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Trump Orders Dismantling of Voice of America, Cuts Funding for U.S.-Backed Broadcasters
The Trump administration moved to dismantle several U.S.-funded media outlets over the weekend, including Voice of America (VOA), in a sweeping executive order that eliminated funding, placed nearly all employees on leave, and directed the shutdown of key broadcasting operations. The decision has sparked backlash from press freedom advocates and former agency officials, who argue the move undermines the U.S.'s longstanding mission to promote democracy abroad. 
The Trump administration moved to dismantle several U.S.-funded media outlets over the weekend, including Voice of America (VOA), in a sweeping executive order that eliminated funding, placed nearly all employees on leave, and directed the shutdown of key broadcasting operations. The decision has sparked backlash from press freedom advocates and former agency officials, who argue the move undermines the U.S.'s longstanding mission to promote democracy abroad. -
U.S. Airstrikes Kill Multiple Houthi Leaders as Trump Warns Iran of Retaliation
The United States launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen over the weekend, targeting and killing multiple senior leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, according to National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Speaking on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, Waltz emphasized the strikes' broader scope compared to previous U.S. military responses, marking a shift in strategy under President Donald Trump. 
The United States launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen over the weekend, targeting and killing multiple senior leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, according to National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Speaking on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, Waltz emphasized the strikes' broader scope compared to previous U.S. military responses, marking a shift in strategy under President Donald Trump. -
Senate Passes GOP-Backed Spending Bill as Schumer Faces Backlash, House Democrats Plan National ‘Day of Action’
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Friday to prevent a government shutdown, with ten Senate Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. The move has ignited internal party tensions, as progressives accuse Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of caving to Republican demands rather than forcing a confrontation over federal spending cuts backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. 
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Friday to prevent a government shutdown, with ten Senate Democrats joining Republicans to push the measure forward. The move has ignited internal party tensions, as progressives accuse Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) of caving to Republican demands rather than forcing a confrontation over federal spending cuts backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. -
North Carolina GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Confronted by Angry Constituents Over Federal Cuts, Escorted From Town Hall
North Carolina Republican Representative Chuck Edwards faced a hostile crowd at a town hall meeting in Asheville on Thursday night, as constituents angrily confronted him over sweeping federal government cuts and his stance on President Donald Trump's policies. The event grew so contentious that security was forced to escort Edwards from the venue amid boos and shouting. 
North Carolina Republican Representative Chuck Edwards faced a hostile crowd at a town hall meeting in Asheville on Thursday night, as constituents angrily confronted him over sweeping federal government cuts and his stance on President Donald Trump's policies. The event grew so contentious that security was forced to escort Edwards from the venue amid boos and shouting. -
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Revive Birthright Citizenship Order
President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to limit three lower court rulings that blocked his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. The emergency appeal, filed Thursday by Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, urges the justices to narrow the scope of nationwide injunctions issued in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington state, which prevent the order from taking effect while legal challenges proceed. 
President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to limit three lower court rulings that blocked his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. The emergency appeal, filed Thursday by Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, urges the justices to narrow the scope of nationwide injunctions issued in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington state, which prevent the order from taking effect while legal challenges proceed. -
Trump Threatens Retaliation as EU Imposes $28 Billion in Counter-Tariffs
President Donald Trump threatened further tariffs on European goods Wednesday after the European Union announced it would impose countermeasures on $28.33 billion worth of U.S. exports. The EU's response comes after the U.S. enacted a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels over trade policy. 
President Donald Trump threatened further tariffs on European goods Wednesday after the European Union announced it would impose countermeasures on $28.33 billion worth of U.S. exports. The EU's response comes after the U.S. enacted a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels over trade policy. -
Canada Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs With $21 Billion in Duties on American Goods
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on $21 billion worth of U.S. goods on Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump's broad-based steel and aluminum duties, marking a significant escalation in global trade tensions. The tariffs, set to take effect Thursday, include 25% levies on steel, aluminum, and a range of American imports such as computers, sports equipment, and cast iron products, according to Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. 
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on $21 billion worth of U.S. goods on Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump's broad-based steel and aluminum duties, marking a significant escalation in global trade tensions. The tariffs, set to take effect Thursday, include 25% levies on steel, aluminum, and a range of American imports such as computers, sports equipment, and cast iron products, according to Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. -
Trump Doubles Canadian Tariffs to 50%
President Donald Trump sharply escalated the trade conflict with Canada on Tuesday, announcing the doubling of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50% in retaliation for Ontario's decision to impose tariffs on electricity exports to the United States. Trump's dramatic move triggered a market reversal and prompted fresh fears of economic instability. President Donald Trump sharply escalated the trade conflict with Canada on Tuesday, announcing the doubling of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50% in retaliation for Ontario's decision to impose tariffs on electricity exports to the United States. Trump's dramatic move triggered a market reversal and prompted fresh fears of economic instability. -
Musk Targets Social Security and Medicare for Massive Cuts, Claims Billions Lost to Fraud
Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and influential adviser to President Donald Trump, ignited a political firestorm Monday by suggesting the federal government could slash up to $700 billion in spending by targeting fraud and waste in entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare. 
Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and influential adviser to President Donald Trump, ignited a political firestorm Monday by suggesting the federal government could slash up to $700 billion in spending by targeting fraud and waste in entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare. -
Ontario Imposes 25% Electricity Surcharge on U.S., Premier Threatens U.S. Power Cutoff
Ontario Premier Doug Ford escalated tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute on Monday, threatening to cut electricity exports to the United States if President Donald Trump moves forward with additional tariffs on Canadian goods. The warning comes as Ontario implements a 25% surcharge on power exports to three U.S. states-New York, Minnesota, and Michigan-affecting 1.5 million homes and businesses. 
Ontario Premier Doug Ford escalated tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute on Monday, threatening to cut electricity exports to the United States if President Donald Trump moves forward with additional tariffs on Canadian goods. The warning comes as Ontario implements a 25% surcharge on power exports to three U.S. states-New York, Minnesota, and Michigan-affecting 1.5 million homes and businesses.
