ...
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How the Supreme Court Misunderstands Donald Trump: Isaac Chotiner speaks with Steve Vladeck, a legal scholar, who argues that the Supreme Court’s ...
newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/how-the-supreme-court-misunderstands-donald-trump
The New Republic Apr 17
Trump’s FCC Chief Tries to Warp News Coverage of Wrongly Deported Man: The Federal Communications Commission chief is joining Trump’s efforts to smear Kilmar ...
newrepublic.com/post/194104/fcc-news-coverage-wrongly-deported-man-abrego-garcia
The New Republic Apr 17
Trump Adviser Claims Opposing Deportations Is Aiding Terrorism: Sebastian Gorka said that people who oppose Donald Trump’s plans “hate America.”
newrepublic.com/post/194105/donald-trump-adviser-gorka-deportations-terrorism
Image from the original article. Source: Trump Official Asked I.R.S. About Audit of ‘High-Profile Friend of the President’
nytimes.com/2025/04/17/us/politics/trump-irs-audit-lindell.html
Key Facts: Mike Lindell Reveals Financial Struggles in Court Hearing
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mediaite.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mediaite.com
- Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, detailed his financial troubles and inability to pay the sanctions imposed against him.
- He was ordered to pay $56,369 to Smartmatic, which sued him for defamation.
- Lindell described a significant financial decline, including laying off hundreds of employees and losing several MyPillow warehouses.
- A judge asked Lindell to provide proof of his bankruptcy by Friday, questioning the verifiability of his claims.
I'm in ruins.— Mike Lindell, during a virtual hearing before U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, regarding his financial situation related to the Smartmatic lawsuit.
Democrats Step Up Trump Resistance as Base Hungers for More of a Fight: Out of power in Congress, Democrats who were slow to fight back against President Trump ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/17/us/politics/democrats-trump-resistance.html
Trump officials defiance over Abrego Garcia is 'shocking:' appeals court: A federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it ...
apnews.com/article/abrego-garcia-trump-maryland-el-salvador-2090f0dd508bbc3d2f60845842af27b4
The New Republic Apr 17
Appeals Court Slams Trump’s Total Lawlessness on Abrego Garcia: A U.S. appeals court issued a blistering opinion on Trump’s handling of wrongly deported ...
newrepublic.com/post/194125/appeals-court-trump-lawlessness-wrongly-deported-immigrant-abrego-garcia
MSNBC.com Apr 17
What makes Trump's second White House so much more dangerous than his first: The second Trump administration, unlike the first, is acting as though it has the ...
msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-due-process-deportation-el-salvador-free-speech-supreme-court-rcna201453
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