Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Freeze on Foreign Aid
The conservative majority has been largely receptive to the administration’s claims of executive power. Source: Original News
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Trump Says Republicans Are Working on a ‘Comprehensive’ Crime Bill
President Trump made the announcement in a brief social media post. It was his latest effort to push crime to the foreground of American politics. Source: Original News
Federal Money Is a ‘Lifeline’ for This Republican School District
President Trump wants to cut federal spending for education. The money often goes toward disadvantaged students in Republican states. Source: Original News
Seven of the Best State Parks in the U.S., According to New York Times Readers
Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share. Source: Original News
How Trump Administration Cuts Are Hurting National Parks
Amid deep cuts, more than 90 parks have reported problems like lost revenue and cuts to emergency services. One expert called this “a dangerous path.” Source: Original News
Airbnb’s Joe Gebbia is Trump’s Chief Design Officer. Some Peers Are Skeptical.
Joe Gebbia wants to make government services more “satisfying.” Some peers in the design industry are skeptical. Source: Original News
Iowa Democrat Appears to Flip State Legislative Seat in Upset Victory
The Senate seat in the Sioux City area had been held by a Republican. It would be the second time this year that Iowa Democrats had flipped a legislative district. Source: Original News
Deploy National Guard to Chicago? Trump Says He Has ‘The Right to Do Anything I Want to Do.’
President Trump, who has sent the military into Los Angeles and Washington, has targeted states and cities governed by Democrats. Source: Original News
Justice Dept. Broadens Inquiry Into Key Players in Russia Investigation
It is the latest effort by President Trump and his allies to impugn the Russia investigation, which the president sees as having been a partisan witch hunt. Source: Original News
Trump Plays Reality Television Host at Cabinet Meeting That Lasts Hours
As hours ticked by, President Trump played reality television host — “This has never been done before!” — as his cabinet members offered praise. It was a glimpse of how he runs his presidency. Source: Original News