Here’s a summary of the news snippets provided:
* Trump Management vs. Democratic States: The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to review funding to 14 Democratic-controlled states and Washington D.C.,aiming to cut off resources to “sanctuary cities” that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement. Previous attempts to do this have been blocked by courts.
* Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase: Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for at least $5 billion, claiming the bank improperly closed his and his businesses’ accounts due to political reasons following the January 6th insurrection. JPMorgan denies the claims, stating they don’t close accounts based on political or religious affiliation.
* The Atlantic – “The Sciencewashing of Everyday Life”: An article by Ellen Cushing discusses how scientific language and imagery are being used in marketing, particularly in the beauty industry, to create a perception of advanced technology and effectiveness, even when the science may be overstated or misleading. The example given is a hair mask being marketed with references to “patents and peptides.”
