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After Gov. Mills opposed Trump, Social Security singled out Maine, requiring parents to register newborns in person at one of just eight federal offices.

What Happened Today – April 2

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📊 GovBrief Intensity Score: 144 🔴
Well above the two-month average. A high-volume political day. The score measures how much major U.S. political activity happened today compared to the past 60 days. 100 = average.

👁️‍🗨️🚨 Trump is consolidating power faster than he can spell DEI.

From defying court orders to purging national security staff and threatening universities, the administration is rewriting the rules—and punishing anyone who resists. Even Wall Street and the country’s biggest law firm flinched.

They’re testing the limits. It’s up to us to show where the line is.

CongressJustice Dept

Sen. Schiff places indefinite hold on Ed Martin’s nomination as D.C. prosecutor, citing abuse of office and political intimidation.

April 2, 2025
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Justice Dept

DOJ advisor Christopher Stanley once ran hacking forums and pirated software sites, now works for Musk’s DOGE.

April 2, 2025
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HealthScience

Top Trump FDA official pauses Novavax Covid-19 vaccine approval in rare intervention overriding staff scientists.

April 2, 2025
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CongressFederal Personnel

GOP Senator Jim Banks, a close Trump ally, called a fired HHS worker “a clown” who “probably deserved it” when his constituent asked him about mass firings.

April 2, 2025
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EconomyForeign Relations

Trump slaps tariffs on uninhabited Antarctic islands managed by Australia that have no trade with the U.S.

April 2, 2025
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EconomyForeign RelationsMedia

Trump reviews TikTok bids after Amazon makes last-minute pitch in scramble to meet Saturday divestment deadline.

April 2, 2025
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EconomyInfluenceJustice Dept

Zuckerberg visits White House for third time to lobby Trump ahead of antitrust trial that could force Meta to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

April 2, 2025
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HealthScience

The day after firing 2,400 workers, Trump administration orders CDC to cut $2.9 billion in contracts, slashing 35 percent of outside spending.

April 2, 2025
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Influence

Milbank pledges $100 million in pro bono work after EEOC call with no order issued, joining string of law firms cutting Trump deals now totaling $340 million.

April 2, 2025
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CourtsCriminal JusticeImmigrationInfluenceJustice Dept

Judge finally dismisses NYC Mayor corruption case with prejudice, after DOJ resignations and backlash over Trump-aligned immigration deal.

April 2, 2025
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CourtsEnvironmentJustice DeptScience

Judge slams EPA and Citibank over $20 billion green grant freeze, questions legality of Trump-aligned shutdown targeting nonprofits.

April 2, 2025
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DEIHealthJustice DeptScience

Scientists and labor unions sue NIH over Trump-era purge of DEI, vaccine, and Covid research, citing $2.4 billion in canceled grants.

April 2, 2025
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OversightVoting Rights

North Dakota Republicans revive failed resolution to gut 2022 term limits, extend their time in office, and reset the clock for themselves.

April 2, 2025
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HealthSocial Security

Acting Social Security chief faces resignation calls over rescinded order that made Maine the only state requiring in-person newborn registration at one of just eight federal offices.

April 2, 2025
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Foreign Relations

Danish prime minister rebukes U.S. claims over Greenland at start of three-day visit.

April 2, 2025
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Foreign Relations

State Department bans US government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.

April 2, 2025
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CongressEconomyForeign Relations

Four Republicans vote for Kaine-led Senate resolution to repeal Trump’s Canada tariffs, but GOP House likely to block it.

April 2, 2025
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EconomyForeign Relations

Trump declares economic emergency and hits 60 countries with 10% tariffs, raises auto rate to 25%, and slaps China with a 54% penalty.

April 2, 2025
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