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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.

Par : Linda Qiu
24 août 2026 à 05:02
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.

© Nina Riggio for The New York Times

Mary and Zachariah Ben turned to private lenders when the low-interest loan they secured from the administration to buy property for their organic baby food business stalled for months.

How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy

22 août 2026 à 05:02
As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale.

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Joe Lonsdale, founder of the Cicero Institute, is an ally of President Trump’s whose group has commandeered Republican policy on homelessness.

How Harvard’s Epic Fight With Trump Is Costing the University

21 août 2026 à 08:52
The federal government has slowed Harvard’s funding, despite the university’s legal victories. The conflict is forcing hard choices on campus.

© Lucy Lu for The New York Times

The Trump administration has found new ways of trying to pressure Harvard to comply with its wishes.
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