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April 19, 2025

CNN

Supreme Court Pauses Deportations

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, impacting Venezuelan immigrants and underlining tensions over the Trump administration's use of the 18th-century law.
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The Crimson

WH Letter to Harvard Was Mistake

The Trump administration's antisemitism task force mistakenly sent an aggressive list of demands to Harvard, sparking a standoff that led to a $2.2 billion funding cut, highlightingescalating tensions over federal influence on universities.
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AP News

Clinton To Return to Oklahoma City

Former President Bill Clinton marked the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing by emphasizing the importance of unity and vigilance against extremism, highlighting its enduring impact on national security policies.
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USA Today

Trump Scraps COVID Website

The federal government’s online hub for news and information on COVID-19, the disease that's killed over a million Americans, now redirects to a new White House website that blames China for the pandemic.
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The New York Times

IRS Head Ousted After 3 Days

President Trump has replaced the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service after his appointment just days earlier set off a power struggle between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the billionaire Elon Musk.
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The Washington Post

Immigrants Prove They Are Alive

The Trump administration has marked over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased in the Social Security system to prompt self-deportation, sparking legal action from rights groups alleging government overreach.
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Times of India

Coffee Sipper Strolls Past Victim

A viral video of a Florida State University student sipping coffee and filming a victim during a fatal shooting, involving suspect Phoenix Ikner, highlights societal indifference and raises moral questions.
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Mother Jones

Conservative Judge Issues Dire Warning

Federal Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III warns that the U.S. must retrieve Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was illegally deported to El Salvador, to prevent a descent into lawlessness, highlighting the case's constitutional significance.
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MSN

How the Abrego Garcia Case Ends

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation and detention in El Salvador highlight the Trump administration's defiance of a Supreme Court order, sparking a potential constitutional crisis and drawing criticism from Pennsylvania Democrats.
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The Telegraph

Your Sleep Position Could Shorten Life

Dr. Kat Lederle and Sammy Margo emphasize that sleep posture affects health, linking improper positions to conditions like dementia and heart disease, urging lifestyle changes for better sleep and long-term well-being.
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The Crimson

Harvard Endowment Cannot Withstand Trump

“The headline number this week was $2.2 billion, but Trump is laying the groundwork for policies that could cost the University more in the future. And despite its large endowment, Harvard will face tremendous financial pain.”
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Smerconish

A Daughter Remembers the Tragedy

Sara Sweet reflects on the Oklahoma City bombing, recounting the loss of her father, W. Stephen Williams, and urging society to remember the dangers of hate and violence, emphasizing unity and respect.
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The Wall Street Journal

Police Say He Killed in Self-Defense

The Wall Street Journal delves into Spivey's case, exploring how 'stand your ground' laws shaped the legal proceedings, raising questions about their impact on public safety and justice in the U.S.
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Fox News

White House Edits NYT Headline

The Trump White House on Friday criticized The New York Times for a headline referring to a "wrongly deported" Maryland father that the administration claims is actually an illegal immigrant with a violent criminal history.
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NBC News

Young Buyers Face Housing Hurdles

Ricky Voong, a real estate agent in Pennsylvania, highlights how steep prices and mortgage rates have pushed the median age of first-time homebuyers to 38, illustrating the growing challenge for younger generations to enter the market.
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ABC News

Shapiro Explains Arson Attack

Days after an arson attack damaged his official residence, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sat down with Good Morning America co-anchor George Stephanopoulos for an exclusive interview and a tour of the charred rooms.
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CBS News

RFK Assassination Files Released

The Trump administration has released thousands of previously classified records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination, supported by Kennedy's son and potentially reigniting debate over the historical event.
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Yahoo News

Chemerinsky: U.S. Crisis Is Real

Erwin Chemerinsky argues that the U.S. is facing a constitutional crisis under the Trump administration, noting a series of unconstitutional actions that threaten the rule of law and democratic principles.
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Mediaite

Abrams: Media Ignores James Case

Dan Abrams criticizes media outlets for overlooking a significant fraud investigation into NY Attorney General Letitia James, highlighting potential legal issues and media bias amid accusations of mortgage fraud.
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