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Today: April 28, 2025

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Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports
Political|US

Anti-Trump resistance sees another leader in Van Hollen as Democrats' leadership carousel turns

Chris Van Hollen has emerged, for now, as a leading figure in the resistance to President Donald Trump

Anti-Trump resistance sees another leader in Van Hollen as Democrats' leadership carousel turns
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Japan seeks 'fairness' in currency talks with US, Prime Minister Ishiba says

Japan will emphasise "fairness" in any discussions with the U.S. on exchange rates, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday, as bilateral trade talks grab global

Japan seeks 'fairness' in currency talks with US, Prime Minister Ishiba says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US

Thousands of protesters rallied in Washington and other cities across the U.S. on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
Political|US

Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country

Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S. Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civil rights violations

Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country
Americas|Political|US

Trump said he didn’t sign controversial proclamation. The Federal Register shows one with his signature

President Donald Trump downplayed his involvement in invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants, saying for the first time that he hadn’t signed the proclamation, but that he stood by his administration’s move. The proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act appears in the Federal Register with Trump’s signature at the bottom. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports.

Trump said he didn’t sign controversial proclamation. The Federal Register shows one with his signature
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

China shipbuilders rip Trump's 'short-sighted' US port fees

China's shipbuilders on Saturday blasted as "short-sighted" U.S. port fees announced by President Donald Trump's administration on China-linked ships, a measure aimed at the

China shipbuilders rip Trump's 'short-sighted' US port fees
Business|Political|US

Trump to reclassify many federal workers, making them easier to fire

U.S.

Trump to reclassify many federal workers, making them easier to fire
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump's White House launches COVID website that criticizes WHO, Fauci and Biden

Republican U.S.

Trump's White House launches COVID website that criticizes WHO, Fauci and Biden
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump studying whether to fire Fed Chair Powell, adviser says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Friday said President Donald Trump and his team were continuing to study if they could fire Federal Reserve Chair

Trump studying whether to fire Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

UK PM Starmer discussed trade with Trump, Downing Street says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.

UK PM Starmer discussed trade with Trump, Downing Street says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says

Iran told the United States in talks last week it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichment but needed watertight guarantees President Donald Trump

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Melodic Italian bolsters Meloni in talks with Trump and Vance

The Italian language proved a secret weapon for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she launched a charm offensive with U.S.

Melodic Italian bolsters Meloni in talks with Trump and Vance
Election|Political|US

Surprise open governor's seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for Democrats

Iowa looked a lot different in 2010, when Republican Kim Reynolds was first elected to statewide office

Surprise open governor's seat in Iowa signals competitive GOP primary, glimmer of hope for Democrats
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters

Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him

Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says Powell will resign 'if I ask him to'

President Donald Trump continued to urge Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates and warned of "political pressure" facing Powell if the Fed continues to hold rates steady.

Trump says Powell will resign 'if I ask him to'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Fed's Powell is an exemplary central banker, ECB's Villeroy says

U.S.

Fed's Powell is an exemplary central banker, ECB's Villeroy says
Asia|Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Japan's Nikkei notches best week in 3 months on trade deal hopes

Japan's Nikkei share average rose 1% on Friday to clock its best week in three months, as investors turned more hopeful that U.S.

Japan's Nikkei notches best week in 3 months on trade deal hopes
Business|Economy|Europe|US

Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months

Hungary expects to sign a business deal with the U.S. in six months that could help to offset the likely impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Hungarian Prime

Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen, Finance Minister says

Japan does not manipulate the currency market to weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato told parliament on Friday, countering accusations from U.S.

Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen, Finance Minister says
Political|US

In their words: What judges and Trump's government say about Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation

President Donald Trump’s administration has dug in on its contention that his government should not have to repatriate Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite court rulings that he was wrongly deported and should be returned to the United States

In their words: What judges and Trump's government say about Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney says lower internal trade barriers will help Canada more than Trump's tariffs will harm it

Prime Minister Mark Carney says eliminating trade barriers within Canada would benefit Canadians far more than U.S. President Donald Trump can ever take away with his trade war as he made his case to retain power at the last debate ahead of the April 28 vote

Carney says lower internal trade barriers will help Canada more than Trump's tariffs will harm it
Political|Sports|US

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred meets with President Donald Trump at White House

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred met this week at the White House with President Donald Trump

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred meets with President Donald Trump at White House
Political|US

Trump to sign order to extend federal hiring freeze, White House says

U.S.

Trump to sign order to extend federal hiring freeze, White House says
Europe|Political|US|World

Italy's Meloni says Trump will visit Rome and consider meeting EU

U.S.

Italy's Meloni says Trump will visit Rome and consider meeting EU
Political|US

Republican US Senator Murkowski on threat of Trump retaliation: 'We are all afraid'

Republican U.S.

Republican US Senator Murkowski on threat of Trump retaliation: 'We are all afraid'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump's government downsizing continues

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being downsized by President Donald Trump

Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump's government downsizing continues
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trading Day: ECB acts, Trump attacks

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Trump is Fed up If Federal Reserve Chair Jerome

Trading Day: ECB acts, Trump attacks
Political|US

Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments

The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but will hear arguments on the issue in May

Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump amps up feud with Fed over rates, accuses Powell of 'playing politics'

U.S.

Trump amps up feud with Fed over rates, accuses Powell of 'playing politics'
Education|Political|US

Can the IRS revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status?

For years, President Donald Trump has complained that colleges and universities are “indoctrinating” their students with “radical left” ideas and has said they should lose their tax-exempt status

Can the IRS revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status?
Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trump says he's in 'no rush' to end tariffs as he meets with Italy's Meloni

President Donald Trump says he's in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because he views tariffs as making the United States wealthy

Trump says he's in 'no rush' to end tariffs as he meets with Italy's Meloni
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Most US stocks rise, but UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check

Most U.S. stocks rose, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter century kept Wall Street in check

Most US stocks rise, but UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates

President Donald Trump has attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates

Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates
Europe|Political|US|World

Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to visit Italy.

Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says Fed's Powell will leave if he asks him; Powell has said he won't

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believes Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will leave his job if Trump asks him to do so, although the U.S. central bank chief

Trump says Fed's Powell will leave if he asks him; Powell has said he won't
Political|US

Supreme Court to hear arguments in May in challenge to Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship

Supreme Court to hear arguments in May in challenge to Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship

Supreme Court to hear arguments in May in challenge to Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he is 100% confident on Europe trade deal

U.S.

Trump says he is 100% confident on Europe trade deal
Education|Political|US

Trump says 'very soon' will send education back to states

U.S.

Trump says 'very soon' will send education back to states
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy
Election|Political|US

Federal judge will wait to rule on an effort to block Trump's executive order on elections

A federal judge won't yet decide on a request from Democrats and voting rights groups to block parts of President Donald Trump's recent executive order on elections

Federal judge will wait to rule on an effort to block Trump's executive order on elections
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Truist Q1 profit falls on weakness in investment banking and trading business

Truist Financial reported a fall in first-quarter profit on Thursday due to weakness in its investment banking and trading unit amid U.S. President Donald Trump's whiplash trade policies.

Truist Q1 profit falls on weakness in investment banking and trading business
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

European Central Bank expected to cut rates again amid worries about Trump's tariffs

Worries about economic growth fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught will likely push the European Central Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday for a sixth straight time to make credit more affordable for business and consumers

European Central Bank expected to cut rates again amid worries about Trump's tariffs
Education|Political|US

Garcia-Navarro: Trump ‘trying to weaponize the federal purse strings’

GOP strategist Scott Jennings and New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro engage in a debate over President Donald Trump threatening to remove Harvard's tax-exempt status hours after freezing $2.2 billion in federal funds to the university.

Garcia-Navarro: Trump ‘trying to weaponize the federal purse strings’
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

President Donald Trump joined his economic advisers for White House negotiations Wednesday over tariffs and trade with a Japanese official

Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars
Americas|Election|Political

Carney says Trump key issue in Canada's election, while Conservative rival says country needs change

Prime Minister Mark Carney says who will go up against U.S. President Donald Trump is the key question in Canada’s election while his Conservative rival argued Carney doesn’t represent change after 10 years of Liberal Party rule

Carney says Trump key issue in Canada's election, while Conservative rival says country needs change
MidEast|Political|US

Trump opposed a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports

U.S.

Trump opposed a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports
Political|US

Jay Clayton to be interim US attorney for Southern District of New York, Trumps says

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Jay Clayton, a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, will serve as interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New

Jay Clayton to be interim US attorney for Southern District of New York, Trumps says
Education|Political|US

US IRS planning to rescind Harvard's tax-exempt status amid Trump feud, CNN reports

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is making plans to rescind the tax-exempt status of Harvard University, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

US IRS planning to rescind Harvard's tax-exempt status amid Trump feud, CNN reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump's trade war ripples through the business world, hits stocks again

The ripple effects of Donald Trump's global trade war are increasingly being felt across numerous industries all at once and on Wednesday were

Trump's trade war ripples through the business world, hits stocks again
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Powell says Fed remains in wait-and-see mode; markets processing policy shifts

U.S.

Powell says Fed remains in wait-and-see mode; markets processing policy shifts
Business|Economy|Political|US

Ford Motor may hike prices if Trump's auto tariffs persist, memo says

Ford Motor may raise prices on its new vehicles if U.S.

Ford Motor may hike prices if Trump's auto tariffs persist, memo says
Election|Political|US

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New York

Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is considering a run for New York governor, according to a person close to her

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New York
Economy|Political|US

California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

California has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's tariffs

California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, US make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine and the United States have made "substantial progress" in their talks on a minerals deal and will sign a memorandum in the near future, First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia

Ukraine, US make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|US

Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has appeared at a town hall in suburban Atlanta to deliver full-throated support of President Donald Trump

Marjorie Taylor Greene laughs off protests to deliver pro-Trump message at Georgia town hall
Political|US

AP accuses Trump White House of defying court order restoring access

The Associated Press accused aides to President Donald Trump of defying a court order restoring its access to press events in the White House after a judge

AP accuses Trump White House of defying court order restoring access
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to become a tough nut to crack in an unlikely place — a small company whose factory nestled deep in the hills of eastern Germany produces painstakingly hand-crafted nutcrackers that are snapped up by American collectors

Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US
Business|Economy|Political|US

Retail sales surged in March as Americans rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs

Retail sales surged in March as Americans rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs

Retail sales surged in March as Americans rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs
Australia|Election|Political|US

Trump trips up Australia's conservative opposition in election's last laps

U.S.

Trump trips up Australia's conservative opposition in election's last laps
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney’s tough talk, bland competence boost Liberals ahead of Canadian election

For someone trying to win an election, Mark Carney appeared taken aback by the crowd of about 300 chanting his name at

Carney’s tough talk, bland competence boost Liberals ahead of Canadian election
Economy|Political|US

Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports

U.S.

Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports
Economy|Political|US

Biden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office

Biden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office

Biden slams Trump administration’s cuts to Social Security Administration in first public remarks since leaving office
Economy|Political|US

Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech

Former President Joe Biden warns that President Donald Trump has “taken a hatchet” to Social Security, weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans

Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech
Economy|Political|US|World

UNICEF projects 20% drop in 2026 funding after US cuts

UNICEF has projected that its 2026 budget will shrink by at least 20% compared to 2024, a spokesperson for the U.N. children's agency said on Tuesday,

UNICEF projects 20% drop in 2026 funding after US cuts
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US tariffs may cost chip equipment makers more than $1 billion, industry estimates

U.S.

US tariffs may cost chip equipment makers more than $1 billion, industry estimates
Business|Economy|Political|US

White House says Trump signs order to streamline federal procurement regulation

U.S.

White House says Trump signs order to streamline federal procurement regulation
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump signs order requiring commercial products in federal contracts

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing his administration to prioritize the procurement of commercially-available products and services rather than non-

Trump signs order requiring commercial products in federal contracts
Political|US

Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

President Donald Trump says he wants to give money and an airplane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to “self-deport.”

Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'
Election|Political|US

GOP Sen. Grassley faces frustrated Iowans at town hall: ‘Are you proud of Trump?’

GOP Sen. Grassley faces frustrated Iowans at town hall: ‘Are you proud of Trump?’

GOP Sen. Grassley faces frustrated Iowans at town hall: ‘Are you proud of Trump?’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Political

‘Home Alone 2’ director Chris Columbus says he wishes Donald Trump’s cameo ‘was gone’

‘Home Alone 2’ director Chris Columbus says he wishes Donald Trump’s cameo ‘was gone’

‘Home Alone 2’ director Chris Columbus says he wishes Donald Trump’s cameo ‘was gone’
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran, officials say

President Donald Trump met with his top national security aides on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear program ahead of a second meeting between U.S

Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran, officials say
Business|Economy|Political|US

Ball in China's court for trade talks, White House says

U.S.

Ball in China's court for trade talks, White House says
Economy|Political|US

Trump to sign memorandum aimed at stopping ineligible people from claiming Social Security benefits

President Donald Trump on Tuesday plans to sign a memorandum that the White House said would be aimed at stopping ineligible people from claiming Social Security benefits.

Trump to sign memorandum aimed at stopping ineligible people from claiming Social Security benefits
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Italy's Meloni to meet Trump amid U.S.- Europe trade tensions

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is heading to the White House for a meeting on Thursday with President Donald Trump, seeking to ease tensions over U.S. tariffs

Italy's Meloni to meet Trump amid U.S.- Europe trade tensions
Africa|Election|Political|US|World

South Africa's new US envoy called Trump racist, homophobic and narcissistic in a 2020 speech

South Africa’s new special envoy to the United States is already under scrutiny for calling U.S. President Donald Trump a racist, homophobic and narcissistic “right-winger” in a speech in 2020

South Africa's new US envoy called Trump racist, homophobic and narcissistic in a 2020 speech
Election|Political|US

Feeling out a bizarre post-presidency, Biden reemerges on the public stage

Feeling out a bizarre post-presidency, Biden reemerges on the public stage

Feeling out a bizarre post-presidency, Biden reemerges on the public stage
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Vance sees 'good chance' of a US-UK deal, criticises Zelenskiy

There is a good chance that the United States and Britain will strike a "great agreement" on trade due to President Donald Trump's love of the country and its royal family, his

Vance sees 'good chance' of a US-UK deal, criticises Zelenskiy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tariffs uncertainty clouds outlook for ASML's earnings

Investors will seek clarity on the risks posed by tariffs U.S.

Tariffs uncertainty clouds outlook for ASML's earnings
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal

President Donald Trump keeps talking about sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prison in El Salvador

Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal
Political|Sports|US

Vance fumbles Ohio State's NCAA football championship trophy as Buckeyes visit the White House

Vice President JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House by fumbling the trophy the players won as their sport’s national champion

Vance fumbles Ohio State's NCAA football championship trophy as Buckeyes visit the White House
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

UN trade agency urges US to exclude poor states from tariffs

The U.N. Trade and Development agency urged U.S.

UN trade agency urges US to exclude poor states from tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now

Stocks rallied worldwide after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs and as stress from within the U.S. bond market seemed to ease

Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now
MidEast|Political|US

Trump says Iran must give up dream of nuclear weapon or face harsh response

President Donald Trump said on Monday he believes Iran is intentionally delaying a nuclear deal with the United States and that it must

Trump says Iran must give up dream of nuclear weapon or face harsh response
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

China's Xi Jinping says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia

China’s leader Xi Jinping says no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia with a trip to Vietnam

China's Xi Jinping says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia
Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

US universities sue Energy Department over research cuts

A group of U.S. universities sued the Department of Energy in Massachusetts federal court on Monday over steep cuts to federal research funding in areas like

US universities sue Energy Department over research cuts
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Expert predicts how much an iPhone would cost if it was made in the US

Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, explains how President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods imported into the US will affect Apple.

Expert predicts how much an iPhone would cost if it was made in the US
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Goldman Sachs cuts aluminium price forecast on weaker growth outlook

Goldman Sachs on Monday reduced its forecast for aluminium prices this year after its economists downgraded global growth forecasts including for the U.S. and China following the Trump

Goldman Sachs cuts aluminium price forecast on weaker growth outlook
Political|US

Majority Leader John Thune's 'old-fashioned' approach to the Senate has kept Trump on board so far

The Senate has produced the quickest top-level Cabinet confirmation process in the last 20 years under new Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota

Majority Leader John Thune's 'old-fashioned' approach to the Senate has kept Trump on board so far
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US congressional watchdog to probe changes at the SEC, letter says

The U.S. Government Accountability Office plans to scrutinize changes at the U.S.

US congressional watchdog to probe changes at the SEC, letter says
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

South Africa's rand gains on report ANC may scrap VAT hike

The South African rand firmed on Monday, boosted by a news report that the country's biggest political party may back down on a plan to raise value-added tax (VAT) and dollar

South Africa's rand gains on report ANC may scrap VAT hike
Europe|Political|US|World

Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Monday he hoped U.S.

Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

South Korea sees Trump starting tariff talks with Seoul, Japan and India, Yonhap says

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo said on Monday U.S.

South Korea sees Trump starting tariff talks with Seoul, Japan and India, Yonhap says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Thailand says to discuss tariffs with United States on April 21

Thailand's finance and commerce ministers will lead a delegation to the United States to meet Trump administration officials and push for relief from planned heavy tariffs, a

Thailand says to discuss tariffs with United States on April 21
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump doubles down on keeping US Steel control in US hands

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he doesn't think a foreign company should control U.S.

Trump doubles down on keeping US Steel control in US hands
Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump says will announce semiconductor tariffs over next week

U.S.

Trump says will announce semiconductor tariffs over next week
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says

U.S.

Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump official says tariff exemptions on tech are temporary. Elizabeth Warren calls trade war ‘red light, green light’ game

Trump official says tariff exemptions on tech are temporary. Elizabeth Warren calls trade war ‘red light, green light’ game

Trump official says tariff exemptions on tech are temporary. Elizabeth Warren calls trade war ‘red light, green light’ game
Health|Political|US

Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical

Donald Trump's doctor says the oldest man elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief

Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
Health|Political|US

Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released

President Donald Trump has summed up his annual physical by saying, “I did well.”

Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley

Many of Silicon Valley's most prominent tech leaders have embraced President Donald Trump in his second term

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley
Health|Political|US

Trump is in excellent health, high cholesterol controlled White House doctor says

President Donald Trump remains in excellent health and his high cholesterol is "well controlled," White House physician U.S.

Trump is in excellent health, high cholesterol controlled White House doctor says
Election|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event

President Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials

Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event
Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

‘Saturday Night Live’ roasts Trump’s tariff chaos of biblical proportions

‘Saturday Night Live’ roasts Trump’s tariff chaos of biblical proportions

‘Saturday Night Live’ roasts Trump’s tariff chaos of biblical proportions
Election|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

Trump trades the Oval Office for The Octagon with UFC appearance

Trump trades the Oval Office for The Octagon with UFC appearance

Trump trades the Oval Office for The Octagon with UFC appearance
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China

President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the U

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine talks may be going OK, but there is a time 'to put up or shut up'

U.S.

Trump says Ukraine talks may be going OK, but there is a time 'to put up or shut up'
Political|Travel|US

Take a trip to Ohio to learn about William McKinley, Trump's much-admired Gilded Age president

If there’s one place where interest in William McKinley has remained unwavering, it's in the 25th president's native northeast Ohio

Take a trip to Ohio to learn about William McKinley, Trump's much-admired Gilded Age president
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it 'end of days'

U.S. importers are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump's staggering 145% levy on Chinese imports

Trump's China tariff shocks US importers. One CEO calls it 'end of days'
Political|US

Fired FTC commissioners seek to fast-track case over dismissal

Two Democratic commissioners at the U.S.

Fired FTC commissioners seek to fast-track case over dismissal
Political|US

Trump wants Congress to make daylight saving time permanent

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Congress to make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice yearly practice of switching clocks.

Trump wants Congress to make daylight saving time permanent
Americas|Political|US

Asked on deported Salvadoran man, Trump says he would follow Supreme Court order

President Donald Trump, when asked about a Salvadoran man deported from the United States in error, on Friday told reporters that he would follow what the Supreme

Asked on deported Salvadoran man, Trump says he would follow Supreme Court order
Election|Health|Political|US

Trump says physical exam went well, report will be released Sunday

President Donald Trump, who in January became the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency, underwent his first

Trump says physical exam went well, report will be released Sunday
Education|Political|Sports|US

Trump administration moves to pull Maine's school funding over transgender athletes

U.S.

Trump administration moves to pull Maine's school funding over transgender athletes
Economy|Political|US

Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska, a state whose fortunes are tied to oil

President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and a related drop in oil prices have contributed to the uncertainty for Alaska lawmakers tasked each year with crafting a state budget based on volatile oil prices

Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska, a state whose fortunes are tied to oil
MidEast|Political|US|World

White House says 'all hell to pay' should Iran develop nuclear weapon

President Donald Trump wants Iran to know that there will be "all hell to pay" if it does not abandon its nuclear program, his press secretary

White House says 'all hell to pay' should Iran develop nuclear weapon
Election|Europe|Political

Poland's divisions on display as presidential candidates bicker in a live TV debate

Bickering and chaos were on display in a presidential debate in Poland as eight candidates met to discuss existential matters for this country on NATO’s eastern flank — including fears of Russia over its war in Ukraine and concerns about President Donald Trump’s commitment to Europe’s security

Poland's divisions on display as presidential candidates bicker in a live TV debate
Arts|Political|US

Picture of Trump after the assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at the White House

The White House has hung a painting of President Donald Trump depicting a moment after an assassination attempt against him last summer — bumping the official portrait of one of his predecessors, Barack Obama

Picture of Trump after the assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at the White House
Election|Political|US

Lawmakers share messages for President Trump at CNN town hall

Republican Reps. Mike Lawler of New York and Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania, and Democrat Reps. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut and Derek Tran of California shared their messages to the American people and President Donald Trump at a CNN town hall moderated by Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins.

Lawmakers share messages for President Trump at CNN town hall
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US consumer sentiment plummets to second-lowest level on records going back to 1952

US consumer sentiment plummets to second-lowest level on records going back to 1952

US consumer sentiment plummets to second-lowest level on records going back to 1952
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

China has announced that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%

China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
Political|US

Legal analyst explains difficulties of getting man back from El Salvador

The Supreme Court required President Donald Trump’s administration to “facilitate” the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador but stopped short of requiring the government to return him to the United States. CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams explains.

Legal analyst explains difficulties of getting man back from El Salvador
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's 'master negotiator' tasked with averting war

Abbas Araqchi, Iran's seasoned top diplomat, faces one of his most delicate challenges ever this weekend as he prepares to lead talks with the U.S. to secure a new

Iran's 'master negotiator' tasked with averting war
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

France's Macron: Trump tariff suspension only provides a 'fragile pause'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that U.S.

France's Macron: Trump tariff suspension only provides a 'fragile pause'
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Hedge funds miss out on US equities rally but suffer smaller losses in volatile two days

Global equities long/short hedge funds missed out on most of Wednesday's massive rally in U.S. stocks, triggered by President Donald

Hedge funds miss out on US equities rally but suffer smaller losses in volatile two days
Health|Political|US

Kennedy says Health and Human Services will determine the cause of autism by September

Health Secretary Robert F

Kennedy says Health and Human Services will determine the cause of autism by September
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps

Donald Trump is trying to to turn his global trade war into a one-on-one showdown with China

As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps
Americas|Political|US

US judge to block Trump from revoking thousands of migrants' legal status

A federal judge said she will block President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday from revoking the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Cubans,

US judge to block Trump from revoking thousands of migrants' legal status
Health|Political|Science|US

Kennedy sets September deadline to identify cause of rising US autism rates

The United States will identify the cause of autism by September, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

Kennedy sets September deadline to identify cause of rising US autism rates
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

US stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about US-China trade war

U.S. stocks surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to threaten the economy

US stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about US-China trade war
Business|Environment|Political|US

Trump nominee for public lands post withdraws after her criticism of Jan. 6 attack surfaces

President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee an agency that manages a quarter-billion acres of public land has withdrawn her nomination

Trump nominee for public lands post withdraws after her criticism of Jan. 6 attack surfaces
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil to prioritize negotiation after US trade tariffs, official says

Brazil’s strategy to address extra tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump is to combine negotiations with the U.S. while it expands trade agreements with other countries, a top foreign trade official said Thursday

Brazil to prioritize negotiation after US trade tariffs, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened

President Donald Trump offered financial advice on Wednesday morning that ended up making a lot of money for any lucky investor who listened to him

Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened
Economy|Political|US

House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts

House Republicans have narrowly approved their budget framework

House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts
Business|Economy|Political|US

US Senate confirms Trump's FTC commissioner pick

The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick for the third Republican commissioner on the U.S.

US Senate confirms Trump's FTC commissioner pick
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Restarting coal plants after Trump's executive orders makes no economic sense, report says

U.S.

Restarting coal plants after Trump's executive orders makes no economic sense, report says
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says he would love to make a trade deal with China

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would love to get a deal with China to end an escalating trade war.

Trump says he would love to make a trade deal with China
Crime|Political|US

Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump

Florida's attorney general says his office will bring terrorism and attempted murder counts against a man already jailed on federal charges of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he was golfing last fall

Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump
Economy|Europe|Political|US

European Commission says it will consult with member states on next steps on tariffs

The European Commission said it will take the necessary time to assess US President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday about a pause in US tariffs.

European Commission says it will consult with member states on next steps on tariffs
Election|Political|US

Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House

Vermont's Democratic secretary of state says Republican legislation passed by the U.S. House that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections is part of a strategy to make voting harder

Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street's response to tariff shock: client calls and bonus worries

With markets crashing after U.S.

Wall Street's response to tariff shock: client calls and bonus worries
Environment|Political|Travel

This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it

Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over national parks and wilderness areas

This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's changing stance on Nippon Steel bid adds confusion, sends US Steel shares lower

Donald Trump's latest shift on Nippon Steel's $14 billion bid for U.S.

Trump's changing stance on Nippon Steel bid adds confusion, sends US Steel shares lower
Business|Economy|Political|US

Treasury secretary on Trump’s backdown on tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains to CNN's Alayna Treene at a press conference the decision behind President Donald Trump backing off worldwide tariffs on every nation except China.

Treasury secretary on Trump’s backdown on tariffs
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks

The European Union’s executive commission says it will put on hold for 90 days its retaliation measures against new U.S. tariffs to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his sweeping new tariffs and leave room for a negotiated solution

EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks
Election|Political|US

Trump targets ‘Anonymous’ author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution

President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to punish his critics by signing a pair of memoranda directing the Justice Department to investigate two officials from his first administration and stripping them of any security clearances they may have

Trump targets ‘Anonymous’ author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution
Political|Science|Technology

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA

President Donald Trump selected tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk, to head up NASA. Here’s what that could mean for the future of space travel.

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA
Business|Economy|Political|US

The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China

President Donald Trump has shared on Truth Social that he has “authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately.”

The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China
Political|Science|Technology|US

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval

U.S. Space Command says it's finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his review and approval

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval
Economy|Political|US

Trump order sets new expiration dates on existing energy rules, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order that aims to boost energy production by automatically cutting "outdated regulations," the White House said.

Trump order sets new expiration dates on existing energy rules, White House says
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a potential deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok is still "on the table" days after it

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval Office

President Donald Trump has offered rare praise for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she appeared with him in the Oval Office

Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval Office
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Prescription drugs become a target in Trump's trade war

U.S.

Prescription drugs become a target in Trump's trade war
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US stocks surge, dollar gains in dramatic relief rally as Trump pauses tariffs

Stock indexes posted their biggest one-day gains in years, with the S&P 500 recording its largest rise since 2008, while the dollar gained and Treasuries

US stocks surge, dollar gains in dramatic relief rally as Trump pauses tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street rebounds sharply after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause

The S&P 500 soared 9.5% on Wednesday for its biggest daily gain since 2008 after U.S.

Wall Street rebounds sharply after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause
Americas|Political|US|World

US Senate confirms Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada

The U.S.

US Senate confirms Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with almost all of America’s trading partners

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump hits back with a 125% tariff in escalating trade war with China

President Donald Trump has raised the tariff on Chinese imports to 125%, hours after China boosted tariffs on American goods to 84% in an escalating battle that threatens to disrupt trade between the world’s two largest economies

Trump hits back with a 125% tariff in escalating trade war with China
Political|US

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to remove two Democratic members of labor boards for now

The U.S.

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to remove two Democratic members of labor boards for now
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says 90-day pause is for countries that didn't retaliate

U.S.

Trump says 90-day pause is for countries that didn't retaliate
Political|US

Ex-EEOC commissioner fired by Trump files lawsuit demanding reinstatement

A former Democratic commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging her dismissal by President Donald Trump, arguing her removal was a violation of the Civil Rights Act that created the agency to be an independent and bipartisan protector of the rights of workers

Ex-EEOC commissioner fired by Trump files lawsuit demanding reinstatement
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Chile sees positive twist to any Trump tariffs on copper

Chile's place at the low-end of U.S. tariffs announced last week could be favorable for the world's leading copper-producing country if

Chile sees positive twist to any Trump tariffs on copper
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Traders see just three Fed rate cuts in 2025, starting in June

Traders on Wednesday sharply trimmed their bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts after U.S.

Traders see just three Fed rate cuts in 2025, starting in June
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

G7 excluding US discussed their stance on Trump tariffs, Italy says

The Group of Seven countries, with the exception of the United States, discussed how to respond to U.S.

G7 excluding US discussed their stance on Trump tariffs, Italy says
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

Trump tariffs worry US shoppers who buy groceries at Asian supermarkets

Loyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food are wondering what will happen to prices given the extra-high tariffs President Donald Trump put on goods from dozens of countries

Trump tariffs worry US shoppers who buy groceries at Asian supermarkets
MidEast|Political|US|World

Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks

The U

Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

From juice to jewellery: which U.S. goods will EU hit with tariffs?

The European Union will launch countermeasures from next Tuesday against U.S.

From juice to jewellery: which U.S. goods will EU hit with tariffs?
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Tariff anxiety boosted first-quarter personal computer shipments, Canalys says

Global shipments of personal computers rose 9.4% in the first quarter of this year as PC makers boosted consignments to the United States in anticipation of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs,

Tariff anxiety boosted first-quarter personal computer shipments, Canalys says
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

Canada's 1970s superhero 'Captain Canuck' has resurgence thanks to Trump

U.S.

Canada's 1970s superhero 'Captain Canuck' has resurgence thanks to Trump
Political|US

Trump sued by Democrat he removed from US civil rights agency

A Democratic former member of the federal agency that enforces U.S. laws banning workplace discrimination filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming her firing by President

Trump sued by Democrat he removed from US civil rights agency
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Activist Ancora drops U.S. Steel campaign after Trump orders review of Nippon Steel bid

Investment firm Ancora Holdings on Wednesday walked away from a bitter board room fight with U.S.

Activist Ancora drops U.S. Steel campaign after Trump orders review of Nippon Steel bid
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Swiss president talks trade with Trump, hopes for fixes soon

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said on Wednesday she had spoken to U.S.

Swiss president talks trade with Trump, hopes for fixes soon
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

China hits back at Trump tariff hike, raises duties on US goods

China hit back at U.S.

China hits back at Trump tariff hike, raises duties on US goods
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

After tariffs, French business lobby says it got it wrong on Trump

The leader of the main French business federation, Patrick Martin, said on Wednesday he had got it wrong on U.S.

After tariffs, French business lobby says it got it wrong on Trump
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Drop in riskier emerging market bonds stokes concerns over market access

International debt issued by small emerging economies generally viewed as riskier by investors suffered another sharp drop on

Drop in riskier emerging market bonds stokes concerns over market access
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump trade official defends tariffs against Australia despite US trade surplus

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) asks US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about President Donald Trump's tariffs on Australia at a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Trump trade official defends tariffs against Australia despite US trade surplus
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says he told TSMC it would pay 100% tax if it doesn't build in US

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he told the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which has pledged to build new factories in the United States, it would pay a tax of up to 100

Trump says he told TSMC it would pay 100% tax if it doesn't build in US
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says

Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says

Tariffs on China set to rise to at least 104% on Wednesday, White House says
Election|Political|US

Republican Texas Attorney General Paxton to challenge Senator Cornyn in primary

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday he will challenge Republican U.S.

Republican Texas Attorney General Paxton to challenge Senator Cornyn in primary
Economy|Political|US

Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts faces opposition from House Republican holdouts

House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a familiar jam, with conservative Republican holdouts stalling action on President Donald Trump’s “big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions

Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts faces opposition from House Republican holdouts
Business|Political|US

Former top lawyers at major companies decry Trump orders against law firms

Former top legal executives at large companies including Microsoft, Intel and Eli Lilly submitted a legal brief on Tuesday accusing U.S.

Former top lawyers at major companies decry Trump orders against law firms
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks slide again as US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China

The United States said on Tuesday that 104% duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as

Stocks slide again as US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump signs executive orders to boost US coal as power demand rises

U.S.

Trump signs executive orders to boost US coal as power demand rises
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: US stocks drop again as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

U.S. stocks dropped after a second day of stunning reversals

The Latest: US stocks drop again as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffs

The White House is sending mixed messages on tariffs as it pursues conflicting goals, frustrating foreign leaders and business executives who are desperate for clarity on a generational overhaul of international trade

White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|US

Beer maker Constellation Brands pulls back DEI initiatives

Corona beer maker Constellation Brands scrapped its diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Tuesday, joining an increasing number of corporations curbing their DEI goals after U.S.

Beer maker Constellation Brands pulls back DEI initiatives
Americas|Celebrity|Political|Sports

Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

Wayne Gretzky says he has no political power or pull with the U.S. president or Canada's prime minister in his first public comments on the issue since Donald Trump began his second term

Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister
Environment|Political|US

Trump helps plant replacement for a historic White House tree that was removed over safety concerns

President Donald Trump has helped plant a replacement for a historic White House tree that was removed over safety concerns

Trump helps plant replacement for a historic White House tree that was removed over safety concerns
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Brazil's Embraer says new US tariffs will add complexity and costs to jets

Embraer's CEO said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs would add complexity and costs for the Brazilian jet maker’s business and its U.S. customers.

Brazil's Embraer says new US tariffs will add complexity and costs to jets
Political|US

US Senate Democrat questions FBI on domestic terrorism staff reassignments

A top U.S.

US Senate Democrat questions FBI on domestic terrorism staff reassignments
Election|Political|US

Trump's nominee for ambassador to the Vatican defends recent cuts to US foreign aid

President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to the Vatican has defended many of the administration’s foreign-aid cuts at a Senate hearing, even while saying Catholic charitable groups are well-equipped to deliver such aid efficiently

Trump's nominee for ambassador to the Vatican defends recent cuts to US foreign aid
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Mexico rejects unilateral US military action after report US is weighing strikes

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her nation would categorically reject any unilateral U.S. military in Mexico and that such military action "would not

Mexico rejects unilateral US military action after report US is weighing strikes
Economy|Finance|Political|US

How Trump's policy risk is showing in Treasury bonds

The yield on the benchmark U.S.

How Trump's policy risk is showing in Treasury bonds
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Italy's Meloni to meet Trump on April 17 for tariff talks

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet U.S.

Italy's Meloni to meet Trump on April 17 for tariff talks
Political|US

US Supreme Court halts reinstatement of fired federal employees

The U.S.

US Supreme Court halts reinstatement of fired federal employees
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US

Yurkevich explains what caused large swing in the stock market

US stocks were extremely volatile Monday, as traders searched for any sign that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be negotiated or halted. US stocks opened the day in bear market territory but surged an hour later on rumors that the Trump administration may pause tariffs. A White House official called any suggestion that Trump would pause tariffs “fake news.” CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich explains.

Yurkevich explains what caused large swing in the stock market
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy and Ben Shapiro are among Trump backers now questioning tariffs

As President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil global markets, some of the thought leaders and influential podcasters who backed the Republican’s campaign are voicing doubts

Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy and Ben Shapiro are among Trump backers now questioning tariffs
Americas|Political|World

Trump's actions in the U.S. are not going to 'work out', says Brazil's Lula

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that he is skeptical about U.S.

Trump's actions in the U.S. are not going to 'work out', says Brazil's Lula
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

EU could aggregate demand for US gas as part of trade talks, Lithuania says

The European Union could consider aggregating its member countries' demand to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas, as part of negotiations with President Donald Trump to

EU could aggregate demand for US gas as part of trade talks, Lithuania says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Bill Ackman reiterates call for pause on implementing Trump's tariffs

Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman, who endorsed Donald Trump's run for president, on Tuesday ratcheted up his pleas with Washington to hit pause on tariffs to stave off

Bill Ackman reiterates call for pause on implementing Trump's tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Wall Street slide nets short sellers $127 billion

Short sellers targeting U.S. companies have gained $127 billion on paper from April 2 through Monday after President Donald Trump's plans for sweeping tariffs

Wall Street slide nets short sellers $127 billion
Political|US

US Senate backs Elbridge Colby for Pentagon policy post

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate backs Elbridge Colby for Pentagon policy post
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump's top trade rep under fire before Senate committee after days of market chaos

President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator came under fire Tuesday from senators unnerved by the president’s sweeping global tariffs, a market meltdown and the heightened risk of recession from an upended global trading order

Trump's top trade rep under fire before Senate committee after days of market chaos
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran's tangled nuclear dispute with the West

Iran and the U.S. will hold talks on Saturday on Iran's nuclear programme, with U.S. President Donald Trump having threatened military action if they cannot agree a deal.

Iran's tangled nuclear dispute with the West
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

How top US trading partners have reacted to Trump tariffs

Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on U.S. imports have targeted countries across the world in the most serious blow to the global trading system in decades.

How top US trading partners have reacted to Trump tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says Japan sending team for talks, Japan urges him to rethink tariffs

Japan is sending a team to negotiate on trade, U.S.

Trump says Japan sending team for talks, Japan urges him to rethink tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US

US Steel hits 52-week high after Trump orders new security review of Nippon Steel bid

Shares of U.S. Steel are hitting a 52-week high after President Donald Trump ordered a new national security review of Nippon Steel’s proposed bid to buy U.S. Steel for nearly $15 billion

US Steel hits 52-week high after Trump orders new security review of Nippon Steel bid
Business|Economy|Political|US

Barclays scraps diversity targets in US following Trump's stance

Barclays is scrapping its diversity and inclusivity targets across the United States, the bank said on Tuesday, becoming the latest British company to

Barclays scraps diversity targets in US following Trump's stance
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

As China and the US spar, countries brainstorm over how to cope with the trade war

As President Donald Trump and China spar over tariff hikes and other retaliatory moves, governments elsewhere are brainstorming over strategies for coping with the trade war between the world’s top two economies

As China and the US spar, countries brainstorm over how to cope with the trade war
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

'This is a really big deal': Marc Stewart explains retaliatory tariffs from China

China says it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States from April 10, making good on a promise to strike back after US President Donald Trump escalated a global trade war. CNN's Marc Stewart reports.

'This is a really big deal': Marc Stewart explains retaliatory tariffs from China
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

China says it will “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports

China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

US tariffs threaten 35,000 citrus jobs in South Africa, farmers say

Tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will hurt South African citrus farms and could potentially affect 35,000 jobs, a farmers' association said on Tuesday.

US tariffs threaten 35,000 citrus jobs in South Africa, farmers say
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump order looks to tap coal in quest to power data centers, Bloomberg News reports

U.S.

Trump order looks to tap coal in quest to power data centers, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs, Washington Post reports

Tech-billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk made direct yet unsuccessful appeals to U.S.

Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs, Washington Post reports
Americas|Political|US|World

Pentagon's Hegseth arrives in Panama as Trump vows to take back canal

U.S.

Pentagon's Hegseth arrives in Panama as Trump vows to take back canal
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression. History says different

In the early days of the Great Depression, Rep. Willis Hawley, a Republican from Oregon, and Utah Republican Sen. Reed Smoot thought they had landed on a way to protect American farmers and manufacturers from foreign competition: tariffs

Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression. History says different
Business|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Harvard plans to borrow $750 million after federal funding threats

Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of contingency preparations, it said on Monday, days after President Donald Trump's

Harvard plans to borrow $750 million after federal funding threats
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court lets Trump pursue deportations under 1798 law, with limits

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets Trump pursue deportations under 1798 law, with limits
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect

President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Monday that the United States and Iran were poised to begin direct

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
Political|US

Trump administration is having early discussions to hold a military parade in Washington on June 14

The Trump administration is having early discussions about a grand military parade in Washington this summer

Trump administration is having early discussions to hold a military parade in Washington on June 14
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can take

President Donald Trump says he's considering additional tariffs on China

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can take
Economy|Political|US

Trump says budget plan passed by US Senate has his support

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a budget plan passed by the Senate had his endorsement.

Trump says budget plan passed by US Senate has his support
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Trump and Paramount set to begin mediation in '60 Minutes' lawsuit, NY Times says

Paramount and U.S.

Trump and Paramount set to begin mediation in '60 Minutes' lawsuit, NY Times says
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Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel

President Donald Trump on Monday directed a U.S. national security panel to take a fresh look at Nippon Steel's bid for U.S.

Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel
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The Latest: US stock market closes lower after Trump's latest tariff threats

U.S. stocks careened after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs higher on Monday

The Latest: US stock market closes lower after Trump's latest tariff threats
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EU says it prefers negotiations, but proposes first tariffs on US imports

The European Commission said on Monday it had offered a "zero-for-zero" tariff deal to avert a trade war with U.S.

EU says it prefers negotiations, but proposes first tariffs on US imports
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Maine sues the Trump administration over funding freeze after dispute over transgender athletes

Maine officials are suing the administration of President Donald Trump to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes in sports

Maine sues the Trump administration over funding freeze after dispute over transgender athletes
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Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one

President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession

Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one
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Extreme volatility sends US stocks on a roller coaster ride as Wall Street is rattled by tariffs

Extreme volatility sends US stocks on a roller coaster ride as Wall Street is rattled by tariffs

Extreme volatility sends US stocks on a roller coaster ride as Wall Street is rattled by tariffs
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Dodgers cap off 2024 World Series win with White House visit

Dodgers cap off 2024 World Series win with White House visit

Dodgers cap off 2024 World Series win with White House visit
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Ohtani, Betts and World Series champion Dodgers visit Trump at the White House

President Donald Trump welcomed Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the World Series last season

Ohtani, Betts and World Series champion Dodgers visit Trump at the White House
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Hear what Trump has to say amid sharp decline in market futures

President Donald Trump responds to a reporter's question about any "pain in the market" amid plunging stocks.

Hear what Trump has to say amid sharp decline in market futures
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Bogus report on tariff pause briefly lifted markets before White House denied it

A bogus rumor that President Donald Trump was considering a pause in tariffs briefly lifted markets Monday before the White House shot down the unfounded reports

Bogus report on tariff pause briefly lifted markets before White House denied it
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Mike Myers as Elon Musk introduces 'self-vandalizing' Tesla model in SNL cold open

“Saturday Night Live” cold open reimagines President Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.

Mike Myers as Elon Musk introduces 'self-vandalizing' Tesla model in SNL cold open
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Leaders of France, US, Egypt, Jordan hold call to discuss Gaza, France says

French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S.

Leaders of France, US, Egypt, Jordan hold call to discuss Gaza, France says
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TSX hits 7-month low as trade war fuels recession fears globally

Canada's main stock index fell on Monday to a seven-month low, including declines for energy and financial shares, as a widening trade war threatened to derail the global

TSX hits 7-month low as trade war fuels recession fears globally
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European shares close at over 14-month low as trade war volatility grips markets

European shares slumped in a volatile session on Monday, with the STOXX 600 closing at its lowest since January 2024, as U.S.

European shares close at over 14-month low as trade war volatility grips markets
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Nations puzzle over how to respond to US trade war as global markets gyrate

The impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's blast of tariff hikes is reverberating across world markets as America's trading partners puzzle over whether there is room for negotiating better deals

Nations puzzle over how to respond to US trade war as global markets gyrate
Election|Political|US

Raju asks GOP senator about Trump's potential endorsement

CNN's Manu Raju asks Sen. John Cornyn about a potential endorsement from President Donald Trump as Republicans grow anxious about an emerging Texas primary engulfing one of their longest-serving senators.

Raju asks GOP senator about Trump's potential endorsement
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Appeals court reverses Trump firings of 2 board members in cases likely headed for the Supreme Court

A split appeals court says two board members fired by President Donald Trump can go back to their jobs for now in a ruling ahead of a likely Supreme Court showdown on the president’s power over independent agencies

Appeals court reverses Trump firings of 2 board members in cases likely headed for the Supreme Court
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Japan PM Ishiba says he told Trump to rethink tariff policies

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he told U.S.

Japan PM Ishiba says he told Trump to rethink tariff policies
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US appeals court blocks Trump from removing Democrats from labor boards

A federal appeals court blocked U.S.

US appeals court blocks Trump from removing Democrats from labor boards
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S&P 500 on pace to confirm bear market as Trump's tariffs hammer stocks

The S&P 500 index slumped further on Monday and was down more than 20% from its all-time highs, putting the most closely followed benchmark for U.S. equities on track to

S&P 500 on pace to confirm bear market as Trump's tariffs hammer stocks
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Wall Street reverses course after Hassett's comments on tariff pause

Wall Street's main indexes reversed course and moved sharply higher after White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said in an interview that President Donald Trump was considering a 90-

Wall Street reverses course after Hassett's comments on tariff pause
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Trump to listen to trading partners for great deals, aide Hassett says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett played down economic concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs, saying the president has talked to world leaders all weekend and

Trump to listen to trading partners for great deals, aide Hassett says
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Volkswagen's Audi holding cars in U.S. ports due to autos tariff

Volkswagen's Audi is holding its cars which arrived after April 2, when Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on autos imports, in U.S. ports, it said on Monday, as companies scramble

Volkswagen's Audi holding cars in U.S. ports due to autos tariff