Top Political News: Trump’s Latest Moves and Controversies

From student loan forgiveness restrictions to explosive White House meetings, here are the biggest political stories you need to know!

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President Trump has signed an executive order barring student loan forgiveness for public servants engaged in 'improper activities.'

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This affects the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which previously allowed government and non-profit employees to have their

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federal student debt forgiven.

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The administration claims this move targets those involved in illegal immigration support or other law-breaking activities.

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A heated White House meeting saw Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio clash over government job

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cuts.

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Musk accused Rubio of failing to reduce staff, while Rubio fired back, highlighting over 1,500 State Department employees

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who took early retirement.

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The tension reflects growing frustration over Musk’s aggressive cost-cutting measures in government agencies.

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Trump is weighing the withdrawal of 35,000 U.S.

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troops from Germany, potentially redeploying them to Hungary.

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The move is part of his push for NATO allies to increase their defense spending.

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Critics argue this could weaken U.S.

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influence in Europe, while supporters say it aligns with Trump’s 'America First' policy.

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Trump has once again flip-flopped on tariffs, threatening new levies on Canadian dairy and lumber while delaying others.

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His unpredictable trade policies have caused market uncertainty, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling the tariffs 'very

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dumb.' Business leaders are urging Trump to provide more clarity.

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Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is making waves by openly criticizing Trump and Musk.

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She called Musk a 'jerk boss' for his treatment of federal workers and vowed to stand with employees

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over billionaires.

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With no re-election concerns, Smith is speaking out more boldly than many of her Democratic colleagues.