Trump administration, SNAP Benefits, 2028 Olympics & More - 4/17/2025

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Today's Rundown:
Trump Administration Calls on Harvard to Apologize as It Doubles Down on Funding Freeze
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/558330/trump-administration-calls-on-harvard-university-to-apologise-as-it-doubles-down-on-funding-freeze
 
Trump Administration Plans to End IRS Direct File Program for Free Tax Filing
https://apnews.com/article/irs-direct-file-tax-returns-free-trump-4bb0bca02fab9b3d06ae6f45ac67b7ab?user_email=9704f2a5e3f85dba98c827799bcbb8c6eacf1b4b967b5e04654e55ea129ba9d0&utm_medium=Afternoon_Wire&utm_source=Sailthru_AP&utm_campaign=AfternoonWire_April16_2025&utm_term=Afternoon%20Wire
  
Trump Administration Refers NY AG Letitia James for Possible Prosecution Over Mortgage Fraud Claims
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-refers-ny-ag-letitia-james-possible-prosecution-allegations-mortgage-fraud
 
Protester Tased During Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Town Hall Event
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marjorie-taylor-greene-town-hall-protest-tased/
 
Arkansas and Indiana Ask USDA for Permission to Ban Soda and Candy From SNAP
https://apnews.com/article/snap-waiver-arkansas-usda-food-stamps-560a2a4470d163aa15d2f50cb5d5c6a2?utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawJseOdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvVYKRC9m3J6nAbyh8Jtd9p5pfP49sAKLHWTWsOQ_632PZd9bxblO5ObZj_S_aem_V85I90e4-vq1o6HmuAnKnA
 
U.K. Top Court Rules Trans Women Do Not Meet Legal Definition of Women Under Equality Act
https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/national/25093949.woman-equality-law-refers-biological-women-supreme-court-rules/
 
Island-Wide Blackout Hits Puerto Rico Ahead of Easter Weekend
https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-blackout-easter-islandwide-3a98a5082b5fb3854df0033ca6103674
 
Dodger Stadium to Host Baseball, Surfing and Cricket Set for 2028 Olympics Near L.A.
https://apnews.com/article/2028-los-angeles-olympics-d5d3b900db505a9794115ae16ca917df?user_email=9704f2a5e3f85dba98c827799bcbb8c6eacf1b4b967b5e04654e55ea129ba9d0&utm_medium=Afternoon_Wire&utm_source=Sailthru_AP&utm_campaign=AfternoonWire_April16_2025&utm_term=Afternoon%20Wire
  
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