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Apr 4, 2025 The Trump administration canceled Maine newborn Social Security enrollment contracts, cut arts and humanities grants, and froze education funds for Maine Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The funding and service actions used federal administrative control over public goods in ways that affected state residents, cultural institutions, and schools.

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Associated Press · ProPublica

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Heather Cox Richardson

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Trump Administration Cancels Social Security Contracts in Maine — The Trump administration, through acting Social Security Administration commissioner Leland Dudek, canceled contracts that allowed Maine parents to apply for Social Security numbers for newborns from hospitals.
Trump Administration Cuts Federal Grants for Arts and Humanities — On April 3, 2025, the Trump administration announced cuts to federal grants for arts and humanities, affecting museums, archives, and educational projects across the country.
Trump Administration Freezes Federal Funds for Maine Educational Programs — Following a disagreement with Maine Governor Janet Mills, the Trump administration announced a freeze on federal funds for educational programs in Maine.

Attacks

Education Rule of Law

Traits

Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountability Federal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localities Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power

Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04 wk11_ES_023

Mar 2, 2025 President Trump halted the fraud prosecution of Justin Sun Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

Stopping a financial fraud case involving a figure tied to Trump's crypto interests raised concerns about corruption and unequal enforcement in markets.

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The Wall Street Journal

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Noahpinion

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Trump halts fraud prosecution of Chinese crypto magnate Justin Sun — Former President Donald Trump halted the fraud prosecution of Chinese crypto magnate Justin Sun.

Attacks

Rule of Law The Economy

Traits

Crimes committed by elite donors or allies are concealed, not prosecuted Financial crimes by elites are unpunished or quietly settled Law is a weapon of the state, not a limit on its power Wealth buys not only speech, but law

Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07 wk07_ES_004