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Hegseth said he settled sexual assault accusation for $50,000
The 2020 settlement by Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was confidential but was revealed in response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s confirmation questions.
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The 19th Explains: Birthright citizenship and Trump’s order to end it
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to babies born on U.S. soil.
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Trump's pick for EU ambassador is another man with a controversial past
Andrew Puzder, a former restaurant industry executive, had also been Trump’s first pick for labor secretary in 2017 but backed out after spousal abuse accusations resurfaced.
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‘My child will be stateless’: Pregnant women sue Trump administration over the end of birthright citizenship
The president’s order withholding citizenship from the children of some immigrants is being challenged by multiple lawsuits, arguing it violates the Constitution.
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Executive orders in action: Trump moves to shut down federal DEI offices
The reversal of diversity policies is part of Trump’s drive to “protect civil rights” and end what his administration has called “discriminatory initiatives.”
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Trump’s words changed Springfield, Ohio. Its Haitian community is bracing for what’s next.
A local podcaster is urging fellow Haitians to stay in Springfield as they wait to see whether anti-immigration rhetoric imperils their status — and the city's economic resurgence.
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Trump’s first term ignited #MeToo. Will his second extinguish it?
Advocates for victims of sexual violence see Trump’s reelection — and his Cabinet picks — as a clear sign of backlash against the movement to hold powerful men accountable.
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Biden set records for appointing diverse federal judges. Here’s what that looks like.
It could be a stark contrast to Trump.
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What a new immigration directive could mean for domestic violence victims
Trump's Department of Homeland Security removed its policy on "sensitive zones" protected from deportation, including women's shelters, schools and churches.
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On day one, Trump pits his administration against transgender people
His administration will likely run into legal trouble as it implements policies on federal identity documents and housing in federal prisons.