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The global markets have plunged due to the trade war
A US teacher has asked to only use her first initial for fear she could be reported for speaking out on behalf of her students. E said she’s allowed to use her initial because she makes connections in history that don’t frame current administration in a positive light. Trump signed an executive order aimed at…
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The TikTok deal died because of Trump’s tariffs
US President Donald Trump has said he signed an executive order to allow TikTok to remain in the country after his inauguration, despite a US law banning it. “That was how we got 80% of the vote,” Trump further said. He added that he told US Attorney General Jeff Sessions to keep TikTok out of…
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Doge can access government data according to the judge’s rules
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that gives authority to the President and Attorney General to interpret laws of the Executive branch. The order was issued in response to the dismissal of Russell Vought as the director of the Office of Management and Budget. Trump earlier called Vought’s move “unconstitutional” and “politically motivated”.
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The lawsuit says the Trump administration allowed DOGE to look at workers’ data
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to “promptly undertake preparations to initiate large-scale reductions in force”. This comes after two labour unions filed a lawsuit accusing Trump’s administration of violating federal law by allowing government workers from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to gain access to OPM…
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The first group of migrants have left to go to Guantnamo
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the US will shut down its embassy in Gaza “very soon”. “We’ll own and be responsible…for dismantling all of the dangerous bombs and other weapons on the site,” he said. Trump’s comments come days after he signed an executive order ending the US aid to Gaza, saying…
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Government signature emails are being removed of pronouns
Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly taken over US federal agencies and sensitive government systems with apparent White House clearance. It’s said to be spearheaded by Musk. The move comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that gives powers to Musk and his appointees to control the government’s IT…
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Here’s all you need to know about DOGE in the White House
US President Donald Trump has allowed Tesla CEO Elon Musk to run the United States Digital Service (USDS), which has been renamed as the United States DOGE Service. Musk’s takeover of USDS was announced in an executive order in November. Trump had earlier said that he will rename USDS as DOGE so that it can…
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Trump’s day one executive orders will make the climate crisis worse
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will allow the nation’s oil and gas industry to resume development in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge. The order also revokes US international climate finance plan and calls for “expedite” permitting and leasing of energy and natural resource projects in Alaskan. Trump blamed “the harmful…
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What does it mean that Trump ended the EV Mandate?
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to End the Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate. It also directed the agencies to look at the regulations related to EV. It stated that the rules should be looked at to see if they are burdensome and interfering with consumer choice. “The order is simply directing the…
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What does it mean that Trump ended the EV Mandate?
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to End the Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate. It also directed the agencies to look at the regulations related to EV. It stated that the rules should be looked at to see if they are burdensome and interfering with consumer choice. “The order is simply directing the…
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The move to take away birthright citizenship is historic according to Trump
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, saying, “We’re the only country that does this [grants automatic citizenship] as you know.” The order will not apply to people born on US soil to parents who are living there illegally. It will affect children born to parents without legal status…
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Trump has a plan to deal with border security on the first day
President-elect Donald Trump will end birthright citizenship for the babies born to illegal immigrants and declare a national emergency at the southern border, officials told reporters. Trump will also sign an executive order on Monday that states the US recognises two biologically distinct genders: male and female. Trump will also sign a presidential memorandum on…
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A new order by the Bidens tackles cyber security and more
The US President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday issued an executive order aimed at protecting critical infrastructure, including schools and hospitals, from ransomware attacks. The order will make it easier for the federal government to impose sanctions against groups that target critical infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. Notably, Trump hasn’t announced any of his…
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The access to state secrets has to end
US President Barack Obama has issued an executive order to ensure “responsible sharing and safeguarding of classified networks”. The order calls for “structural reforms to ensure responsible sharing and safeguarding of classified networks”. This comes after former US National Security Council official Edward Snowden leaked thousands of classified State Department and Defense Department secrets to…