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- House Homeland Security Committee hearing sees Republicans blast waste fraud abuse, Democrats say DOGE is the real waste
- House narrowly passes Trump-backed government spending bill that Dems call blank check for Musk and Trump agenda
- Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian legal permanent resident who helped lead Columbia student protests against Gaza war
- Council on American-Islamic Relations report “Unconstitutional Crackdowns” says Islamophobia at all time high, emboldened by political climate
- State agency heads uneasy about prospects for 2025 water year, fear federal staff and funding cuts
- President Trump buys Tesla as show of support for Elon Musk, but says he’s not allowed to drive so White House staff can use it
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