States defying Trump anti-DEI deadline risk losing education federal funding
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3385938/states-defying-trump-anti-dei-deadline-risk-losing-education-federal-funding/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3385938/states-defying-trump-anti-dei-deadline-risk-losing-education-federal-funding/
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States weigh defying Education Department anti-DEI order - Washington Examiner
Several states have refused to certify compliance with the Trump administration that schools will no longer utilize DEI measures in K-12 schools.
Trump surpasses 90-day mark with a mountain of paperwork
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3387012/trump-surpasses-90-day-mark-paperwork/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3387012/trump-surpasses-90-day-mark-paperwork/
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Trump passes 90 day EO deadline - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump eclipsed 90 days back in the White House on Monday, running up against a series of deadlines pertaining to eight Day One orders.
Papal punditry kicks in over who will succeed Pope Francis
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3386646/pope-francis-successor-speculation/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3386646/pope-francis-successor-speculation/
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Pope Francis death: Early guide to who might succeed him
Following Pope Francis's death, Catholics and nonbelievers alike are sharing their predictions about who will succeed him as the Bishop of Rome.
Senate GOP confronts ‘messy’ primary 2026 season with shift to hands-off strategy
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3386847/senate-gop-mess-primary-2026-season-shift-hands-off-strategy/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3386847/senate-gop-mess-primary-2026-season-shift-hands-off-strategy/
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Senate GOP prepare for intraparty battles following 2024 reprieve - Washington Examiner
Senate Republicans are heading into the next midterm cycle bracing for contentious primaries that could hit both incumbents and favored candidates.
May Social Security direct payment worth up to $967 goes out in 9 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3386687/may-social-security-direct-payment-9-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3386687/may-social-security-direct-payment-9-days/
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May Social Security direct payment goes out in 9 days - Washington Examiner
The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on May 1.
Trillions in spending cuts? What to know as GOP starts writing huge tax bill
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3386908/trillions-in-spending-cuts-gop-starts-huge-tax-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3386908/trillions-in-spending-cuts-gop-starts-huge-tax-bill/
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Trillions in spending cuts? What to know as GOP starts writing huge tax bill
Republicans have vowed spending cuts as part of reconciliation, a legislative process that allows bills to pass with only a simple majority in the Senate.
How much influence does Israel have over the Trump White House?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3386862/merav-ceren-israel-trump-influence-white-house/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3386862/merav-ceren-israel-trump-influence-white-house/
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How much influence does Israel have over the Trump White House? - Washington Examiner
The appointment of Merav Ceren to a senior White House national security council role should draw scrutiny because of her close ties to Israel.
Trump’s counterproductive war on the Federal Reserve
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3386501/jerome-powell-donald-trump-counterproductive-war-on-federal-reserve/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3386501/jerome-powell-donald-trump-counterproductive-war-on-federal-reserve/
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Trump’s counterproductive war on the Federal Reserve - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump is damaging the economy by pressuring Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates or resign.
Gas prices: Slight increase at the pumps
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3387141/gas-prices-slight-increase-at-the-pumps-3/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3387141/gas-prices-slight-increase-at-the-pumps-3/
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Gas prices: Slight increase at the pumps - Washington Examiner
Despite the slight increase, Tuesday’s national average price was lower than a week ago, when the cost was $3.172 per gallon.
How Trump could circumvent Schumer’s blockade on New York prosecutors
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3387037/how-trump-circumvent-schumer-blockade-new-york-prosecutors/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3387037/how-trump-circumvent-schumer-blockade-new-york-prosecutors/
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How Trump could circumvent Schumer’s blockade on New York prosecutors - Washington Examiner
Federal law allows interim prosecutors to continue in their role indefinitely with a simple vote by judges in the attorney’s district.
Third round of April Social Security payments goes out in one day
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3386677/social-security-april-third-round-payments-one-day/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3386677/social-security-april-third-round-payments-one-day/
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Third round of April Social Security payments goes out in one day - Washington Examiner
Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on April 23.
Out of power, Democrats resort to theater and procedure to mount Trump resistance
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3386374/democrats-resist-trump-theater-procedure-tactics/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3386374/democrats-resist-trump-theater-procedure-tactics/
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Theatre and procedure: Senate Democrats turn to two tactics to resist Trump - Washington Examiner
From procedural tactics to flashy stunts to blocking nominees, Democrats are increasingly wielding what limited powers are at their disposal to combat Trump.
Hegseth blames hoaxsters and disgruntled employees for his troubles, while White House says ‘the entire Pentagon’ is against him
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3387145/hegseth-blames-hoaxsters-and-disgruntled-employees-for-troubles/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3387145/hegseth-blames-hoaxsters-and-disgruntled-employees-for-troubles/
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Hegseth blames hoaxsters and disgruntled employees for his troubles, while White House says ‘the entire Pentagon’ is against him…
Daily on Defense: Hegseth fights back, GOP congressman suggests he resign, Putin and Zelensky trade ceasefire accusations, Noem fails to secure purse at DC burger joint
Pope Francis’s funeral to be held Saturday
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3387148/pope-francis-funeral-held-saturday/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3387148/pope-francis-funeral-held-saturday/
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Pope Francis’s funeral to be held Saturday - Washington Examiner
Pope Francis's funeral will be held in the Vatican on Saturday.
The Left has blocked young white men from publishing novels
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3386714/left-blocked-novels-young-white-men/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3386714/left-blocked-novels-young-white-men/
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The Left has blocked young white men from publishing novels
The publishing industry has blocked conservatives and white males from contributing to the body of fiction work that is published each year.
WATCH LIVE: IMF reveals World Economic Outlook
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3387156/watch-live-imf-world-economic-outlook/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3387156/watch-live-imf-world-economic-outlook/
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WATCH LIVE: IMF reveals World Economic Outlook
President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" have created uncertainty in financial markets in the U.S. and across the globe.
Trump to speak at University of Alabama and West Point graduations
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3387172/trump-speak-university-of-alabama-west-point-graduations/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3387172/trump-speak-university-of-alabama-west-point-graduations/
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Trump to speak at University of Alabama and West Point graduations
It is not uncommon for presidents to speak at college graduation ceremonies while in office.
Congress presses Fani Willis’s staff to testify and turn over documents
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3386250/congress-presses-fani-willis-staff-testify-turn-over-documents/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3386250/congress-presses-fani-willis-staff-testify-turn-over-documents/
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Congress presses Fani Willis’s staff to testify and turn over documents
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) have been engaged in a war of words throughout the congressional investigation.
Haley Stevens launches run for Michigan Senate
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3387203/haley-stevens-michigan-senate-race/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/3387203/haley-stevens-michigan-senate-race/
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Haley Stevens launches run for Michigan Senate
Stevens met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) earlier in April, but it is unclear if Democratic leadership is ready to endorse a candidate.
House Democrats in El Salvador have yet to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3387191/house-democrats-el-salvador-yet-to-meet-kilmar-abrego-garcia/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3387191/house-democrats-el-salvador-yet-to-meet-kilmar-abrego-garcia/
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House Democrats in El Salvador haven't met Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia met with Sen. Chris Van Hollen last week, Reps. Robert Garcia, Maxwell Frost, Yassamin Ansari, and Maxine Dexter haven't.