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Trump has taken steps to make his campaign promise to seek retribution reality, critics say

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump, upon his return to the White House, appears to have quickly turned one of his more ominous campaign promises into reality.Among his first acts after being sworn in inside the Capitol Rotunda was to strip the security clearances from... Read More.

Liberal Mark Carney wins Canada election amid Trumps 51st state comments

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While final seat totals are still pending, Canadian broadcasters have called that Mark Carney led the Liberals to victory in Canada's election on Monday.It is still not clear whether the Liberals will form a minority or majority government. As of Tuesday morning,... Read More.

Trumps war on woke: Both sides say the issue is further dividing the country

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a speech to a joint session of Congress in March, President Donald Trump took direct aim at diversity, equity and inclusion policies, saying hiring and promotion practices should be based on merit, not race and gender."We've ended the tyranny of so-called... Read More.

Most Americans oppose Trump 3rd term, taking control of Greenland and Canada: POLL

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Most Americans take President Donald Trump at his word when he talks about sending American citizens to foreign prisons, serving a third term as president and trying to take control of Greenland and Canada -- even as sweeping majorities oppose each of... Read More.

220 lawsuits in 100 days: Trump administration faces unprecedented legal blitz

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Since Donald Trump took office 100 days ago, the president and his administration have faced an average of more than two lawsuits per day, challenging nearly every element of his agenda.The breakneck pace of the president's policies has been matched in nearly... Read More.

Trump administration investigating Harvard Law Review for alleged discrimination

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's administration is launching an investigation into Harvard University's law journal over alleged discriminatory practices, expanding its weeks-long battle over federal funding with the elite institution.The civil rights offices of the Education and Health and Human Services departments announced Monday... Read More.

Unprecedented: How Trump has pushed the limits of presidential power in his first 100 days

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One hundred days ago this week, just hours after taking the oath of office and reveling before a crowd of thousands at Capital One Arena, President Donald Trump signed the first executive orders of his second term.With the stroke of his pen,... Read More.

Trump voters are confident in how hes handling the economy — but some have concerns about prices, tariffs

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As President Donald Trump nears the 100th day of his second presidency, polling shows Americans largely disapproving of his handling of the economy, tariffs, and recent stock market turmoil.But his 2024 voters largely say they're still confident in his handling of the... Read More.

Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says over 100 attorneys departed

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department's division tasked with enforcing the nation's federal civil rights laws has recently seen a mass exodus of "over 100" attorneys, the newly confirmed official leading the division said in an interview this week."What we have made very clear last... Read More.

Trump and Johnson strategize as budget reconciliation reaches game time

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson met with President Donald Trump Monday afternoon in the Oval Office, where they huddled over the GOP's political strategy heading into a pivotal period of legislative business -- with their congressional majorities on the line.As Congress returns to... Read More.

Trump has taken steps to make his campaign promise to seek retribution reality, critics say

Liberal Mark Carney wins Canada election amid Trumps 51st state comments

Trumps war on woke: Both sides say the issue is further dividing the country

Most Americans oppose Trump 3rd term, taking control of Greenland and Canada: POLL

220 lawsuits in 100 days: Trump administration faces unprecedented legal blitz

Trump administration investigating Harvard Law Review for alleged discrimination

Unprecedented: How Trump has pushed the limits of presidential power in his first 100 days

Trump voters are confident in how hes handling the economy — but some have concerns about prices, tariffs

Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says over 100 attorneys departed

Trump and Johnson strategize as budget reconciliation reaches game time

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