TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

Mar 14 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Jitters: Trump's Policies Spark Investor Worries

The stock market, which has been on a high for two years, is now showing signs of slowing down. This shift is due to the unpredictable policies coming out of Washington. Investors are feeling uneasy because of the back-and-forth on tariffs and the recent layoffs of federal employees. This uncertaint

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Unpacking Trump's Plan to Use Wartime Law for Deportations

The Trump administration is gearing up to use an old wartime law to speed up deportations. This law, called the Alien Enemies Act, was created way back in 1798. It gives the president a lot of power to target and remove undocumented immigrants. Legal experts are already raising eyebrows, predicting

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

New US Rule: Canadians Staying Longer Than 30 Days Must Register and Get Fingerprinted

The Trump administration is tightening migration rules. Canadians planning to stay in the US for more than 30 days will be required to register with US authorities and have their fingerprints taken. This new requirement is a stricter enforcement of an existing law. The law states that all foreign na

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Education Department Shrinks: What's Next for America's Schools?

The Education Department is making big changes. Half of its employees are being laid off. This move comes as the Trump administration has plans to close the department. However, an executive order to start this process has not been signed yet. The department has around 4, 500 employees, mak

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

The Civil Rights Office: A Casualty of Layoffs

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections i

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Ahead for U. S. Education Department

The U. S. Education Department is shaking things up big time. They're shutting down their Dallas office and letting go of all the employees there. This isn't the only office feeling the heat. San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland are also on the chopping block. The department is lo

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Mar 12 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Research Hits a Roadblock

Vaccine research is suddenly in jeopardy. The government is pulling the plug on several studies. These studies were looking into how to boost vaccine trust and accessibility. This sudden move is happening during a major measles outbreak. This outbreak is largely due to unvaccinated children. The go

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Burning Files: USAID's Document Destruction

USAID staff were given a peculiar task. They were asked to shred and burn classified documents. This wasn't a usual request. It was part of a larger plan to clear out classified safes and personnel documents from a Washington DC office. The task was to be completed in an all-day disposal event. This

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Mar 12 2025EDUCATION

What if the Department of Education is Gone?

The Department of Education, a federal agency with a history dating back to the 1800s, has been a hot topic lately. Some people, including President Trump, want to shut it down. This idea isn't new. In fact, it has been discussed by many politicians over the years. However, the current administratio

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses in a Spin: What's Going On?

In the United States, small businesses are feeling the heat. The National Federation of Independent Business's Uncertainty Index hit its second-highest level since 1973. This means small business owners are worried about the economy's future. The share of respondents who think it's a good time to ex

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