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CBS News

Trump Trying To Slash IRS by 40%

An internal memo reveals the IRS is planning to cut up to 40% of its workforce—potentially reducing staff by over 40,000 employees—as part of a sweeping restructuring driven by automation and voluntary departures.

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ABC News

Wrongly Deported Man Case Continues

A federal judge sharply criticized the Justice Department's inaction in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ordering government officials to testify under oath and demanding his release from a Salvadoran mega-prison.

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The New York Times

Friedman: Afraid for My Country

In a scathing critique of Trump’s second term, Thomas L. Friedman warns that reckless leadership, disdain for the rule of law, and a retreat from global cooperation are pushing America toward isolation, economic instability, and long-term decline.

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Associated Press

Harvard Tests Limits of Government Power

Harvard’s bold defiance of sweeping demands from the Trump administration sets the stage for a high-stakes legal and political battle that could redefine the balance of power between the federal government and the nation’s universities

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CNN

Trump's Authoritarian Flex

As Trump embraces authoritarian tactics in the U.S. and abroad, his escalating attacks on the courts, media, and elite institutions signal a deepening confrontation with the foundational principles of American democracy.

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Outkick

Braves Reporter Faces Backlash

A Braves sideline reporter is catching heat from self-serious media elites after a lighthearted on-air bit involving a phone number request sparked an outsized uproar over journalistic integrity and professionalism.

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The Hill

Buzz Builds Around AOC's Future

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders are drawing massive crowds on their 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, sparking speculation about Ocasio-Cortez's future political ambitions amid Democratic leadership frustrations.

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NBC San Diego

Elephants Circle in Quake

San Diego Zoo Safari Park elephants formed a protective circle during a 5.2 earthquake, showcasing their instinctive social behavior and highlighting the unique ways animals sense and react to natural events.

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The Verge

OpenAI Eyes Social Network

OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is reportedly developing a social network similar to X, potentially escalating rivalry with Elon Musk and positioning itself against Meta, as it seeks unique data for AI model training.

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The Washington Post

DOGE Data Used for Immigration

The Trump administration is using personal data to locate undocumented immigrants, raising privacy concerns and impacting public trust as federal agencies aim to enforce immigration policies more aggressively.

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The Wall Street Journal

Who Are These People?

A new task force formed to combat antisemitism is using federal funding threats to enforce sweeping changes in university policies, including structural shifts in governance, faculty hiring, and admissions.

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ABC News

Russian Jets Detected Near Alaska

Russian military aircraft were detected and tracked entering the Air Defense Identification Zone off Alaska, but the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) stated the activity posed no threat.

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BBC

Chinese Businesses Stall on Tariffs

Chinese small businesses and firms like Sorbo Technology face significant economic challenges due to President Trump's 145% tariffs on imports, with many halting production and fearing for their future unless the trade war with the U.S. is resolved.

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NPR

Bipartisan Support for the Unaccompanied

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jon Ossoff have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end federal funding for legal representation of unaccompanied migrant children, warning it exposes them to trafficking and exploitation.

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The Atlantic

What Haidt Thought of "Adolescence"

After watching “Adolescence”, Jonathan Haidt saw more than just a tragic story—he saw a chilling reflection of how an unmonitored, phone-based childhood can quietly spiral into crisis, reinforcing his urgent call for parents and schools to rethink kids’ online access.

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Philadelphia Magazine

From Main Line to Shark Tank

From living with his parents in Wynnewood, PA, to building a billion-dollar sponge empire, Scrub Daddy inventor Aaron Krause shares how his appearance on “Shark Tank” changed his life—and why Mr. Wonderful lives up to his name in all the worst ways.

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American Songwriter

Joan Baez's Best Song Post-Dylan

After her breakup with Bob Dylan, renowned singer and folk icon Joan Baez channeled heartbreak into artistry and emerged with “Diamonds and Rust”, which has arguably become the most powerful song of her career.

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New York Post

Hackman's Wife Feared COVID

In the days before her tragic death from hantavirus, Betsy Arakawa desperately searched for answers to Gene Hackman's mysterious symptoms—mistaking them for COVID—as she unknowingly faced a deadly illness herself.

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The Guardian

Biden's First Post-Presidency Speech

In his first public speech since leaving office, Joe Biden condemned President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for “taking a hatchet” to Social Security, warning that their sweeping cuts threaten a vital lifeline for millions of Americans.

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Reuters

WH Limits Newswire Access to Trump

In a move widely criticized as a blow to press freedom, the White House has stripped wire services like Reuters and Bloomberg of their permanent press pool access, granting officials daily control over which outlets can cover the president.

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