2024 Presidential Election - Kamala Harris & Donald Trump

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Auto Sales Surged Ahead of Trump’s Tariffs

Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect.

April 1, 2025

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Venezuelan Migrants Ask Supreme Court to Block Deportations

Lawyers for Venezuelan migrants asked the justices to keep in place a pause on President Trump’s deportation plan, calling it “completely at odds” with limited wartime authority given by Congress.

April 1, 2025

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DOGE staffer Marko Elez, who had resigned over racist posts, gains access to sensitive government HR data

A DOGE staffer who resigned in February over racist posts before being brought back on has since gained expanded access to a broader slate of sensitive government data systems.

April 1, 2025

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Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying gun on Capitol grounds as senator holds floor for more than 17 hours

The senator had referred to the staffer as one of his “best” friends in a 2014 social media post.

April 1, 2025

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Turnout Strong as Wisconsin Decides Key Court Contest

Officials expect more than two million people will vote in the election, which will decide the partisan balance on the state’s Supreme Court. Many voters cite Elon Musk as a factor in the race.

April 1, 2025

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Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth

Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.

April 1, 2025

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Dr. Oz ‘Disavows’ Support for Transgender Care, Allaying a Senator’s Concerns

Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican, pressed Dr. Oz on transgender care and abortion, and now says he will vote for the physician’s confirmation to become head of Medicare and Medicaid.

April 1, 2025

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Anti-Israel ‘Squad’ member Rashida Tlaib rallies ‘comrades’ to back socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

Radical anti-Israel “Squad” member Rashida Tlaib has rallied “comrades” to back democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to become New York City’s next mayor.

April 1, 2025

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Sen. Cory Booker’s marathon ‘filibuster’ against Trump agenda goes on and on and …

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is attempting another “I am Spartacus” moment for himself.

April 1, 2025

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