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If Article 16 existed in the US:
Who would have imagined that American universities would come under such an attack? As The New York Times wrote ...
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Elite university strikes back: Trump further cuts off Harvard's money supply: The US government is taking vehement action against allegedly left-liberal ...
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An influential voice from the right laments Trump’s attack on universities: One version of thought control is being replaced with another that is worse ...
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Harvard, Yale Face Major Increase to Endowment Tax in House Plan: Republican lawmakers proposed to significantly increase taxes on the richest US universities ...
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Image from the original article. Source: EU court: Von der Leyen must hand over text messages to Pfizer boss: A journalist from the “New York Times” had demanded to see text messages between the EU ...
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Key FactsUrsula von der Leyen Loses Court Case Over SMS
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has lost a court case regarding her text messages to the Pfizer CEO.
- The European Court ruled that the Commission failed to provide a plausible explanation for the absence of the requested documents.
- The case centers around a 2021 vaccine deal between the Commission and Biontech/Pfizer for 1.8 billion doses.
- The Commission must now clarify why the relevant text messages are not available, as doubts about their nonexistence have arisen.
"The ruling by the European Court is a landmark victory for transparency in the EU."— Anti-corruption group Transparency International, which hailed the ruling as a significant victory for transparency in the EU.
Image from the original article. Source: Israeli officers admit according to report: Gaza Strip is on the brink of "starvation"
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Key FactsGaza Crisis Deepens Amid Ongoing Airstrikes
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Israeli airstrikes have claimed over 40 lives recently, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Former hostages are urging the Israeli government to negotiate for the release of those still held captive.
- The blockade has displaced 1.9 million people in Gaza, many of whom are suffering from severe hunger.
- Aid agencies are warning of an impending famine, while Israel maintains that sufficient aid exists in Gaza.
"Dizziness has become a constant feeling, as is general weakness and fatigue from the lack of food and medicine."— Esraa Shaheen, a 23-year-old woman in northern Gaza, describes her experiences under the blockade.
Image from the original article. Source: Harvard expands lawsuit after Trump cancels $450 million more in grants: Harvard University expanded its lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's moves to ...
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Key FactsTrump Administration Cuts Additional $450 Million to Harvard
May 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The Trump administration announced the termination of $450 million in grants to Harvard University.
- This follows the cancellation of $2.2 billion in federal funding the previous week.
- A government antisemitism task force criticized the university for failing to address racial discrimination and antisemitic harassment.
- Harvard is suing over the funding cut and opposes the administration's demands for control over hiring and academic content.
Image from the original article. Source: US, Britain to announce trade deal on Thursday, New York Times says: U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal between the United States ...
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Key FactsLimited Trade Agreement Between US and UK Announced
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer announced a limited trade agreement that maintains the 10% tariffs on British exports.
- The deal reduces average British tariffs on U.S. goods from 5.1% to 1.8%, creating new market opportunities for both countries.
- The British economy anticipates the agreement will foster new export opportunities, while existing tariffs increase costs for many products.
- The agreement is viewed as a first step towards deeper trade relations between the U.S. and the UK, aiming to reduce trade barriers.
"This is a really fantastic, historic day."— Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, describing the significance of the trade deal during a teleconference.
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Key FactsBill Gates Announces $200 Billion Charity Plan by 2045
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Bill Gates plans to donate over $200 billion through his foundation by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk for cuts to US foreign aid.
- Gates is accelerating his wealth divestment to combat diseases and reduce poverty.
- He warns that funding cuts could lead to increased mortality rates in the coming years, emphasizing that philanthropy cannot fill the gaps left by governments.
- The Gates Foundation's budget will reach $9 billion annually by 2026, with plans to spend around 99 percent of Gates' fortune by 2045.
The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one.— Gates expressed this in an interview with the Financial Times regarding the impact of cuts to the US foreign aid budget.
A millennial with a doctoral degree and over $250k in student-loan debt says she's been looking for a job for 4 years. She wishes she prioritized work ...
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Exposé book about Joe Biden: Was Joe Biden's downfall systematically concealed?
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Harvard against Trump: Rector forgoes a quarter of his salary: The US president is putting financial pressure on the elite university to submit to his political ...
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US grants asylum to 54 white Afrikaner South Africans, reports say: Donald Trump has directed officials to grant refugee status to Afrikaners who he claims ...
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Trump to accept luxury jet from Qatar's royal family, reports say
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War against Hamas: Israeli soldiers apparently warn of famine in Gaza: Human rights organizations have been reporting hunger in Gaza for months ...
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Most South African universities must be closed: Renowned economist Dawie Roodt said that most public South African universities should be closed ...
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Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds
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Key FactsEdan Alexander: Injuries from Tunnel Collapse
4h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
- Released hostage Edan Alexander sustained injuries from a tunnel collapse that damaged his shoulder.
- His condition deteriorated during captivity, with skin issues caused by lack of sunlight and bedbug bites.
- Edan was mistreated and interrogated, though his captors had more knowledge about the IDF than he did.
- After 584 days in captivity, Edan was reunited with his family, marking the return of the last living American hostage in Gaza.
"His skin is in terrible condition."— Adi Alexander, the father of Edan Alexander, speaks about his son's health condition after his release.
Universities stand to lose big bucks as international students quit the US - The World from PRX
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Image from the original article. Source: America’s Coming Brain Drain: Trump’s War on Universities Could Kill U.S. Innovation
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Key FactsAmerica's Innovation Decline: Trump's Threat to Universities
May 08 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
- China's extensive investments in research and technology position it as a formidable competitor to the U.S.
- The Trump administration undermines access to research funding, fostering a brain drain of talented scientists from the U.S.
- Ongoing support for university research is critical for maintaining American innovation and technological leadership.
- To remain competitive, the U.S. government must invest in research and create attractive conditions for international students.
EU court: Defeat for von der Leyen in lawsuit over text message to Pfizer boss: The EU court upholds a complaint by the “New York Times”. According to the ruling ...
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America’s Coming Brain Drain: Trump’s War on Universities Could Kill U.S. Innovation
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Major universities sue to block Trump cuts to NSF research funding: Major U.S. universities have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump's ...
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US approves transfer of 125 long-range missiles, 100 Patriots from Germany to Ukraine, NYT reports
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Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare
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🔉 Harvard president to take a 25% pay cut in escalating battle with Trump. Hear about the school's finances on the Reuters Econ World podcast
Endowments: President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul U.S. academia is putting a spotlight on university finances.
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Trump administration considers orders expediting nuclear plant construction, NYT reports
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Mitchell Ash explains how Trump is attacking science: Trump is attacking universities like Harvard in the US. Science historian Mitchell Ash explains what this ...
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An Attack on America’s Universities Is an Attack on American Power: How Academia Bolsters National Security
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US students enter seventh day of hunger strike for Gaza: California State University students from several campuses have gone on a hunger strike in solidarity ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Leo XIV's family: Pope's brother spreads conspiracy theories on Facebook and calls himself a "MAGA guy"
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Key FactsBrother of Pope Leo XIV. Spreads Conspiracy Theories
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Louis Prevost, the brother of the new Pope Leo XIV, has expressed support for right-wing conspiracy theories on Facebook.
- He insulted Nancy Pelosi and claimed that Biden supporters were mentally ill.
- Prevost described himself as a 'MAGA-type' and admitted he might soften his past remarks now that his brother is Pope.
- He anticipates a moderate approach from Leo XIV, but views him as significantly more liberal than himself.
"But he knows who I am."— Louis Prevost speaks about his relationship with his brother, the new Pope Leo XIV.
First white South Africans to arrive under US refugee plan as soon as next week: Trump has said the Afrikaners were
reuters.com/world/trump-officials-seek-bring-first-white-south-african-refugees-us-next-week-nyt-2025-05-09/
Trump fires head of Library of Congress, New York Times reports: U.S President Donald Trump's administration has fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla D. Hayden ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-fires-head-library-congress-new-york-times-reports-2025-05-09/
Donald Trump Is Losing His College Fight in the Eyes of Voters: Poll: The Trump Administration is threatening pull federal funding from colleges who don't make ...
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New Report Reveals Just How Little Time Melania Trump Spends At White House: FLOTUS “vanishes from view for weeks at a time,” per The New York Times.
huffpost.com/entry/melania-trump-white-house-stay-report_n_681c67e1e4b0794c7c968eb6
ChatGPT and Co: AI models are increasingly talking nonsense: New language models fantasize more often than their predecessors. No one knows exactly why this is ...
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Young men are leading a religious resurgence: Gen Z-ers are actually more likely to attend weekly religious services than millennials
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UK considering 6% levy on university income from foreign students : Higher education leaders fear plans will damage a 'successful UK export sector'
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2025/05/13/uk-considering-6-levy-on-university-income-from-foreign-students/
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 11: Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 11.
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Trump administration cuts off new federal grants to Harvard: The US Department of Education accused the Ivy League university of antisemitism and criticized its ...
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An Attack on America’s Universities Is an Attack on American Power: How Academia Bolsters National Security
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NYPD in large-scale operation: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupy the Columbia University library
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Student Loan: ICPC walks back disbursement discrepancies claim: ICPC earlier said the federal government released N100 billion, only N28.8 billion was disbursed ...
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Dispute with elite university: US government cuts funding for Harvard: The White House is escalating its dispute with Harvard University. No more government ...
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Israeli defense officials warn of 'widespread starvation' risk in Gaza - NYT
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump Admin May Withhold Student Loans From New Borrowers: Report: Student loan collections resume for millions of Americans as of Monday, after the Education ...
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Key FactsStudent Debt Crisis: Borrowers Seek Answers Amid Defaults
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Jana Heartwood struggles with over $40,000 in student loans and was not notified about the resumption of payments.
- The collection of payments restarts, leaving many of the more than 5 million borrowers in default struggling to get information.
- Experts warn that job cuts at the Education Department have complicated communication with borrowers.
- The Biden administration has attempted to erase some debt but faces legal challenges, while new legislation is introduced to reform repayment programs.
We're kind of drowning as it is.— Jana Heartwood, who owes more than $40,000 in student loans from her nursing degree, describes her financial struggles.
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Harvard president takes pay cut amid funding fight with Trump administration: One day after the Trump administration announced more federal grant cuts ...
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Von der Leyen, Macron knock Trump’s war on universities as ‘gigantic miscalculation’
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Democracy researcher leaves the USA: | "We are an autocratically governed nation"
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Biden being evaluated for "small nodule" in prostate: reports: A spokesperson told The New York Times that the nodule required "further evaluation."
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Trump administration to garnish wages of 5.3 million defaulted student loan borrowers this summer
cnbc.com/2025/05/06/how-soon-defaulted-student-loan-borrowers-may-face-collections.html
Elite University: Trump Administration Wants to Deny Harvard New Funding: The Trump administration is increasingly cracking down on universities it accuses of ...
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'Gaza nears starvation': A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages
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Hey Wordle Players, the New Pope Is One of Us: He also saw the movie Conclave, plays Words with Friends and is a Chicago White Sox fan.
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Harvard scientist facing deportation is charged with smuggling : Federal prosecutors allege the Russian-born scientist violated customs law by failing to ...
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Trump administration says it plans to deport Harvard researcher back to Russia: DOJ attorneys say they plan to deport Kseniia Petrova, the Harvard researcher who ...
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Students lured to UK universities by ‘fake promises’ from recruitment agents: Cash-strapped institutions turn to unregulated firms to reel in lucrative overseas ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Elon Musk has a dispute with neighbors in Texas over a fence that is too high: AUSTIN. A nearly five-meter-high chain-link fence sparked a dispute between Elon ...
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Key FactsDispute Over High Fence Between Musk and Neighbors
May 06 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nachrichten.at
- A nearly five-meter-high chain-link fence by Elon Musk in Texas has sparked conflicts with neighbors.
- They are demanding the removal of the fence and a tall steel gate at his six-million-dollar home.
- The fence exceeds local regulations by three meters, and authorities have declined to grant retroactive exceptions.
- A decision regarding the fence is anticipated at a city council meeting in mid-May.
Trump is “Making Center-Left Great Again”: A bully doesn’t respect those who suck up to him. Stand up instead.
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Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova, already facing deportation, charged with smuggling frog embryos into U.S.
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GOP proposes five-fold increase in tax on college endowments: House Republicans are proposing a tax increase on endowment income at the nation’s wealthiest ...
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How Trump’s college crackdown is raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom
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Semafor May 09
JB Pritzker: ‘I put my money where my mouth is’: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on immigration, oligarchy, antisemitism, and 2028.
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The New York Times Briefly Published Elon Musk’s Home Address: After an inquiry from The Intercept, the New York Times removed Elon Musk’s address from an image ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Time Is Almost Up. Why You Need a Real ID to Fly This Summer: US travelers may face complications this summer if they fly without a Real ID ...
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Key FactsSmooth Airport Operations Amid New ID Requirements
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- The new Real ID requirements were implemented across the U.S., with most airports operating smoothly.
- Airports like Philadelphia and Nashville reported short wait times, while the TSA advised travelers without Real IDs to expect additional screening.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that 81% of travelers already have Real IDs and that passports would also be accepted.
- The demand for Real IDs has surged, prompting several states to extend office hours to accommodate applicants.
But people will be allowed to fly. We will make sure it’s as seamless as possible.— Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, assured people who don’t yet have a Real ID but need to take a domestic flight.
Keith McNally, the Restaurateur as an Artist: Keith McNally’s new memoir is full of revelations, but one stands out: His work is an underrated art form.
theatlantic.com/books/archive/2025/05/keith-mcnally-restaurateur-artist/682707/
Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax exempt status: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he planned to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status ...
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Middle East expert Gilles Kepel sees Netanyahu's political end coming: Donald Trump's announcements are also big in the Middle East: He will turn Gaza ...
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Donald Trump: "We will revoke Harvard's tax exemption": US President Donald Trump accuses elite universities of being controlled by "radical leftists ...
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Image from the original article. Source: What Counts as ‘New Vaccines’ for RFK Jr. Placebo Testing Order?: Hello, everyone. It’s Damian in New York. The latest news about vaccines had me thinking about ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsClarity Needed on New Vaccines and Placebo Testing
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bloomberg.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bloomberg.com
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demands that all new vaccines be tested against placebos before FDA approval.
- The definition of 'new' is unclear, leading to confusion among researchers and drug companies.
- A placebo test could raise ethical concerns by requiring volunteers to forgo available vaccines for dangerous diseases.
- Experts warn that such requirements could delay vaccine availability, especially for seasonal vaccines.
"The vagueness of the announcement is what is concerning to everyone."— Mansoor Amiji, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University, comments on the concerns regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s guidelines.
Private Louisville institutions sign letter to reject Trump's 'overreach' in higher ed
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The Military's K-12 Schools Are Banning Award-Winning Kids’ Books To Appease Trump
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Pahalgam victim’s daughter Subhangi Guha clears ISC with 87%, plans to study psychology to fulfil father’s dr
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Trump fast-tracks white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ to the US, citing alleged persecution
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US universities: Will what once made America's universities be their downfall?
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Futurism May 13
Government Furiously Trying to Undo Elon Musk's Damage: Federal agencies scrambled to reinstate hundreds of millions of dollars worth of contracts after Elon ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Majority of Americans Now Believe Trump Is a ‘Dangerous Dictator’: Even Republicans are starting to think the president poses a threat to democracy.
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Key FactsPoll Reveals Most Americans View Trump as Dictator
Apr 29 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- A recent poll indicates that 52 percent of Americans perceive Donald Trump as a dangerous dictator threatening democracy.
- Among Republicans, 17 percent and 56 percent of Independents share this view, suggesting a dwindling support base among previous voters.
- Despite these concerns, Trump maintains significant backing from the Republican Party, with 81 percent considering him a strong leader.
- The survey reflects widespread anxiety regarding the implications of Trump's policies for American democracy.
"Most Americans view Trump in dictatorial terms, and I think most Americans are concerned that American democracy is on the line."— Melissa Deckman, CEO of PRRI, regarding the poll on perceptions of Trump.
New York Times, New Yorker and Washington Post among Pulitzer journalism winners: The New York Times showed its breadth with awards honoring reporting from ...
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Ukraine: West considers delivery of Patriot missiles to Kyiv: According to the New York Times, Western allies want to deliver more Patriot air defense systems to ...
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Trump official says Harvard banned from federal grants: President Donald Trump’s education secretary said Monday that Harvard will no longer receive federal ...
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Image from the original article. Source: The President Donald Trump has been busy since taking office in late January. These photos document key moments and important issues from his first 100 days.
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Key FactsTrump's Turbulent First 100 Days in Office
May 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: washingtonpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: washingtonpost.com
- A week of events showcased Trump's alleged successes, overshadowed by significant setbacks.
- His approval ratings have dropped, with 61% disapproving of his economic policies, raising concerns about a looming recession.
- The next 100 days may prove more challenging as Trump will need to negotiate with Congress and foreign leaders.
- Critics label Trump's actions as controversial and disruptive, potentially triggering an economic downturn.
Trump "inherited an economic catastrophe, a border catastrophe, a public safety catastrophe and a cultural catastrophe. And in every case, he has reversed those catastrophes and brought America into the new golden age."— Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Trump, describes the challenges Trump faced during his presidency.
Irish students cancelling J1 summers in Trump's America : Many academics, both here and across Europe, are also quietly cancelling plans to travel to the ...
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Louisiana's John Bel Edwards discussed Senate run with top Democrat Chuck Schumer, NYT says
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