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The Trump administration is allocating $625 million and opening 13.1 million acres of federal land to coal mining, aiming to revive an industry that has been in rapid decline over the past 30 years. The initiative eliminates pollution limits on mining operations.
Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu jointly issued an ultimatum to Hamas to accept their 20-point Gaza peace plan or face consequences, with Netanyahu threatening to 'finish the job' if Hamas refuses to agree to the cease-fire deal.
Trump met with Democratic and Republican congressional leaders on Monday regarding the looming government shutdown deadline, but little progress was made as both sides remained dug in on their positions. Democrats struck an optimistic tone while Republicans accused them of 'hostage-taking.'
YouTube settled a lawsuit filed by Trump against Alphabet (Google's parent company) and other social media platforms over account suspension following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, with YouTube paying $24.5 million.
Oregon filed a lawsuit to block Trump's deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland, arguing there was no legal justification and warning the move would escalate tensions in the city.
More than 100,000 federal workers participated in the largest ever mass resignation as part of Trump administration's deferred resignation program, marking a significant departure wave from federal employment.
The Trump administration targeted Stephen Miller's homeland security council in coordinating operations against alleged Venezuelan drug boats, with Miller playing a leading role in strikes on these vessels.
Cannabis stocks surged after Trump shared a video promoting CBD for seniors as a 'gamechanger' and advocating for Medicaid coverage of CBD products.
HUD attorneys who raised fair housing discrimination concerns were fired by the Trump administration, with whistleblowers calling the dismissals 'as blatant as can be' and stating that fighting discrimination is not a Trump priority.
Louisiana issued a warrant for a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, part of efforts by anti-abortion activists and red states to target telemedicine abortion providers across state lines.