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Mayor Bowser Takes Bold Stand Against Trump’s Immigration Attacks

5/31/2025

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Bowser Repeals Immigration Restrictions

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is navigating turbulent waters as President Trump intensifies his attacks on universities and immigrants. In a bold move, Bowser plans to repeal laws that restrict collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. As she strives to balance the city budget and meet residents' demands, her administration faces mounting scrutiny with elections on the horizon.

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Melania Clarifies Barron

First Lady Melania Trump set the record straight, revealing that her son Barron never applied to Harvard, quashing rumors of a rejection. This clarification comes as Harvard grapples with threats to its tax-exempt status and federal contracts, all while celebrating its recent graduation ceremonies amidst a fraught relationship with the Trump administration.

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Trump's Tariffs Challenged

A federal court has temporarily halted a ruling that labeled President Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court showdown. Economist Justin Wolfers slammed the administration's strategy, noting that markets have already adapted to the ongoing uncertainty. As the appeal unfolds, the tariffs will stay in place, with responses expected by early June.

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Bowser Repeals Immigration Restrictions

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is navigating turbulent waters as President Trump intensifies his attacks on universities and immigrants. In a bold move, Bowser plans to repeal laws that restrict collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. As she strives to balance the city budget and meet residents' demands, her administration faces mounting scrutiny with elections on the horizon.

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