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Trump administration

Political actor · Author of the Medicaid work-requirement policy · Subject of legal challenge — in 10 stories, 1 quote on record.

What they said verbatim

“not aligned with American interests”
ProPublica · Aug 6 · State Department Weighs Human Rights Grant Focused on Afrikaners in South Africa

In these stories

US, Japan coordinate historic yen intervention amid currency crisis Political actor · Business · 2h ago

Authorized yen support intervention as part of broader trade agenda and to hedge against rising US borrowing costs.

Medicaid Work Rules Take Effect; Homeless Excluded From Exemptions, Some States Reject Grace Period Author of the Medicaid work-requirement policy · Health · 2h ago

Finalized rules requiring proof of work/school/volunteering, offering a 1-year grace period for self-declared medically frail enrollees before 2028 verification.

Oregon court orders Trump administration to restart wind project approvals Subject of legal challenge · Politics · 11h ago

Attempted to block wind development using national security claims, but court ruled this approach violates the law.

Iran War's Hidden Price Tag: Billions in Fuel Costs Land on US Households US executive branch conducting the war · Politics · 13h ago

Accused in the reporting of understating damage to American facilities in the Middle East and downplaying broader war costs.

Schumer capitulates on shutdown threat; Senate advances funding deal Executive branch · Politics · 19h ago

Granted rule change concession on federal grants as part of the bipartisan continuing resolution negotiated by Congress.

End of TPS for Haitians Triggers Layoffs and Fear Across U.S. Cities Federal executive branch / DHS · Politics · 20h ago

Ended TPS for about 350,000 Haitians, citing improved conditions in Haiti, while facing pressure from supporters to enforce deportations more aggressively.

US sanctions Dubai crypto exchange for laundering Iranian military funds Sanctioning authority · Security · 20h ago

Imposed sanctions on crypto exchanges and shadow banking networks allegedly used by Iran to fund the IRGC.

State Department Weighs Human Rights Grant Focused on Afrikaners in South Africa Executive branch overseeing foreign aid decisions · Politics · 21h ago

Redirected leftover foreign aid funds toward right-leaning causes, including proposed research on crime against Afrikaners.

Trump admin withheld wildfire funds from Washington over DEI dispute Federal authority · Politics · 21h ago

Withheld wildfire-prevention funds due to disputes over USDA diversity and immigration policies.

Volunteer lawyers help immigrants navigate court without legal representation Executive branch · Politics · 1d ago

Implementing mass deportation agenda with courts playing key role; denying asylum increasingly, arresting immigrants in court, packing courtrooms, reducing hearing lead times.