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Insight: How the Harris surge scrambled Trump's battle plan: A little over two weeks ago, Donald Trump's presidential campaign had visions of an expansive ...
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Insight: How the Harris surge scrambled Trump's battle plan
How the Kamala Harris surge scrambled Donald Trump's battle plan: Analysis - Trump's presidential campaign is struggling to blunt a surging Harris.
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How the Kamala Harris surge scrambled Donald Trump's battle plan
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How the Harris surge scrambled Trump's battle plan: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A little over two weeks ago, Donald Trump's presidential campaign had visions ...
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How the Harris surge scrambled Trump's battle plan
Image from the original article. Source: First white South Africans leave for US as Trump refugees
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First white South Africans leave for US as Trump refugees
Key FactsTrump Administration Defends Afrikaner Refugee Program
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  • A flight carrying 59 South African refugees arrived in the U.S. as the Trump administration insists the expedited asylum process is not race-based.

  • President Trump stated the asylum program was initiated due to a race-based genocide affecting white farmers in South Africa.
  • They happen to be white, but whether they're white or black makes no difference to me, but white farmers are being brutally killed and their land is being confiscated in South Africa, and the newspapers and the media, television media doesn't even talk about it.— President Donald Trump defended his administration's decision to offer refugee status to the Afrikaners during remarks at the White House.
  • The South African government rejected allegations of discrimination, criticizing the Trump administration's stance as misleading.

  • The Trump administration expedited Afrikaner refugee applications while pausing programs for refugees from other regions, including Afghanistan.
Image from the original article. Source: Paul: Qatar jet not good idea, could cloud US ability ‘to judge their human rights record’
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Paul: Qatar jet not good idea, could cloud US ability ‘to judge their ...
Key FactsConcerns Grow Over Qatar Jet for Trump
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  • Senator Rand Paul expressed concerns that accepting a luxury jet from Qatar could impair the U.S.'s ability to criticize human rights violations.

  • Trump defended the potential acceptance of the jet as a smart gesture, despite other senators' worries about safety and political implications.
  • It's inappropriate. It's unconstitutional.— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) criticizes the acceptance of the jet, warning of corruption.
  • Senator Rick Scott stated he would not fly on a Qatari plane due to its support for Hamas, while Senator John Thune acknowledged delays in constructing a new Air Force One.

  • Democrats sharply criticized the situation, claiming that accepting the jet would violate the Emoluments Clause.
Image from the original article. Source: Trump begins second term foreign tour in Riyadh, welcomed by Crown Prince: US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for his first official ...
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Trump begins second term foreign tour in Riyadh, welcomed by Crown Prince
Key FactsTrump Launches Key Middle East Trip in Saudi Arabia
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  • President Trump has commenced his first international trip of his second term in Saudi Arabia to strengthen ties with key allies.

  • He received a warm welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and is set to participate in a US-Saudi investment forum featuring Elon Musk.
  • It’ll be a key moment and a real opportunity to showcase what Saudi has to offer.— Dina Esfandiary, Middle East lead for Bloomberg Economics, discussing Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.
  • The US has announced a $1.4 billion arms sale to the UAE, with further significant economic and military agreements expected during Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.

  • The trip aims to secure economic deals and lower oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Image from the original article. Source: Read: Episcopal Church won't help Trump admin resettle white Afrikaners
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Read: Episcopal Church won't help Trump admin resettle white Afrikaners
Key FactsEpiscopal Church Declines to Aid Afrikaner Refugees
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  • The Episcopal Church declined to assist the Trump administration with resettling white South African refugees.

  • Bishop Sean Rowe stated that the church's commitment to racial justice prevented them from taking on this responsibility.
  • "It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Sean Rowe, stated this in a letter to church members.
  • This decision came as the Trump administration welcomed the first group of Afrikaner refugees amid claims of racial discrimination.

  • Rowe criticized the preferential treatment of these refugees and announced the church would end its refugee resettlement agreements with the U.S. government.
Image from the original article. Source: The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
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The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress ...
Key FactsTrump Appoints Former Lawyer as Acting Librarian
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  • President Trump will name Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, as the acting Librarian of Congress.

  • Blanche, who represented Trump in his hush money trial, currently holds the second-highest position in the Justice Department.

  • This appointment illustrates how administration officials are managing multiple roles.

  • Trump recently ousted former Librarian Carla Hayden, the first woman and Black American to hold the position.
Trump Asks Drugmakers to Voluntarily Lower US Prices, but Will They Comply?: Despite not having the legal authority to do so, President Trump signs an executive ...
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Trump Asks Drugmakers to Voluntarily Lower US Prices, but Will They ...
Image from the original article. Source: The arrival of 49 Afrikaners under allegations of racial discrimination restarts a U.S. refugee program that has been suspended for all other groups.
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The arrival of 49 Afrikaners under allegations of racial discrimination ...
Key FactsSouth African Refugees Arrive in the U.S.
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  • The Trump administration has granted refugee status to many Afrikaners from South Africa.

  • A group of White South Africans, including families, arrived at Dulles International Airport after being carefully vetted in South Africa.
  • "It has been painful to watch one group of refugees, selected in a highly unusual manner, receive preferential treatment over many others who have been waiting in refugee camps or dangerous conditions for years."— Episcopal Bishop Sean Rowe spoke out in a statement regarding the government's decision to assist the South African refugees.
  • The South African government denies any discrimination and claims land seizure laws respect property rights.

  • Some resettlement organizations refuse to assist with the South Africans, while others are willing to provide support.
Trump Kills 'Woke' Broadband Program Because It Has the Word 'Equity': The $2.75B program was created to boost digital skills and spur greater broadband adoption ...
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Trump Kills 'Woke' Broadband Program Because It Has the Word 'Equity'
Image from the original article. Source: Larry Summers: No question Trump blinked on China tariffs: Former Treasury Department Secretary Larry Summers said Monday that there was no question that ...
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Larry Summers: No question Trump blinked on China tariffs
Key FactsUS-China Tariff Deal Offers Temporary Relief
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  • The US and China agreed to a temporary tariff reduction for 90 days, boosting global markets.

  • The US will lower tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China will reduce tariffs on US imports from 125% to 10%.
  • "The president is doing what he said he would. This is absolutely about resolving disparities in the trading relationship."— Kelly Ann Shaw, an attorney who worked as a key trade adviser during Trump's 2017-2021 term.
  • The agreement aims to pause the trade war, yet fails to address the fundamental trade imbalances affecting US manufacturing.

  • The talks in Geneva mark a victory for US Treasury Secretary Bessent, who advocates for a more balanced trade relationship between the two countries.
Image from the original article. Source: Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, held in Gaza since 2023
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Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander ...
Key FactsHamas Releases US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
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  • Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held in Gaza since October 2023, on Monday.

  • The handover occurred in Khan Younis amid talks between Hamas and the US aimed at achieving a ceasefire.
  • We received the greatest gift imaginable – news that our beautiful son Edan is returning home after 583 days in captivity in Gaza.— Edan Alexander's family speaks about his return home.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Donald Trump for his assistance in securing Alexander's release.

  • Alexander was abducted during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and spent 583 days in captivity.
Image from the original article. Source: Hardening lines signal Ukraine peace process collapse: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s latest comments on talks with Russia show that the ...
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Hardening lines signal Ukraine peace process collapse
Key FactsZelenskiy Invites Putin to Talks in Turkey
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed readiness to meet Putin in Turkey on May 15 following Trump's call for immediate acceptance of talks.

  • Zelenskiy and European leaders insist on a 30-day ceasefire, while Putin offers direct negotiations without clear commitment to attend.
  • "I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, responding to Putin's proposal for direct talks.
  • Trump emphasizes the urgency of the meeting to explore possible agreements, while Russia maintains its conditions for talks.

  • Zelenskiy remains cautious but insists on an immediate ceasefire to lay the groundwork for diplomacy.
Trump Taking a Gift Plane from Qatar Is an Ethics Nightmare: I was the White House ethics lawyer for a Republican president. What Trump is doing goes against the ...
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Trump Taking a Gift Plane from Qatar Is an Ethics Nightmare
Image from the original article. Source: Trump’s plan to lower U.S. drug prices contains threats but few teeth: The president rolled out a plan that was less aggressive than his first-term effort in ...
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Trump’s plan to lower U.S. drug prices contains threats but few teeth
Key FactsTrump's Directive Aims to Lower Drug Prices
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  • President Trump signed an order directing drug prices to align with those in other countries.

  • Analysts expressed skepticism about the order's implementation, while pharmaceutical stocks increased.
  • "Everybody should equalize. Everybody should pay the same price."— Donald Trump at a press conference urging drugmakers to lower medicine prices.
  • The directive instructs the FTC to investigate anti-competitive practices and may face legal challenges.

  • Trump intends to enforce price reductions through measures like importing drugs and promoting direct consumer purchases.
Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
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Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do ...
Two Men Claiming to Be Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office
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Two Men Claiming to Be Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright ...
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts in Trump's big bill: House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big ...
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House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts in Trump's big bill
Trump executive order gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower drug costs: President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order setting a 30-day ...
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Trump executive order gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower drug costs
US convenes Newark airport task force, fast-tracks telecom fix: The Trump administration said on Monday it was convening an emergency task force and ...
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US convenes Newark airport task force, fast-tracks telecom fix
Jasmine Crockett eyes top oversight panel job to push back on Trump: U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, may run for a new position that would super-charge her ...
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Jasmine Crockett eyes top oversight panel job to push back on Trump
Schumer: China ‘got the better of Trump’: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says China “got the better” of the Trump administration after Treasury ...
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Schumer: China ‘got the better of Trump’
Global Perception of the U.S. Plummets Amid Trump’s Second Term: Both the country and its leader are viewed largely in a negative light across 100 countries ...
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Global Perception of the U.S. Plummets Amid Trump’s Second Term
Donald Trump endorses Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor: President Donald Trump's endorsement in the New Jersey Republican primary was highly anticipated.
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Donald Trump endorses Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor
Image from the original article. Source: Pope Shades Trump With Call for End to His Favorite Pastime: During his first press conference, the pontiff advised his audience to avoid aggressive ...
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Pope Shades Trump With Call for End to His Favorite Pastime
Key FactsPope Leo XIV Calls for End to All Wars
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday blessing to call for an end to all wars, highlighting the tragedies in Ukraine and Gaza.

  • He emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and a quick path to lasting peace for Ukraine.
  • "I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.
  • Leo expressed hope for a lasting peace agreement between India and Pakistan, despite reports of resumed bombings following a ceasefire announcement.

  • Cardinal Blase Cupich noted that Leo will continue the Church's social justice agenda, focusing on issues like immigration and climate change.
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ will harm Bay State families, Treasurer warns: A group of state treasurers are warning that a plan by Republicans in Congress to ...
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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ will harm Bay State families, Treasurer warns
Trump’s tariffs have already failed at their main job: Trump’s team had grand ambitions for reordering global trade. They’re backing down.
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Trump’s tariffs have already failed at their main job
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Trump departs for Middle East on tour to strengthen U.S. ties with Gulf ...
Trump says European Union is "nastier than China": Trump said the U.S. has "all the cards" in trade deals with the EU.
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Trump says European Union is
Image from the original article. Source: Top Republican Warns GOP Medicaid Cuts Are ‘Morally Wrong’: Sen. Josh Hawley wrote a scathing op-ed that called out Trump’s proposed attack on Medicaid.
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Top Republican Warns GOP Medicaid Cuts Are ‘Morally Wrong’
Key FactsHawley Critiques GOP Medicaid Cuts Rigorously
17h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Senator Josh Hawley warns against his party's proposed Medicaid cuts, which could lead to millions losing health insurance.

  • In an op-ed, Hawley stated that funding Trump's agenda through healthcare cuts is both morally wrong and politically suicidal.
  • If Republicans want to be a working-class party — if we want to be a majority party — we must ignore calls to cut Medicaid and start delivering on America’s promise for America’s working people.— Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) warns against cuts to Medicaid and emphasizes the need to support social insurance programs.
  • He emphasized that Republican voters support and depend on social insurance programs.

  • Hawley's opposition signals potential challenges for the bill in the Senate, where several GOP senators show little interest in Medicaid changes.
House GOP reveals Trump’s tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans in bill: The package is touching off the biggest political debate over taxes, spending ...
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House GOP reveals Trump’s tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans in ...
Trump administration welcomed white Afrikaners while ending Afghan protections: The first flight carrying a group of South Africans granted refugee status ...
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Trump administration welcomed white Afrikaners while ending Afghan ...
Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran: Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, three energy-rich ...
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Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran
Some GOP senators concerned over prospect of Qatar gifting Trump a jet: Trump ally Rick Scott said Qatar
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Some GOP senators concerned over prospect of Qatar gifting Trump a jet
Image from the original article. Source: SAP is cutting diversity programs in response to Trump's policies: The German software company SAP makes a lot of money from its US business ...
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SAP is cutting diversity programs in response to Trump's policies
Key FactsSAP Cuts Diversity Programs Amid Political Pressures
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  • SAP has decided to end targeted gender diversity programs in response to President Trump's policies.

  • The targeted 40 percent female representation goal is being abandoned, and the Diversity & Inclusion Office will merge with Corporate Social Responsibility.
  • "Due to the latest legal developments, our own initiatives on diversity and inclusion must be adjusted."— This was communicated in an internal email from SAP.
  • Trump and his administration oppose diversity initiatives, with critics arguing that such programs disadvantage other groups.

  • Other companies, like Deutsche Telekom, have also made adjustments due to new US regulations to comply with the changing environment.
Trump Claims Qatar Is Giving Him $400 Million Jet Out of Goodness of Their Heart: Donald Trump doesn't seem to understand why people are upset that his ...
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Trump Claims Qatar Is Giving Him $400 Million Jet Out of Goodness of Their ...
Ukraine says Russia attacking with drones amid ceasefire calls: Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 Shahed and decoy drones overnight, Kyiv said Monday ...
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Ukraine says Russia attacking with drones amid ceasefire calls
Cop suspended after drinking at Trump event, showing up for mayor's detail: The Chicago police officer allegedly was drunk when arrived for his shift at the ...
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Cop suspended after drinking at Trump event, showing up for mayor's detail
Critics say Trump's luxury jet from Qatar violates the Constitution: Donald Trump is expected to receive a luxury 747 jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One.
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Critics say Trump's luxury jet from Qatar violates the Constitution
House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers: The Trump administration is downsizing the Education Department and cutting resources to public ...
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House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
Kentucky’s Republican senators are key voices opposing Trump on tariffs: As tariffs and trade deals seem to change and shift day by day, Kentucky businesses are ...
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Kentucky’s Republican senators are key voices opposing Trump on tariffs
Trump signs executive order to slash drug prices, possibly including weight-loss drugs
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Trump signs executive order to slash drug prices, possibly including ...
Twitch star HasanAbi says he was detained, questioned by border agents: Hasan Piker, a left-wing political commentator who has 2.8 million followers on Twitch ...
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Twitch star HasanAbi says he was detained, questioned by border agents
US President Trump wants to lower drug prices: US President Trump wants to lower drug prices in the US. He announced that he would sign one of the "most ...
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US President Trump wants to lower drug prices
Xi’s defiance pays off as Trump meets most Chinese trade demands: The Chinese leader has struck a defiant tone ever since US President Donald Trump began raising ...
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Xi’s defiance pays off as Trump meets most Chinese trade demands
Can I Wear a Sheath Dress Without Looking Like a MAGA Woman?: Women in President Trump’s circle have a very unified look. Our critic explains where that comes ...
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Can I Wear a Sheath Dress Without Looking Like a MAGA Woman?
Trump Takes Credit for American Pope in Barely Coherent Post: Trump takes credit for American pope in barely coherent post. The president lashed out at Martha ...
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Trump Takes Credit for American Pope in Barely Coherent Post
Trump: The EU is ‘nastier than China’: U.S. president launches blistering new trade attack against Brussels, as he agrees to cool tariff war with Beijing.
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Trump: The EU is ‘nastier than China’
Ramaphosa responds to US taking in white ‘refugees’from South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa says that dozens of white “refugees” landing in the United States ...
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Ramaphosa responds to US taking in white ‘refugees’from South Africa
Image from the original article. Source: Harvard decries Trump administration's "unlawful attempts" to control school: Harvard will not surrender its "core principles" over fear of retaliation ...
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Harvard decries Trump administration's
Key FactsHarvard Resists Trump Administration Influence
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  • Harvard President Alan Garber criticized the Trump administration in a letter as unlawful and emphasized their shared priority of combating antisemitism.

  • The university defends itself against allegations from Education Secretary Linda McMahon claiming Harvard violates federal laws, having filed a lawsuit in response.
  • Harvard's efforts to achieve these goals are undermined and threatened by the federal government's overreach into the constitutional freedoms of private universities and its continuing disregard of Harvard's compliance with the law.— Alan Garber, President of Harvard, in a letter addressing the Trump administration's actions.
  • Garber refuted claims that Harvard is partisan and stated that the university would not surrender its principles out of fear of retaliation.

  • He also outlined the university's efforts to combat antisemitism and promote intellectual diversity, emphasizing merit-based selection without quotas.
Trump Melts Down Over Damning Report on Qatar Giving Him a Private Jet: Donald Trump reportedly plans to use the luxury jet for Air Force One.
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Trump Melts Down Over Damning Report on Qatar Giving Him a Private Jet
Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.: Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure ...
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Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U ...
How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory: President Donald Trump’s shock-and-awe tariff approach threatened to rupture global financial ...
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How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory
Trump is hoping to quietly gut the social safety net: The president is keeping his hands off Social Security and Medicare — at least for now.
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Trump is hoping to quietly gut the social safety net
Donald Trump Touts Catholic Vote Amid Pope Leo Debate: 'By a Lot!': Trump has blasted a reporter for "effectively saying Pope Leo's selection had nothing to do ...
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Donald Trump Touts Catholic Vote Amid Pope Leo Debate: 'By a Lot!'
Sanders, Democrats Call Trump's Bluff on Drug Price Executive Order: "If Trump is serious," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, "he will support legislation I ...
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Sanders, Democrats Call Trump's Bluff on Drug Price Executive Order
Trump Defends Gift of Plane From Qatar, Says He Would Be ‘Stupid’ Not to Accept: President says he would be ‘stupid’ not to accept a $400 million luxury airplane ...
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Trump Defends Gift of Plane From Qatar, Says He Would Be ‘Stupid’ Not to ...
Americans have tuned out Gaza at the worst possible moment: Israel has a horrifying new plan for “the concluding moves” of the Gaza war. Yet it’s flying under ...
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Americans have tuned out Gaza at the worst possible moment
Trump says he'll sign order aimed at cutting drug prices by up to 80%: President Trump said he'll sign the executive order tomorrow.
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Trump says he'll sign order aimed at cutting drug prices by up to 80%
Trump’s Drug Prices Executive Order Is a Big Pile of Nothing: Donald Trump has tried something like this once before—and failed.
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Trump’s Drug Prices Executive Order Is a Big Pile of Nothing
Trump Live Updates: China Tariff Pause, Drug Prices and More
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Trump Live Updates: China Tariff Pause, Drug Prices and More