Washington Post – Politics:
The campaign has drawn scrutiny, with critics saying it is not realistically portraying the country’s diversity and is sending messages that feel exclusionary.
Author: Meryl Kornfield
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Trump administration moves to defund inspector general watchdog group
Washington Post – Politics:
The decision marks the latest example of the administration’s push to limit government oversight activities.
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Trump administration moves to curtail appeals by fired workers
Washington Post – Politics:
A new legal maneuver could test the independence of the board that hears appeals of personnel actions by the government.
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Some Americans abroad can’t send mail to U.S. because of tariffs
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Many countries have halted or slowed regular mail amid confusion over new Trump tariff rules.
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Lutnick says Musk was ‘backward’ in cutting government
Washington Post – Politics:
The commerce secretary said the billionaire’s efforts focused too much on reducing the workforce rather than targeting waste.
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Trump administration will resume plans for federal charity drive
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The move comes after pushback from charities who had opposed ending the longstanding tradition of charitable giving from the federal workforce.
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RFK Jr. says he had parasitic brain worm and undisclosed memory loss
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Kennedy’s campaign spokeswoman said he contracted a parasite years ago while traveling “extensively in Africa, South America and Asia in his work as an environmental advocate.”
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Libertarians asked Trump to headline their convention — stirring anger
Washington Post – Politics:
Some Libertarian Party national committee members have called on the party to rescind the invitation to former president Donald Trump.
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RFK Jr.’s VP pick, Nicole Shanahan, takes unconventional approach to the campaign trail
Washington Post – Politics:
Weeks after being named to the ticket, Nicole Shanahan has not appeared at any in-person campaign events with RFK Jr.