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Senior national political correspondent for USA TODAY writing about the intersection of people and politics I drink coffee, talk to people and make FOIA requests. Hic sunt leones Know something I should? swire (at) usatoday.com or Signal at sarahdwire.71
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Federal grants for librarian training and museum innovation cut The Institute for Museum and Library Services ends grants used to train librarians and fund innovations. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Check out this story from USA TODAY: DOJ to drop case against Virginia man it called top MS-13 leader His attorney opposed the Justice Department dropping charges, worrying his client would be sent to "one of the worst prisons in the world." www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Some pardoned Jan. 6 defendants should be reimbursed for Capitol repair fines, DOJ says www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon says it's now likely Trump tariffs will spark recession www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com

Trump cancels hundreds of student visas, forcing rapid departures www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com

Trump's cuts are putting local libraries in peril. I discuss on today's episode of The Excerpt from @usatoday.com art19.com/shows/5-thin...

Thousands protested Trump nationwide Saturday against Musk, budget cuts, tariffs; in favor of democracy, immigrants, empathy www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

As part of his effort to shrink government, Trump cut humanities grants that have been used to record and share history for a half century www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

Trump crackdown pushes Biden migrants into 'illegal' status Biden offered humanitarian protections during a period of record migration. Now Trump is revoking their status. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Protests in towns big and small aimed to show size of Trump opposition Thousands protested Trump nationwide Saturday against Musk, budget cuts, tariffs; in favor of democracy, immigrants, empathy www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Protests in big and small towns aim to show size of Trump opposition Thousands to protest Trump nationwide Saturday www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Live updates: Protests in big and small towns aim to show size of Trump opposition Thousands to protest Trump nationwide Saturday in big and small towns www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

We're updating throughout the day from dozens of protests across the country

The crowd has been flowing into the protest at the base of the Wahington monument for hours. Metro Police had to shut down 14th street, a major road across the National Mall, because so many pedestrians were crossing

Protests in big and small towns aim to show size of Trump opposition Thousands to protest Trump nationwide www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Protests in big and small towns aim to show size of Trump opposition Thousands to protest Trump nationwide Saturday www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump cancels thousands of 'under the radar' humanities grants As part of his effort to shrink government, Trump cut humanities grants that have been used to record and share history for a half century www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

"Our funding is quietly sustaining the cultural infrastructure and educational infrastructure of our state," As part of his effort to shrink government, Trump cut humanities grants that have been used to record and share history for a half century www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

For weeks, people have gathered on small town street corners, in major cities, state capitols and the nation's capital to express displeasure and disbelief. The largest protest by far is expected on Saturday, at hundreds of locations around the country. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Is there something you accidentally held on to from the pandemic? I pose this question while singing along to a sea shanty

Over 1,000 anti-Trump protests, both big and small, are scheduled across America Saturday www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Three states were told their federal library grants have been terminated. Several others told @usatoday.com they are halting some programs, like ebooks access, in case their grants end too. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

“A lot of Arkansas libraries feel like they're under siege right now,” Adam Webb, executive director of the Garland County Library, said. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Read library ebooks? Participate in summer reading programs? Better check if it is still possible www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

On Wednesday night and Thursday morning, libraries across the country were informed that grants approved last year ‒ and in many cases already spent ‒ are being terminated. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

White House labeled Taiwan a country when Trump announced tariffs. The issue? It isn't one www.usatoday.com/story/news/w... via @usatoday.com

Today mid-breaking news adrenaline rush I forgot one of the most basic rules of journalism...there is an association for everything. #partylikeajournalist

Like checking out ebooks from your library? Read this one

Breaking: Trump administration terminating federal grants to local libraries today Libraries are under siege: How Trump's cuts put community hubs in peril www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

Breaking: National security adviser Mike Waltz's team set up at least 20 Signal chats to discuss official work on issues including Ukraine, China, Gaza and more, according to sources who've been personally added to the chats.

Trump HHS cuts staffing at World Trade Center Program In February, the administration restored cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program's budget, but new staff cuts threaten the program. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

HHS cuts staff in charge of helping 6 million Americans keep utilities on www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com

NEW for @usatoday.com: The Trump administration cuts FDA staff responding to bird flu outbreaks. A veterinarian RIF-d from the Center for Veterinary Medicine after 17 years said it was like cutting the head and body while keeping arms and legs. This hurts response to bird flu and other issues.

Mass layoffs at HHS: Latest news on the moves at CDC, NIH and FDA; live updates www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

'I'd love that': Trump entertained by idea of unconstitutional 2028 election against Obama www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

BREAKING: Trump admin says it mistakenly deported a Maryland father who had *withholding of removal* back to El Salvador on March 15. Govt told court Monday it won't bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back. "What.The.Fuck..." one govt attorney told me. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc... @theatlantic.com

Moment of zen

U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/u...

Trump wants to revive "alien registration" for immigrants. Advocates say no. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

US citizens getting pulled aside: Travelers fear scrutiny at the border is rising www.usatoday.com/story/travel... via @usatoday.com

Federal court lets Trump remove Democrats from labor boards, for now www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

Exclusive: Internal DHS, FBI docs question using tattoos to ID Venezuelan gang members www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

Trump pardons three founders of BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange Trump pardoned three founders of the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Meet the actual DOGE staff: Musk aides give new details in Fox interview. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

‘It's impractical’: GOP lawmakers lukewarm over Trump's fixation on annexing Greenland www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

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President Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com