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Today: April 28, 2025

Donald Trump

Economy|Political|US

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform

President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the Democratic Party’s top fundraising platform

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform
Economy|Political|US

US Congress Republicans seek $27 billion for Golden Dome in Trump tax bill

Republicans in the U.S.

US Congress Republicans seek $27 billion for Golden Dome in Trump tax bill
Economy|Political|World

US nuclear force costs projected to soar to $946 billion through 2034, CBO says

The costs of operating and modernizing America's nuclear forces through 2034 are projected to soar to $946 billion, 25% higher than a 2023 estimate, a report

US nuclear force costs projected to soar to $946 billion through 2034, CBO says
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say

The United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, six sources with direct knowledge of the

Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say
Election|Political|US|World

Trump targets Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue

President Donald Trump targeted Democratic fundraising group ActBlue and other online fundraising platforms with a presidential memorandum on

Trump targets Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue
Crime|Political|US

US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people and records say

The U.S.

US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people and records say
Political|US|World

US-Russia 'moving in the right direction' toward a deal, top Russian diplomat tells CBS

The United States and Russia are moving in the right direction to end the war in Ukraine, but some specific elements of a deal remain to be agreed, Russian Foreign Minister

US-Russia 'moving in the right direction' toward a deal, top Russian diplomat tells CBS
Crime|Political|US

Michele Fiore gets fraud conviction pardon from President Donald Trump

Michele Fiore gets fraud conviction pardon from President Donald Trump

Michele Fiore gets fraud conviction pardon from President Donald Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US|World

Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his latest attempt to boost U.S.

Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
Political|US|World

Trump says he’ll sit for an interview with the reporter who exposed Hegseth’s ‘Signalgate’

Trump says he’ll sit for an interview with the reporter who exposed Hegseth’s ‘Signalgate’

Trump says he’ll sit for an interview with the reporter who exposed Hegseth’s ‘Signalgate’
Business|Economy|Political

Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff

The largest union for federal employees plans to lay off more than half its staff nationwide after President Donald Trump’s anti-union executive orders have rapidly weakened the organization’s finances

Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff
Education|Political|US

Who accredits US universities and what does Trump want to change?

U.S.

Who accredits US universities and what does Trump want to change?
Political|US

Trump targets Democratic fundraising powerhouse ActBlue with DOJ probe

Trump targets Democratic fundraising powerhouse ActBlue with DOJ probe

Trump targets Democratic fundraising powerhouse ActBlue with DOJ probe
Economy|Political|US|World

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine
Education|Political|US

US judges block Trump's ability to withhold school funds over DEI

Federal judges in Maryland, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C., on Thursday blocked Republican President Donald Trump's administration from following through on threats to

US judges block Trump's ability to withhold school funds over DEI
Political|US|World

US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said after talks with U.S.

US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says
Election|Political|US

Judge partly blocks Trump order that claimed greater control over US elections

A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked parts of President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to impose new rules on federal elections, which Democrats and other groups said

Judge partly blocks Trump order that claimed greater control over US elections
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least

U.S. stocks rallied further as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs say they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war

Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least
Economy|Political

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts says spending cuts are needed even as he defends new spending initiatives and a major tax cut being pushed by President Donald Trump

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts
Political|US|World

In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to 'STOP!' after deadly attack on Kyiv

President Donald Trump has offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian president to “STOP!”

In rare rebuke of Putin, Trump urges Russia to 'STOP!' after deadly attack on Kyiv
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

UK's Reeves, ahead of US trade talks, nods to Trump's global economy worries

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she shared some of U.S.

UK's Reeves, ahead of US trade talks, nods to Trump's global economy worries
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he was ready to travel to Europe for talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, with France

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
Crime|Political|US

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Donald Trump's administration from withholding federal funding from more than a dozen so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Trump agenda drives record outflows from global sustainable funds, Morningstar says

Investors withdrew a record $8.6 billion from global sustainable funds in the first quarter, researcher Morningstar said on Thursday, attributing the outflows largely to the

Trump agenda drives record outflows from global sustainable funds, Morningstar says
Political|US|World

Trump: not happy with Russia strike on Kyiv, putting pressure on Russia

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not happy with Russia's strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight and said without elaborating the U.S. was putting a lot of

Trump: not happy with Russia strike on Kyiv, putting pressure on Russia
Political|US|World

Trump says effort for Iran nuclear deal going well

President Donald Trump on Thursday said U.S. attempts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran are going well, ahead of technical talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Oman on

Trump says effort for Iran nuclear deal going well
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump refutes China's claim of no trade talks

President Donald Trump asserted on Thursday that trade talks between the U.S. and China are underway, pushing back against Chinese claims that

Trump refutes China's claim of no trade talks
Business|Education|Political|US

Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House

Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House

Harvard is relying on its billionaire alums as it faces down the White House
Political|World

'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump makes an all-caps callout but will Putin hear it?

Heads of state and government are typically called Mr. President or Madam Prime Minister

'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump makes an all-caps callout but will Putin hear it?
Africa|Political|World

South African president discusses Ukraine, bilateral ties with Trump

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a post on social media platform X on Thursday that he had spoken to U.S.

South African president discusses Ukraine, bilateral ties with Trump
Economy|Health|Political

Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has pledged to do everything in his power to protect Minnesotans from the chaos that he says President Donald Trump has unleashed on the country and world

Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world
Business|Political|Technology|US

What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?

U.S.

What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Republican task force chief wants to shield Fed from political influence, including Trump

A Republican lawmaker tasked with scrutinizing Federal Reserve monetary policy wants the U.S.

Republican task force chief wants to shield Fed from political influence, including Trump
Political|World

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves

Russia and Ukraine traded new barbs over faltering peace efforts on Thursday, with Moscow accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of blocking diplomacy and Kyiv saying Russian

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's surprising unifying effect ahead of the Canadian election

Donald Trump is unifying national voters from all parties….just not in the US. Canada’s voters say their upcoming national election will be a turning point in their relationship with America as tariffs and insults have resulted in a surge of patriotism. Some voters say they are rethinking their approach, even planning to change which party they vote for in hopes of a stronger response to the United States.

Trump's surprising unifying effect ahead of the Canadian election
Political|US

Judge blocks Trump effort to expand proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration

Judge blocks Trump effort to expand proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration

Judge blocks Trump effort to expand proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration
Political|US|World

Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"

President Donald Trump turned his criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, saying "Vladimir, STOP!

Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"
Business|Economy|US|World

US spirits exports rise 10% in 2024 amid tariff fears

U.S. spirits exports rose 10% in 2024 to $2.4 billion, according to a report by Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), driven by a surge in supply

US spirits exports rise 10% in 2024 amid tariff fears
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs

China has denied any suggestion it's in active negotiations with the administration of U_S_ President Donald Trump over tariffs, saying any notion of progress in the matter is as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.”

China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Leveraged equity ETFs popular as investors bet on market recovery

Leveraged equity exchange-traded funds have seen a surge in inflows this month as some investors seek to position for amplified gains when

Leveraged equity ETFs popular as investors bet on market recovery
Political|US|World

US National Security Council thinned by recent firings, sources say

At least 20 people have been fired from the White House National Security Council in recent weeks, a broader exodus than previously reported, leaving parts of

US National Security Council thinned by recent firings, sources say
Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

100 days of DOGE: lots of chaos, not so much efficiency

At the Social Security Administration, lawyers, statisticians and other high-ranking agency officials are being sent from the

100 days of DOGE: lots of chaos, not so much efficiency
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dollar rally unravels as investors shrug off Trump U-turns

The dollar staged a broad retreat on Thursday, as investor gloom over the lack of progress toward defusing the U.S.-China trade war reasserted itself following an

Dollar rally unravels as investors shrug off Trump U-turns
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Marchenko says working to seal US minerals pact as 'fast as we can'

Ukraine and the United States still have issues to resolve before signing a critical minerals agreement, but Kyiv officials are working to seal a deal "as fast

Ukraine's Marchenko says working to seal US minerals pact as 'fast as we can'
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order

President Donald Trump's administration moved a Venezuelan man who had worked in construction in Philadelphia to Texas for possible deportation after a federal judge had

Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
Education|Political|US

Trump Organization to fire legal adviser after Trump criticizes lawyer for Harvard work

U.S.

Trump Organization to fire legal adviser after Trump  criticizes lawyer for Harvard work
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Ireland will contribute about 141.4 million euros ($161 million)to the World Bank's latest replenishment of its fund for the poorest countries, a 33.5%

Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries
Political|US|World

Judge rules the Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a man to El Salvador

A judge nominated by President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to facilitate the return of a man deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum application

Judge rules the Trump administration violated a 2019 settlement in deporting a man to El Salvador
Business|Economy|Political|World

UK PM Starmer nears EU defence pact in shadow of Trump trade talks

Britain is edging towards a new defence agreement with the European Union that officials on both sides hope will

UK PM Starmer nears EU defence pact in shadow of Trump trade talks
Business|Economy|US

Union Pacific misses quarterly estimates on weak auto shipments

Railroad operator Union Pacific missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, hurt by weak automotive shipments and lower fuel

Union Pacific misses quarterly estimates on weak auto shipments
Business|Economy|US|World

Freeport-McMoRan profit slightly beats, flags higher costs amid tariffs

Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan reported a first-quarter profit on Thursday that slightly beat Wall Street's expectations but said tariffs proposed by U.S.

Freeport-McMoRan profit slightly beats, flags higher costs amid tariffs
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada decides what happens to auto sector, not Trump, says Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday dismissed Donald Trump's remarks about not wanting Canadian cars, reiterating that the U.S.

Canada decides what happens to auto sector, not Trump, says Carney
Political|US|World

Bolton on Trump: ‘His favorite is not Russia; his favorite is Vladimir Putin’

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton joins CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia and the consequences he thinks it would have.

Bolton on Trump: ‘His favorite is not Russia; his favorite is Vladimir Putin’
Business|Political|Technology|World

‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at Pentagon

‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at Pentagon

‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at Pentagon
Political|US

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now

President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
Political|US

Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office

President Donald Trump will travel to Michigan next week to celebrate his first 100 days in office

Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

One of Trump’s billionaire supporters has harsh words for the president about his trade war

One of Trump’s billionaire supporters has harsh words for the president about his trade war

One of Trump’s billionaire supporters has harsh words for the president about his trade war
Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's cutting short a visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is cutting short an official visit to South Africa because of a major Russian attack on Kyiv overnight

Zelenskyy says he's cutting short a visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv
Political|Sports|World

‘No friend anymore’: Days from a national election, Canadian voters focus on the US relationship

‘No friend anymore’: Days from a national election, Canadian voters focus on the US relationship

‘No friend anymore’: Days from a national election, Canadian voters focus on the US relationship
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Dour sentiment readings threaten relief rally

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Europe's souring business sentiment looks likely to put stocks on the defensive on Thursday, as President Donald Trump's erratic

Dour sentiment readings threaten relief rally
Political|World

Top Russian official says Moscow has right to use nuclear weapons if attacked by West, TASS reports

Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event it faces aggression by Western countries, Moscow's top security official, Sergei Shoigu, was quoted as saying in an

Top Russian official says Moscow has right to use nuclear weapons if attacked by West, TASS reports
Economy|Election|Political|World

Trump's trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada's election

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and dramatically improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in power next week

Trump's trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada's election
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea

Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

DOGE shuttering Millennium Challenge Corp aid agency, staff told

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is ending the work of a U.S. aid agency launched by Republican former President George W.

DOGE shuttering Millennium Challenge Corp aid agency, staff told
Political|US|World

Trump to hold Michigan rally next week to mark first 100 days

President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to celebrate his first 100 days in office, the White House said.

Trump to hold Michigan rally next week to mark first 100 days
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Elon Musk is going back to Tesla. But is the damage already done?

Elon Musk is going back to Tesla. But is the damage already done?

Elon Musk is going back to Tesla. But is the damage already done?
Economy|Political|US|World

Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it

President Donald Trump says Canada would “cease to exist” if it weren’t for the United States

Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump says 25% tariff on cars made in Canada could go up

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a 25 percent tariff imposed on cars imported from Canada to the United States could go up.

Trump says 25% tariff on cars made in Canada could go up
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs, FT says

U.S.

Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs, FT says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's cabinet ready to take back power with Musk stepping back, sources say

Members of President Donald Trump's cabinet will likely move to limit the influence of Department of Government Efficiency employees and

Trump's cabinet ready to take back power with Musk stepping back, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

U.S. stocks rose as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed
Business|Political|US

Two major law firms urge judges to permanently block Trump's executive orders

Two major law firms have asked separate judges to permanently block President Donald Trump’s executive orders that were designed to punish them and harm their business operations

Two major law firms urge judges to permanently block Trump's executive orders
Political|US|World

Iran can't enrich uranium, could only import it for civilian program, Rubio says

Iran will have to stop enriching uranium under any deal with the United States and could only import what is needed for a civilian nuclear program, U.S.

Iran can't enrich uranium, could only import it for civilian program,  Rubio says
Business|Economy|Political

Trump plans to exempt carmakers from some tariffs, FT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to spare carmakers from some tariffs, The Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.

Trump plans to exempt carmakers from some tariffs, FT reports