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New York's Traffic Toll: The Battle Continues

April 21, 2025

A big change is happening in New York City. Despite a push from the federal government, New York's congestion toll is still in place. This toll affects most drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan. The system of traffic cameras is still up and running, collecting fees from most cars that ente

opinion

The Press Pool Power Play: Shaking Up White House Access

April 20, 2025

The Associated Press, a major news agency, found itself in hot water with the Trump White House. The dispute centered around the AP's spot in the elite press pool, which grants near-daily access to the president. The AP was booted from this group after refusing to update its stylebook to match the p

politics

Judges vs. Trump: The Struggle for Justice

April 19, 2025

The Trump administration's disregard for court orders has led to a complex legal situation. Top officials from various departments might face criminal charges for contempt of court. However, even if they are found guilty, the consequences remain uncertain. The issue began when Chief Judge James Boa

politics

The CFPB's Fight for Survival

April 19, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tight spot. Over 1, 400 of its employees were about to be shown the door. But a judge stepped in and said, "Not so fast. " The Trump administration wanted to cut about 90% of the agency's workforce. But Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, D

education

Harvard's Foreign Funding Under Scrutiny

April 19, 2025

Harvard University has landed in hot water. The Trump administration has accused the prestigious school of not reporting big donations from foreign sources. This is not just a small issue. It's part of a bigger effort to put pressure on Harvard. Why? Because the university did not follow President T

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A Legal Tug of War Over Deportation Flights

April 19, 2025

A recent decision by a panel of judges in the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary stop to an investigation into whether the Trump administration broke the law by not turning around two flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members. These flights were sent to a notorious prison in El Salv

politics

The New Plan to Fire Federal Workers Easily

April 19, 2025

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to make it simpler to dismiss certain federal employees. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government and gain more control over it. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed a rule that would rec

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Harvard vs. Trump: A Battle Over Bureaucratic Blunders

April 19, 2025

The Trump administration's blunder with Harvard University is a perfect example of how bureaucratic mix-ups can spark major conflicts. A letter sent by the White House's antisemitism task force to Harvard University last Friday caused a stir. The letter contained strict demands about hiring, admis

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Harvard vs. Trump: A Clash of Power and Privilege

April 19, 2025

Harvard University is facing off against Donald Trump. The president has reportedly ordered the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to strip the university of its tax-exempt status. This move comes after Harvard refused to comply with several demands from Trump's administration. Many see this as a politi

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Data Privacy Battle: Judge Limits DOGE's Access to Social Security Information

April 18, 2025

A federal judge has recently stepped in to limit the access of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to sensitive personal data within the Social Security Administration (SSA). This decision came as a response to a lawsuit filed by unions and retirees in Maryland, who were among the m