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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

College sports face new rules – but do presidents have the power to change them?

A recent order claims to set limits on how long college athletes can play and when they can transfer between schools. It also pushes for more protection of women’s sports funding and stricter rules against payments to athletes for their name and fame. The order arrives at a time when college sports

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

New rules aim to reshape college sports funding and fairness

The federal government is stepping in to set clearer guidelines for college sports, especially where money and fairness collide. A new order pushes agencies to review and tighten rules around athlete transfers, eligibility, and compensation. The goal? To stop questionable financial deals—like paymen

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Coming for Medical Research Funding

The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

What’s really going on behind Trump’s latest moves?

The White House is changing up its team again, but this time the firings feel different. A top lawyer and a homeland security chief have both been let go recently, breaking from the usual slow turnover of Trump’s first term. Experts say this could mean the president is shifting his approach, even if

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Apr 03 2026BUSINESS

New Rules on Drug and Metal Tariffs Spark Mixed Reactions One Year Later

A year after big tariffs were introduced, new rules now target drug prices and metals imports. The changes aim to revive duties lost when courts blocked earlier moves. Foreign drugmakers must agree to price cuts and build U. S. plants to avoid steep taxes. If they only move some production, they fac

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s next attorney general faces tough odds

President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

White House Ballroom Plans Face Legal Hurdles

President Trump wants a new ballroom in the White House. The room would cost about $400 million and cover 90, 000 square feet. Two days after a judge said the project cannot go ahead without Congress, Washington’s planning commission will vote on it Thursday. The National Capital Planning Commissi

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump’s War as a Show

Trump has turned the conflict with Iran into a daily highlight reel that feels more like a game show than real diplomacy. He watches short clips of explosions and destruction, believing the footage proves his strategy is working. These videos keep him hooked because they match his quick attention sp

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

A New Voice for Peace: Pope Leo Takes on Trump and the Iran Conflict

Pope Leo, who became the first American head of the Catholic Church last May, has shifted from silence to outspoken criticism. For his first year he avoided speaking about the United States or naming President Donald Trump, but that has changed. In recent weeks he directly urged Trump to stop the es

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

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