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Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton, who previously led the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term, has been tapped to serve as the nation's top intelligence official. The nomination comes after Trump's selection of an acting director sparked significant backlash from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Clayton's financial regulatory background marks a notable departure from the intelligence community experience traditionally associated with the role.
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How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
Legal permanent residents have been quietly cut off from Small Business Administration loans as part of the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement push — ending a decades-long policy that helped immigrant entrepreneurs access capital. The change strips green card holders of a key financing tool, despite their lawful status in the country. For immigrant-owned small businesses, which make up a substantial share of the U.S. economy, the practical fallout could be significant.
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Trump's DOJ can't get names and medical files of trans youth in California, for now
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to obtain patient records and staff information from California's transgender youth clinics. The DOJ's demand for names and medical files raised immediate concerns about privacy violations and the potential targeting of both patients and healthcare providers. The ruling offers a short-term reprieve, but the legal battle over federal access to this sensitive data is far from over.
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