Trump silences Voice of America and press independence
The article argues that President Trump signed an order gutting the U S Agency for Global Media leaving about 1300 global staff on leave. It warns Trump would silence more outlets if possible and frames VOA as an independent beacon of free press amid world censorship. It cites VOA's 1942 origin and 1976 charter enforcing accuracy and independence.
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Madisonian moment tests Congress on executive power
George Will analyzes a Supreme Court hearing on FCC funding via the Universal Service Fund. He argues the case exposes how Congress delegated core powers to the FCC and a private administrator, creating a de facto tax opposed by the 5th Circuit. The piece warns that limiting delegation could reinvigorate Congress and curb a powerful presidency.
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Oldham
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Lockheed Martin
Universal Service
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University of Virginia Law
Saikrishna Prakash
Canadians React With Polite Cautiousness To Trump Tariffs
Francis Wilkinson reports from Nova Scotia and British Columbia on how Canadian leaders and residents respond to Donald Trump’s tariff threats. The piece notes Bridgewater’s 1200 direct Michelin jobs and broader regional impact, outlines government responses, shifting trade relationships, and lingering questions about the motives behind U.S. policy while highlighting historical ties and mutual aid across decades.
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David Eby
United States
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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