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Trump Declares April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ as Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect, Sparking Global Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump has declared April 2, 2025, as “Liberation Day.” The day will mark the implementation of a series of tariffs, including reciprocal duties designed to match or exceed the rates imposed by other nations on American products. “Liberation Day” represents Trump’s latest effort to reshape global trade dynamics […]

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House to Vote on SAVE Act: Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration, Raising Concerns Over Access

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a Republican-backed bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.  Republican leaders say the SAVE Act is essential for restoring trust in elections by ensuring […]

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Trump Administration Sparks Controversy with Clean Air Act Exemption Initiative

The Trump administration has ignited fierce debate by introducing a controversial initiative that allows industrial polluters to seek exemptions from Clean Air Act regulations through a simple email submission.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under President Donald Trump, announced this week that companies can email requests for presidential exemptions under […]

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Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling Election Rules, Sparking Legal Challenges

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order aimed at overhauling election processes in the United States to enhance transparency, security, and compliance with federal laws. Titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” the order introduces sweeping measures. The executive order formally rescinds Executive Order 14019 (Promoting […]

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Trump’s Golf Outings Cost Taxpayers Millions as He Spends Nearly Every Weekend at His Resorts

Since reassuming office on January 20, President Donald Trump has spent nearly every weekend at one of his golf resorts, particularly his West Palm Beach course near Mar-a-Lago. A HuffPost analysis of a 2019 Government Accountability Office report estimates that Trump’s second-term golf outings have cost $26,127,531 to date. These […]

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23andMe Bankruptcy Raises Concerns Over Genetic Data Privacy

23andMe, the prominent direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sparking significant concerns about the future of its customers’ sensitive genetic data. The filing aims to facilitate a court-supervised sale of the company’s assets while addressing mounting financial and legal challenges, including liabilities from a major data […]