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Trump extends TikTok forced sale deadline for third time amid China tensions
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline for third time amid tensions
Trump extends TikTok forced sale deadline for third time amid China tensions
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline for third time amid tensions
Democratic AGs expand NVRA access as federal courts limit voting
Democratic states counter federal restrictions with largest voting rights expansion in history
Democratic AGs expand NVRA access as federal courts limit voting
Democratic states counter federal restrictions with largest voting rights expansion in history
USTR exempts Russia from Section 301 tariffs hitting 185 nations
Trump exempts Russia from tariffs hitting 185 other countries
USTR exempts Russia from Section 301 tariffs hitting 185 nations
Trump exempts Russia from tariffs hitting 185 other countries
Executive Order 14257 invokes IEEPA for 25% South Korea duties
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on ally South Korea citing emergency
Executive Order 14257 invokes IEEPA for 25% South Korea duties
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on ally South Korea citing emergency

Commerce Department imposes 25% duties on Samsung and LG imports
Samsung and LG face 25% tariffs plus Vietnamese production penalties

Commerce Department imposes 25% duties on Samsung and LG imports
Samsung and LG face 25% tariffs plus Vietnamese production penalties
Trump hits Vietnam with 46% tariffs using emergency powers
First use of IEEPA for tariffs threatens $142 billion trade relationship
Trump hits Vietnam with 46% tariffs using emergency powers
First use of IEEPA for tariffs threatens $142 billion trade relationship
White House invokes IEEPA against 185 nations in "Liberation Day" tariffs
Trump imposes global tariffs on 185 countries ranging 10-50%
White House invokes IEEPA against 185 nations in "Liberation Day" tariffs
Trump imposes global tariffs on 185 countries ranging 10-50%
Commerce Department triggers EU retaliation under WTO dispute rules
EU prepares $95B counter-tariffs as Trump misrepresents European rates
Commerce Department triggers EU retaliation under WTO dispute rules
EU prepares $95B counter-tariffs as Trump misrepresents European rates

DOGE accused of using AI to monitor federal workers for anti-Trump sentiment
Reuters reports AI monitoring of federal workers as EPA denies surveillance claims

DOGE accused of using AI to monitor federal workers for anti-Trump sentiment
Reuters reports AI monitoring of federal workers as EPA denies surveillance claims
Federal judges confront Trump administration compliance with deportation orders
Alien Enemies Act flights and Abrego Garcia case test court enforcement power
Federal judges confront Trump administration compliance with deportation orders
Alien Enemies Act flights and Abrego Garcia case test court enforcement power
SCOTUS shadow docket receives 22 emergency applications in seven months
Trump wins nine emergency appeals outright reshaping policy before full court hearings
SCOTUS shadow docket receives 22 emergency applications in seven months
Trump wins nine emergency appeals outright reshaping policy before full court hearings
Hegseth and Rubio caught discussing classified matters on Signal app
Private messages reveal inappropriate discussions about classified government matters
Hegseth and Rubio caught discussing classified matters on Signal app
Private messages reveal inappropriate discussions about classified government matters
EAC ordered to implement proof of citizenship under HAVA
Documentary proof required while mail ballot counting banned after election day
EAC ordered to implement proof of citizenship under HAVA
Documentary proof required while mail ballot counting banned after election day
EPA headquarters arrests exceed 1,000 under federal trespass statutes
Scientists and parents risk jail blocking EPA entrances demanding pollution protection reversal
EPA headquarters arrests exceed 1,000 under federal trespass statutes
Scientists and parents risk jail blocking EPA entrances demanding pollution protection reversal
ICE arrests 32,809 in first 50 days, matching previous year's total
DHS announces 32,809 ICE arrests in 50 days as detention population hits record 73,000
ICE arrests 32,809 in first 50 days, matching previous year's total
DHS announces 32,809 ICE arrests in 50 days as detention population hits record 73,000
CIVICUS downgrades U.S. civic freedoms from "narrowed" to "obstructed"
Global watchdog drops U.S. civic freedom rating 6 points citing crackdowns on press and protest
CIVICUS downgrades U.S. civic freedoms from "narrowed" to "obstructed"
Global watchdog drops U.S. civic freedom rating 6 points citing crackdowns on press and protest
FBI section chief forced to resign over Epstein file orders
FBI career official pushed out after objecting to 1,000-agent Epstein review
FBI section chief forced to resign over Epstein file orders
FBI career official pushed out after objecting to 1,000-agent Epstein review
OFAC sanctions Chinese entities under Fentanyl Sanctions Act
Treasury sanctions Chinese firms while Beijing threatens soybean retaliation
OFAC sanctions Chinese entities under Fentanyl Sanctions Act
Treasury sanctions Chinese firms while Beijing threatens soybean retaliation
Secretary Rubio holds diplomatic meetings at Mar-a-Lago and Trump Doral
Official diplomatic meetings held at Trump properties raising ethical questions
Secretary Rubio holds diplomatic meetings at Mar-a-Lago and Trump Doral
Official diplomatic meetings held at Trump properties raising ethical questions

Associated Press sues Trump White House over "Gulf of America" ban
White House bans AP reporters over geographic naming, triggering First Amendment court battle

Associated Press sues Trump White House over "Gulf of America" ban
White House bans AP reporters over geographic naming, triggering First Amendment court battle