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Mass Firings Hit the U.S. Institute of Peace During RestructuringMass Firings Hit the U.S. Institute of Peace During Restructuring

Mass Firings Hit the U.S. Institute of Peace During Restructuring

News Summary The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) faces significant upheaval as the Trump administration lays off nearly 200 to…

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Massive Protests Against Elon Musk’s Government Role Spark Global AttentionMassive Protests Against Elon Musk’s Government Role Spark Global Attention

Massive Protests Against Elon Musk’s Government Role Spark Global Attention

News Summary On March 29, 2025, widespread protests broke out across the U.S. and parts of Europe against Elon Musk's…

1 month ago
Federal Judge Restores Funding for Fair Housing AdvocacyFederal Judge Restores Funding for Fair Housing Advocacy

Federal Judge Restores Funding for Fair Housing Advocacy

News Summary A federal judge has reinstated grants for four fair housing organizations, including one from Western Massachusetts. This ruling…

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Federal Websites Go Dark Amid Content ScrubbingFederal Websites Go Dark Amid Content Scrubbing

Federal Websites Go Dark Amid Content Scrubbing

News Summary Multiple federal websites, including Census.gov and health-related pages, experienced unexpected outages, raising concerns about the transparency of government…

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Trump’s Executive Order Disrupts Smithsonian InstitutionTrump’s Executive Order Disrupts Smithsonian Institution

Trump’s Executive Order Disrupts Smithsonian Institution

News Summary On March 28, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to eliminate what…

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Major Shake-Up in U.S. Foreign Aid as USAID Faces DissolutionMajor Shake-Up in U.S. Foreign Aid as USAID Faces Dissolution

Major Shake-Up in U.S. Foreign Aid as USAID Faces Dissolution

News Summary The Trump administration's plan to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and integrate its functions under…

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Close Call in the Skies: Delta Flight and Air Force Jet Nearly CollideClose Call in the Skies: Delta Flight and Air Force Jet Nearly Collide

Close Call in the Skies: Delta Flight and Air Force Jet Nearly Collide

News Summary On Friday afternoon, Delta Flight 2983 nearly collided with a U.S. Air Force T-38 jet near Ronald Reagan…

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JD Vance’s Greenland Visit Reduced Amid TensionsJD Vance’s Greenland Visit Reduced Amid Tensions

JD Vance’s Greenland Visit Reduced Amid Tensions

News Summary Vice President JD Vance's diplomatic visit to an American military base in Greenland has been cut from three…

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Faces Backlash for Luxurious WatchHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Faces Backlash for Luxurious Watch

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Faces Backlash for Luxurious Watch

News Summary Kristi Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, drew criticism during her visit to a notorious prison in…

1 month ago
University of Michigan Shuts Down Diversity and Inclusion ProgramsUniversity of Michigan Shuts Down Diversity and Inclusion Programs

University of Michigan Shuts Down Diversity and Inclusion Programs

News Summary The University of Michigan has decided to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, sparking protests and…

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