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The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday plans to reconsider more than two dozen rules. And, astronauts “stranded” on the International Space Station may be able to return to Earth. (Image credit: Ting Shen/AFP)

In the first few months of his second term, President Donald Trump has raised concerns among commentators and academics that the U.S. could face a constitutional crisis. Trump has issued numerous executive orders of questionable legality and given unprecedented power

New CNN poll: Americans are negative on Trump’s handling of economy  CNN

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here’s why  NPR

China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl  The Associated Press

US team lands in Moscow for Ukraine talks as Russia takes Sudzha  BBC.com Russia presents US with demands that need to be met before ending Ukraine war: report  Fox News Russia plays hard ball over a ceasefire deal as U.S. officials head

Plus, an explosive new Facebook memoir.

Plus, an explosive new Facebook memoir.

Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place – US politics live  The Guardian US

Is college really worth it? It’s a fair question, especially when directed at university presidents like me. Rising tuition, the crushing burden of student loans, and the inauspicious job offers some students receive upon graduation prompt the question, for good