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Trump Administration
Trump Is Building a Violent, Shadowy, and Unaccountable Federal Police Force
“We’re at an inflection point in history right now and it’s frightening,” said one former senior DHS official.
ICE Kidnapped My Neighbor in Broad Daylight. The Aftermath Left Me Reeling.
Watching disappearances in our community leaves psychological trauma, but we can counter it with our solidarity.
Noem Reacts to Democrats’ ICE Misconduct Tracker With Thinly Veiled Threats
The Trump administration continues to squash, smear, and criminalize attempts to document or protest its agenda.
Trump Sends Immigration Agents to San Francisco
Elected officials have condemned the deployment of federal agents and Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops.
Colombia’s US Ambassador Denounces Trump’s Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes
Ambassador Daniel García-Peña discusses the escalating tensions between the US and Colombia.
Scientists Call Appointment of JD Vance’s Friend to Top NIH Position “Cronyism”
Critics say Kyle Walsh is unqualified to head an institute that is focused on environmental chemicals and disease.
Trump Is Gunning for War in Venezuela, Raising Fears of US-Backed Regime Change
Venezuelans fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean could be a leadup to US backing for a Pinochet-style dictatorship.
Illinois Congressmember: “We Are Under Attack by Our Own Federal Government”
Rep. Delia Ramirez discusses Trump’s crackdown in Chicago, the government shutdown, the Gaza ceasefire, and more.
Trump Is Using the Government Shutdown to Wreck Public Health
The Trump administration is keeping the money flowing to ICE and the military while canning workers at health agencies.
22 States Are in Recession or Heading Toward One. The Shutdown Could Worsen It.
Moody’s Analytics looked at data predating the shutdown when the country's economic situation was already dismal.