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- Harvard head apologises as scathing reports on campus prejudice released
The university pledges to review its policies, though the proposals appear to fall short of White House demands.
BBC News. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:46:52 GMT. - President Trump eases some auto tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:45:00 GMT. - White House lists dozens of 'hoaxes' pushed by media, critics in Trump's first 100 days
President Donald Trump's administration shared a list of dozens of purported "hoaxes" about his presidency that have been fact-checked in his first 100 days.
Fox News. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:30:43 -0400. - Trump roasted Dem critics, media with new nicknames in first 100 days online: 'Watermelon-Head'
President Trump has been unafraid to publicly target liberal lawmakers and the media during his first 100 days in the White House, even trying out new nicknames on his critics.
Fox News. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:00:52 -0400. - White House boasts 100 media and influencer interviews on day 100 of Donald Trump's presidency
The White House on Tuesday was swarmed with media influencer guests on Tuesday President Donald Trump's aides threw open the doors to celebrate the 100th day of his presidency.
Daily Mail. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:16:47 GMT. - Amazon slams the door on displaying tariff surcharges, defuses White House attacks
Amazon was smart to set the record straight to avoid the unwanted ire of the Trump administration.
CNBC. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:55:38 GMT. - 'Hostile and political act': White House clashes with Amazon over idea to disclose tariff costs
Amazon said it doesn't plan to go through with a suggestion to show the costs of tariffs next to the prices of some products in an online storefront featuring low prices.
Queenie Wong. Los Angeles Times. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:56:57 GMT. - Amazon denies plan to display tariff costs, after White House criticism
A reported plan related to Amazon's pricing display ignited controversy.
Nick Pasion. American City Business Journals. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:34:58 +0000. - White House calls Amazon tariff fee display "hostile and political"
Amazon said it had considered listing import charges on some products, but said the idea wasn't approved and won't happen.
CBS News. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:31:00 -0400. - Amazon says displaying tariff cost 'not going to happen' after White House blowback
Amazon said Tuesday it considered displaying import charges on items sold via its site for ultradiscount items, but that the plan "was never approved and not going to happen."
CNBC. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:07:49 GMT. - White House hits back at Amazon 'plan' to show tariff price rises
US press secretary Karoline Leavitt calls a reported plan to detail tariff impact on prices a "hostile" political act.
BBC News. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:21:12 GMT. - White House focuses on border crackdown as it marks 100 days for Trump's second term
Officials kicked off the promotional campaign Monday with a focus on his immigration crackdown.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:08:00 GMT.
District of Columbia Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of District of Columbia as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 681,170 | 1.61 |
| July 1, 2015 | 670,377 | 1.73 |
| July 1, 2014 | 659,005 | 1.52 |
| July 1, 2013 | 649,165 | 2.18 |
| July 1, 2012 | 635,327 | 2.39 |
| July 1, 2011 | 620,477 | 2.53 |
| July 1, 2010 | 605,183 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of District of Columbia was 601,723.
In 2008, the estimated population of Washington, DC was 591,833, whereas
in 2006, the population of Washington, DC was about 585,419.
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