Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.
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Colleges around the U.S. cautiously navigate Trump’s DEI crackdown
“It feels like a punch in the gut,” said Rutgers professor Marybeth Gasman after a session catering to students from historically Black colleges had to be abruptly canceled.
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Camden schools brace for potential ICE operations
The school district will host an online workshop to teach families about their rights, as the Trump Administration authorizes immigration enforcement at schools.
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The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.
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Listen 1:09Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.
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Listen 1:38Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory
One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.
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Amid confusion, Pa. officials worry about impact of paused federal funding freeze
A spokesperson for Chester County said its Department of Community Development is unable to access more than $13.3 million in federal funds.
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Listen 0:52The order caused massive backlash from states nationwide. But the White House press secretary says the funding review will continue.
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Listen 1:02Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
The reversal was the latest sign that even with unified control of Washington, Trump's plans to dramatically and rapidly reshape the government has some limits.
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All the executive orders Trump signed after 1 week in office
President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.
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Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis
Donald Trump's effort to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants is the most provocative of his many attempts to expand his power in the first days of his presidency.
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Trump wants to ‘overhaul’ FEMA. What to know about the agency’s role in the Philly region
The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.
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Listen 1:26Some First State districts have adopted protections for undocumented students, but advocates want state-level action to protect all students.
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Listen 2:44Philadelphia Superintendent Watlington reaffirms immigrant student protections by school board
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. reaffirms the 2021 sanctuary schools policy, emphasizing safe spaces for all students amid renewed immigration raids.
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Protesters gathered outside Philly’s ICE field office after advocates reported the operation.
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