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Trump Militarizes Border, Ramps Up Deportation Flights in Immigration Crackdown
“We’re very, very concerned,” says immigration activist Fernando García of the Border Network for Human Rights.
Trump-Appointed Labor Secretary Halts Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
“The Trump administration continues to reverse decades of civil rights and equity work,” a legislative researcher said.
Trump’s Second Term Spells Disaster for Endangered Ocean and Coastal Animals
These species need strong conservation policy to save them from extinction. They won’t get it for the next four years.
Trump Advocates for Forced Displacement of Gaza’s Population to Egypt and Jordan
“We just clean out that whole thing,” Trump said, suggesting ethnically cleansing Palestinians from the besieged strip.
Trump Withdraws Proposed PFAS Limitations, Giving “Green Light” to Polluters
The withdrawn proposal would limit the amount of PFAS chemical plants can dump into the water supply.
Trump State Dept. Reportedly Halts All Foreign Aid — Except to Israel and Egypt
“State just totally went nuclear on foreign assistance,” said one official.
Trump Attacks Abortion, Fortifying Hyde Amendment and Reviving “Global Gag Rule”
The changes represent the new Trump administration's first major moves to undermine reproductive rights.
Senate Dems Still Have Tools to Fight Trump’s Appointees. Will They Use Them?
Democrats will have to cohere around a unified strategy if they want to have any chance at blocking Trump’s worst picks.
Trump Laid Groundwork for “Muslim Ban 2.0.” Here’s How Organizers Are Bracing.
Muslim organizers warn that an executive order signed by Trump on January 20 sets the stage for an updated travel ban.
Trump’s Education Agenda for Teachers: Sanitize US History or Leave the Field
Teachers fear Trump may use federal funding as a bludgeon to push “uncritical race theory” on K-12 schools and colleges.