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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 06.03.2025.
It displays 282 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
06.03.2025 ⇢ Day Federal Foundations Cracked And Markets Gasped
⌨Early morning reports focused on Trump's first direct talks with Hamas, while international intelligence sharing restrictions expanded as allies weighed reducing cooperation. By midday, Russia struck Zelenskyy's hometown, including a hotel housing US citizens, amid the continued freeze of US aid and intelligence.
The administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department gained momentum, while the CDC recalled 180 fired employees. House Republicans, joined by 10 Democrats, censured Rep. Al Green for his outburst during Trump's speech, leading to floor chaos. Markets tumbled over tariff concerns until Trump announced a one-month suspension for Mexico and Canada.
Evening coverage shifted to institutional resistance, as a minor USAID agency refused DOGE team entry and filed suit. Reports emerged of widespread self-censorship among federal employees fearing retribution, while Ukrainian officials prepared for Saudi Arabia peace talks.
The administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department gained momentum, while the CDC recalled 180 fired employees. House Republicans, joined by 10 Democrats, censured Rep. Al Green for his outburst during Trump's speech, leading to floor chaos. Markets tumbled over tariff concerns until Trump announced a one-month suspension for Mexico and Canada.
Evening coverage shifted to institutional resistance, as a minor USAID agency refused DOGE team entry and filed suit. Reports emerged of widespread self-censorship among federal employees fearing retribution, while Ukrainian officials prepared for Saudi Arabia peace talks.
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Former GOP Vice President Mike Pence congratulated President Donald Trump on his “strong” speech, referencing the president's Congressional speech on Tuesday in a social media post.
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00:38⇢Trump Triple Strike: Hamas, Ukraine, Veterans
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's recent threats and policy shifts. His ultimatum to Hamas for hostage release (Fox, USA Today, NBC) coincides with reports of direct White House-Hamas talks. Trump's decision to halt Ukraine aid (NYT, CNN) marks a significant shift in battlefield dynamics. The administration's plan to cut 83,000 VA workers (Common Dreams, AP) draws criticism, while multiple outlets analyze the impact of Trump's new tariffs on consumer prices (Slate, LA Times).
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The House of Representatives moved to advance the censure of Rep. Al Green (D-TX), after his unruly behavior during President Donald Trump’s address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
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The Daily Beast
The Tuesday night address was the lowest-rated address to a joint session of Congress that Trump has given so far.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
The nation’s top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work.
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During a Wednesday trip to Eagle Pass, Texas, Vice President JD Vance stated that President Donald Trump hopes to build the entirety of the wall on the southern border by the end of his term.
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The Daily Beast
Rep. Sylvester Turner’s unexpected death leaves Democrats with one less vote to block Republicans from enacting Trump’s agenda.
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The New York Times
Party leaders opted for a sober, centrist counter to President Trump’s speech, but the overriding image of Democratic pushback came from a liberal congressman.
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The New York Times
Officials suggested the pause in weapons shipments and intelligence sharing could be relatively short-lived if Ukraine bends to President Trump’s demands.
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New York Post
Actress Cheryl Hines reportedly gave her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr. an ultimatum to move her to Washington, DC or else — following his messy sexting scandal with political journalist Olivia Nuzzi.
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02:50⇢Ukraine Aid Freezes As Critics Count Cost
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's decision to halt aid to Ukraine, which could reorder battlefield dynamics (NYT, CNN). The suspension might be temporary if Ukraine meets certain demands. New developments include House moves to censure Rep. Al Green for behavior during Trump's speech (Breitbart), and Michelle Wu's congressional hearing on immigration (Boston Globe). Critics discuss potential economic impacts of Trump and Musk's recent actions (Common Dreams, Slate), while the Justice Department charges 12 Chinese hackers targeting US media (Epoch Times).
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EARLIER: TRUMP SETS UP SOC. SECURITY SLASH AND BURN
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Breitbart News
Politicians love to talk about running the government “like a business,” but President Donald Trump is arguably the only person who has ever approached the presidency with a true CEO mentality.
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Eli Lilly is offering vials of its weight-loss drug Zepbound to patients at a discount — but only if they skip their insurance. Novo Nordisk is now discounting Wegovy for cash customers too.
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As a possible shutdown approaches, Elon Musk is seeking to reassure GOP lawmakers and persuade them to codify his sweeping spending cuts.
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Los Angeles Times
Nearly 332 million people visited America’s national parks last year, a record high. That popularity hasn’t shielded the agency from the Elon Musk team’s purge of the federal workforce.
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The New York Times
Party leaders opted for a sober, centrist counter to President Trump’s speech, but the overriding image of Democratic pushback came from a liberal congressman.
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The New York Times
Officials suggested the pause in weapons shipments and intelligence sharing could be relatively short-lived if Ukraine bends to President Trump’s demands.
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Neocon Bill Kristol is urging his Never Trump allies to “Stand with trans,” describing President Donald Trump’s criticism of transgender ideology as “unjust and dangerous.”
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The New York Times
With less support from the U.S., leaders are gathering in Brussels on Thursday to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.
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The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
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The father of Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel — the 13-year-old who was made an honorary US Secret Service agent during President Trump’s Congressional address — has no patience for Rachel Maddow undermining his son’s moment.
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06:38⇢Federal Pillars Crack Under Trump Hammer
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's plans to dismantle federal institutions, with NPR revealing a draft order to abolish the Education Department, while national parks face cuts despite record visits (LA Times). New developments include Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's foreign aid halt (Daily Wire) and European leaders meeting to discuss Ukraine support without US backing (NYTimes). Musk continues negotiations with GOP senators over DOGE spending cuts (NBC News).
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Associated Press
The nation’s top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work.
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Many scientists say the cuts would endanger patients and cost jobs.
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The US president’s unpredictability and swift decisions to dismantle longstanding arrangements are making world leaders’ patience run thin
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The US president’s unpredictability and swift decisions to dismantle longstanding arrangements are making world leaders’ patience run thin
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The US president’s unpredictability and swift decisions to dismantle longstanding arrangements are making world leaders’ patience run thin
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The Daily Beast
Roberts authored the immunity decision that helped Trump avoid Jan. 6-related trials last year.
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Members of the so-called Five Eyes spy alliance, as well as Israeli and Saudi officials, fear the identities of foreign assets could inadvertently be shared with Moscow.
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The New York Times
Uncertainty about President Trump’s funding cuts has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers.
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11:11⇢Allies Shield Intel As Russia Strikes
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's latest moves drawing international concern, with allies considering restricting intelligence sharing (NBC, CNN) and Russia striking Zelenskyy's hometown amid US aid freeze (ABC). Federal institutions face upheaval as judges block medical research cuts (CBS), CDC recalls 180 fired employees (AP), and universities reduce doctoral programs due to funding uncertainty (NYTimes). Supreme Court denies Trump's request to halt foreign aid (Daily Wire).
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Officials in Greenland and Denmark insist the world's largest island isn't for sale. Is President Donald Trump hearing them? Does it matter?
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The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
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Los Angeles Times
L.A. County is considering a hiring freeze as the government’s $45-billion budget faces “enormous pressures” from devastating wildfires, a flood of sex abuse lawsuits and a White House threatening to slash funds.
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President Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release all hostages it still holds even as the White House confirmed unprecedented direct U.S.-Hamas talks.
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The Epoch Times
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The Washington Post
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The Atlantic
The Michigan senator wants to set a new tone for the Democratic resistance.
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13:24⇢Hamas Meets Direct US Channel
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's latest ultimatum to Hamas regarding hostages (CBS, Fox), coinciding with unprecedented direct US-Hamas talks. His administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department (NPR) and LA County's budget pressures (LA Times) reveal domestic challenges. European nations accelerate rearmament efforts (Washington Post) while EU leaders discuss defense without US backing (Epoch Times). Michelle Wu's congressional testimony on immigration (Boston Globe) and VP Vance's deportation comments (Blaze) highlight ongoing immigration debate.
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Republicans in Washington are now talking more like their voters about Ukraine.
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Completely eliminating the department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
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After years of decline and internal strife, Germany’s left-wing party is finding new life. Grace Blakeley talks to the organizers behind Die Linke’s surprising growth.
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Dan Kois
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Vice President President JD Vance visited the U.S. Southern Border on Wednesday where he said Mexico’s commitment to stopping the flow of fentanyl will help lift the Trump administration’s tariffs.
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When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government.
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New York Post
DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old brain cancer survivor honored by President Trump during his speech to a joint session of Congress this week, had some strong words for Democrats critical of Trump. “Please stop being mean to President…
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Vice President President JD Vance visited the U.S. Southern Border on Wednesday where he said Mexico’s commitment to stopping the flow of fentanyl will help lift the Trump administration’s tariffs.
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DJ Daniel, the 13-year-old brain cancer survivor honored by President Trump during his speech to a joint session of Congress this week, had some strong words for Democrats critical of Trump.
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14:46⇢Tariffs Shake Markets As Musk Hunts Ghosts
⌨The newspapers report on market turbulence following Trump's new tariffs (ABC, Breitbart), with VP Vance linking their removal to Mexico's drug cartel cooperation. New developments show Trump's plans to eliminate the Education Department (CBS) facing congressional hurdles, while Musk launches federal "ghost employee" investigations (NPR). A Russian strike on a Ukraine hotel with US citizens (Newsweek) adds international tension, as CBO confirms Republican Medicaid cut plans (Common Dreams).
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As Washington scales down its US defense commitment to Europe, many of the continent’s leaders are talking of making the EU a military superpower. It’s an unrealistic prospect, but it risks becoming the key focus of EU spending.
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“Like many others in that situation, I am having difficulty in finding a new permanent place to live,” the former first son claimed in the motion.
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Associated Press
Rhode Island’s attorney general is backing a federal judge’s decision to extend a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.
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GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse, who introduced the resolution, said the moment "is truly a wakeup call for this chamber."
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Associated Press
The House has voted to censure Al Green, Democratic congressman from Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier in the week.
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Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, many Democrats are certain that what cost Kamala Harris the 2024 election was bigotry in the “flyover states.” And that misunderstanding is only going to lock them out of power longer.
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The Daily Beast
The new health secretary was accused of being “irresponsible and reckless” over vaccines.
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“They’re trying to push veterans into community care,” one official said.
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Between DOGE and new Secretary Linda McMahon, the department is allegedly on its “final mission.”
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The House voted on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Texas., after his outburst during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
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16:14⇢House Censures Green Over Trump Address
⌨The newspapers report on the House vote to censure Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's joint address, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans (ABC, CBS, Fox, MSNBC, AP, USA Today). New developments show Trump facing another judicial setback as a second federal judge blocks his grant freeze (Newsweek), while critics examine the economic impact of Trump and Musk's recent policies (Common Dreams). Hunter Biden's financial troubles emerge in legal proceedings (NY Post).
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One America News
A new report indicates that President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to get rid of the Department of Education.
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Breitbart News
The House on Thursday voted to censure Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
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The Daily Beast
The House vote to formally reprimand Rep. Al Green for disrupting President Trump’s address to Congress devolved into chaos.
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Breitbart News
The House on Thursday voted to censure Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
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The Daily Beast
The House vote to formally reprimand Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting President Trump’s address to Congress devolved into chaos.
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This cop is really getting blue.
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He said the decision was made as a gesture of respect to Mexico’s president. The commerce secretary says Canada will likely also get a delay.
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The Epoch Times
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An obvious way to win the support of the working class is to support some actual pro-worker policies. An obvious starting point: raising the minimum wage, and well above $15 an hour.
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The New York Times
President Trump wrote on social media that he was suspending tariffs on imports from Mexico that arrive under the rules of a trade pact he signed in his first term.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump’s administration | Mar. 6, 2025
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The New York Times
President Trump wrote on social media that he was suspending tariffs on imports from Mexico that arrive under the rules of a trade pact he signed in his first term.
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The Daily Beast
The billionaire instead pointed the finger at department heads.
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17:35⇢Mexico Tariffs Frozen Till April
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's sudden suspension of Mexican tariffs until April (ABC, CNN, NYT, AP, Boston Globe, Epoch Times, Newsweek), presented as a gesture to Mexico's president. House developments include the censure of Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's address (Breitbart, CBS, Fox), with 10 Democrats joining Republicans. New discussions emerge around Trump's planned elimination of the Education Department (OAN, Vox) and Musk-Shapiro's call for Chauvin pardon (MSNBC).
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President Trump said Mexico won't be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under the USMCA trade agreement for the next month.
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Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.
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People say they are intimidated by online attacks from President Trump, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families.
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The Trump administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status from close to 240,000 Ukrainians who fled to the United States due to their country's war with Russia, a senior official and multiple sources involved said.
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He said the decision was made out of respect for Mexico’s president. The commerce secretary says Canada may also get a reprieve, but talks continue.
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The Washington Post
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Authorities are responding to an ‘active shooter situation’ at Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida.
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The New York Times
People say they are intimidated by online attacks from President Trump, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families.
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No, HHS Didn't Spend $8 Million 'Making Mice Transgender'
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As Russia bombs Ukraine and Trump pushes Zelenskyy for a "better deal," what will it take to end the war Vladimir Putin started?
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Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico this week. Yesterday, he gave U.S.-made cars a break. Today, he is giving Mexico a broader exemption.
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One America News
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on X that the President Donald Trump has not yet made a decision on revoking legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians.
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The Daily Beast
Officials at the agency denied entry to a group of DOGE youngsters seeking to fire them.
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19:27⇢Critics Muzzled As Ukraine Deal Pushed
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's intervention in the Ukraine war, with discussion of his push for Zelenskyy to make a "better deal" while Russia continues bombing (CBS). Immigration developments show potential system collapse (Mother Jones) and criminal referrals for sanctuary mayors (Blaze). New reporting reveals self-censorship among Trump critics fearing retribution (NYTimes). Multiple sources confirm Mexico tariff delay until April (USA Today, NPR, Washington Post, CNN), while Republicans face criticism over Medicaid cuts (MSNBC, HuffPost).
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday suspending security clearances held by employees of the law firm that hired Fusion GPS, which produced the infamous Steele Dossier in 2016, Breitbart News has learned. A White House
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order suspending security clearances held by employees of the law firm that hired Fusion GPS in 2016.
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In interrupting Donald Trump’s speech to Congress, Rep. Al Green showed more vigor in opposing the president’s undemocratic, anti-worker agenda than any other act since Inauguration Day. Democrats should emulate Green, not censure him.
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On Wednesday, a slim majority of the Supreme Court overturned an injunction that had been preventing the Trump administration from paying nearly $2 billion in "past-due foreign aid funds."
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President Trump took action postponing for one month new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico that fall under the three nations' free trade deal.
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The president signed new executive actions following a discussion with Mexico’s president and negotiations between Canadian and Trump administration officials
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Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on Tuesday. Markets tanked. And by Thursday, he had decided to broadly lift them.
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The Constitution doesn’t give President Trump the power to shutter the department on his own because it was created through legislation.
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The partial rollback follows discussions Trump had with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday.
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20:38⇢Trump's Trade Reversal Buys Month
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's sudden reversal of tariffs against Mexico and Canada, with a one-month pause following discussions with their leaders (ABC, CNN, NPR, NY Post, Newsweek). The delay comes amid broader trade tensions and negotiations over migration and fentanyl flow. New developments show US-Ukrainian officials heading to Saudi Arabia for cease-fire talks (Epoch Times), while debate continues over Trump's authority to eliminate the Education Department (USA Today, Vox).
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One America News
House lawmakers have voted to censure Texas Democrat Representative Al Green, after he was thrown out of President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night -- for ongoing disruptive behavior.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump’s administration | Mar. 6, 2025
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The partial rollback follows discussions Trump had with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday.
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One America News
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed executive actions that pause tariffs for one month on imports that are subject to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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New York Post
Newsom stopped short of calling for an outright ban on transgender competition in girls’ sports, however, and lamented how conservatives “weaponize” that issue.
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The Washington Post
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The anti-vax movement has gone mainstream, but before these shots, grief and loss marked the lives of children.
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Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on Tuesday. Markets tanked. And by Thursday, he had decided to broadly lift them.
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One America News
55-year-old Hunter Biden has conveyed through a court filing that he is a struggling artist, attributing his financial hardships to a lack of art sales and the January L.A. fires, hitting him hard following the departure of his father, former President Joe Biden, from the White House.
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22:18⇢Tariffs Paused As Markets Gasp
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's tariff delay for Mexico and Canada, granting a one-month reprieve after market turbulence (ABC, Boston Globe, CNN, NPR, Washington Post, AP). New developments show Musk advocating privatization of postal services and Amtrak (Common Dreams), while Newsom breaks with Democrats on transgender athletes in women's sports (NY Post). Hunter Biden claims financial hardship in court filing, citing art sales decline (OAN).
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Jay Bhattacharya's Confirmation Hearing Proves the Lockdown Skeptics Won
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The DOGE may have been leashed, for now. Check back in a week or two.
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The Daily Beast
With Wall Street worried, the president pulls back from the brink.
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The Washington Post
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European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.
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The Daily Beast
Trump reportedly told his Cabinet Thursday that DOGE should only play an advisory role moving forward.
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The Atlantic
The president, who has flirted with regal rhetoric, wants a copy of America’s founding document placed in the Oval Office.
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“Democrats Not Be Cringe Challenge,” the Trump administration’s Rapid Response account wrote on X. “Level: Impossible.”
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WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump on Thursday ripped into Democrats and liberal media pundits for their behavior during and after his joint address to Congress.
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The Daily Beast
Trump laid out new rules for DOGE in a Cabinet meeting Thursday.
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