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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 2025

Page

4

Trump orders U S to ditch 1 cent coin

President Trump directs the Treasury to stop minting the 1 cent coin citing high production costs and limited usefulness. The move faces legal, congressional, and industry questions, with comparisons to Canada and other nations that phased out their lowest denomination coins.

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Judge orders release of federal funds after freeze

U.S. District Judge John McConnell found the Trump administration did not fully comply with an order blocking a sweeping federal funding freeze. He ordered immediate steps to release money for programs including early childhood education, pollution reduction, and HIV prevention while noting the pause likely violates the temporary restraining order. The ruling followed administration refusals and appeals as other court actions curbed variousTrump policies.

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Oversight of aid funds in question

Washington reports that USAID cannot track about 8.2 billion dollars in unspent humanitarian aid after a Trump freeze and staff layoffs. The inspector general warns oversight is largely nonoperational, risking misuse of funds and rot of commodities. Eviction from the Washington headquarters and court actions add to dismantling pressures. Executives cite ongoing executive orders and stalled staffing with limited resumption of emergency aid despite waivers.

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Judge keeps Trump plan to push out workers on hold

U S District Judge George O'Toole Jr paused the deferred resignation buyout program for federal workers, keeping the stay in place until a ruling is issued. The plan, touted by Trump and backed by Elon Musk, offers incentives for 65,000 employees to quit by Sept 30, drawing union opposition and claims of illegality.

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Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum

President Trump orders a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports aimed at protecting U.S. industries. The levy affects all steel and aluminum products including shipments from Canada and Mexico with a warning that rates may rise further and take effect March 4.

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