President Trump has repeatedly ousted leaders of independent agencies despite federal laws meant to shield those regulators from politics.
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Trump Administration Waives $11 Million Southwest Airlines Fine
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe penalty was part of a fine imposed by the Biden administration after it determined the airline had failed to provide prompt customer service and refunds to passengers in 2022.
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Hegseth Skirts Questions About Releasing Video of Sept. 2 Boat Attack
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt an appearance in California, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was noncommittal about releasing the full video of a U.S. military attack on a boat in the Caribbean.
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The white descendants of Europeans who colonized the country are getting greater access to American officials this year, both in Washington and in Pretoria.
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new video loaded: Trump’s New Crackdown on Asylum Seekers Hamed Aleaziz, our immigration reporter, describes the sweeping changes the Trump administration has made that affect asylum seekers — people fleeing …
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Running Out of Time, Republicans in Congress Still Lack a Health Plan
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTop Republicans have said they want to produce a proposal in short order to counter Democrats pressing for an extension of health care subsidies. They have not gotten far.
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Under RFK Jr., U.S. Vaccine Policy Arrives at a ‘Defining Moment’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. may be only beginning to put his stamp on American immunization policy.
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As head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin has weakened protections against toxic chemicals, say members of the MAHA movement.
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The president had clashed with the original designer and insisted on increasing the size and scope of the ballroom on a short timeline.
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As Trump Covets Nobel Peace Prize, FIFA Cozies Up to Him With Its Own Award
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.