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US Postpones New Tariffs on Imported Pharmaceuticals

The United States has delayed the implementation of new, steep tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals that were scheduled to take effect on October 1st. The Trump administration had previously announced a 100% tariff on imported branded and patented medicines to pressure drug companies to move their production to the U.S. or lower prices. However, government sources confirmed the measure has been postponed for now. A senior U.S. official stated that instead of the broad tariffs, the administration will now focus on preparing tariffs that specifically target individual pharmaceutical companies which refuse to relocate production to the U.S. or reduce their drug prices. No specific reason was given for the delay. In a related development, officials clarified that the European Union would be exempt from any new pharmaceutical tariffs. Imports from the EU will continue to face the existing 15% tariff rate.

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Trump Administration Slaps Harvard With New Federal Funding Limits

The Trump administration has imposed fresh restrictions on Harvard University’s access to federal funds, intensifying its clash with one of America’s most prestigious institutions. In a statement Friday, the Department of Education announced that Harvard has been placed under “heightened cash monitoring (HCM) status” due to what it called “growing concerns regarding the university’s financial position.” The shift means Harvard must first disburse student financial aid from its own accounts before later seeking reimbursement from Washington. “Students will continue to have access to federal funding, but Harvard will be required to cover the initial disbursements as a guardrail to ensure Harvard is spending taxpayer funds responsibly,” the department said. Federal officials also ordered Harvard to post an irrevocable $36 million letter of credit to cover potential liabilities. Background to the crackdown The move is the latest escalation in the Trump […]

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Immigration Raids Reshape California Communities

Since early June 2025, immigration raids across California—particularly in Los Angeles and farm regions like Oxnard and the Central Valley—have intensified significantly. Federal agents have targeted fields, factories, day‑labor sites, Home Depot lots, and even schools, leading to more than 1,600 arrests and widespread fear. Why This Matters Educational fallout: A Hoover Institution study links the raids beginning January 2025 to a 22% spike in student absences across Central Valley schools—pre‑K students saw a 32% increase—as fearful families kept children home. Economic damage: UC Merced data shows a 3.1% drop in employment statewide, equating to over 460,000 lost jobs among citizens and non-citizens alike. Construction, agriculture, and service sectors are deeply affected. Community disruption: Business in immigrant-centered neighborhoods has plummeted. Residents avoid clinics, markets, schools, and public transit. Experts describe the social climate as terrorized. Personal Stories & Tragic Incidents […]

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Trump Administration Ends LGBT‑Youth Option on National Suicide Hotline

Starting July 17, 2025, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will eliminate the “Press 3” LGBTQ+ youth option on the U.S. 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Previously, callers under 25 could connect directly to counselors trained to support LGBTQ+ young people—now all callers will receive general support only. From Targeted to Generalized Service Since its 2022 launch in partnership with The Trevor Project, the specialized service has supported over 1.3 million LGBTQ+ youth. The 2026 HHS budget removes the ~US$33 million allocated to the program, while keeping overall funding for the 988 line intact at US$520 million . Critics Sound Alarm Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black called the decision “devastating,” noting the service was evidence-based and effective for a high-risk demographic. Advocates highlighted that LGBTQ+ youth are three to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers—and losing […]

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US may soon deport migrants to Libya – reports

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deport migrants to Libya for the first time, potentially using U.S. military flights. This move, part of the administration's aggressive immigration enforcement strategy, has raised concerns due to Libya's poor human rights record, including life-threatening prison conditions and political instability. While the exact number and nationalities of the migrants remain unclear, the proposed deportations face opposition from both Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), which have rejected the plan citing lack of consent and a violation of sovereignty. The U.S. State Department has labeled Libya as unsafe due to instability and security risks. Despite these concerns, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the administration's intent to broaden its deportation destinations beyond El Salvador, emphasizing a preference for distant countries. The administration has already deported 152,000 people […]

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Trump Administration Authorized Warrantless Home Raids Targeting Venezuelan Gang Suspects, Leaked Memo Reveals

The Trump administration secretly permitted immigration agents to enter homes without a warrant for over a month, according to a leaked internal memo obtained by USA Today. The memo, issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi on March 14, instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to break into the residences of suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua without obtaining prior judicial approval. It stated that standard warrant procedures could be bypassed because they might not be “realistic or effective in swiftly identifying and removing alien enemies.” "Given the dynamic nature of enforcement operations, officers in the field are authorized to apprehend aliens upon a reasonable belief that the individual meets all four requirements to be validated as an alien enemy," the document read. It further granted agents permission to enter a suspect’s home without a warrant when […]

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‘First-of-its-kind’ operation with local law enforcement leads to nearly 800 immigrant arrests in Florida

S Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Saturday the agency and state law enforcement in Florida have arrested nearly 800 people over four days in a “massive, multi-agency immigration enforcement crackdown.” ICE’s office in Miami calls the “highly successful” operation “a first-of-its-kind partnership between state and federal partners.” CNN has reached out to ICE for more details about who was arrested, their legal status and the scope of the operation. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hailed the operation as “an example of FL and (the Department of Homeland Security) partnering to deliver big results on immigration enforcement and deportations,” according to a statement on X. “Florida is leading the nation in active cooperation with the Trump administration for immigration enforcement and deportation operations!” DeSantis wrote in a separate post Saturday. The massive number of reported arrests comes amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration and […]

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now

The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to let it begin enforcing a ban on transgender service members, escalating a fight over a controversial policy that has faced numerous legal setbacks in recent weeks. The emergency appeal thrusts the high court into another politically charged dispute over a key aspect of Trump’s agenda. It comes as the justices have increasingly been pressed by the administration to unlock various parts of his agenda that have been held up by lower courts reviewing the legality of the initiatives. The military ban was announced by Trump earlier this year and would have taken effect late last month, but several lower courts issued rulings against it before it could be implemented. In the case at hand, a federal judge in Washington state decided that the policy likely violated the constitutional rights of a number […]

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Rubio unveils first stage of major State Department overhaul

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday rolled out the first stage of a major plan to reorganize the US State Department with changes that will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positions in Washington, DC, and close offices focused on war crimes and global conflict, according to a senior State Department official and documents obtained by CNN. The State Department argued the changes are necessary to maintain its efficacy and relevance, with a senior State Department official calling the current department organization chart “bloated” and arguing it has had a “deleterious effect on foreign policy and relevance of the Department.” The senior State Department official said the changes wouldn’t result in immediate layoffs, but signaled that officials will lose their jobs. As part of the reorganization, 700 positions within the Washington headquarters are expected to be eliminated, the official said. […]

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Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies

The proposed changes come amid a broader expected overhaul of the US’ diplomatic agency as the Trump administration, spurred by the Elon Musk-backed Department of Government Efficiency makes dramatic efforts to shrink the federal government. It is unclear whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signed off on the proposed closures. The document recommends closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates. Many of the posts are in Europe and Africa, though they also include ones in Asia and the Caribbean. They include embassies in Malta, Luxembourg, Lesotho, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic and South Sudan. The list also includes five consulates in France, two in Germany, two in Bosnia and Herzegovina, one in the United Kingdom, one in South Africa and one in South Korea. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce would not comment on the internal document or […]

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