Trump administration weighs closing office overseeing resettlement of Afghans to the U.S.

The Trump administration has told the office overseeing the resettlement of Afghans to the United States to draw up plans to shut down by April.

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Trump says he's weighing giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans

President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he's considering sending 20% of the money saved by the Department of Government Efficiency to Americans.
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Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

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The New York Times - 10h
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President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.
The New York Times - 1d
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The New York Times - 1d
Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Administration Taken to Jungle Camp

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Trump administration can continue mass firings of federal workers, judge rules

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Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail

The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail project
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Trump administration ends TPS protections for half a million Haitians

The decision means Haitians would lose work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August.
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