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Trump's Press Ban Sparks First Amendment Clash as Midterms Loom
President Trump's ban on three news outlets from the White House drew sharp criticism from the WHCA and Democrats, while
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GAO: Trump's $6.7B buyout plan paid workers to idle
A new GAO report reveals the Trump administration spent $6.7 billion on paid leave for federal workers who took buyouts,
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AI's Rise Threatens Middle-Class Jobs and Bargaining Power
Automation is quietly dismantling the U.S. middle class, eroding worker leverage and displacing skilled professionals, w
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Trump insists on Kennedy Center credit as court blocks name change
President Trump is pressing for personal recognition in the Kennedy Center renovation fight, even as courts block renami
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FAA mandates eternal flame on Trump's D.C. arch for pilot safety
The FAA says Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch must include an eternal flame and floodlights to alert pilots, though it fo
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Peer Pressure, Not Teachers, Drives Student Self-Censorship in Civics
A new survey reveals that 91% of students who self-censor in civics classes worry about classmates' reactions, highlight
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Bipartisan Assault on Press Freedom Masks Political Self-Protection
President Trump barred critical media from the White House, and Democrats are fighting a corporate merger to protect CNN
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Why Jennifer and Michael Vanished: 50 Years of Name Trends
Fifty years ago, Jennifer and Michael dominated baby names. Today, Liam and Olivia rule, showing how naming trends mirro
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White House Bars MS NOW, CNN, Politico; Press Groups Cry Foul
The White House blocked MS NOW journalists from its grounds Saturday, enforcing President Trump's ban on the outlet, CNN
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Trump-Carney Tensions Escalate Ahead of UNGA as EU Bid Stirs Trade War Fears
U.S.-Canada relations worsen as Trump criticizes EU's proposal to admit Canada, while AI companies face collusion lawsui
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Trump Visa Curbs on Foreign Journalists Echo Authoritarian Tactics
A federal judge blocked new DHS rules that would cap foreign journalists' stays at 240 days, warning the rationale was w
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Iowa GOP walks tightrope over Trump as midterms tighten
Iowa GOP candidates are navigating tricky terrain as they embrace Trump while Democrats tie them to the administration's