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Trump's Order to Dismantle Agencies Sparks Democracy Fears

3/18/2025

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President Trump’s February 17, 2025, executive order to dismantle seven federal agencies, including the US Agency for Global Media and the Woodrow Wilson Center, raises alarms about the future of policy analysis and homelessness programs. Critics warn this drastic action threatens democracy and press freedom, risking isolation for communities and cutting off access to essential resources.

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Story summary

President Trump’s February 17, 2025, executive order to dismantle seven federal agencies, including the US Agency for Global Media and the Woodrow Wilson Center, raises alarms about the future of policy analysis and homelessness programs. Critics warn this drastic action threatens democracy and press freedom, risking isolation for communities and cutting off access to essential resources.