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Harvard’s President Will Stay in the Role Indefinitely

Alan M. Garber was appointed after his predecessor resigned under pressure. He has been in the role as Harvard fended off challenges from the Trump administration.

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Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year

The Senate will not hold a market structure markup hearing this month, pushing any progress toward a new crypto law to next year.

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Trump says he is ‘considering’ marijuana reclassification

President Trump said Monday his administration is “considering” reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, days after The Washington Post reported he is expected to sign an executive order telling agencies to pursue reclassification soon. Such a move would continue efforts begun by the Biden…

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Amendment to extend ObamaCare subsidies hits roadblock

An agreement between moderate Republicans and GOP leadership in the House to allow a vote on extending expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies is on the rocks as the two sides squabble over the contents of the amendment. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and other GOP centrists are planning to int…

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Obama encourages Democrats to focus on winning back House, not "tactical differences"

Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats at a fundraiser with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to focus on regaining the House and telling a "better story" to voters.

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Why Kevin Warsh is newly ascendant in the Fed chair contest

The race to become the Federal Reserve’s next chair appeared almost over just a couple of weeks ago, but it’s now back to looking like a real competition.

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Lawyers accuse DoJ of political pressure in University of California antisemitism investigation

Attorneys who eventually quit tell LA Times they were pushed to conclude university system had violated lawAttorneys with the US Department of Justice have reportedly said they felt pressured to accuse the University of California of discriminating against Jewish students and faculty, at the urging …

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MAGA breaks with Trump on mocking Rob Reiner's killing

President Trump torpedoed MAGA influencers' calls for compassion after the killing of director Rob Reiner, mocking the longtime liberal activist as a victim of "Trump derangement syndrome."Why it matters: Many MAGA influencers vowed after the assassination of Charlie Kirk that they would never celeb…

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Trump Wants to Carve Up the World. It’s a Blueprint for Disaster.

We are headed for more confrontation, more brinkmanship, more war.

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Trump's post on Rob Reiner draws blowback from Republicans

Several Republican lawmakers publicly rebuked President Trump on Monday for suggesting acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner was killed alongside his wife, Michele, this weekend because of Reiner’s disdain for the president — what Trump terms “Trump derangement syndrome.” The GOP blowback came lar…

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Trump vows to fight ‘fraud’ in SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans

“It's always something that goes wrong,” Jamal Brown, a 41-year-old food stamp participant said, “unfortunately.”

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Ethics agency spells out holiday do’s and don’ts for federal employees

Ethics rules generally prohibiting government workers from giving presents to their bosses or accepting gifts from non-governmental organizations are particularly relevant around the holidays.

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2026 Defense Policy Bill Again Shows Congress Can Work Together

Congress should be commended for passing this key authorization bill before the end of the calendar year. The bill makes our military stronger and sends a strong signal that more money is needed to modernize and rebuild the war stocks of our military.
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Republican lawmakers slam Trump's "inappropriate" posts on Rob Reiner

President Trump is being condemned by both right wing and centrist Republican members of Congress for posting that director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed due to "Trump Derangement Syndrome."Why it matters: It's a rare break between the president and his party in Congress, some members …

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DeSantis: Florida has ‘right’ to regulate AI rules despite Trump’s order

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said on Monday that the state has the right to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) despite President Trump’s executive order last week that seeks to institute a national AI standard by pushing back on state laws. DeSantis, who has rolled out a “Citizen Bill of Rights…

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Trump Seizes on Rob Reiner’s Death to Attack the Hollywood Director

The president attributed the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife to “Trump derangement syndrome.” There was no indication that the couple’s political beliefs were linked to their deaths.

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STAT+: NIH specifies how grant reviewers should ensure alignment with Trump priorities

In a memo obtained by STAT, the NIH gives specific steps on how grant reviewers can check for alignment with administration priorities.

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Watch live: Trump participates in medal presentation

President Trump on Monday afternoon is scheduled to participate in a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation. The medal was established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico. Watch the presentation, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EST, in the player above.

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Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs are putting America first

President Trump's national security trade actions are delivering real results, as evidenced by increased investment in the U.S., new jobs, and stronger local economies, due to tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

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The Trump administration is partnering with governors to Make America Healthy Again

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved waivers for six states to restrict the purchase of junk food and sweetened beverages with SNAP benefits, in an effort to promote healthier eating habits and reduce the chronic disease epidemic.