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Trump administration seeks court backing for control over White House press access

A lawyer for President Donald Trump's administration argued on Thursday that Trump has broad authority over media access to the White House

Trump administration seeks court backing for control over White House press access
Business|Political|Technology|US

Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Elon Musk's SpaceX and two partners have emerged as frontrunners to win a crucial part of President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense

Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities

Harvard scientist Dr.

Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

iPhones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What’s at stake with Trump cuts to university funding

iPhones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What’s at stake with Trump cuts to university funding

iPhones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What’s at stake with Trump cuts to university funding
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Why the yen is the wrong gambit in any US-Japan trade dispute

U.S.

Why the yen is the wrong gambit in any US-Japan trade dispute
Crime|Political|US

Suggestion to house US citizens in offshore prisons has no legal basis, experts say

Suggestion to house US citizens in offshore prisons has no legal basis, experts say

Suggestion to house US citizens in offshore prisons has no legal basis, experts say
Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff

Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff

Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff
Education|Political|US

Trump administration says Harvard may lose ability to enroll foreign students

The U.S.

Trump administration says Harvard may lose ability to enroll foreign students
Education|Health|Political|Science|US

Harvard researchers say they might have to lay off workers and euthanize research animals due to funding freeze

Harvard researchers say they might have to lay off workers and euthanize research animals due to funding freeze

Harvard researchers say they might have to lay off workers and euthanize research animals due to funding freeze
Education|Political|US

Head Start funding lags by nearly $1 billion this year, causing some preschool closures

Federal databases show Head Start centers across the U.S. have received nearly $1 billion less in federal funding compared with this time last year

Head Start funding lags by nearly $1 billion this year, causing some preschool closures
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison?

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's story begins in El Salvador

Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison?
Political|US

Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means

Judge James Boasberg’s order stops short of holding any government officials in contempt, but leaves open the possibility for these sanctions.

Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means
Economy|Health|Political|US

Internal Trump administration document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies

Internal Trump administration document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies

Internal Trump administration document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind project

The Trump administration has issued an order to stop construction on a major offshore wind project to power more than 500,000 New York homes, the latest in a series of moves targeting the industry

Trump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind project
Crime|Political|US

The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order

A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador

The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
Environment|Political|US

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists

The Trump administration plans to rewrite part of the Endangered Species Act that prohibits harming the habitats of endangered and threatened species

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists
Crime|Education|Political|US

Foreign students in US mount court challenges as Trump ends their legal status

International students are rushing to ask U.S. judges to block immigration officials from deporting them after President Donald Trump's

Foreign students in US mount court challenges as Trump ends their legal status
Economy|Health|Political|US

White House looking to slash $40 billion from health department, Washington Post reports

The administration of U.S.

White House looking to slash $40 billion from health department, Washington Post reports
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says

Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for violating a U.S. federal judge's order halting deportations of

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Maryland Democratic senator travels to El Salvador in push for Abrego Garcia’s return

Maryland Democratic senator travels to El Salvador in push for Abrego Garcia’s return

Maryland Democratic senator travels to El Salvador in push for Abrego Garcia’s return
Education|Political|US

IRS making plans to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status

IRS making plans to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status

IRS making plans to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status
Education|Political|Sports|US

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

The Trump administration is suing Maine’s education department for not complying with its push to ban transgender athletes in girls and women's sports

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

A federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court and could seek officials’ prosecution for violating his orders last month to turn around planes carrying deportees to an El Salvador prison

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stocks slide as Powell warns of impact of tariffs on the economy

Stocks slide as Powell warns of impact of tariffs on the economy

Stocks slide as Powell warns of impact of tariffs on the economy
Environment|Political|US

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species

The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed a major change to how threatened species are considered in agency actions by removing regulatory language that seeks to prevent their habitats

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities

The showdown between the Trump administration and Harvard University is spotlighting bare-knuckled politics and big dollar figures

How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities
Political|Technology|US

Nearly 50 House Democrats say no to unauthorized AI in Trump administration

Members of Congress have called on the Trump administration to cease applying any unauthorized artificial intelligence system toward its effort to slash government

Nearly 50 House Democrats say no to unauthorized AI in Trump administration
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Judge rules against Trump admin after it couldn’t find evidence of fraud in clean energy program

Judge rules against Trump admin after it couldn’t find evidence of fraud in clean energy program

Judge rules against Trump admin after it couldn’t find evidence of fraud in clean energy program
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Einhorn's Greenlight gained 8.2% in Q1, remains bullish on gold

Hedge fund Greenlight Capital gained 8.2% in the first three months of 2025, buoyed by a bet on gold that it said should pay off further as it expects Trump

Einhorn's Greenlight gained 8.2% in Q1, remains bullish on gold
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Fed's Powell says markets orderly, downplays intervention risk

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested on Wednesday that hopes the central bank will step in to tamp down on market volatility are likely misplaced.

Fed's Powell says markets orderly, downplays intervention risk
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

US mulls penalties to block DeepSeek from buying American technology, NYT reports

The Trump administration is weighing penalties that would block China's DeepSeek from buying U.S. technology and is debating barring Americans' access to its services, the New York Times

US mulls penalties to block DeepSeek from buying American technology, NYT reports
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil

The United States on Wednesday issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, as President Donald

US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves

The Federal Reserve can stay patient and wait to see how tariffs and other economic policies of the Trump administration play out before making any changes to interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday

Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Wednesday he has had constructive talks with the Trump administration about the development lender but he did not know how

World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'
Crime|Political|US

Boasberg finds ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating orders on deportation flights

Boasberg finds ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating orders on deportation flights

Boasberg finds ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating orders on deportation flights
Education|Political|Sports|US

US sues Maine over Trump executive order on transgender athletes

By Sarah N.

US sues Maine over Trump executive order on transgender athletes
Europe|Political|US|World

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, will travel to Paris this week for talks with European allies on U.S. efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran

U.S.

US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran
Education|Political|Science|US

US judge blocks Energy Department from slashing federal research funding

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out steep cuts to federal research funding provided to universities by the U.S.

US judge blocks Energy Department from slashing federal research funding
Education|Political|Sports|US

Trump DOJ sues Maine over refusing to comply with ban on transgender athletes in high school sports

Trump DOJ sues Maine over refusing to comply with ban on transgender athletes in high school sports

Trump DOJ sues Maine over refusing to comply with ban on transgender athletes in high school sports
Business|Economy|Political|US

Over 100 employees leave US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say

The U.S. government's energy statistics arm is set to lose over 100 employees after the Trump administration's latest round of resignation

Over 100 employees leave US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say
Business|Environment|Political|US

Burning coal leaves dangerous waste. Trump's EPA eyes looser rules for handling it

Waste from coal plants was one of the Trump administration's recent deregulatory targets

Burning coal leaves dangerous waste. Trump's EPA eyes looser rules for handling it
Education|Entertainment|Political|US

PBS and NPR are in a once-in-a-generation funding fight. They might well lose

PBS and NPR are in a once-in-a-generation funding fight. They might well lose

PBS and NPR are in a once-in-a-generation funding fight. They might well lose
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

‘Pink tariffs’ cost women more than $2 billion a year

‘Pink tariffs’ cost women more than $2 billion a year

‘Pink tariffs’ cost women more than $2 billion a year
Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged

A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged

A ship full of lifesaving wheat is sailing towards Yemen. When it arrives next month, it may rot or be pillaged
Political|US

The Trump White House is axing the wire service spot from the coverage pool, the latest salvo in its battle with the AP

The Trump White House is axing the wire service spot from the coverage pool, the latest salvo in its battle with the AP

The Trump White House is axing the wire service spot from the coverage pool, the latest salvo in its battle with the AP
Business|Education|Political|US

From Harvard to Musk, law firm Quinn Emanuel juggles Trump's friends and foes

Harvard University has turned to Elon Musk's longtime law firm, Quinn Emanuel, and a pair of Washington insiders with strong Republican credentials for its multibillion-

From Harvard to Musk, law firm Quinn Emanuel juggles Trump's friends and foes
Education|Political|US

Students sue US Defense Department schools for book removals

A dozen students in U.S.

Students sue US Defense Department schools for book removals
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump signs healthcare executive order that includes a win for pharma companies

U.S.

Trump signs healthcare executive order that includes a win for pharma companies
Economy|Political|US

Over 22,000 IRS workers take Trump's latest buyout offer, agency sources say

More than 22,000 employees at the tax-collecting Internal Revenue Service have accepted the Trump administration's latest buyout offer, two agency

Over  22,000 IRS workers take Trump's latest buyout offer, agency sources say
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China, WSJ reports

U.S.

US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China, WSJ reports
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury and other toxic air pollution

The Trump administration has granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene

Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury and other toxic air pollution
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US judge presses Trump administration on its refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge says she will order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her orders to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

US judge presses Trump administration on its refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Education|Political|US

Harvard’s president rejected Trump’s demands. Here’s how other university leaders have responded to the White House

Harvard’s president rejected Trump’s demands. Here’s how other university leaders have responded to the White House

Harvard’s president rejected Trump’s demands. Here’s how other university leaders have responded to the White House
MidEast|Political|US|World

US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say

The U.S. military is set to consolidate its presence in Syria over the coming weeks and months, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, in a

US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
Business|Education|Political|US

Law students sue US civil rights agency over crackdown on law-firm DEI policies

Three law students on Tuesday sued a U.S. civil rights agency, claiming that its probe into diversity policies at 20 large law firms is illegal and could expose the

Law students sue US civil rights agency over crackdown on law-firm DEI policies
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge orders Trump officials to testify about efforts to return wrongly deported man

A U.S. judge on Tuesday demanded U.S. officials provide documents and answer questions under oath about what it had done to secure the

Judge orders Trump officials to testify about efforts to return wrongly deported man
Education|Political|US

Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power

On one side is Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university, with a brand so powerful that its name is synonymous with prestige

Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer

In a high-stakes standoff, President Donald Trump’s administration says it will freeze $2.2 billion in federal research grants for Harvard University, which is pushing back on demands for changes to campus policy

Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer
Environment|Political|US

Judge orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars meant to finance climate and infrastructure projects across the country

Judge orders federal agencies to release billions of dollars from two Biden-era initiatives
Americas|Political|US

US transfers land on Mexican border to the Army to prevent illegal crossings

The Trump administration announced an emergency transfer of nearly 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Army to help prevent illegal immigration, the Interior

US transfers land on Mexican border to the Army to prevent illegal crossings
Education|Political|US

NAACP sues US Education Department over DEI school funding cuts

The NAACP sued the U.S.

NAACP sues US Education Department over DEI school funding cuts
Education|Political|US

Lawyers for Harvard in Trump administration dispute are no strangers to high-profile legal matters

The two attorneys representing Harvard University in a pitched fight with the Trump administration are no strangers to the spotlight or to Washington investigations that reach into the White House

Lawyers for Harvard in Trump administration dispute are no strangers to high-profile legal matters
Business|Economy|Political|US

Iowa relies on exports and its senior senator opposes tariffs. Trump is pressuring both

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to cost Iowa farmers their biggest market for the hundreds of millions of bushels of soybeans they grow every year

Iowa relies on exports and its senior senator opposes tariffs. Trump is pressuring both
Africa|Political|US|World

US condemns Sudan's RSF for attacks on civilians, calls for accountability

The Trump administration on Tuesday condemned attacks by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on civilians in North Darfur and called for parties in the country's civil war to be

US condemns Sudan's RSF for attacks on civilians, calls for accountability
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Review of decision not to award Space Command to Alabama inconclusive, with Trump reversal expected

With the Trump administration expected to reverse a controversial 2023 decision on the permanent location of U.S. Space Command, a review by the Defense Department inspector general could not determine why Colorado was chosen over Alabama

Review of decision not to award Space Command to Alabama inconclusive, with Trump reversal expected
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs
Political|US

DOGE associate is made acting head of foreign assistance at the State Department, a US official says

The Trump administration has expanded the power of adviser Elon Musk’s government-cutting team over the State Department

DOGE associate is made acting head of foreign assistance at the State Department, a US official says
Americas|Education|Political|US

Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding

More students living in the United States are applying to Canadian universities or expressing interest in studying north of the border as U.S

Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

DOGE staffer appointed as acting head of US State Dept foreign assistance office

The administration of President Donald Trump has appointed a key member of billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as the acting head of

DOGE staffer appointed as acting head of US State Dept foreign assistance office
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump exempts dozens of coal plants from mercury, air toxics limits

The Trump administration has exempted 47 companies from regulations to curb mercury and air toxics for their coal-fired power plants for two years, according

Trump exempts dozens of coal plants from mercury, air toxics limits
Crime|Political|US

Justice Department fires immigration lawyer who argued case of mistakenly deported man

Justice Department fires immigration lawyer who argued case of mistakenly deported man

Justice Department fires immigration lawyer who argued case of mistakenly deported man
Education|Political|US

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

Harvard University has joined the growing list of institutions targeted by the Trump administration for federal funding cuts

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration
Business|Economy|Political|US

About 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer

About 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer

About 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer
Political|US

New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts

President Donald Trump's administration has ordered U.S.

New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Chile, Canada and Peru push back against Trump's copper tariff probe

Chile, Canada and Peru - three of the largest copper suppliers to the United States - have told President Donald Trump's administration that imports of the

Chile, Canada and Peru push back against Trump's copper tariff probe
Education|Political|US

‘Clear, unquestionable violation of First Amendment rights’: Harvard lawyer tells CNN why it’s pushing back against Trump

CNN's Kaitlan Collins talks with Harvard Law Professor Andrew Crespo about why the university decided to be the first to fight back against the Trump administration's demands.

‘Clear, unquestionable violation of First Amendment rights’: Harvard lawyer tells CNN why it’s pushing back against Trump
Education|Political|US

Dozens of UWM students march in protest after Trump administration revokes 13 student visas on campus, no explanation given yet

Dozens of UWM students march in protest after Trump administration revokes 13 student visas on campus, no explanation given yet

Dozens of UWM students march in protest after Trump administration revokes 13 student visas on campus, no explanation given yet
MidEast|Political|US|World

Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks

A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks
Business|Economy|Political|US

Former US labor officials urge contractors to stand firm on DEI

A group of former U.S.

Former US labor officials urge contractors to stand firm on DEI
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty

Ranchers hope President Donald Trump's tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks

Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology|US

US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals

The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips and products that contain them, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals

US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals
Education|Political|US

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism

The federal government says it is freezing more than $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard University

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism
Americas|Crime|Political|US

What to know about Abrego Garcia’s deportation case as White House and Bukele make clear he won’t be returned to US

What to know about Abrego Garcia’s deportation case as White House and Bukele make clear he won’t be returned to US

What to know about Abrego Garcia’s deportation case as White House and Bukele make clear he won’t be returned to US
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Another Columbia student arrested by US immigration officials

A U.S. judge in Vermont on Monday ordered the Trump administration not to deport a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested upon arriving

Another Columbia student arrested by US immigration officials
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China
Education|Political|US

Trump administration announces freeze in $2.2 billion for Harvard after university rejects request for policy changes

Trump administration announces freeze in $2.2 billion for Harvard after university rejects request for policy changes

Trump administration announces freeze in $2.2 billion for Harvard after university rejects  request for policy changes
Business|Economy|Political|US

The Latest: Both the US and El Salvador refuse to return wrongly deported man to the US

President Donald Trump’s top advisers and Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, said Monday that they had no basis for the small Central American nation to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was wrongly deported there last month

The Latest: Both the US and El Salvador refuse to return wrongly deported man to the US
Business|Finance|Political|US

Trump administration moves to scrap Biden-era credit card late fee rule

President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday asked a federal court to throw out a regulation capping credit card late fees at $8, saying it agreed with business and banking groups that

Trump administration moves to scrap Biden-era credit card late fee rule
Political|US|World

White House proposes drastic cuts to State Department and funding for UN, NATO and other groups

The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has proposed gutting the State Department’s budget by almost 50%, closing a number of overseas diplomatic missions, and eliminating funding for nearly all international organizations, including the United Nations, many of its agencies and for NATO headquarters

White House proposes drastic cuts to State Department and funding for UN, NATO and other groups
Business|Economy|Political|US

IRS employees expect to learn their layoff fate around Tax Day, their busiest time of the year

IRS employees expect to learn their layoff fate around Tax Day, their busiest time of the year

IRS employees expect to learn their layoff fate around Tax Day, their busiest time of the year
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Bessent says White House will start interviewing candidates for next Fed chair this fall

U.S.

Bessent says White House will start interviewing candidates for next Fed chair this fall
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we know

Confusion over President Donald Trump's tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics

Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we know
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration cancels $3 billion climate-friendly farming program

The U.S.

Trump administration cancels $3 billion climate-friendly farming program
Europe|Political|US|World

US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say

Democrats in the U.S.

US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say
Economy|Political|US

Exhausted government workers decide to take Trump's second buyout offer

Nick Gioia was terminated from the U.S.

Exhausted government workers decide to take Trump's second buyout offer
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say

A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants

US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
Business|Economy|Political|US

Small businesses sue Trump administration over authority to impose tariffs

Small businesses sue Trump administration over authority to impose tariffs

Small businesses sue Trump administration over authority to impose tariffs
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration wants to halve State Dept budget, slash foreign aid 75%

U.S.

Trump administration wants to halve State Dept budget, slash foreign aid 75%
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Waller: Tariffs a major shock, with wide array of possible outcomes

The Trump administration's tariff policies are a major shock to the U.S. economy that could lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to head off

Waller: Tariffs a major shock, with wide array of possible outcomes
Americas|Political|US

Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event

The Trump administration has turned a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press away from covering an Oval Office news conference involving President Donald Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele

Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in the US for the first time

Nvidia announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time

Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in the US for the first time
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Bullish trade in Apple options reaps gains as shares jump on tariff exemption

An unidentified options trader's multi-million dollar bet on a short-term rebound in Apple Inc.'s shares was set to reap a sizable profit as the iPhone-

Bullish trade in Apple options reaps gains as shares jump on tariff exemption
Economy|Political|US

Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits

Steps taken to reform Social Security during the Biden and Trump administrations have only made the prospects for a funding crisis more serious.

Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits
Arts|Education|Political|US

Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts

Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary

Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
MidEast|Political|US|World

Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 7 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say

Suspected U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital have killed at least seven people and wounded 29 overnight

Suspected US airstrikes kill at least 7 people in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
Africa|Business|Political|US|World

South Africa appoints a special US envoy after its ambassador was expelled

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a former deputy finance minister as a special envoy to the United States after the ambassador was expelled last month

South Africa appoints a special US envoy after its ambassador was expelled
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump

Trump administration cuts across federal health agencies have sent shivers through a biotech industry already struggling through a prolonged downturn

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration says it is not required to help wrongly deported man return to US

U.S. officials said in court filings on Sunday that they were not obligated to help a Maryland resident get out of prison in El Salvador after he was erroneously deported,

Trump administration says it is not required to help wrongly deported man return to US
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials push immigrant gang message, but sometimes don't back it up in court

As U.S.

Trump officials push immigrant gang message, but sometimes don't back it up in court
Americas|Political|US

Trump administration insists it isn’t required to work with El Salvador to bring back man mistakenly deported

Trump administration insists it isn’t required to work with El Salvador to bring back man mistakenly deported

Trump administration insists it isn’t required to work with El Salvador to bring back man mistakenly deported
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Trump-appointed official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves State Department

Pete Marocco, the Trump administration official who played a major role in dismantling the U.S.

Trump-appointed official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves State Department
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, The Trump administration had said late Friday it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S....

Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
Education|Political|US

Protesters gather in Cambridge to demand Harvard University protect international students

Protesters gather in Cambridge to demand Harvard University protect international students

Protesters gather in Cambridge to demand Harvard University protect international students
Americas|Crime|US|World

US deports another 10 gang members to El Salvador, Rubio says

The U.S. has deported another 10 people that it alleges are gang members to El Salvador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, a day before that country's president is

US deports another 10 gang members to El Salvador, Rubio says
MidEast|Political|US|World

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week
Education|Political|US

Harvard professors sue over Trump's review of $9 billion in funding

Harvard University professors are suing to block the Trump administration's review of nearly $9 billion in federal contracts and grants awarded to the Ivy League

Harvard professors sue over Trump's review of $9 billion in funding
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US still won't say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision

The Trump administration is doubling down on its decision not to tell a federal court whether it has any plans to repatriate a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month and remains confined in a notorious prison in El Salvador

US still won't say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision
Education|Political|US

Harvard University professors sue Trump administration to block review of nearly $9 billion in federal funds

Harvard University professors sue Trump administration to block review of nearly $9 billion in federal funds

Harvard University professors sue Trump administration to block review of nearly $9 billion in federal funds
Business|Economy|Political|US

US appeals court allows layoffs, but not dismantling of consumer watchdog

President Donald Trump's administration could lay off workers at the U.S.

US appeals court allows layoffs, but not dismantling of consumer watchdog
Europe|Political|US|World

Pressures from Kyiv and Washington led to US ambassador’s resignation, sources say

Pressures from Kyiv and Washington led to US ambassador’s resignation, sources say

Pressures from Kyiv and Washington led to US ambassador’s resignation, sources say
Education|Political|US

Trump administration ordered to unfreeze funding in dispute with Maine over transgender students

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze funds intended for a Maine child nutrition program that were suspended amid a disagreement between the state and the president over transgender athletes

Trump administration ordered to unfreeze funding in dispute with Maine over transgender students
Political|US

Dozens of DHS staffers, including top FEMA officials, given lie detector tests over alleged leaks

Dozens of DHS staffers, including top FEMA officials, given lie detector tests over alleged leaks

Dozens of DHS staffers, including top FEMA officials, given lie detector tests over alleged leaks
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea metals to counter China, FT reports

The Trump administration is drafting an executive order to enable the stockpiling of deep-sea metals to counter China's dominance in battery minerals and rare earth supply chains, the

Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea metals to counter China, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump trade team chases 90 deals in 90 days. Experts say good luck with that

President Donald Trump's administration wants to strike 90 trade deals in 90 days, but the challenges to quickly resolving the president's

Trump trade team chases 90 deals in 90 days. Experts say good luck with that
Environment|Political|US

White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan

The administration of President Donald Trump aims to eliminate the arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that oversees research on climate change

White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trading Day: A crushing week for US bonds, dollar

TRADING DAY Scorn in the USA If there is one takeaway for investors above all others from yet another tumultuous week in world markets, it may be this:

Trading Day: A crushing week for US bonds, dollar
Americas|Political|US|World

Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians

The Trump administration has terminated temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians in the U.S., a U.S.

Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians
Political|US

US judge will not curb immigration enforcement in places of worship

A federal judge on Friday refused to limit the Trump administration's immigration enforcement activities in places of worship, ruling against a group of 27 religious

US judge will not curb immigration enforcement in places of worship
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US, Ukraine hold tense talks as mineral deal remains elusive, source says

U.S. and Ukrainian officials met on Friday on a U.S. proposal to gain access to Ukraine's mineral wealth, a source with knowledge of the matter said, adding

US, Ukraine hold tense talks as mineral deal remains elusive, source says
Education|Political|US

US military academies end race consideration in admissions

The U.S. Military Academy and the U.S.

US military academies end race consideration in admissions
Crime|Political|US

Judge rebukes Trump administration, demands to know status of illegally deported man

A U.S. federal judge said on Friday it was "extremely troubling" that the Trump administration failed to

Judge rebukes Trump administration, demands to know status of illegally deported man
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies

Less than 48 hours after dining with a negotiator sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Washington last week, Steve

Trump envoy's embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump can shrink consumer protection agency but cannot dismantle it entirely, appeals court says

Trump can shrink consumer protection agency but cannot dismantle it entirely, appeals court says

Trump can shrink consumer protection agency but cannot dismantle it entirely, appeals court says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court ruling

A federal judge lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, President Donald Trump’s administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador

The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court ruling
Education|Europe|Political|Science|US|World

Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe

David Die Dejean is passionate about studying tuna.

Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe
Crime|Political|US

What we know about the Social Security Administration listing thousands of living immigrants as dead

The Trump administration’s move to classify thousands of living immigrants as dead and cancel their Social Security numbers is an escalation of the president’s crackdown on people who were legally allowed to live in the U.S. under programs instituted by his predecessor

What we know about the Social Security Administration listing thousands of living immigrants as dead
Political|US

From classifying immigrants as dead to deportation: A guide to actions on Trump immigration policies

President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is playing out in hearings in key cases

From classifying immigrants as dead to deportation: A guide to actions on Trump immigration policies
Americas|Crime|Political|US

'Extremely troubling' that US can't provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge says

Lawyers for the Trump administration say they are unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador

'Extremely troubling' that US can't provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge says
Political|US

Trump administration lists thousands of immigrants as dead in new policy

Trump administration lists thousands of immigrants as dead in new policy

Trump administration lists thousands of immigrants as dead in new policy
Political|US

Federal judge sides with Trump in allowing immigration enforcement in houses of worship

A federal judge is siding with the Trump administration in allowing immigration agents to conduct enforcement operations at houses of worship despite a lawsuit filed by religious groups over the new policy

Federal judge sides with Trump in allowing immigration enforcement in houses of worship
Environment|Political|Science|US

Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately

Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately

Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration says man was deported to El Salvador in error

U.S.

Trump administration says man was deported to El Salvador in error
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

White House plans for Alaskan oil and gas face some hurdles – including from Trump and the petroleum industry

Donald Trump says he is a big fan of oil and gas. His actions may not be of great interest to the industry. And the results may not be what he says he wants.

White House plans for Alaskan oil and gas face some hurdles – including from Trump and the petroleum industry
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

OPEC output hikes, trade wars have US oil producers wary of 'drill baby drill'

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON Reuters) - President Donald Trump moved on his first day in office to increase U.S. oil and gas production, but the country's oil industry is actually starting to think

OPEC output hikes, trade wars have US oil producers wary of 'drill baby drill'
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Mighty U.S. dollar feels heat as Trump's tariffs spark trade turmoil

In just a week, the dollar has gone from a safe haven to investors' whipping boy as U.S.

Mighty U.S. dollar feels heat as Trump's tariffs spark trade turmoil
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Trump seeks to revoke immigrants' Social Security numbers

The Trump administration aims to convince some immigrants without legal status to self-deport by adding them to a database of dead people, thus

Trump seeks to revoke immigrants' Social Security numbers
Crime|Political|US

Judge allows Trump plan requiring registration for immigrants in US illegally

A U.S. judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to go ahead with a plan to make immigrants illegally living in or entering the United States register with the

Judge allows Trump plan requiring registration for immigrants in US illegally
Crime|Political|US

Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say

The Trump administration has moved to classify more than 6,000 living immigrants as dead

Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say
Business|Political|US

Law firms Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher near deals with White House, WSJ reports

More large law firms are in talks with the White House to reach agreements to avert restrictions on their businesses by promising to do pro bono work that President Donald Trump

Law firms Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher near deals with White House, WSJ reports
Americas|Crime|Political|US

What the Supreme Court’s ruling on man wrongly deported to El Salvador says about presidential authority and the rule of law

The high court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Maryland man, Kilmar Abrego García, to the United States.

What the Supreme Court’s ruling on man wrongly deported to El Salvador says about presidential authority and the rule of law
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court tells Trump administration to facilitate return of Salvadoran man deported in error

The U.S.

US Supreme Court tells Trump administration to facilitate return of Salvadoran man deported in error
Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court says Trump must ‘facilitate’ return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

Supreme Court says Trump must ‘facilitate’ return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

Supreme Court says Trump must ‘facilitate’ return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court says Trump administration must work to bring back mistakenly deported Maryland man

The Supreme Court says the Trump administration must work to bring back a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, rejecting the administration’s emergency appeal

Supreme Court says Trump administration must work to bring back mistakenly deported Maryland man
Americas|Political|US

Judge will halt Trump administration from ending humanitarian parole for people from four countries

A federal judge says she will halt the Trump administration from ending a program that allowed Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans to temporarily live in the United States

Judge will halt Trump administration from ending humanitarian parole for people from four countries
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford charged with felonies

Twelve protesters were charged on Thursday with felony vandalism for their actions during a June 2024 pro-Palestinian protest at Stanford University in which

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford charged with felonies
Business|Environment|Political|Science|US

NOAA fires previously reinstated probationary workers, sources say

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has fired previously reinstated probationary workers after an appeals court on April 9 cleared the

NOAA fires previously reinstated probationary workers, sources say
Education|Political|US

Democratic state AGs sue to restore COVID-related programs for K-12 students

A group of Democratic state attorneys general on Thursday sued the Trump administration in an effort to stop it from cutting off more than $1.1 billion in

Democratic state AGs sue to restore COVID-related programs for K-12 students
Americas|Political|US

Judge allows requirement that everyone in the US illegally must register to move forward

A federal judge is allowing the Trump administration to move forward with a requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government

Judge allows requirement that everyone in the US illegally must register to move forward
Business|Economy|Political|US

More than 2,600 US Energy Dept staffers accept second offer to resign, sources say

More than 2,600 U.S.

More than 2,600 US Energy Dept staffers accept second offer to resign, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|US

Study finds Trump's 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion

A new analysis by the Center for Automotive Research has found that President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs imposed in early April will increase costs by about $108

Study finds Trump's 25% auto tariffs could cost US automakers $108 billion
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US seeks consent decree on Columbia over protests, WSJ reports

The Trump administration is working to force Columbia University into a consent decree that would legally bind the school to follow federal guidelines in how it combats antisemitism, the

US seeks consent decree on Columbia over protests, WSJ reports
Political|US

Pronouns in some reporters' email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration

You know those email signatures at the end of messages

Pronouns in some reporters' email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump says not sure U.S. Steel needs a deal with Nippon thanks to tariffs

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not sure U.S.

Trump says not sure U.S. Steel needs a deal with Nippon thanks to tariffs
Africa|Business|Economy|Political

African nations that faced steep Trump tariffs get some relief but mostly more uncertainty

African nations that were facing some of the steepest reciprocal tariffs from the Trump administration have been given a moment of relief with the pausing of the duties

African nations that faced steep Trump tariffs get some relief but mostly more uncertainty
Health|Political|Science|US

US NIH reverses conference travel ban for scientists

The U.S.

US NIH reverses conference travel ban for scientists
Economy|Political|US

Democrats in Congress urge Trump to reverse FTC firings

President Donald Trump should reinstate two Democratic commissioners at the U.S.

Democrats in Congress urge Trump to reverse FTC firings
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's tariff pause does little to lower overall tariff rates, Yale researchers say

U.S.

Trump's tariff pause does little to lower overall tariff rates, Yale researchers say
Economy|Political|US

Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father's killing

Bernice King warns decades of work to reduce inequities in housing is at risk, as the Trump administration cuts funding for projects and tries to reduce funding for nonprofits that handle housing discrimination complaints

Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father's killing
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Modelo owner Constellation says Trump immigration crackdown hitting Hispanic customers

Modelo Especial owner Constellation Brands' beer sales are taking a hit as demand from Hispanic populations in key U.S. states slows down amid Trump's crackdown on

Modelo owner Constellation says Trump immigration crackdown hitting Hispanic customers
Election|Political|US

Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles

President Donald Trump has prioritized loyalty in building his second-term team

Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles
MidEast|Political|US

Trump administration will screen for antisemitic activity in granting immigration benefits

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says the Trump administration will immediately start considering “antisemitic activity” on social media and physical harassment of Jewish people as grounds for denying immigration benefits

Trump administration will screen for antisemitic activity in granting immigration benefits
Political|US

Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges

The House has passed a bill that limits the authority of federal district judges to issue nationwide orders

Republican-led House passes bill to limit nationwide orders from federal district judges
Business|Political|US

Trump signs executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey

U.S.

Trump signs executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey
Health|Political|US

Trump administration plans to remove all members of HIV advisory council

By Dan Levine -The Trump administration plans to remove all the members of a presidential advisory council on HIV/AIDS and provided no timeline for replacing them as the government overhauls its

Trump administration plans to remove all members of HIV advisory council
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Corona beer maker Constellation forecasts annual profit below estimates on tariff hit

Brewer Constellation Brands on Wednesday forecast fiscal 2026 profit below analysts' estimates, expecting steep levies imposed by the Trump administration to hit its beers and spirits

Corona beer maker Constellation forecasts annual profit below estimates on tariff hit
Europe|Political|US|World

House Republicans and Democrats say the US must maintain its troop totals in Europe

Republican and Democratic members of the House Armed Services Committee have voiced sharp bipartisan criticism about reports the Trump administration is eyeing a reduction of U.S. forces in Europe, saying America must stick with its NATO allies

House Republicans and Democrats say the US must maintain its troop totals in Europe
Economy|Political|US

Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement

Employees across the Department of the Interior have until the end of Wednesday to respond to the latest offer to take buyouts or early retirement

Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement
MidEast|Political|US|World

US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns

The U.S. government said on Wednesday it will begin screening the social media of immigrants and visa applicants for what it called antisemitic activity,

US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns
Environment|Political|Technology|US

US EPA tracking card swipes and laptop logins to check staff office return, memo shows

The U.S.

US EPA tracking card swipes and laptop logins to check staff office return, memo shows
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration prepares to send more deported migrants to notorious El Salvador prison

Trump administration prepares to send more deported migrants to notorious El Salvador prison

Trump administration prepares to send more deported migrants to notorious El Salvador prison
Political|US

Supreme Court allows Trump’s firings of independent agency board members to take effect, for now

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to oust two board members who oversee independent agencies, for now

Supreme Court allows Trump’s firings of independent agency board members to take effect, for now
Americas|Political|US

US Senate narrowly confirms ex-CIA officer Johnson as ambassador to Mexico

The U.S.

US Senate narrowly confirms ex-CIA officer Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Education|Europe|Opinion|Political|US|World

Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence

Before the Nazis, German universities were among the best in the world. Step by step, the universities gave up their independence until they were instruments of the state.

Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence
Education|Political|US

Trump administration freezes $1.8 billion for Cornell and Northwestern

Cornell University and Northwestern University say they haven't received any notice from the U.S. government about paused federal funding even though the White House says more than $1 billion for Cornell and about $790 million for Northwestern have been frozen

Trump administration freezes $1.8 billion for Cornell and Northwestern
Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost

Can both sides legitimately say they won a Supreme Court victory?

Supreme Court’s decision on deportations gave both the Trump administration and ACLU reasons to claim a victory − but noncitizens clearly lost
Business|Political|US

US appeals court sides with Trump, clears way to fire thousands of federal workers

A U.S. appeals court cleared the way on Wednesday for 18 federal agencies to once again fire thousands of employees who lost their jobs as part of President Donald

US appeals court sides with Trump, clears way to fire thousands of federal workers
Political|US

Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a judge’s order requiring them to be reinstated

Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration intends to modify some UN food agency awards, State Dept says

President Donald Trump's administration wants the U.N.

Trump administration intends to modify some UN food agency awards, State Dept says
Political|US

Trump White House to appeal ruling lifting AP restrictions over Gulf of Mexico

President Donald Trump's White House intends to challenge a judge's ruling lifting the restrictions it imposed on the Associated Press over the news agency's

Trump White House to appeal ruling lifting AP restrictions over Gulf of Mexico
Political|US

Trump administration appeals court decision ordering AP journalists back into White House events

The Trump administration says it will appeal a federal court decision that ordered it to readmit Associated Press journalists to White House events on First Amendment grounds

Trump administration appeals court decision ordering AP journalists back into White House events
Asia|Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

US restores urgent food aid, except in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has reversed cuts in emergency food aid to several nations but maintained them in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries

US restores urgent food aid, except in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump administration backs off Nvidia's H20 chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner, NPR reports

The Trump administration has reversed course on plans to restrict exports of Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips to China after CEO Jensen Huang attended a Mar-a-Lago dinner last

Trump administration backs off Nvidia's H20 chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner, NPR reports
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Republicans in US Congress sweat Trump tariffs' hit to retirees, a critical constituency

Republicans in Congress are worried that the market rout sparked by U.S.

Republicans in US Congress sweat Trump tariffs' hit to retirees, a critical constituency
Business|Political|Technology|US

US Senate panel advances Trump nominee to oversee $42-billion government internet fund

The U.S.

US Senate panel advances Trump nominee to oversee $42-billion government internet fund
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

‘It’s like our friend started a fist fight with us’: These Europeans are skipping US travel

‘It’s like our friend started a fist fight with us’: These Europeans are skipping US travel

‘It’s like our friend started a fist fight with us’: These Europeans are skipping US travel
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

EU to start retaliating against U.S. tariffs on Tuesday

The European Union will launch its first countermeasures against U.S.

EU to start retaliating against U.S. tariffs on Tuesday
Education|Political|US

Trump administration freezes $1 billion in funding for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University

Trump administration freezes $1 billion in funding for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University

Trump administration freezes $1 billion in funding for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern University in latest crackdown

The Trump administration has frozen over $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University while it

US freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern University in latest crackdown
Americas|Business|Political|US|World

US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says

The United States will "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, U.S.

US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says
Political|US

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists

A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US says Moroccan proposal should be sole basis for Western Sahara talks

Talks to resolve the conflict over Western Sahara should take place on the sole basis of a Moroccan plan that would give the region some autonomy under the North

US says Moroccan proposal should be sole basis for Western Sahara talks
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday moved to reinstate at least six recently canceled U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US

US agriculture chief says new deals may be struck over tariffs by end of week

U.S.

US agriculture chief says new deals may be struck over tariffs by end of week
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

In notorious Salvadoran prison, US deportees live in identical cells to convicted gangsters

In notorious Salvadoran prison, US deportees live in identical cells to convicted gangsters

In notorious Salvadoran prison, US deportees live in identical cells to convicted gangsters
Political|US

Judge lifts Trump White House restrictions on AP while lawsuit proceeds

A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump’s White House to lift access restrictions imposed on the Associated Press over the news agency's

Judge lifts Trump White House restrictions on AP while lawsuit proceeds
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

US given one day to show evidence for deporting Columbia University protester Khalil

An immigration judge on Tuesday gave the U.S. government a day to show evidence that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil should be

US given one day to show evidence for deporting Columbia University protester Khalil
Education|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration ends $4 million in funding to Princeton's climate-related programs

The U.S.

Trump administration ends $4 million in funding to Princeton's climate-related programs
Americas|Political|US

The Latest: Trump signs executive orders to boost coal

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that has been in decline for decades

The Latest: Trump signs executive orders to boost coal
Political|US

Federal judge says White House’s punishment of Associated Press is unconstitutional

Federal judge says White House’s punishment of Associated Press is unconstitutional

Federal judge says White House’s punishment of Associated Press is unconstitutional
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

US Senate confirms Japan ambassador as tariffs complicate ties

The U.S.

US Senate confirms Japan ambassador as tariffs complicate ties
Political|US

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump admin after Reuters reports US Navy admiral firing

Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday sharply criticized President Donald Trump's administration and said it was harming national security, after Reuters

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump admin after Reuters reports US Navy admiral firing
Business|Economy|Political|US

New offers for buyouts and early retirement offered to Homeland Security staff

The Department of Homeland Security is offering buyouts and early retirement options to staffers, as officials push forward with efforts to reduce and reshape the federal workforce

New offers for buyouts and early retirement offered to Homeland Security staff
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration cancels $188M in grants New York City was using to shelter migrants

The Trump administration has canceled $188 million in federal grants meant to reimburse New York City for sheltering migrants, saying the money was being spent to support illegal immigration

Trump administration cancels $188M in grants New York City was using to shelter migrants
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

See Richard Quest's reaction to Trump advisers' tariff remarks

CNN's Richard Quest reacts to top economic officials in the Trump administration defending the widespread tariffs Trump announced that has caused US stock prices to plunge.

See Richard Quest's reaction to Trump advisers' tariff remarks
Crime|Political|US

Trump touts Supreme Court deportation ruling as a major victory, but legal fight is far from over

The Trump administration is touting a Supreme Court ruling allowing it to resume deportations under the Alien Enemies Act as a major victory, but the immigration fight is far from over

Trump touts Supreme Court deportation ruling as a major victory, but legal fight is far from over
Political|US

Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers

The Supreme Court has blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government

Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?

President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the law

The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?
Education|Political|US

Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI

Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools

Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI
Political|US

Supreme Court backs Trump for now on fired probationary federal employees

Supreme Court backs Trump for now on fired probationary federal employees

Supreme Court backs Trump for now on fired probationary federal employees
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Justice Department will disband its crypto-related enforcement team

The Justice Department is disbanding a team of prosecutors who targeted cryptocurrency crimes and is shifting its focus away from complex crypto-related cases involving banking and securities law

Justice Department will disband its crypto-related enforcement team
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US

US expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere

Visits to the U.S. from overseas fell 11.6% in March compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary government data released Tuesday

US expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

As a future of US foreign aid cuts comes into focus, so do efforts to respond

The reality of the Trump administration’s cuts to U.S. foreign assistance are sinking in within the field of international development

As a future of US foreign aid cuts comes into focus, so do efforts to respond
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Musk's DOGE using AI to snoop on U.S. federal workers, sources say

Trump administration officials have told some U.S. government employees that Elon Musk's DOGE team of technologists is

Musk's DOGE using AI to snoop on U.S. federal workers, sources say
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Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050

Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050

Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050
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Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day for failing to leave after deportation order

By Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON - The Trump administration plans to fine migrants under deportation orders up to $998 a day if they fail to leave the United States and to seize their

Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day for failing to leave after deportation order
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Trump administration weighs drone strikes on Mexican cartels, NBC News reports

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering drone strikes on drug cartels in Mexico to combat trafficking across the southern border, NBC News reported on Tuesday.

Trump administration weighs drone strikes on Mexican cartels, NBC News reports
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As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents
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The US ends lifesaving food aid for millions. The World Food Program calls it a 'death sentence'

The Trump administration has ended funding to U.N. World Food Program emergency programs helping keep millions alive in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and 11 other impoverished countries, many of them struggling with conflict

The US ends lifesaving food aid for millions. The World Food Program calls it a 'death sentence'
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US appeals court rejects Trump bid to fast-track migrant deportations

A U.S. appeals court on Monday declined to lift an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from deporting people to countries the government did not

US appeals court rejects Trump bid to fast-track migrant deportations
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Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, after judges’ review

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants, but says they must get a court hearing before they are taken from the United States

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, after judges’ review
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Trump administration fires senior Navy female officer at NATO. She appeared on a 'woke' list

U.S. officials say Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO’s military committee, was fired over the weekend by the Trump administration

Trump administration fires senior Navy female officer at NATO. She appeared on a 'woke' list
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Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts

The Trump administrated has canceled millions of dollars in international grants that a Department of Labor division administered to combat child labor and slave labor around the world

Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts
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Tariff turmoil could undercut Trump's buyout offers to federal workers

A host of U.S. federal agencies have unveiled fresh buyout offers to slash their workforce, renewing a voluntary program that preceded the

Tariff turmoil could undercut Trump's buyout offers to federal workers
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Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say

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Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say
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National Park Service removes references to Harriet Tubman from Underground Railroad webpage

National Park Service removes references to Harriet Tubman from Underground Railroad webpage

National Park Service removes references to Harriet Tubman from Underground Railroad webpage
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Trump admin in early stages of planning a June military parade in Washington, DC

Trump admin in early stages of planning a June military parade in Washington, DC

Trump admin in early stages of planning a June military parade in Washington, DC
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US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge

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US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge
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Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

Chief Justice John Roberts has agreed to pause a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador

Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to return migrant deported to El Salvador in error

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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to return migrant deported to El Salvador in error
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Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies

A federal appeals court is allowing billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to once again access people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management

Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
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US stocks slide loses steam even as tariff worries remain

A global equities meltdown lost some of its intensity on Monday as U.S.

US stocks slide loses steam even as tariff worries remain
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Catholic bishops end refugee aid partnerships with US government, citing funding cuts

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is ending a half-century of partnerships with the federal government to serve refugees and children

Catholic bishops end refugee aid partnerships with US government, citing funding cuts
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Fed's priority should be to keep inflation in check: Kugler

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Monday said that some of the recent rise in goods and market-services inflation may be "anticipatory" of the effect of the Trump administration's

Fed's priority should be to keep inflation in check: Kugler
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick, bank CEOs discussed tariffs one day after announcement

The heads of the largest U.S. banks met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick last week and discussed President Donald Trump's tariff plans a day after they

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick, bank CEOs discussed tariffs one day after announcement