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Universities Face Trump’s Ultimatum: End DEI or Risk Losing Federal Funding
Education scholar Julian Vasquez Heilig says this is part of “an attempt to privatize education,” using DEI as a wedge.
Trump’s Executive Orders Build Toward Dictatorial “Unitary Executive” Power
The president’s power grab over federal agencies is the latest example of his use of the controversial legal theory.
Local NY Sheriff Faces Threats of Federal Prosecution for Not Complying With ICE
The case is part of the Trump administration's efforts to force local officials to collaborate with ICE.
Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Lead the FBI
Among his many controversies, Patel authored a book in 2022 that included what critics have called an “enemies list.”
Senate Republicans Signal Intent to Slash Medicaid Funding in Upcoming Budget
Republicans rejected a series of Democratic amendments aimed at preventing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
Trump Wants Us to Fear ICE — Our Resistance Must Spread Solidarity, Not Panic
ICE arrived in unmarked vehicles to snatch our neighbors. Here’s how a North Carolina community organized in response.
Trump Attempts to End NYC Congestion Pricing While Declaring Himself “THE KING”
The White House's Facebook page quoted Trump calling himself a king, then shared an image of him wearing a crown.
Federal Workers Are Rallying the Labor Movement to Fight Musk’s Takeover
The Federal Unionists Network, a new labor group, mobilized workers in a nationwide “Save Our Services” day of action.
As Rwanda-Backed Insurgents Wage War in Congo, Western Nations Stay Silent
Advocates call for artist boycotts and public pressure on Rwanda over the resource-driven conflict in the DRC.
Bird Flu Looms as Trump’s Mass Firings Unleash Chaos at Public Health Agencies
Trump and RFK Jr. have moved to fire thousands of highly trained employees at the CDC and other agencies since Friday.