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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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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Ford Foundation’s New Leader Is From Yale Law School

Heather K. Gerken, the dean of the law school, will run the powerful philanthropy, known for pushing for social justice.

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Bimla Bissell, Vital Aide to Four U.S. Ambassadors to India, Dies at 92

Her house was a hub for generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.

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Led by Believers in the City’s Future, Detroit Is on the Rebound

Once the largest city in the U.S. to declare bankruptcy, this Midwestern metropolis is now thriving. But some obstacles still remain.

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