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Trump’s Crackdown on Government Data Signals Authoritarian Tendencies

By dismissing the Labor Department’s top employment statistician over an unfavorable jobs report, the president highlights a pattern of undermining facts to fit his narrative.

By Leo Maxwell • August 03, 2025 3 MIN READ

President Trump fired the Labor Department official responsible for compiling U.S. employment statistics after disagreeing with the recent jobs report.

How America and China Are Converging in Unexpected Ways

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Senator Claude Malhuret, a centrist with right-leaning views, served as mayor of Vichy, a city known for its World War II history, for nearly three decades.

French Senator Claude Malhuret Emerges as a Sharp Critic of Former U.S. President Trump

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The Rise of Authoritarian Measures Amid Los Angeles Protests

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The Unfolding Authoritarian Crackdown in Los Angeles

The deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles amid immigration protests signals an alarming escalation toward authoritarianism, raising urgent questions about civil liberties and democratic resilience.

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Central European University in Vienna was established by George Soros to support democratic transitions in Eastern Europe.

Exiled University Draws Parallels Between Hungarian and U.S. Academic Pressures

Central European University, forced to leave Hungary under authoritarian pressure, warns that tactics similar to those used by Hungary’s government are now threatening top American universities.

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Finding Hope Beyond Trump’s Legacy

Concerns about the impact of Trump’s presidency on American democracy evoke comparisons to authoritarian regimes, yet experts suggest that modern autocrats face inherent vulnerabilities that may limit their long-term dominance.

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Erdogan's Latest Move Risks Alienating Key Supporters Amid Rising Opposition

The detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu marks a critical point in Turkey’s political landscape, signaling a potential shift toward authoritarianism under President Erdogan. However, mounting public protests and wavering political allies indicate growing resistance to his rule.

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