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Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Three leading global democracy watchdogs have released damning assessments of the United States, finding the country is retreating from democratic norms at a pace without modern precedent. Researchers behind two of the reports go further, arguing Trump is not merely testing institutional limits but actively pursuing autocratic rule. The findings mark a stark inflection point for a nation long considered a benchmark for liberal democracy worldwide.
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Trump talks about the potential for troops in Iran and Pentagon's $200B request
The Trump administration is pushing Congress to approve $200 billion to fund military operations in Iran, as the president publicly weighs the possibility of deploying ground troops. The scale of the funding request signals the conflict could extend well beyond an air campaign into a prolonged and costly engagement. How Congress responds will define both the fiscal and strategic trajectory of U.S. involvement in the region.
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An immigration court few have heard of is quietly shaping policy behind the scenes
The Board of Immigration Appeals — the obscure federal body that serves as the last stop before immigrants can seek judicial review — has been quietly reshaped by the Trump administration through aggressive personnel cuts and strategic appointments. An NPR analysis found the changes have meaningfully narrowed due process protections for immigrants navigating the system. The moves signal a deliberate strategy to influence immigration outcomes at an institutional level, with little public scrutiny.
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