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House set to vote on bill to end record U.S. government shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote Wednesday evening on a bill that would officially bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history. According to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the process to move the legislation forward will begin late in the afternoon, with the final vote expected to take place around 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Speaking to reporters, Scalise emphasized the urgency of the decision, noting that lawmakers must act

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12 Nov 2025 13:50 PM

House set to vote on bill to end record U.S. government shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote Wednesday evening on a bill that would officially bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history. According to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the process to move the legislation forward will begin late in the afternoon, with the final vote expected to take place around 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Speaking to reporters, Scalise emphasized the urgency of the decision, noting that lawmakers must act

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$2.1B Chicago infrastructure funds halted amid federal shutdown

Amid the continuing federal government shutdown, $2.1 billion in funding designated for Chicago’s infrastructure projects has been withheld. The announcement has cast doubt on the future of several major transit improvements that were expected to reshape the city’s transportation network and provide long-term benefits to residents. This freeze on financial support will have direct consequences for projects such as the planned extension of the Red Line, which was designed to reach fur

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03 Oct 2025 14:07 PM

$2.1B Chicago infrastructure funds halted amid federal shutdown

Amid the continuing federal government shutdown, $2.1 billion in funding designated for Chicago’s infrastructure projects has been withheld. The announcement has cast doubt on the future of several major transit improvements that were expected to reshape the city’s transportation network and provide long-term benefits to residents. This freeze on financial support will have direct consequences for projects such as the planned extension of the Red Line, which was designed to reach fur

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Dallas risks $305 million federal loss over DEI program pause amid new directive

The City of Dallas is facing a high-stakes decision after the Trump administration issued a directive requiring cities to end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing federal funding. Dallas stands to lose approximately $305 million in federal grants if it continues to award city contracts or benefits based on classifications such as race, gender, or national origin. In response to this pressure, the Dallas City Council voted on June 25

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11 Aug 2025 20:47 PM

Dallas risks $305 million federal loss over DEI program pause amid new directive

The City of Dallas is facing a high-stakes decision after the Trump administration issued a directive requiring cities to end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing federal funding. Dallas stands to lose approximately $305 million in federal grants if it continues to award city contracts or benefits based on classifications such as race, gender, or national origin. In response to this pressure, the Dallas City Council voted on June 25

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Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

A growing clash between academic independence and federal oversight has erupted into a full-scale standoff after the Trump administration announced a freeze on over $2 billion in federal grants to Harvard University. The decision comes after the Ivy League institution firmly rejected a list of sweeping federal demands, including audits of student viewpoints and the dismantling of diversity and inclusion programs. On Monday night, the administration's Joint Task Force to Combat

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15 Apr 2025 07:48 AM

Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

A growing clash between academic independence and federal oversight has erupted into a full-scale standoff after the Trump administration announced a freeze on over $2 billion in federal grants to Harvard University. The decision comes after the Ivy League institution firmly rejected a list of sweeping federal demands, including audits of student viewpoints and the dismantling of diversity and inclusion programs. On Monday night, the administration's Joint Task Force to Combat

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Trump Administration Reviews $9B in Harvard Funding Over Anti-Semitism Allegations

United States – The U.S. government announced Monday it will initiate a sweeping review of $9 billion in federal funding to Harvard University over allegations of anti-Semitism and campus unrest linked to pro-Palestinian protests. This move marks the latest escalation by President Donald Trump’s administration in its campaign against elite academic institutions that have seen intense student demonstrations related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The General Services Administration co

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01 Apr 2025 01:57 AM

Trump Administration Reviews $9B in Harvard Funding Over Anti-Semitism Allegations

United States – The U.S. government announced Monday it will initiate a sweeping review of $9 billion in federal funding to Harvard University over allegations of anti-Semitism and campus unrest linked to pro-Palestinian protests. This move marks the latest escalation by President Donald Trump’s administration in its campaign against elite academic institutions that have seen intense student demonstrations related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The General Services Administration co

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House set to vote on bill to end record U.S. government shutdown

House set to vote on bill to end record U.S. government shutdown

$2.1B Chicago infrastructure funds halted amid federal shutdown

$2.1B Chicago infrastructure funds halted amid federal shutdown

Dallas risks $305 million federal loss over DEI program pause amid new directive

Dallas risks $305 million federal loss over DEI program pause amid new directive

Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

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Trump Administration Reviews $9B in Harvard Funding Over Anti-Semitism Allegations

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House set to vote on bill to end record U.S. government shutdown

House set to vote on bill to end record U.S. government shutdown

$2.1B Chicago infrastructure funds halted amid federal shutdown

$2.1B Chicago infrastructure funds halted amid federal shutdown

Dallas risks $305 million federal loss over DEI program pause amid new directive

Dallas risks $305 million federal loss over DEI program pause amid new directive

​Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

​Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

Trump Administration Reviews $9B in Harvard Funding Over Anti-Semitism Allegations

Trump Administration Reviews $9B in Harvard Funding Over Anti-Semitism Allegations

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Rapper Diddy pleads for leniency ahead of sentencing in sex assault case

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Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

Trump Admin Freezes $2B in Harvard Grants After University Rejects Federal Demands

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