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Trump Eliminates National Abortion Rights, Bans Affirmative Action

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 1:15 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump eliminated national abortion rights and banned affirmative-action policies.
He appointed three Supreme Court justices during his first four years in office.
His Department of Government Efficiency cut federal payrolls, eliminated USAID, and weakened the Voting Rights Act.
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades.
Trump forced ABC News into a $16 million settlement and threatened attorney-general action against reporter Jonathan Karl.

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U.S. President Donald Trump eliminated national abortion rights and banned affirmative-action policies.
He appointed three Supreme Court justices during his first four years in office.
His Department of Government Efficiency cut federal payrolls, eliminated USAID, and weakened the Voting Rights Act.
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades.
Trump forced ABC News into a $16 million settlement and threatened attorney-general action against reporter Jonathan Karl.