Trump’s Targeting of Soros Foundations Sparks Fear and Defiance on Left

Facing a nascent administration investigation, Alex Soros privately pledged that the Open Society Foundations would back down only “over my dead body.”

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Why Is Trump Targeting George Soros’s Foundation? Here’s What to Know.

For decades, Mr. Soros’s philanthropic empire has sought to advance a liberal, democratic agenda around the globe. He is a frequent target of right-wing attacks.

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Justice Dept. Official Pushes Prosecutors to Investigate George Soros’s Foundation

The directive suggests department leaders are following orders from the president, a major break from decades of past practice meant to insulate the agency from political interference.

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100 Liberal Philanthropies Prepare to Push Back Against Trump Crackdown

The institutions published an open letter to defend their missions amid fears the Trump administration could target their tax-exempt status.

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Trump Invokes Kirk’s Killing in Seeking to Silence Opponents on Left

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, President Trump and his allies have laid out a broad plan to target liberal groups, monitor speech, revoke visas and designate certain groups as domestic terrorists.

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Durham’s Debunking of the ‘Clinton Plan’ Emails, Explained

Trump allies have fixated on a purported message about Hillary Clinton and Russia. John H. Durham, the special counsel, found evidence that it was likely a fake assembled by Russian spies.

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Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strains Global Journalism

Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.

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