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Jan 31st 2025 (published 22h ago)
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The battle over Trump’s federal-aid freeze
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Trump freezes federal assistance
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Trump’s immigration raids begin
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The Senate prepares to vote on Pete Hegseth
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Trump sends troops to the border
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