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Can the U.S. banish its citizens?

The Trump administration’s move to send immigrants to a maximum security prison in El Salvador is the subject of multiple on-going fights in court. But in an Oval Office meeting with the Salvadoran president this week, President Trump was already

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What to Know About AmeriCorps NCCC, the Trump Administration’s Latest DOGE Target

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 30-year-old community service program that sends young adults to work on projects across the U.S. was the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps

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U.S. stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump’s trade war thickens

The S&P 500 sank 2.2% after falling as much as 3.3% earlier. Such an amount would have vied for one of its worst losses in years before the historic swings that have upended Wall Street in recent weeks. (Image credit:

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Italy’s Meloni will test her mettle as EU-U.S. bridge when she meets with Trump

Meloni secured the meeting at a critical juncture in the trade war. As the right-wing leader of her party she has, in a sense, been “knighted” to represent the European Union in meetings with Trump. (Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)

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Can Trump revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status? What to know about the law. – The Washington Post

Can Trump revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status? What to know about the law.  The Washington Post Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff  CNN Trump admin demands Harvard provide records of international student ‘illegal activities’  MassLive IRS could take away Harvard’s

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Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban – BBC

Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban  BBC Can the president revoke a university’s tax-exempt status?  CNN DHS demands records of Harvard’s foreign students, threatens enrollment  The Washington Post Trump’s Threats Force Powerful Institutions to Choose: Cut a Deal or Resist  The New

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Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend. (Image credit: Alejandro Granadillo)

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Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend. (Image credit: Alejandro Granadillo)

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Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend. (Image credit: Alejandro Granadillo)

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China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon

Growth was driven partly by strong industrial activity and exports, before President Trump’s punishing tariffs. Experts say these levies will hurt China’s growth this year. (Image credit: STR)

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