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[Thursday, May 29] US News Headlines from r/politics

Dr. Headline published on 2025-05-29

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1. Executive Administration and Leadership

1.1 DOGE Leadership Transition and Musk’s Departure

Elon Musk is departing from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Multiple sources confirm his exit, with some characterizing him as “disillusioned” and “distanced from Trump” [1]. Despite his personal departure, Musk has indicated that DOGE will continue its operations [2]. His exit reportedly follows criticism of what he referred to as the president’s “big beautiful bill” [3]. President Trump has assumed direct command of the department [4], with reports that top officials are also leaving [5].

[Thursday, May 29] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Trump Administration & Executive Actions

1.1 Executive Orders & Directives

The State Department has announced plans to cut or revamp more than 300 offices in what is described as the largest overhaul since the Cold War [1]. Simultaneously, the Department of Transportation has reached a settlement that would end minority contracting requirements [2], marking a significant shift in federal procurement policy.

[Wednesday, May 28] US News Headlines from r/politics

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1. Trump Administration Executive Actions

1.1 Presidential Pardons and Commutations

President Trump has issued and is considering numerous high-profile pardons. He stated he will “take a look” at pardoning men convicted in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer [1]. The administration has already commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, former leader of the Gangster Disciples [2], and pardoned former GOP congressman Michael Grimm who faced tax fraud charges [3]. Entertainment industry pardons include reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted in a $36M fraud case [4], and rapper NBA Youngboy [5]. During a pardon call, Trump reportedly told a reality star, “You Guys Don’t Look Like Terrorists” [6].

[Wednesday, May 28] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. International Affairs

1.1 Israel-Hamas Conflict

Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has been killed in an Israeli military operation while operating from a tunnel complex beneath Khan Younis’ largest hospital [1]. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the killing [2]. As the conflict approaches its 600th day, Israel has marked the arrival of its 800th planeload of U.S. arms and ammunition [3]. The IDF’s Iron Beam laser defense system has successfully intercepted dozens of drones and aerial threats during the war [4].

[Tuesday, May 27] US News Headlines from r/politics

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1. Executive Branch Actions

1.1 Presidential Directives and Federal Funding

The Trump administration continues reshaping federal policy through executive orders [1] while targeting specific institutions for funding cuts. The administration is moving to cancel approximately $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard University [2], with Trump describing the school as “very antisemitic” [3]. President Trump has also threatened to redirect $3 billion in federal grants from Harvard to trade schools [4] and to withhold California’s federal funding over a transgender athlete issue [5].

[Tuesday, May 27] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Trump Administration Policies

1.1 Immigration and Border Security

The Department of Justice has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow deportations to South Sudan [1]. Constitutional arguments challenging birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens have gained attention [2]. Administration officials have frozen student visas to strengthen security screening for foreign students [3]. Nashville’s mayor signed an executive order after more than 100 people were detained by ICE [4]. Texas’ governor has issued a directive emphasizing that only U.S. citizens can vote in state elections [5].