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Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect Afghanistan, Haiti and Iran included in full 12-country ban and citizens from seven other countries partially restricted

Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect

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Trump's trade war is raising money for the government, but at whose expense? Tariff collections are up sharply in the last 2 months. Congressional forecasters say tariffs could help reduce the federal debt, but they'll also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

Trump's trade war is raising money for the government, but at whose expense?

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Averting a Worst-Case Scenario in Los Angeles Immigration raids and protests will continue so long as Trump is president. His opponents should do everything they can to stay within the law.

Averting a Worst-Case Scenario in Los Angeles

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For Trump, This Is a Dress Rehearsal Ordering the National Guard to deploy in Los Angeles is a warning of what to expect when his hold on power is threatened.

For Trump, This Is a Dress Rehearsal

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Court halts Trump administration’s effort to send eight men to South Sudan The group is in temporary custody of homeland security in Djibouti following challenges in court

Court halts Trump administration’s effort to send eight men to South Sudan

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Russian-led cybercrime network dismantled in global operation Arrest warrants issued for ringleaders after investigation by police in Europe and North America

Russian-led cybercrime network dismantled in global operation

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A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.

A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government

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Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union -- and on iPhones Trump said on social media that he had recommended 50% tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and warned Apple's CEO to move manufacturing of iPhones to the United States.

Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union -- and on iPhones

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The Simple Formula That Explains Why the Debt Matters When interest rates outpace growth, very bad things can happen.

The Debt Is About to Matter Again

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Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Trump thought pressuring both sides would help but Russia not serious about talks Ukrainian leader to send team to Turkey to negotiate despite Putin’s absence and US president casting doubt on possible progress

Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Trump thought pressuring both sides would help but Russia not serious about talks

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Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Trump thought pressuring both sides would help but Russia not serious about talks Ukrainian leader to send team to Turkey to negotiate despite Putin’s absence and US president casting doubt on possible progress

Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Trump thought pressuring both sides would help but Russia not serious about talks

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Walmart says higher prices from tariffs coming as soon as this month The world's largest retailer says it won't be able to absorb all the costs from higher tariffs on imported goods, particularly from China. Already in April, shoppers began tightening their budgets as…

Walmart says higher prices from tariffs coming as soon as this month

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The Cynical Republican Plan to Cut Medicaid Work requirements set up a thicket of paperwork that leads eligible Medicaid recipients to lose their insurance. That’s the point.

The Cynical Republican Plan to Cut Medicaid

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We don't have an official bird, but if we did, this would be it.

US pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk's Starlink, Washington Post reports www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.

Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP

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The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War The uncertainty is doing plenty of economic damage. He may make things much worse.

The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War

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Between Waltz the former National Security Advisor, and soon-to-be UN Ambassador, who has no understanding of security,  Hegseth, who fails to recognize the limits of his office, and McMahon who can'ttell the difference between artificial intelligence and
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New post: You Can’t Make This Stuff Up https://www.societas-arcis.net/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up/05/06/2025/ It has been revealed that Pete Hegseth paused aid to Ukraine without having received order

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