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Universities slow hiring, faculty navigate rocky future amid Trump attacks on higher education
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Trump administration’s attacks on universities have led to a slowdown in hiring, with international academics particularly caught in the crossfire. Colleges …
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Trump says US obliterated every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump said on Friday that the U.S. military conducted one of the most “powerful” bombing raids and totally “obliterated” every military …
President Trump has decided who he would like to see replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), his pick to become the next Department …
President Trump said Friday that he has his “own idea” of how long the conflict in Iran could last, adding to a …
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Judge rules Trump administration unlawfully refused to request CFPB funding
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully took the position last year that it couldn’t request more funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau …
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‘Wrong move’: Grassley criticizes Trump lifting sanctions on Russian oil
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAt least one Republican senator is criticizing the Trump administration’s moves to lift restrictions on Russian oil amid a gasoline price hike …
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Trump confirms giving officials dress shoes: ‘I don’t want my Cabinet members wearing sneakers’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump says he cares about his Cabinet’s kicks, confirming reports that he’s giving administration officials “spiffy” dress shoes. “When they tell …
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White House rips CNN for broadcasting statement from Iran leader
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe White House and several Trump administration officials are blasting CNN over the network’s coverage of ongoing U.S. military operations in Iran and …
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‘Inevitable’ Iran funding request sets up another big clash in the Capitol
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDORAL, Fla. — House Republicans are promising a supplemental funding package aimed at replenishing U.S. weapon stockpiles and bolstering defenses abroad, as …
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White House considers loosening shipping rule in bid to lower fuel prices
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Trump administration is considering loosening shipping rules in an effort to lower fuel prices, which have surged as a result of …
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US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil amid Iran prices spike
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe U.S. is temporarily removing sanctions on Russian oil currently stranded at sea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced late Thursday — the …
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Trump admin sues California over vehicle emission, greenhouse gas rules
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCalifornia’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations look to eliminate new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035.
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Trump nominates State official to replace Kari Lake at VOA parent agency
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump on Thursday nominated a State Department official to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Voice of …
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host a Women’s History Month event on Thursday afternoon at the White House. The …
Joe Rogan said in a podcast aired Wednesday that it’s “spooky” President Trump is turning 80 this year. His guest, British political …
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White House launching unfair trade investigations, rebuilding tariff pressure
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe White House is launching new investigations into alleged unfair trade practices involving a number of countries, weeks after President Trump imposed …
The Trump administration has systematically dismantled Iran’s conventional military and nuclear ambitions, but the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij remain intact, …
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Kevin O’Leary says high oil prices will be ‘granddaddy’ issue in midterm elections
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCanadian investor Kevin O’Leary addressed the issue of spiking oil prices on Wednesday amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran, saying …
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Ex-DOJ attorney who complained about ICE enforcement in court launches primary challenge against Ilhan Omar
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe former Justice Department attorney who complained to a federal judge about being overwhelmed by the caseload resulting from the Trump administration’s …
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Trump backs Herrera for Texas House seat after Gonzales drops bid
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera in the race to replace outgoing Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday evening. Gonzales dropped …
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Trump touts Iran ‘excursion,’ hits GOP’s Massie in first rally since launching strikes
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump used his first campaign-style rally since the U.S. launched strikes against Tehran to knock Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in his …
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DHS asks Supreme Court to end Haitians’ temporary legal protections
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to end temporary deportation protections extended to roughly 350,000 Haitians, intensifying a legal battle Wednesday that had already been brewing before …
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Trump has failed to provide the leadership a nation at war needs
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDonald Trump’s attack on Iran has caused the economy to retreat, increased prices, and decreased his job rating, with the public not …
Beijing will gladly take advantage of any of our allies, given the opportunity. The Japanese understand this, and provide a model for …
Ukraine is seeking to leverage the raging U.S.-Israeli war against Iran to bolster its ties with the Trump administration and showcase its …
President Trump is betting on his “fire and fury” rhetoric to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avoid an oil crisis prompted …
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Trump-backed candidate wins spot in runoff for Greene’s House seat
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRepublican Clay Fuller, a district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit with President Trump’s backing, has won a spot in the …
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Live updates: Race to replace Greene in Georgia heads to runoff; Mississippi holds primaries
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe special election in Georgia to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is projected to head to an April 7 runoff, …
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Mullin support for Trump immigration policies under microscope with DHS nomination
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has teased changes in the operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), though the close ally of …
