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Trump Administration Government Contract Cancellations, $577M

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has canceled $577 million in taxpayer-funded grants deemed “America Last” contracts, including $10 million for “gender equity in the Mexican workplace,” the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced Wednesday. The cancellations are expected to save taxpayers $237 million.

Trump DOJ Affirmative Action Investigations, CA Universities

President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it is launching investigations into several California universities to ensure compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in college admissions. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division will review admissions practices at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Irvine.

Mississippi Abolishes State Income Tax

Mississippi has abolished its state income tax, joining Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

Law Firms Sue Trump Admin Over Revoked Security Clearances

Two law firms have sued the Trump administration over executive orders revoking their security clearances.

Utah Becomes First State to Prohibit Fluoride in Public Drinking Water

Governor Spencer Cox (R) signed a bill making Utah the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water.

Remaining USAID Programs to be Reorganized by State Department

The State Department announced that it is reorganizing what remains of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Rochester Mayor Criticizes Police Assisting Border Patrol

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, a Democrat, criticized police officers who assisted Border Patrol during a traffic stop.

Arkansas Governor Signs Bill for Over-the-Counter Ivermectin

Governor Sarah Sanders (R-AR) signed a bill permitting ivermectin to be sold over the counter.

Dozens Deceased After 7.7 Earthquake Hits Southeast Asia

Dozens of people are believed to be deceased after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, destroying infrastructure and buildings.

Washington Sheriff Condemns Bill Allowing Noncitizens to Become Officers

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has condemned a bill that would allow noncitizens to become involved in law enforcement.

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