Friday, April 4th, 2025
Today, the acting Inspector General for the Department of Defense has launched an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s Signal chat messages; the Senate has voted to rescind some of Trump’s tariffs which caused the third biggest stock market crash in modern history; federal prosecutors have dropped the charges against the guy Nancy Mace says assaulted her; massive layoffs at the FDA include scientists working on bird flu and pet food safety; Judge Boasberg held a hearing in the contempt proceedings in the Alien Enemies Act case; and Allison delivers your Good News.
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Stories:
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages | CNN Politics
Senate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support | The New York Times
Trump contradicts aides, talking points on purpose of global tariffs | The Washington Post
Veterinarians working on bird flu, pet food safety are fired in HHS purge | The Washington Post
Charge dropped against foster advocate accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace | The Washington Post
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