In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment

In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment

WASHINGTON — President Trump has harnessed the weight of his office in recent days to accelerate a campaign of retribution against his perceived political enemies and attacks on 1st Amendment protections. In the last week alone, Trump replaced a U.S. attorney investigating two of his political adversaries with a loyalist and openly directed the attorney general to…

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US judge extends block on deportations of Guatemala unaccompanied migrant children

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. federal judge extended a block on a Trump administration attempt to deport Guatemalan unaccompanied children with active immigration cases, keeping the policy frozen until Tuesday to provide more time to consider the dispute. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, based in Washington, D.C., issued the ruling after a September 10 hearing where…

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Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was heading back to shore, raising fresh questions as members of Congress are demanding more information about the provocative attack. National security officials acknowledged during a closed briefing…

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Intel CEO says he is working with US administration after Trump demands resignation

Intel CEO says he is working with US administration after Trump demands resignation

(Reuters) -Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday said the chipmaker is engaging with the U.S. administration to clarify concerns and ensure accurate information is provided after President Donald Trump demanded his immediate resignation earlier in the day. Trump called the CEO “highly conflicted” due to his ties to Chinese firms, raising doubts about plans…

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