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Trump Administration’s Food Aid Cuts “a Death Sentence for Millions,” WFP Says
Termination notices said that the contracts were being canceled “for the convenience of the US Government.”
Israeli Military Kills Palestinian American Child Living in the West Bank
After shooting 14-year-old Amer Rabee, Israeli soldiers blocked an ambulance from reaching him for more than 30 minutes.
Trump Cuts to Federal Health Funding Thwart Cities’ and States’ Measles Response
As of this week, cases were nearing 650 in 22 states, on track to reach a 34-year high.
Trump Promises $1 Trillion for Military Budget — a Record Sum
“Trump plans on liquidating Medicaid and SNAP benefits while giving the Pentagon a trillion dollars,” wrote one critic.
Trump Pushes Tariffs by Claiming Prices Are Down and “NO INFLATION” Will Happen
An analysis of Trump's tariffs shows they will cost the typical US family around $3,800 in extra spending per year.
New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats
“Diversity is a superpower here in New York City,” said NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.
Trump Administration Has Detained Citizens as Part of Mass Deportation Actions
A new report doesn’t include a definitive list, meaning there are likely many more examples of citizens being detained.
In Op-Ed From ICE Jail, Mahmoud Khalil Blasts Columbia’s Complicity Under Trump
He urges readers to “reclaim the university and join the student movement to carry forward the work of the past year."
Trump’s Tariffs Are a Ploy to Further Consolidate Power, Says Sen. Chris Murphy
Trump is using tariffs “to try to compel pledges of loyalty” from companies and industries in the US, Murphy says.
Nearly 40% of Those in Mike Johnson’s District Rely on Medicaid as He Eyes Cuts
Without Medicaid, many can’t afford health coverage in a state where the minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.