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Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup

Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup

The NSC has traditionally played a pivotal role in advising the president for his biggest diplomatic and security decisions. But in Trump’s second term, it has seen its influence shrink.
by Tom Bowman and Franco Ordoñez

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Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union -- and on iPhones

Trump threatens steep tariffs on trade with the European Union -- and on iPhones

President Donald Trump said on social media that he had recommended 50 percent tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and warned Apple's CEO to move manufacturing of iPhones to the United States.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students. The school says that's an unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands.
by The Associated Press

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Trump’s Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school’s sports teams

Trump’s Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school’s sports teams

Some of Harvard's sports teams could be wiped out by a Trump administration decision that would make the school with the nation's largest athletic program ineligible for international student visas.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota governor vetoes the housing budget — by mistake

North Dakota governor vetoes the housing budget — by mistake

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong accidentally vetoed $35 million for the state’s housing budget. It happened when he took up an agency budget bill approved by the legislature, intending to veto just a couple of line items.
by The Associated Press

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Why did university police chase a student and his baby across a graduation stage?

Why did university police chase a student and his baby across a graduation stage?

Jean Paul Al Arab and his 6-month-old led police on a brief foot chase during a University at Buffalo ceremony. The school said the grad violated rules about who can participate in the commencement.
by Alana Wise

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