2024 Presidential Election - Kamala Harris & Donald Trump

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Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention

A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention.

April 7, 2025

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When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage

The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing billions of dollars in grants to make sure cities and states are complying with President Trump’s priorities on immigration and diversity.

April 7, 2025

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Schumer warns Trump’s tariffs will destroy NYC’s economy, drive recession: ‘What you’re doing is ugly’

The Democratic senator ripped Trump’s levy war as a “pinball tariff strategy” that could result in a nearly $20 billion direct hit to New York City and threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs.

April 7, 2025

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US Steel shares surge 14% after Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid

US Steel and Nippon Steel had alleged in a lawsuit that Biden prejudiced CFIUS’s decision and violated the companies’ right to a fair review.

April 7, 2025

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CIA assessing its powers to kill drug smugglers abroad: report

The review comes weeks after the Trump administration formally listed eight Latin American cartels — including six from Mexico — as Foreign Terrorist Organizations for their involvement in drug and human trafficking.

April 7, 2025

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Trump threatens to veto bipartisan bill mandating congressional approval of tariffs

The Trade Review Act would require the executive to have any new tariffs agreed to by Congress within 60 days.

April 7, 2025

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Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol

Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building.

April 7, 2025

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Commerce chief Lutnick defends tariffs on islands with only penguin inhabitants: ‘No countries left off’

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday tried to defend US tariffs even on islands only populated with penguins.

April 7, 2025

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Trump asks Supreme Court to block order to return wrongly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge gave the White House until 11:59 p.m. Monday to return to American soil Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom officials claimed was deported due to an “administrative error” and a “clerical error.”

April 7, 2025

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