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Trump vs. 'Independent' Agencies / RFK Jr. and the Measles Outbreak
Donald Trump orders "independent" agencies to run their regulations through the White House, an assertion of executive authority and democratic accountability that could help upend how Washington works. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. considers reshaping a CDC vaccine committee, while a measles outbreak in Texas hits 90 cases and 16 hospitalizations, mostly children.
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Donald Trump Puts Pressure on Ukraine, but What About Russia?
Volodymyr Zelensky says Donald Trump is in a “disinformation space” after the President blamed Ukraine for starting the war with Russia, then Donald Trump calls Zelensky “a dictator” in return. Is this part of a bigger strategy to turn Americans against Ukraine?Â
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Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Faces the Senate
Donald Trump picked Lori Chavez-DeRemer as a thank you to the Teamsters for staying neutral in the 2024 election. But given her past support for bills that would override right-to-work laws and bolster public unions, will Republicans in the Senate go along with her confirmation? And as union membership falls to a historic low of 9.9%, is courting labor bosses a good GOP strategy?
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Why the Feds Want to Drop Their Case Against Mayor Eric Adams
The New York mayor's attention shouldn't be diverted from supporting the White House's efforts against illegal immigration, a Justice Department memo argues. Adams denies there was a quid pro quo, as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul considers exercising her authority to remove him from office. But with a mayoral primary coming in June anyway, is that a decision best left for the voters?
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Donald Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariff Investigation
The markets see another tariff reprieve, as the president orders his cabinet to examine America's trading relationships and recommend ways to balance them. But is trying to micromanage 13,000 tariff line-items, across 200 countries, a good way to help the economy and government efficiency? Plus, Elon Musk appears in the Oval Office to explain what DOGE is doing.
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