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Three questions on Trump's tariffs: From the Politics Desk

Plus, what to know as the Senate moves forward on Trump's tax and spending agenda.
Image: President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden
Image: President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden

'Bad faith': Judges rip Trump administration for litigation tactics

One of the judges, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, suggested he could hold a contempt hearing on the government's conduct in the Alien Enemies Act case.
New Court Ringmaster To Oversee Trump Grand Juries In Washington
New Court Ringmaster To Oversee Trump Grand Juries In Washington

National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed

Laura Loomer, a far-right conspiracy theorist who met with Trump this week, took credit for their removals in a social media post.
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general Timothy Haugh

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TikTok deal scuttled because of Trump's tariffs on China

The president had initially given China’s ByteDance until Saturday to sell or divest its U.S. TikTok business. The company now has 75 additional days.
The TikTok app
The TikTok app

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In latest trans sports salvo, Trump administration creates Title IX investigation team

The Departments of Education and Justice said the new team will "protect students, and especially female athletes, from the pernicious effects of gender ideology."
Image: Female Athletes And Allies Rally In Washington DC On 50th Anniversary Of Title IX
Image: Female Athletes And Allies Rally In Washington DC On 50th Anniversary Of Title IX
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North Carolina court orders 65,000 votes in disputed race to be recounted in win for GOP

The fresh ruling could tip the results of a race for North Carolina state Supreme Court, which is still caught up in legal battles months after Election Day 2024.
Judge Allison Riggs; Judge Jefferson Griffin of the N.C. Court of Appeals.
Judge Allison Riggs; Judge Jefferson Griffin of the N.C. Court of Appeals.

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Obama expresses deep concern as Trump admin takes aim at students and law firms

His comments came on the same day that former Vice President Kamala Harris also spoke out against the administration.
Former President Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama
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GOP concerns about tax cut strategy and Medicaid loom over Senate budget

A brief delay before a key vote pointed to the hurdles Republicans will encounter as they craft a massive bill to pass Trump's agenda. The Senate began debating the budget Friday.
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John Thune, John Barrasso politics politics political

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An Idaho warden acquired lethal injection drugs from an undisclosed supplier on a rural road

While manufacturers of FDA-approved injectable pentobarbital are warning states not to use the sedative in executions, some states are still buying it — and paying top dollar.
In Feb. 2024, at the rural intersection of Pleasant Valley and Ten Mile Creek roads in Kuna, Idaho, a warden acquired the state’s lethal injection drugs.
In Feb. 2024, at the rural intersection of Pleasant Valley and Ten Mile Creek roads in Kuna, Idaho, a warden acquired the state’s lethal injection drugs.

Trump administration live updates: Supreme Court allows Education Department to end $65M in teaching grants; TikTok deadline extended

President Donald Trump said that he would grant TikTok an additional 75-day period to find a buyer or face a U.S. ban.
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Image: donald trump politics political politician oval office

More top vaccine regulators out at FDA, threatening new approvals

Following Dr. Peter Marks’ ouster, other top officials have left or have been pushed out of the FDA division that approves certain drugs, gene therapies and vaccines.
A nurse prepares the measles, mumps and rubella.
A nurse prepares the measles, mumps and rubella.

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