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Trump ousts at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge — The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days' notice of any intent to fire a Senate-confirmed inspector general.
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Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge — The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department's was not said to have been among them. — President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general late …
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Trump fires independent inspectors general in Friday night purge — The watchdogs say the removals may be invalid for failing to comply with a 2022 law requiring a 30-day notification to Congress before removals. — President Donald Trump fired multiple independent federal watchdogs …
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Trump fires 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies, source says — U.S. President Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Friday, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a critical oversight component and clearing the way to replace them with loyalists.
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Trump fires at least 12 inspectors general overnight in legally murky move — A senior administration official said the move was an effort to let go of parts of the Biden administration that don't “align” with the Trump administration. — President Donald Trump on Friday fired …
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Trump's “blatantly unconstitutional” acts test the rule of law in the United States
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McConnell sends a message — With a vote against Pete Hegseth, the former GOP leader makes clear he will be an unreliable ally of Donald Trump. — Mitch McConnell might not run the Senate anymore. But he made clear on Friday night that he still knows how to wield power.
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Playbook: Trump's play for LA — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — Happy Saturday. This is Debra Kahn, California policy editor, writing from Los Angeles nice and early. Get in touch: [email protected]. — DRIVING THE DAY

Trump's canceling of 50 security clearances is unprecedented and partisan, experts say — The move is meant to please Trump voters, punish perceived enemies and represents “the most politically saturated security action since the Oppenheimer case in the 1950s.”
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Keene man arrested for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 rejects Trump's pardon — On his first day in office this week, President Donald Trump pardoned all rioters at the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Jason Riddle served time in jail for his participation in the 2021 riot where he stole …
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Through the blizzard of edicts, see Trump for what he is: an autocrat reaching for limitless power — In just 100 hours, the returned president has already revealed his goal and exposed the weakness of those who might challenge him — It's hard to see in a blizzard.
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Trump's Early Actions Mirror Project 2025, the Blueprint He Once Dismissed
Trump's Early Actions Mirror Project 2025, the Blueprint He Once Dismissed
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Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight — The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance. — WASHINGTON — Mexico denied a U.S. military plane access to land Thursday …
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Trump Deploys Military Force to Launch Migrant Crackdown
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Deportation Fears Spread Among Immigrants With Provisional Legal Status
Deportation Fears Spread Among Immigrants With Provisional Legal Status
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Trump Officials Pause Programs to Let In Immigrants, Including Ukrainians
Trump Officials Pause Programs to Let In Immigrants, Including Ukrainians
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Scientists at NIH can't purchase supplies for their studies after Trump administration pauses outside communications — Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have been told the communications pause announced by the Trump Administration earlier this week includes a pause on all purchasing …
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Senate confirms Noem to lead Department of Homeland Security — The Senate on Saturday approved the nomination of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), putting her at the center of an administration focused heavily on immigration.
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Senate forces rare weekend vote to push through Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief
Senate forces rare weekend vote to push through Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief
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Let's Get to the Marrow of What Trump Just Did — This is an edited transcript of an episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.” You can listen to the conversation by following or subscribing to the show on the NYT Audio App, Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

‘Hit Him Back Twice as Hard’: Canada's No. 1 Populist Has a Risky Trump Strategy — Eight years ago, Justin Trudeau was the face of Canadian resistance to Trump. Not anymore. — “I'm a street fighter in politics,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said. “If someone throws a punch at me, I'm going to hit him back twice as hard.”
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JD Vance said ‘Trump and I will stop this,’ but Skyline Chili ice cream is still happening — A polarizing collaboration Vice President JD Vance promised to stop is moving forward. — Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili are releasing a new Skyline Spice Ice Cream flavor Monday, the two chains said in an announcement Friday.
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Secret Service Agents — Not ICE — Denied Entry At Chicago School — Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information correcting earlier information provided by CPS officials. — BACK OF THE YARDS - U.S. Secret Service agents - not Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents …
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Pete Hegseth Is Confirmed as Defense Secretary By Slim Margin — Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
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VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
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Elon Musk appears on video at German far right campaign event — Elon Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event in Halle in eastern Germany on Saturday, speaking publicly in support of the far right party for the second time in as many weeks.
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Trump's Crypto Venture Divides the Industry He Aims to Support — The president's promotion of a speculative digital coin left some crypto investors feeling blindsided, while others saw it as a gimmick that undermined the industry's credibility. — Dressed in ball gowns, tuxedos and …
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Trump signs anti-abortion policies after speaking to March for Life — Those impacted include overseas health organizations that distribute contraception and help combat HIV. — President Donald Trump's campaign-trail promise to leave abortion regulation to the states lasted just a few days into his presidency.
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Trump Reinstates Longstanding Republican Anti-Abortion Policy
Trump Reinstates Longstanding Republican Anti-Abortion Policy
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