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Trump Administration Announces New Civics Effort With MAGA-Aligned Groups

President Trump has long sought to imbue the nonpartisan idea of civics — the rights, responsibilities and duties of citizenship — with his politics.

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President Trump has yet to clearly define his views on civics or patriotism in education, although he has repeatedly suggested that schoolchildren should be taught to love their country.
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On Charlie Kirk Show, JD Vance Talks of Crackdown on Liberal Groups

Some of the highest-ranking officials in the federal government used Charlie Kirk’s podcast, guest-hosted by Vice President JD Vance, to lay out their plans.

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Vice President JD Vance hosting an episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” at the White House on Monday.
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Trump White House Exerts Enormous Influence Over FBI, Lawsuit Says

A sprawling suit by three fired F.B.I. officials provides a disturbing account of efforts by top Trump aides to strip the bureau of its independence.

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A lawsuit filed by three former F.B.I. officials charges the bureau director Kash Patel dismissed them as part of “a campaign of retribution” for their “failure to demonstrate sufficient personal and political loyalty.”
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