Trump budget cuts jeopardize NASA and science missions

May 2, 2025, 3:12 pm more...

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposals have sparked alarm as they propose deep cuts to science funding, including crippling reductions for NASA’s programs. The proposals not only jeopardize high-profile missions such as Lunar Gateway and Mars initiatives but are criticized for undermining America’s scientific investment.

theregister.com / Trump wants to send quarter of NASA budget into black hole – and not in a good way

theverge.com / Trump’s proposed budget deals another big blow to science, clean energy, and the environment

cnbc.com / Trump aims to cut $6 billion from NASA budget, shifting $1 billion to Mars-focused missions

arstechnica.com / Trump’s 2026 budget proposal: Crippling cuts for science across the board

gizmodo.com / Trump’s Proposed NASA Budget Could Torch the Agency’s Boldest Missions

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Trump’s Controversial Rendition Plan Draws Judicial Rebuke

May 2, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

The Trump administration’s plan to use an archaic law for transferring immigrants to El Salvador has hit a legal wall. A federal judge sharply criticized the proposal as a blatant abuse of authority and a human rights violation, calling into question the wisdom and legality of such extrajudicial practices.

techdirt.com / Trump Admits He Could Get Abrego Garcia Back, But Angrily Insists Non-Existent Tattoos Are The Reason He Won’t

techdirt.com / Trump Administration Violated Human Rights Law By Paying El Salvador To Imprison Immigrants

techdirt.com / Trump Appointed Judge: No You Can’t Use Alien Enemies Act To Rendition Venezuelans

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Trump Orders Cuts to Public Broadcasting Funding, Faces Outcry

May 2, 2025, 11:38 am more...

In a move that has ignited fierce criticism, President Trump issued an executive order aiming to slash federal funding for NPR and PBS. The decision, denounced as “blatantly unlawful” by critics, threatens the lifeline of community media and underscores another polarizing chapter in the administration’s tumultuous approach to government spending.

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zerohedge.com / Liberation Day 2.0: Trump Terminates Federal Funding For NPR And PBS

gizmodo.com / Trump Issues New Executive Order to Eliminate Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

arstechnica.com / “Blatantly unlawful”: Trump slammed for trying to defund PBS, NPR

theverge.com / Trump issues order to pull funding for NPR and PBS

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Trump Axes National Security Adviser After Signal Fiasco

May 1, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

In a move that could only be described as a political plot twist, President Trump has dismissed National Security Adviser Mike Waltz along with his deputy following a bungled Signal chat debacle. The shake-up underscores the volatile nature of inner White House dynamics amid mounting communication missteps.

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theverge.com / The investigation into Pete Hegseth’s Signal group chats is growing

404media.co / Mike Waltz Accidentally Reveals Obscure App the Government Is Using to Archive Signal Messages

gizmodo.com / Photo Shows Mike Waltz Using Signal in Wednesday’s White House Cabinet Meeting

bloomberg.com/technology / Exiling Waltz Won’t Fix the Incompetence of US Foreign Policy - Bloomberg.com

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Trump’s Crypto Rule Overhaul Sparks Constitutional Debate and Investor Alarm

May 1, 2025, 7:20 am more...

President Trump has set a provocative tone in his first 100 days back in office with a sweeping crypto regulatory overhaul. The new policies, which sharply diverge from previous approaches, have sparked both bullish pro-crypto cheers and constitutional concerns, leaving critics to question if this bold pivot is more spectacle than substance.

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zerohedge.com / Tether Plans US Stablecoin Launch As Soon As This Year; Report

theinformation.com / Trump’s Stablecoin Used in Abu Dhabi’s $2 Billion Binance Deal - The Information

techdirt.com / DOGE Aide Involved In Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock In Companies That Could Benefit From the Cuts

wired.com / Trump’s Quest for Crypto Riches Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen

cnbc.com / Trump rewrites crypto rules in first 100 days, industry celebrates '180 pivot' from Biden years

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Trump Doubles Down on Bizarre MS-13 Tattoo Claims

April 30, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

President Trump has presented baffling claims regarding a purported MS-13 tattoo image—insisting it is authentic despite clear evidence to the contrary. His insistence on this odd detail has sparked both incredulity and eyebrow raises, leaving audiences to wonder if the controversy is another chapter in his ever-surprising narrative.

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gizmodo.com / Trump Really Believes His Fake ‘MS-13 Tattoo’ Photo Is Real

theverge.com / Donald Trump might actually believe these Calibri labels are real MS-13 tattoos

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