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Trump again tries to defund NPR and PBS, sparking a new congressional battle. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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Treasury advises Congress must deal with debt limit before August or face default. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trea...

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SCOOP: United States Customs and Border Protection plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport, WIRED has learned.

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A music and art festival nestled in an Appalachian river valley wouldn‘t immediately seem like a place where DOGE would be top of mind. But when I went, I indeed found a community that feels like DOGE is closing in all around. My dispatch: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/09/n...

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Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to end humanitarian protections for migrants from 4 nations www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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As Trump slashes AmeriCorps, states lose a federal partner in community service, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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'Out of control': Kristi Noem on defense over Homeland Security spending overrun www.newsfromthestates.com/article/out-...

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Puzzled senators question Trump’s FBI chief on nonexistent spending plan. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/puzz...

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FEMA leader ousted, one day after publicly opposing agency’s elimination, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fema...

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When pressed by Sen. Chris Murphy on steps DHS is taking to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia per the Supreme Court ruling, DHS Sec Kristi Noem says “there is no scenario where Abrego Garcia will be in the United States again.”

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Congressional budget agency projects sweeping Medicaid cutbacks in states under GOP plans. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/cong...

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Kennedy Center slated for huge funding increase while local arts slashed under Trump plans. Story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/kenn...

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Immigration lawyers rush to prevent imminent deportations to Libya, Saudi Arabia www.newsfromthestates.com/article/immi...

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Two federal judges Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelans, limiting the rulings to Colorado and a New York district. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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'We call it betrayal': Veterans join Dems in D.C. to protest Trump’s sweeping VA job cuts. Story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/we-c...

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‘We have to move’: USDA soon to disclose which staff jobs will leave D.C. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/we-h...

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U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump ban transgender people in military while case continues. Story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

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U.S. Senate confirms Bisignano to lead Social Security, with all Dems in opposition. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

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Court battle escalates over yet another wrongly deported man sent to El Salvador prison www.newsfromthestates.com/article/cour...

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Nonpartisan poll finds ‘remarkably low’ trust in federal health agencies. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/nonp...

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Trump administration asks to dismiss suit by 3 GOP states trying to limit abortion pill. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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DHS offers $1,000 to immigrants without legal status who self-deport www.newsfromthestates.com/article/dhs-...

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Trump budget puts clean-energy spending in crosshairs. Story by @fischler.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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Trump asks Congress to cut $163B in non-defense spending, ax dozens of programs. W/ @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections for Venezuelans www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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Trump shifts Waltz out of national security adviser post after Signalgate flap. Story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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Federal judge bars use of Alien Enemies Act in key South Texas area www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...

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U.S. Senate Dems seek Trump administration report on human rights in El Salvador prison www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

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Top White House aide defends Trump tariffs, amid plunging consumer sentiment. Story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/top-...

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Three-quarters of Americans oppose Medicaid cuts, poll shows. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/thre...

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U.S. House GOP advances Trump mass deportations plan with huge funding boosts. W/ @ashleymurray.bsky.social, @fischler.bsky.social & Shauneen Miranda www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...

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U.S. House committees approve first three sections of spending and policy package, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...

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100 DAYS: Deportations, tariffs and federal workforce cuts define Trump’s second term start. Team coverage from @statesnewsroom.com DC @ashleymurray.bsky.social, @jennifershutt.bsky.social, Shauneen Miranda and me with help from @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/depo...

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A look at the president's first 100 days: Deportations, tariffs and federal workforce cuts define Trump’s second term start. Reporting from @ashleymurray.bsky.social, @fischler.bsky.social, @jennifershutt.bsky.social & Shauneen Miranda www.newsfromthestates.com/article/depo...

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U.S. House GOP starts reconciliation work with increase for border security. Story w/ @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...

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U.S. House GOP starts reconciliation work with increase for border security w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...

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Relief on auto tariffs coming, Treasury secretary says. Story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/reli...

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Trump orders list of ‘sanctuary cities’ to target for funding freeze www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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NEW: Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won’t seek reelection after a cancer resurgence, calling it "the sun setting on my time in public service." The Democrat thanked his supporters and vowed to “continue to represent you” through his final term. virginiamercury.com/2025/04/28/l...

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Trump border czar defends removal of U.S. citizen children www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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🧵 1/6 I spoke w/ former State Department folks and foreign policy aids who raised concerns about the Leahy Law being violated with the State Department paying El Salvador $6 million for a year to detain roughly 300 men the U.S. removed. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...

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Trump authorizes U.S. military to begin occupation of federal land along southern border www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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Via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social: U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis continued to ask DOJ Attorney Drew Ensign where Abrego Garcia was located. Ensign said he had no information. “It’s quite basic,” she said. “I’m not asking for state secrets.”

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DOJ ordered to give daily updates in standoff with judge over wrongly deported Maryland man www.newsfromthestates.com/article/doj-...

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Immigrants without legal status must now register and carry documents, after court order www.newsfromthestates.com/article/immi...

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