United States Politics and Government

Trump Clashes With Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, Over Trans Athletes

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President Trump asked Gov. Janet Mills if her state would comply with the executive order he signed banning transgender athletes from women’s sports. He didn’t like her answer.

Medicaid Cuts Pose Budget Conundrum for Valadao and Republicans Nationwide

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For Representative David Valadao of California and other Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid, a vote for their party’s budget could be politically fatal. President Trump’s agenda hangs in the balance.

Coming Soon to Trump’s Kennedy Center: A Celebration of Christ

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Richard Grenell, the center’s new president, told a conservative gathering that the “big change” at the center would be a “huge celebration of the birth of Christ at Christmas.”

Trump Plans to Use Military Sites Across the Country to Detain Undocumented Immigrants

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The move would be a drastic escalation by the White House to militarize immigration enforcement.

Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts

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A federal judge in Massachusetts indicated she would move quickly to consider a more lasting injunction after hearing a laundry list of potential adverse effects of the Trump administration move to cut billions in funding.

Rubio’s Dilemma: Cutting Trump’s Deal With ‘Bloodthirsty’ Putin

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As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him with helping to potentially turn Russia from an enemy into an ally.

Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’

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With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.