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AXIOS (Mike Zapler) - Trump escalates war on federal data

The nerdy, traditionally apolitical world of federal data is increasingly getting swept up in the Trump administration's push to control every level of government. - Across the federal government, agencies are changing how they collect and publicize information. More and more, politics and ideology are part of the equation. Why it matters: Reliable, unbiased data informs nearly everything the federal government does — from distributing benefits and enforcing workplace discrimination laws to responding to public health threats. Driving the news: The administration's moves in recent weeks span an array of agencies and types of data. Measles. Reuters reported that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the CDC…

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - What happened when Trump 'JUMPED ON THE CALL' for Kennedy Center board meeting

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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse tells MS NOW’s Lawrence O'Donnell that Donald Trump jumped on a Kennedy Center board meeting call where the members voted for a measure, not on the original agenda, to "inscribe" Trump's name on the Kennedy Center.

What specific measure did the Kennedy Center board members vote for during the meeting involving Donald Trump?
The board members voted for a measure, which was not on the original agenda, to "inscribe" Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center.
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What did Senator Sheldon Whitehouse report regarding Donald Trump's involvement in a Kennedy Center board meeting?
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse told MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell that Donald Trump "jumped on" a Kennedy Center board meeting call.
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AXIOS (Adriel Bettelheim) - Senate confirms Schwartz for CDC director

The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz for Centers for Disease Control director on Wednesday, giving the beleaguered agency its first full-time political leader in almost a year. Why it matters: While the 51-44 vote marked a step toward refilling the depleted ranks of the Trump administration's health care leadership, it didn't fully resolve questions about whether Schwartz could steer clear of political interference. Driving the news: Just one Democrat — Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.) — supported Schwartz's nomination, along with all of the Republicans present. - "She's got the qualifications for the job," Kaine told Politico last week after voting to advance Schwartz's nomination out of committee. Schwartz is a physician who worked at the…

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AXIOS (Adriel Bettelheim) - Senate panel approves CDC nominee, controversial HHS pick

The Senate health committee approved the nomination of Erica Schwartz for Centers for Disease Control director Thursday, a step toward refilling the depleted ranks of the Trump administration's health care leadership. - The committee also approved the nomination of Sean Kaufman , who's in line for assistant secretary for preparedness and response and had been in trouble because of past anti-vaccine statements . Why it matters: The votes showed Republicans, at least, are still willing to accept the administration's assurances about the nominees even though committee chair Bill Cassidy has made it clear he's uneasy with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies. - The narrow committee endorsements put both nominees in line for…

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NYTIMES (Colby Smith) - Behind Powell’s High-Stakes Decision to Stay at the Fed

Jerome H. Powell will remain a governor at the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends, in a bid to guard against a further incursion by the Trump administration on the central bank’s independence.

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NYTIMES (Shane Goldmacher and Nick Corasaniti) - Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms

The president appears to be undermining Americans’ faith in the outcome, at a moment when Republicans face an uphill climb to keep control of Congress.

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