Trump 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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Listen 1:25Head Start and other services for low-income families hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money
Early childhood education centers and states discovered Tuesday they could no longer access money they rely on to provide care for some of the nation’s neediest families.
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Efforts are being ramped up to help New Jersey immigrants taken into custody by ICE. Many do not know they have constitutional rights.
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Listen 1:26Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the funding freeze only minutes before it was scheduled to take effect.
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Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation
The Senate hearings before two separate committees are slated for Wednesday and Thursday.
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Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president
The norm-shattering move was made even though rank-and-file prosecutors by tradition remain with the department across presidential administrations and are not punished.
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