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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
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Political|US

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
Americas|Crime|Political|US

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
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

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
MidEast|Political|US|World

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'
Americas|Crime|Political|US

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
Americas|Crime|Political|US

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
Political|US|World

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
Americas|Business|Education|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say

U.S.

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say
Political|US

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
Political|US

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
Political|US|World

US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge

U.S.

US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge
Political|US

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
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to return migrant deported to El Salvador in error

The U.S.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order to return migrant deported to El Salvador in error
Business|Education|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

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
Americas|Crime|Political|US

U.S. appeals court won't block order requiring return of man wrongly deported to El Salvador

A U.S. appeals court has declined to block a federal judge’s ruling that said the United States must bring a man back to Maryland after he was wrongly deported to El

U.S. appeals court won't block order requiring return of man wrongly deported to El Salvador
Political|US

Top federal labor officials reinstated by full DC federal appeals court

Top federal labor officials reinstated by full DC federal appeals court

Top federal labor officials reinstated by full DC federal appeals court
Americas|Crime|Education|Political|US

Judge says deportation of man to El Salvador prison is ‘wholly lawless,’ with deadline to return him to America today

Judge says deportation of man to El Salvador prison is ‘wholly lawless,’ with deadline to return him to America today

Judge says deportation of man to El Salvador prison is ‘wholly lawless,’ with deadline to return him to America today
Environment|Political|Science|US

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?

The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.

EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?
Americas|Crime|Political|US

CIA is reviewing its authorities to use lethal force against drug cartels

CIA is reviewing its authorities to use lethal force against drug cartels

CIA is reviewing its authorities to use lethal force against drug cartels
MidEast|Political|World

Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath

Several powerful Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq are prepared to disarm for the first time to avert the threat of an escalating conflict with the U.S.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reel

President Donald Trump says he won’t back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S. He's digging in on his plans to implement the taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system

Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reel
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US stock futures tumble indicating another plummet on Wall Street

U.S. stock futures opened sharply lower late on Sunday, suggesting a continuation of the two-day selloff that wiped trillions from equity values after the

US stock futures tumble indicating another plummet on Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump’s team offers mixed messaging on tariff negotiation, downplays market volatility

Trump’s team offers mixed messaging on tariff negotiation, downplays market volatility

Trump’s team offers mixed messaging on tariff negotiation, downplays market volatility
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge says deportation of Maryland man to an El Salvador prison was 'wholly lawless'

A federal judge says the U_S_ government’s decision to arrest a Maryland man and send him to a notorious prison in El Salvador appears to be “wholly lawless.”

Judge says deportation of Maryland man to an El Salvador prison was 'wholly lawless'
Africa|Political|Sports|US|World

The US has revoked visas for South Sudanese while civil war threatens at home

The United States once cheered the creation of South Sudan as an independent nation

The US has revoked visas for South Sudanese while civil war threatens at home
Political|US

As judges stymie Trump with nationwide orders, pressure builds on US Supreme Court

Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden may not agree on much, but there is one issue on which they have been united: The need

As judges stymie Trump with nationwide orders, pressure builds on US Supreme Court
Education|Political|US

Trump’s crackdown on university protests is casting a long shadow. Activists hope he’s also providing a spark

Trump’s crackdown on university protests is casting a long shadow. Activists hope he’s also providing a spark

Trump’s crackdown on university protests is casting a long shadow. Activists hope he’s also providing a spark
Asia|Political|US|World

Foreign journalists at US-backed media fear being sent to repressive homelands after Trump's cuts

Reporters and human rights groups say the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media have put dozens of journalists at risk, especially those who defied authoritarian regimes to help fulfill the U.S. mission of delivering uncensored news to parts of the world under repressive rule

Foreign journalists at US-backed media fear being sent to repressive homelands after Trump's cuts
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

The Trump administration is asking an appeals court to suspend a judge's order for the government to broker the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. to a notorious El Salvador prison

Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Business|Political|US

Doug Emhoff publicly criticizes his law firm for coming to agreement with Trump administration

Doug Emhoff publicly criticizes his law firm for coming to agreement with Trump administration

Doug Emhoff publicly criticizes his law firm for coming to agreement with Trump administration
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Hear Rubio’s response to 'crashing' markets after tariff news

At a NATO foreign ministers summit in Brussels, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to a reporter’s question about the impact of President Trump's recent tariff announcements on European markets.

Hear Rubio’s response to 'crashing' markets after tariff news
Americas|Political|US

Attorney for father deported in 'error' says this is what's 'new, unique and terrifying' about case

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, the attorney for a Maryland father the Trump administration conceded it mistakenly deported to El Salvador “because of an administrative error.”

Attorney for father deported in 'error' says this is what's 'new, unique and terrifying' about case
Education|Political|US

NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order

New York state school officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices, despite the administration’s threats to terminate federal education funding

NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order
Political|US

Trump administration appoints junior officer to oversee US Foreign Service, sources say

The Trump administration has appointed a national security lawyer who entered the foreign service just four years ago as the top official overseeing the State

Trump administration appoints junior officer to oversee US Foreign Service, sources say
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Priscilla Alvarez on what we know about father mistakenly deported, sent to El Salvador prison

The Trump administration conceded in a court filing that it mistakenly deported a Maryland father to El Salvador “because of an administrative error” and argued it could not return him because he’s now in Salvadoran custody. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports.

Priscilla Alvarez on what we know about father mistakenly deported, sent to El Salvador prison
Asia|Political|US|World

USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says

Three U.S. aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country's massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the

USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge orders return of wrongly deported Maryland man to US from El Salvador

A U.S. judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration must return a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador to the United States within three days, the

Judge orders return of wrongly deported Maryland man to US from El Salvador
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety

Stanley “Goose” Stewart, who survived the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster that killed 29 workers 15 years ago Saturday, calls a recommendation by the Trump administration to close three dozen offices of the Mine Safety and Health Administration across the country “idiotic.”

Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety
Asia|Political|US|World

In the race to save lives after the Myanmar quake, US rescuers are notable by their absence

Day after day, Chinese rescue teams haul children and elderly people from collapsed buildings

In the race to save lives after the Myanmar quake, US rescuers are notable by their absence
Economy|Political|US

IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office, AP sources say

The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers as part of layoffs that began Friday

IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office, AP sources say
Education|Political|US

Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge

Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week

Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge
Economy|Political|US

The math Trump's admin. used to calculate tariff rates stuns economists

President Trump's administration says they used a formula to calculate tariff rates for foreign countries. CNN anchors Dana Bash and Phil Mattingly break down the numbers and how economists are reacting.

The math Trump's admin. used to calculate tariff rates stuns economists
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration rolls back forest protections in bid to ramp up logging

President Donald Trump's administration has rolled back environmental protections around future logging projects on more than half of U.S. national forests under an emergency designation issued Friday that cites the dangers of wildfires

Trump administration rolls back forest protections in bid to ramp up logging
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration halts Biden proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs

Trump administration halts Biden proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs

Trump administration halts Biden proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs
Environment|Political|US

Trump administration ends key grant program that helps communities prepare for disasters

The Trump administration is ending a key program used by communities to pay for projects designed to help them prepare for natural disasters like flooding and fires

Trump administration ends key grant program that helps communities prepare for disasters
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Tufts student's immigration arrest case moved to Vermont, not Louisiana, by US judge

The Trump administration on Friday lost a bid to throw out or move to Louisiana a Tufts University student's legal challenge to her immigration arrest, which

Tufts student's immigration arrest case moved to Vermont, not Louisiana, by US judge
Education|Political|US

US Supreme Court lets Trump cut teacher training grants in DEI-related case

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets Trump cut teacher training grants in DEI-related case
Political|US

Trump administration fires director of National Security Agency

Trump administration fires director of National Security Agency

Trump administration fires director of National Security Agency
Education|Political|US

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s plea to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money as part of its anti-DEI efforts

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now
Education|Political|US

5-4 Supreme Court allows Trump to freeze roughly $65 million in teacher training grants

5-4 Supreme Court allows Trump to freeze roughly $65 million in teacher training grants

5-4 Supreme Court allows Trump to freeze roughly $65 million in teacher training grants
Americas|Business|Political|US|World

Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump's demands for the canal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week to meet its leaders following recent U.S. allegations of Chinese interference in the operations of the critical Panama Canal shipping lane

Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump's demands for the canal
Business|Political|US

DOGE staffers arrive at U.S. antitrust and consumer protection agency

Two people working with billionaire Elon Musk on a bid to radically shrink the U.S. government have started work at the U.S.

DOGE staffers arrive at U.S. antitrust and consumer protection agency
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Tariff turmoil puts a freeze on global M&A dealmaking

From Wall Street to Israel and Sweden, U.S.

Tariff turmoil puts a freeze on global M&A dealmaking
Americas|Political|US

Judge blocks Trump from dismantling agency that funds community groups in Latin American countries

A federal judge agreed on Friday to block the Trump administration from dismantling an independent agency that distributes grant money to community development groups in Latin American and Caribbean countries

Judge blocks Trump from dismantling agency that funds community groups in Latin American countries
Education|Political|US

Trump administration issues demands on Harvard as conditions for billions in federal money

Some alumni want Harvard to resist Trump administration demands the university must meet to receive $9 billion in federal grants and contracts being threatened during an investigation into campus antisemitism

Trump administration issues demands on Harvard as conditions for billions in federal money
Business|Environment|Health|Political|US

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer
Business|Political|US

The Energy Department identifies thousands of nonessential positions at risk of DOGE cuts

The Energy Department has identified thousands of federal workers it deems "nonessential" and would not be protected if there is a large-scale reduction in force

The Energy Department identifies thousands of nonessential positions at risk of DOGE cuts
Election|Political|US

The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration

In some cases, long Senate speeches don’t produce clear results. In other cases, they can help pass or prevent new legislation.

The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration
MidEast|Political|US|World

Cost of US military offensive against Houthis nears $1 billion with limited impact

Cost of US military offensive against Houthis nears $1 billion with limited impact

Cost of US military offensive against Houthis nears $1 billion with limited impact
Business|Political|US|World

Putin envoy on why Americans should believe there will be an outcome in war

CNN's Phil Mattingly sits down with senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, who traveled to Washington, DC, for talks on strengthening relations between Russia and Ukraine as they seek to end the war. Dmitriev's visit marks the first time a senior Russian official has visited Washington, DC, for talks since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and marks a further step in the marked warming in relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office in January.

Putin envoy on why Americans should believe there will be an outcome in war
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Federal officials are quietly terminating the legal residency of some international college students

A crackdown on foreign students is alarming college leaders, who say the Trump administration is using new tactics and vague justifications to push some students out of the country

Federal officials are quietly terminating the legal residency of some international college students
MidEast|Political|US|World

US sending Israel 20,000 assault rifles that Biden had delayed, say sources

The Trump administration moved forward with the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-made assault rifles to Israel last month, according to a document seen by Reuters

US sending Israel 20,000 assault rifles that Biden had delayed, say sources
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukrainian team to head to US to discuss new minerals deal framework

A Ukrainian government team will head to the United States in the near future for discussions on a new framework for a minerals deal, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday.

Ukrainian team to head to US to discuss new minerals deal framework
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US

US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

One big loser in President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war is likely to be the U.S. electric vehicle industry

US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war
Business|Political|US

As dusk falls in Washington on Fridays, the firings begin

Mary Glantz was in her room at a Hampton Inn in Columbia, South Carolina, last Friday night during a trip visiting friends when her phone began

As dusk falls in Washington on Fridays, the firings begin
Business|Health|Political|Science|US

Trump layoffs begin to erode FDA drug review system

The Trump administration's mass firings at the U.S.

Trump layoffs begin to erode FDA drug review system
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme

Russia said on Friday that the question of Iran's nuclear programme should be resolved politically and diplomatically, urging restraint on all sides.

Russia urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Mistaken deportations stoke concerns over Trump’s aggressive immigration push

Mistaken deportations stoke concerns over Trump’s aggressive immigration push

Mistaken deportations stoke concerns over Trump’s aggressive immigration push
Education|Political|US

Trump administration demands changes in letter to Harvard University as review of federal funding is underway

Trump administration demands changes in letter to Harvard University as review of federal funding is underway

Trump administration demands changes in letter to Harvard University as review of federal funding is underway
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US to freeze Brown University grants, calls for restrictions at Harvard

The U.S. government plans to freeze grants to Brown University and separately set conditions that Harvard University must meet - including a

US to freeze Brown University grants, calls for restrictions at Harvard
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official says

A Trump administration official says the United States is talking with conflict-plagued Congo about developing its mineral resources under a deal that the Congolese president has said could help make his country safer

The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official says
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration

A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat

The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat

Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat
Health|Political|US

US judge blocks $11 billion Trump administration health funding cut for now

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting more than $11 billion in public health grants allocated to U.S. states

US judge blocks $11 billion Trump administration health funding cut for now
Education|Political|US

Trump administration is considering freezing $510 million in grants to Brown University

Trump administration is considering freezing $510 million in grants to Brown University

Trump administration is considering freezing $510 million in grants to Brown University
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted

Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted

Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Russian investment envoy sees positive dynamic in US relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Thursday that he saw a "positive dynamic" in relations between Moscow and Washington, though more meetings

Russian investment envoy sees positive dynamic in US relations
Arts|Political|US

US judge declines for now to block Trump 'gender ideology' arts grants ban

A federal judge on Thursday declined at this time to block U.S.

US judge declines for now to block Trump 'gender ideology' arts grants ban
Education|Political|US

US warns public schools of legal action, withholding funds over DEI

The U.S.

US warns public schools of legal action, withholding funds over DEI
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

US egg imports meant to drive prices down could be hit by tariffs

U.S.

US egg imports meant to drive prices down could be hit by tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump tariffs slam markets, stunned investors brace for slow growth, retaliation

Global investors grappled on Thursday with rising chances of an economic downturn and a sprawling trade war, as they

Trump tariffs slam markets, stunned investors brace for slow growth, retaliation
Health|Political|US

Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states

A federal judge in Rhode Island says she'll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars

Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge considering whether to hold Trump officials in contempt for violating court orders on deportation flights

Judge considering whether to hold Trump officials in contempt for violating court orders on deportation flights

Judge considering whether to hold Trump officials in contempt for violating court orders on deportation flights
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Judge says US government may have 'acted in bad faith' as he weighs contempt over deportation order

A federal judge says the Trump administration may have “acted in bad faith” by trying to rush Venezuelan migrants out of the country before a court could step in to block their deportations to El Salvador

Judge says US government may have 'acted in bad faith' as he weighs contempt over deportation order
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Equity long/short hedge funds wipe out year gains in market rout

Global equity long/short hedge funds erased their gains for the year on Thursday as stocks plunged after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs.

Equity long/short hedge funds wipe out year gains in market rout
Americas|Crime|Political|US

'Fair likelihood' Trump administration violated court order not to deport Venezuelans, judge says

There is a "fair likelihood" the Trump administration violated a court order temporarily blocking the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members

'Fair likelihood' Trump administration violated court order not to deport Venezuelans, judge says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree

U.S.

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's global trade war may defeat US strategic goals on China

In its first months, U.S.

Trump's global trade war may defeat US strategic goals on China
Business|Political|US

US appeals court pauses order reversing Trump actions at CFPB

A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily paused a lower court order from last week that had handed a major victory to government workers and consumer advocates fighting President

US appeals court pauses order reversing Trump actions at CFPB
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed's Jefferson: still substantial uncertainty on trade policy, need time to assess

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Thursday declined to offer any specifics about how the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs announced on Wednesday affect his outlook for

Fed's Jefferson: still substantial uncertainty on trade policy, need time to assess
Political|US

How a lone judge can block a Trump order nationwide – and why, from DACA to DOGE, this judicial check on presidents’ power is shaping how the government works

Do court-imposed nationwide injunctions, which stop policies for everyone across the country, give too much power to a single judge? Or do they protect important rights?

How a lone judge can block a Trump order nationwide – and why, from DACA to DOGE, this judicial check on presidents’ power is shaping how the government works
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S.

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
Political|US|World

Trump-appointed State Department official steps down after less than 3 months

The U.S.

Trump-appointed State Department official steps down after less than 3 months
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says

U.S.

Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
Education|Political|US

K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says

As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to they're following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices

K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says
Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO members of the U.S. commitment to the alliance

Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US tech, retail stocks lead rout after Trump's tariff blow

Megacap U.S. tech companies including Apple and retail giants Walmart and Nike led a global market meltdown as President Donald Trump's

US tech, retail stocks lead rout after Trump's tariff blow
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump TikTok decision to come before deadline, US vice president says

The Trump administration's decision on an American buyer for the short-video social media site TikTok will come before a weekend deadline, Vice President JD Vance said on

Trump TikTok decision to come before deadline, US vice president says
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|US

Sneaker and apparel retailers blindsided by tariffs on Asian factory hubs

Prices of Nike Jordan and Adidas Samba sneakers are likely to rise in the United States after President Donald Trump imposed a raft of new tariffs on

Sneaker and apparel retailers blindsided by tariffs on Asian factory hubs
Business|Economy|Political|US

Countries need to allow in more US products to bring down tariffs, Lutnick says

The Trump administration is talking to all major trading partners throughout the world about ways to bring down President Donald Trump's new tariffs, Commerce

Countries need to allow in more US products to bring down tariffs, Lutnick says
Business|Finance|Political|US

US Senate panel advances Trump pick Paul Atkins as SEC chairman

The U.S.

US Senate panel advances Trump pick Paul Atkins as SEC chairman
Australia|Economy|Political|US|World

Polar bear-inhabited islands affected by Trump tariffs

The Trump administration appears to be leaving no stone unturned with its sweeping tariffs around the globe, from rocky outcrops home to polar bears in the Arctic to tiny tropical islands to a former British penal colony

Polar bear-inhabited islands affected by Trump tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

Pharma stocks survive market rout on tariff exemption, but uncertainty continues

Drugmaker stocks gained a temporary reprieve on Thursday as U.S.

Pharma stocks survive market rout on tariff exemption, but uncertainty continues
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

Trump’s nominee for the top CDC role would join the agency at a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for medical research.

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency
Americas|Education|Opinion|Political|US

Lessons from El Salvador for US university leaders facing attacks from Trump

US college leaders would do well to reflect on the courage of their counterparts in 1980s El Salvador who opposed injustice despite grave personal risk.

Lessons from El Salvador for US university leaders facing attacks from Trump
Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence

U.S.

Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence
Business|Economy|Political|US

Every car is about to get more expensive. ‘It’s just math,’ former Ford CEO says

Every car is about to get more expensive. ‘It’s just math,’ former Ford CEO says

Every car is about to get more expensive. ‘It’s just math,’ former Ford CEO says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India says studying impact of 27% US tariff, vows to push trade deal

India said on Thursday it was studying the impact of the 27% tariff slapped by the U.S. on its imports and vowed to push for a trade

India says studying impact of 27% US tariff, vows to push trade deal
Business|Political|US

Musk team issued inaccurate USAID firing notices, must send correct versions, say sources

Termination notices sent by billionaire Elon Musk's cost-cutting team to U.S.

Musk team issued inaccurate USAID firing notices, must send correct versions, say sources
Business|Economy|Political|US

Auto tariffs are now in effect. What it means for America - and you

Auto tariffs are now in effect. What it means for America - and you

Auto tariffs are now in effect. What it means for America - and you
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump signs order ending duty-free treatment for cheap shipments from China

U.S.

Trump signs order ending duty-free treatment for cheap shipments from China
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Greenland for a visit aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials as the Trump administration is seeking control of the Arctic territory

Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
Political|US

Musk's cuts at US Social Security agency are illegal, lawsuit claims

Disability rights groups filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk broke various laws by firing thousands of workers and

Musk's cuts at US Social Security agency are illegal, lawsuit claims
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

What we know about the federal detention of activists, students and scholars connected to universities

What we know about the federal detention of activists, students and scholars connected to universities

What we know about the federal detention of activists, students and scholars connected to universities
Europe|Political|US|World

A wary Europe awaits Rubio with NATO's future on the line

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling this week to a gathering of top diplomats from NATO countries

A wary Europe awaits Rubio with NATO's future on the line
Election|Political|US

Cory Booker’s historic speech energizes a discouraged Democratic base

Cory Booker’s historic speech energizes a discouraged Democratic base

Cory Booker’s historic speech energizes a discouraged Democratic base
Health|Political|Science|US

Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding

A group of scientists and health groups sued the National Institutes of Health on Wednesday, arguing that an “ideological purge” of research funding is illegal and threatens medical cures

Scientists sue NIH, saying politics cut their research funding
Health|Political|Science|US

Researchers, ACLU sue over Trump's 'ideological purge' of NIH grants

Scientific researchers on Wednesday sued to secure reinstatement of National Institutes of Health grants that funded research on topics like LGBTQ health, COVID-19

Researchers, ACLU sue over Trump's 'ideological purge' of NIH grants
Health|Political|US

Scholars, groups sue Trump administration over canceled NIH research funding

Scholars, groups sue Trump administration over canceled NIH research funding

Scholars, groups sue Trump administration over canceled NIH research funding
Environment|Political|US

Trump administration moves to more easily fire some agency employees

The Trump administration has begun the process of reclassifying workers at some agencies to a new job category with fewer protections, according to two

Trump administration moves to more easily fire some agency employees
Political|US

Legal services for unaccompanied migrant children still uncertain after judge orders reinstatement

Legal aid clinics that represent migrant children alone in the U.S. say they are still in limbo a day after a federal judge in California ordered the Trump administration temporarily reinstate direct legal assistance

Legal services for unaccompanied migrant children still uncertain after judge orders reinstatement
Political|US

Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather than the hospital

Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts
Political|US

Congress appropriated some FEMA money to house and aid migrants. Trump officials want it used to detain them

Congress appropriated some FEMA money to house and aid migrants. Trump officials want it used to detain them

Congress appropriated some FEMA money to house and aid migrants. Trump officials want it used to detain them
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports

The team of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, set up at least 20 group chats on the commercial Signal app to coordinate official work on issues

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports
Arts|Political|US

Head of Washington's African American History museum on personal leave, Washington Post reports

The director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, Kevin Young, has gone on personal leave, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing an

Head of Washington's African American History museum on personal leave, Washington Post reports
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump import taxes could fall heaviest on Midwest and Southeast, Richmond Fed says

New import taxes imposed or potentially in the offing from the Trump administration could raise the average effective tariff rate on goods coming into the

Trump import taxes could fall heaviest on Midwest and Southeast, Richmond Fed says
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US judge blocks Trump cuts to legal aid for migrant children

A federal judge ordered U.S.

US judge blocks Trump cuts to legal aid for migrant children
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, Houthi rebels say

Suspected U.S. airstrikes have battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, which the Houthis say killed at least six people

Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, Houthi rebels say
Economy|Political|US

Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide

Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide

Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide
Business|Political|Technology|US

Amazon's last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday

Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok

Amazon's last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday
Business|Economy|Political|US

Are you making changes because of tariffs? Tell us about it

Are you making changes because of tariffs? Tell us about it

Are you making changes because of tariffs? Tell us about it
Political|US

Judge who ordered fired federal workers to be reinstated now says ruling applies to 19 states and DC

A federal judge who had ordered the Trump administration to reinstate fired federal probationary employees across the country at more than a dozen agencies has narrowed the scope of his ruling so it now applies to workers in the 19 states and the District of Columbia that challenged the mass dismissals

Judge who ordered fired federal workers to be reinstated now says ruling applies to 19 states and DC
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Top officials to leave US SEC's anti-bribery unit, sources say

The top two leaders of the U.S.

Top officials to leave US SEC's anti-bribery unit, sources say
MidEast|Political|US|World

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration
Europe|Political|US|World

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Pre-tariff cars at US dealer lots a buffer against price hikes

Automakers with plenty of cars on dealer lots have a time advantage as they hone their strategies for passing on President Donald Trump's 25%

Pre-tariff cars at US dealer lots a buffer against price hikes
Education|Political|US

With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars

Most recent debates center on how much attention should be given to the history of the nation’s accomplishments over its darker chapters.

With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars
Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

Mass layoffs rattle Head Start leaders already on edge over funding problems

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday laid off scores of Health and Human Services employees, including many who ran the Head Start early education program

Mass layoffs rattle Head Start leaders already on edge over funding problems
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

Israel eliminates remaining tariffs on US goods ahead of Trump move

Israel has cancelled its remaining tariffs on imports from the United States, officials said on Tuesday, a day before the Trump administration hits global trading

Israel eliminates remaining tariffs on US goods ahead of Trump move
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trump's reciprocal tariff plan amplifies risk of ocean shipping chaos, executives say

U.S.

Trump's reciprocal tariff plan amplifies risk of ocean shipping chaos, executives say
Political|US

Cory Booker: The US is 'in crisis'

Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has engaged in a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration. The speech is not a filibuster because Booker is not blocking legislation or a nomination.

Cory Booker: The US is 'in crisis'
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

US officials object to European push to buy weapons locally

U.S. officials have told European allies they want them to keep buying American-made arms, amid recent moves by the

US officials object to European push to buy weapons locally
Business|Crime|Political|US

Trump uses power against foes unlike any other modern US president

In just 10 weeks in office, Donald Trump has imposed his will on perceived adversaries in business, politics, the media and allied nations by

Trump uses power against foes unlike any other modern US president
Business|Finance|Political|US

Doug Emhoff's law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher reaches deal with Trump

(This April 1 story has been corrected to show that Willkie has agreed to not engage in illegal diversity-related employment practices, not

Doug Emhoff's law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher reaches deal with Trump
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump health layoffs include staff overseeing bird flu response, source says

The Trump administration has fired staff who were working on the U.S.

Trump health layoffs include staff overseeing bird flu response, source says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Putin's key investment negotiator heads to Washington for talks with Trump envoy, sources say

A key Kremlin negotiator is expected in Washington this week for talks with U.S.

Putin's key investment negotiator heads to Washington for talks with Trump envoy, sources say
Political|US

US judge blocks Trump administration from firing federal employees on probation

A federal judge on Tuesday said the administration of U.S.

US judge blocks Trump administration from firing federal employees on probation
Education|Political|US

Trump administration suspends dozens of research grants to Princeton

Trump administration suspends dozens of research grants to Princeton

Trump administration suspends dozens of research grants to Princeton
Election|Political|US

Cory Booker makes history with longest Senate floor speech in protest of Trump agenda

Cory Booker makes history with longest Senate floor speech in protest of Trump agenda

Cory Booker makes history with longest Senate floor speech in protest of Trump agenda
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

Princeton's US grants frozen, follows Trump actions against other schools

Princeton University said on Tuesday the U.S. government froze several dozen research grants to the school, which became the latest academic institution

Princeton's US grants frozen, follows Trump actions against other schools
Economy|Health|Political|US

The Latest: Sen. Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech at over 24 hours

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted 25 hours and 5 minutes, setting the record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech in the chamber’s history

The Latest: Sen. Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech at over 24 hours
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Migrant arrests at US-Mexico border in March lowest ever recorded

The number of migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in March fell to the lowest level ever recorded, according to initial figures released by the

Migrant arrests at US-Mexico border in March lowest ever recorded
Economy|Political|Travel|US

Anger against Trump is forecast to cost the US international visitors

An influential travel forecasting company says anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year

Anger against Trump is forecast to cost the US international visitors
Education|Political|US

Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University

The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University

Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US

Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say

U.S.

Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say
Business|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration weighs new coal leases at North Dakota mine

The Trump administration on Tuesday took a key step toward leasing new areas to a North Dakota coal mine that is proposing to operate through 2045.

Trump administration weighs new coal leases at North Dakota mine
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US

S&P, Nasdaq end higher as Wall Street gyrates in Trump-tariffs limbo

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both closed higher on Tuesday, after a topsy-turvy day on Wall Street dominated by investor angst ahead of the impending tariff

S&P, Nasdaq end higher as Wall Street gyrates in Trump-tariffs limbo
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Columbia University protester Khalil's case to remain in New Jersey

Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil may continue to challenge the legality of his arrest by immigration authorities in New Jersey, rather than in Louisiana

Columbia University protester Khalil's case to remain in New Jersey
Americas|Political|US

With Trump’s crackdown against dissent escalating, some seeking to protest his immigration policies face a difficult choice

With Trump’s crackdown against dissent escalating, some seeking to protest his immigration policies face a difficult choice

With Trump’s crackdown against dissent escalating, some seeking to protest his immigration policies face a difficult choice
Americas|Political|US

Most immigrants at risk of deportation from US are Christian, report finds

As many as four in five immigrants at risk of deportation from the United States are Christian, according to a new report that calls on their fellow believers to consider the impact of aggressive deportation policies pursued under the Trump administration

Most immigrants at risk of deportation from US are Christian, report finds
Health|Political|US

Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws

The Trump administration has paused some family planning grants as it investigates whether the providers are following federal laws

Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana

A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana

Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana
Political|US

Institute of Peace headquarters transfer is a done deal even as lawsuit continues to unfold

There is no answer yet on the lawsuit filed by Institute of Peace board members who were fired amid a remaking of the independent think tank

Institute of Peace headquarters transfer is a done deal even as lawsuit continues to unfold
Political|US

Judge blocks firing of intelligence agency employees who worked on DEI programs

A federal judge in Virginia has blocked the Trump administration's move to fire more than a dozen intelligence agency employees who worked on diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Judge blocks firing of intelligence agency employees who worked on DEI programs
MidEast|Political|US

A look at the people ensnared in Trump's campaign against pro-Palestinian activism at US colleges

The U.S. government has been using its immigration enforcement powers since President Trump took office to crack down on international students and scholars who had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations or criticized Israel over its military action in Gaza

A look at the people ensnared in Trump's campaign against pro-Palestinian activism at US colleges
Americas|Crime|Political|US

An ‘administrative error’ sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says

President Donald Trump's administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison

An ‘administrative error’ sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump begins mass layoffs at FDA, CDC, other US health agencies

The Trump administration began mass layoffs of 10,000 staffers at U.S. health agencies on Tuesday, according to multiple

Trump begins mass layoffs at FDA, CDC, other US health agencies
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump officials eye a longer road to Ukraine peace as frustration mounts

Senior Trump administration officials have discussed in recent days the likelihood that the U.S. will be unable to secure a Ukraine

Trump officials eye a longer road to Ukraine peace as frustration mounts
MidEast|Political|US

What rights do immigrants have, and what do they not have?

What rights do immigrants have, and what do they not have?

What rights do immigrants have, and what do they not have?
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Looming trade tariffs have yet to hit demand for flights, Walsh says

The head of global airlines body IATA said threatened U.S. trade tariffs were unlikely to halt a post-COVID surge in travel demand, and that President Donald Trump's approach could

Looming trade tariffs have yet to hit demand for flights, Walsh says
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

U.S. issues Iran-related sanctions against China, UAE-based entities

The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on entities and individuals in Iran, the United Arab Emirates and China whom it accused of being part of an Iranian weapons procurement

U.S. issues Iran-related sanctions against China, UAE-based entities
Health|Political|US

States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding

Attorneys general and other officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs

States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding
Economy|Political|US

A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says he will block the confirmation of top leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs

A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce
Health|Political|US

23 states, DC sue Trump administration over billions in lost public health funding

23 states, DC sue Trump administration over billions in lost public health funding

23 states, DC sue Trump administration over billions in lost public health funding
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

US embassies to contractors worldwide: Cancel any diversity programs or risk going unpaid

US embassies to contractors worldwide: Cancel any diversity programs or risk going unpaid

US embassies to contractors worldwide: Cancel any diversity programs or risk going unpaid
Business|Political|US

Law firms hire former Tesla lawyer and top conservative litigator for Trump fight

As the Trump administration strikes at U.S. law firms with a wave of executive orders, three firms challenging those orders have retained a

Law firms hire former Tesla lawyer and top conservative litigator for Trump fight
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Pharma industry lobbies Trump for phased tariffs, sources say

Drugmakers are lobbying U.S.

Pharma industry lobbies Trump for phased tariffs, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to

Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Pro-Palestinian Cornell student to leave US after officials asked for surrender

A Cornell University student who participated in pro-Palestinian protests and was asked to surrender by U.S. immigration officials said on Monday he was

Pro-Palestinian Cornell student to leave US after officials asked for surrender
MidEast|Political|US

White House, shaken by Signal scandal, says case is closed

The Trump administration sought to put the scandal over its use of the Signal messaging app behind it on Monday, calling it case

White House, shaken by Signal scandal, says case is closed
Political|US

Appeals court won't delay block on US military's transgender ban

A U.S. appeals court on Monday denied a request by the Trump administration to pause a lower court's decision blocking President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people

Appeals court won't delay block on US military's transgender ban
Political|Technology|US

IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing

IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing

IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing
Business|Economy|Political|US

USTR releases trade barriers report ahead of Trump's reciprocal tariffs

U.S.

USTR releases trade barriers report ahead of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
Business|Entertainment|Political|US

With Kid Rock at his side, Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at protecting fans from "exploitative ticket scalping" and reforming the U.S.

With Kid Rock at his side, Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping
Economy|Political|US

Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans

A federal judge is pausing plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, one week before they were set to expire

Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration says it deported 17 more ‘violent criminals’ to El Salvador

The Trump administration says it has deported 17 more “violent criminals” from the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs to El Salvador, as it doubles down on a policy of removing people from the U.S. to third countries despite criticism over lack of transparency and human rights protections

Trump administration says it deported 17 more ‘violent criminals’ to El Salvador
Business|Political|US

Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEO

The Tennessee Valley Authority has promoted one of its top executives to CEO as President Donald Trump has begun turning his attention back to the nation's largest public utility

Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEO
Entertainment|Political|US

Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents' event after angering Trump team

Comic Amber Ruffin is off the bill at the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner in Washington

Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents' event after angering Trump team
Americas|Political|US

Judge blocks Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for Venezuelans

A U.S. judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for some Venezuelan immigrants, writing that officials' characterization of the

Judge blocks Trump administration from stripping deportation protections for Venezuelans
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

S&P, Nasdaq post big quarterly percentage drops on Trump tariff turmoil

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite posted on Monday their worst quarterly performances since 2022, as uncertainty around the Trump administration's economic agenda roiled

S&P, Nasdaq post big quarterly percentage drops on Trump tariff turmoil
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador amid court fight

The Trump administration deported more alleged Venezuelan and MS-13 gang members to El Salvador over the weekend, the U.S.

US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador amid court fight
Business|Europe|Political|US

US embassies tell suppliers to comply with Trump ban on diversity policies

The Trump administration has warned suppliers to U.S. embassies and consulates as well as recipients of U.S. grants worldwide that they must comply with its ban on

US embassies tell suppliers to comply with Trump ban on diversity policies
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Harvard at risk of losing $9 billion in federal funds as US launches review

The Trump administration said on Monday it was reviewing $9 billion in federal contracts and grants awarded to Harvard University, part of a crackdown on

Harvard at risk of losing $9 billion in federal funds as US launches review
Education|Political|US

Trump task force to review Harvard's funding after Columbia bows to federal demands

Harvard University has become the latest target in the Trump administration’s approach to fight campus antisemitism

Trump task force to review Harvard's funding after Columbia bows to federal demands
Political|US

White House closes case on Signal and stands by Waltz, with key questions still unanswered

White House closes case on Signal and stands by Waltz, with key questions still unanswered

White House closes case on Signal and stands by Waltz, with key questions still unanswered
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

IMF's Georgieva says initial signs from US on digital deregulation are encouraging

Initial signs from the Trump administration on its plans to deregulate digital assets are "quite encouraging," International Monetary Fund Managing

IMF's Georgieva says initial signs from US on digital deregulation are encouraging
Political|US

House Democrats open probe into FCC media investigations under Trump

Three congressional Democrats sought documents on Monday from the head of the Federal Communications Commission as part of a probe into what they called "sham

House Democrats open probe into FCC media investigations under Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US regulator OCC withdraws guidance to banks for climate-related financial risk

The U.S.

US regulator OCC withdraws guidance to banks for climate-related financial risk
Crime|Political|US

White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering move

The recent firings of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House is a sign of President Donald Trump’s tightening grip over the law enforcement agency known for its long tradition of political independence

White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering move
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

White House weighs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, sources say

The White House is weighing an executive order that would fast-track permitting for deep-sea mining in international waters and let mining companies

White House weighs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, sources say
Political|US

White House Correspondents Association says Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters

White House Correspondents Association says Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters

White House Correspondents Association says Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump aide says tariffs will raise $6 trillion, which would be largest tax hike in US history

Trump aide says tariffs will raise $6 trillion, which would be largest tax hike in US history

Trump aide says tariffs will raise $6 trillion, which would be largest tax hike in US history
Economy|Environment|Food|Political|Science|US

Scientists shielding farming from climate change need more public funding. But they're getting less

Public funding for agricultural research in the U.S. has been declining for the last two decades, a process Trump has rapidly accelerated by freezing or pausing support for a variety of research programs financed by the USDA, EPA and other organizations

Scientists shielding farming from climate change need more public funding. But they're getting less
Crime|Political|US

Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador sparks legal questions likely to reach the Supreme Court

A scholar explains why the Trump administration’s actions may violate the constitution.

Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador sparks legal questions likely to reach the Supreme Court
Europe|Political|US|World

Finland's president says he has heard no serious US talk about NATO withdrawal

Finland's President Alexander Stubb said on Monday that he had not yet heard from anyone serious in the United States administration that the U.S. would withdraw from NATO.

Finland's president says he has heard no serious US talk about NATO withdrawal
Business|Economy|Political|US

American auto jobs could be lost quickly in tariff war

American auto jobs could be lost quickly in tariff war

American auto jobs could be lost quickly in tariff war
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump auto tariffs threaten new supply-price shock

As the world emerged from pandemic shutdowns in early 2021, a supply chain shock left a lasting imprint on the cost of owning a car in the U.S., spilling

Trump auto tariffs threaten new supply-price shock
MidEast|Political|US

US immigration officials look to expand social media data collection

U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying to benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump

US immigration officials look to expand social media data collection
Business|Lifestyle|Political|US

Under financial and political pressure, the LGBTQ+ community is ‘putting the protest back in Pride’ celebrations

Under financial and political pressure, the LGBTQ+ community is ‘putting the protest back in Pride’ celebrations

Under financial and political pressure, the LGBTQ+ community is ‘putting the protest back in Pride’ celebrations
Asia|Health|Political|World

Tuberculosis is the world’s top infectious killer. Aid groups say Trump’s funding freezes will cause more deaths

Tuberculosis is the world’s top infectious killer. Aid groups say Trump’s funding freezes will cause more deaths

Tuberculosis is the world’s top infectious killer. Aid groups say Trump’s funding freezes will cause more deaths
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

No sign Trump will honor US auto tariff protections won by Canada, Mexico in 2018

Canada and Mexico won protections against potential new U.S. auto tariffs in 2018 as part of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, but there is no

No sign Trump will honor US auto tariff protections won by Canada, Mexico in 2018
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

US to revoke authorizations to foreign partners of Venezuela's PDVSA, sources say

The U.S. government has notified foreign partners of Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA of the imminent cancellation of authorizations that allow them to export

US to revoke authorizations to foreign partners of Venezuela's PDVSA, sources say
Political|US

Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings

Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings

Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings
Political|US

Most US Institute of Peace workers get late-night word of their mass firing

Most employees at the U.S. Institute of Peace, a congressionally created and funded think tank now taken over by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, have received email notices of their mass firing — the latest step in the Trump administration’s government downsizing

Most US Institute of Peace workers get late-night word of their mass firing
Business|Economy|Political|US

How Trump’s car tariffs will impact Americans, in 3 charts

How Trump’s car tariffs will impact Americans, in 3 charts

How Trump’s car tariffs will impact Americans, in 3 charts
Business|Europe|Political|US

US orders French companies to comply with Trump's diversity ban

The Trump administration has ordered some French companies with U.S. government contracts to comply with his executive order banning diversity, equity,

US orders French companies to comply with Trump's diversity ban
Political|Technology|US

How is classified information typically shared and can officials declassify secrets whenever they want? A national security expert explains

Government officials with classified information clearance typically have a range of secure ways they can view or discuss classified information.

How is classified information typically shared and can officials declassify secrets whenever they want? A national security expert explains
Asia|Political|US|World

Radio Free Asia says it will fully shut down by end of April without court intervention

Radio Free Asia said on Friday it would shut down by the end of April if the courts did not prevent the Trump administration from cutting its funding.

Radio Free Asia says it will fully shut down by end of April without court intervention
Business|Political|US

Judges block Trump orders targeting two law firms as Skadden cuts deal

Two U.S. judges temporarily blocked key parts of Donald Trump's executive orders targeting Jenner & Block and WilmerHale on Friday as

Judges block Trump orders targeting two law firms as Skadden cuts deal
Americas|Political|US

US judge temporarily blocks Trump from firing Voice of America staff

A federal judge on Friday ordered U.S.

US judge temporarily blocks Trump from firing Voice of America staff
Political|US|World

Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Voice of America, the eight-decade-old U.S. government-funded international news service

Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff
Business|Political|US

Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID

A federal appeals court has lifted an order blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development

Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
Business|Economy|Political|US

Federal judge orders halt to Trump administration efforts to dismantle consumer agency

A U.S. judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from pursuing efforts to dismantle the Consumer

Federal judge orders halt to Trump administration efforts to dismantle consumer agency
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Judge grants a restraining order to temporarily protect Voice of America

Judge grants a restraining order to temporarily protect Voice of America

Judge grants a restraining order to temporarily protect Voice of America
Economy|Political|US|World

Remaining USAID staff fired, Trump says Myanmar will still get earthquake aid

President Donald Trump's administration told Congress on Friday it would cut nearly all remaining jobs at the U.S.

Remaining USAID staff fired, Trump says Myanmar will still get earthquake aid
Political|US

‘Heartless and dangerous’: Proposal to automate VA call centers part of aggressive layoff plan, sources say

‘Heartless and dangerous’: Proposal to automate VA call centers part of aggressive layoff plan, sources say

‘Heartless and dangerous’: Proposal to automate VA call centers part of aggressive layoff plan, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|US

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Federal judge blocks Trump from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

A federal judge has agreed to block the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Federal judge blocks Trump from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Political|US

U.S. judge extends block on Trump use of wartime law for deportations

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON - A U.S. federal judge on Friday extended his temporary halt to President Donald Trump's use of a 200-year-old wartime law to expel alleged Venezuelan gang members, dealing a

U.S. judge extends block on Trump use of wartime law for deportations
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Columbia University protester Khalil remains jailed while judge weighs case transfer

By Luc Cohen and Jonathan Allen NEWARK, New Jersey - Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil will remain behind bars in Louisiana at least until a U.S. judge decides whether the Palestinian

Columbia University protester Khalil remains jailed while judge weighs case transfer
Education|Political|US

Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents

The Trump administration is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students’ gender transitioning from parents

Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents
Political|US|World

State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID

State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID

State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist's case

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student facing deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests, appeared before a judge in New Jersey to debate where Khalil’s fight to be released from federal custody should play out

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist's case
Political|US

Trump administration sues to invalidate dozens of union contracts

The administration of President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit claiming that dozens of labor contracts between unions and federal agencies are invalid because they impede

Trump administration sues to invalidate dozens of union contracts
Political|US

US Senate Republicans call on Trump to enshrine spending cuts in law

Republicans in the U.S.

US Senate Republicans call on Trump to enshrine spending cuts in law
Business|Education|Political|US

Judge blocks Trump's Labor Department from requiring grant recipients to abandon DEI

A U.S. judge on Thursday temporarily allowed Labor Department grant recipients to continue

Judge blocks Trump's Labor Department from requiring grant recipients to abandon DEI
Americas|Political|US

Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues

Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle

Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,700 to the cost of a vehicle

Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Deal slump hits US high-grade bond supply, pressures spreads

The pipeline for U.S. high-grade corporate bond issuance to fund mergers has fallen to the lowest levels in five years as President Donald

Deal slump hits US high-grade bond supply, pressures spreads
Business|Political|US

Law firms with ties to politics and Mueller probe take Trump to court over his executive order

Law firms with ties to politics and Mueller probe take Trump to court over his executive order

Law firms with ties to politics and Mueller probe take Trump to court over his executive order
Political|US

Military spouse federal employees were told to return to office, until CNN asked the Trump administration

Military spouse federal employees were told to return to office, until CNN asked the Trump administration

Military spouse federal employees were told to return to office, until CNN asked the Trump administration
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US is pushing more expansive minerals deal with Ukraine, sources say

The Trump administration has proposed a new, more expansive minerals deal with Ukraine, according to three people familiar with the ongoing

US is pushing more expansive minerals deal with Ukraine, sources say
Education|Political|US

3 Ivy League scholars plan to leave US and teach in Canada amid Trump administration’s higher education battle

3 Ivy League scholars plan to leave US and teach in Canada amid Trump administration’s higher education battle

3 Ivy League scholars plan to leave US and teach in Canada amid Trump administration’s higher education battle
Economy|Health|Political|US

Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuring

A Democratic senator says she's worried about the fallout from a major overhaul and layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuring
Education|Political|US

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, American colleges are facing new doubts about the future of their federal funding

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges
Asia|Political|US|World

Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China threat

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Trump administration will work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats across the world, including China’s aggression in the South China Sea

Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China threat
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US to provide short-term funding for program tracking abducted Ukrainian children

The U.S.

US to provide short-term funding for program tracking abducted Ukrainian children
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump admin temporarily restores funding to initiative tracking Russian war crimes

Trump admin temporarily restores funding to initiative tracking Russian war crimes

Trump admin temporarily restores funding to initiative tracking Russian war crimes
Crime|Political|US

Bondi signals criminal probe into Signal chat is unlikely, despite long history of similar inquiries

FBI Director Kash Patel may not have been part of a Signal chat in which other Trump administration national security officials discussed detailed attack plans

Bondi signals criminal probe into Signal chat is unlikely, despite long history of similar inquiries
Education|Political|US

Stanford, Cal and UCLA investigated in Trump's anti-DEI campaign

The Trump administration says it has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine

Stanford, Cal and UCLA investigated in Trump's anti-DEI campaign
Political|US

Top senators ask for watchdog to probe Signal chat as some in GOP say it’s ‘time to move on’

Top senators ask for watchdog to probe Signal chat as some in GOP say it’s ‘time to move on’

Top senators ask for watchdog to probe Signal chat as some in GOP say it’s ‘time to move on’
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed's Collins says it is clear tariffs will drive inflation up near term

By Michael S.

Fed's Collins says it is clear tariffs will drive inflation up near term
Political|US

US Attorney General Bondi tells Fox News many judges need to be removed

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Thursday that many of the judges who have recently ruled against the actions of U.S.

US Attorney General Bondi tells Fox News many judges need to be removed
MidEast|Political|US

Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Yemen attack plan messages

A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to preserve messages sent on the Signal messaging app discussing attack plans against

Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Yemen attack plan messages
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Rubio says US may have revoked more than 300 visas

U.S.

Rubio says US may have revoked more than 300 visas
MidEast|Political|US

Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy

Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy

Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy
Environment|Political|US

EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals

As part of a push to roll back dozens of environmental regulations, the Trump administration is offering coal-fired power plants and other industrial polluters a chance to receive exemptions from rules requiring them to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals, including mercury, arsenic and benzene

EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Radio Free Europe says Trump administration rescinded its grant termination order

U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said on Thursday that its parent agency had rescinded an order terminating its grant funding, after the

Radio Free Europe says Trump administration rescinded its grant termination order
MidEast|Political|US

Judge orders government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve records of a text message chat in which senior national security officials discussed sensitive details of plans for a U.S. military strike against Yemen’s Houthis

Judge orders government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's latest auto tariffs explained: What car buyers should know this year

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on autos not made in the U.S. and certain auto parts will send ripple effects through an industry that is already being pummeled by steel and aluminum import duties and on-again, off-again 25% levies on Canada and Mexico

Trump's latest auto tariffs explained: What car buyers should know this year
MidEast|Political|Technology|US

What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's a primer

The Trump administration's use of a popular app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation's secrets

What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's a primer
Political|US

The Associated Press, banned from White House press pool, renews request to court for reinstatement

A lawyer for The Associated Press has asked a federal judge once again to reinstate the agency’s access to the White House press pool and some other official events

The Associated Press, banned from White House press pool, renews request to court for reinstatement
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump EPA invites companies to seek exemptions from air rules by email

The Trump administration invited companies to email the Environmental Protection Agency to seek presidential exemptions from nine clean-air regulations, including mercury limits

Trump EPA invites companies to seek exemptions from air rules by email
Political|US

US seeks to enforce transgender military ban while it appeals judge's order

The Trump administration on Thursday asked a U.S. appeals court to allow it to enforce a ban on transgender people serving in the military while it appeals a federal

US seeks to enforce transgender military ban while it appeals judge's order
Political|US

Was classified information shared? Senators overseeing military request probe into Signal leak

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting an investigation into how Trump national security officials used the Signal app to discuss military strikes

Was classified information shared? Senators overseeing military request probe into Signal leak
MidEast|Political|US

US senators from both parties urge formal probe of Signal chat attack plan

The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S.

US senators from both parties urge formal probe of Signal chat attack plan
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US

De-dollarisation could speed up with US isolationist policies, analysts say

If the Federal Reserve, a bedrock of global financial stability, were to withhold dollar funding to allies during times of stress, the world could greatly

De-dollarisation could speed up with US isolationist policies, analysts say
MidEast|Political|US

Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal

Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal

Concerns about Hegseth’s judgment come roaring back after group chat scandal
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization

Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization

Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US arrests El Salvadoran man on gun charge, alleges MS-13 ties

U.S. prosecutors charged an El Salvadoran man on Thursday with illegal possession of a firearm, hours after federal officials

US arrests El Salvadoran man on gun charge, alleges MS-13 ties
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

These universities are in Trump's crosshairs. Many don’t know why

When Muhlenberg College learned in January 2024 - as pro-Palestinian protests were sweeping campuses across the United States - that it was under

These universities are in Trump's crosshairs. Many don’t know why
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border

The Trump administration has directed two intelligence agencies to train their satellite surveillance capabilities on the U.S.-Mexico border

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border
MidEast|Political|US

CNN's Brian Stelter explains why Goldberg released Hegseth's messages

The Atlantic published more messages from a group chat among top Cabinet members, in which the magazine’s editor in chief was inadvertently added. The messages reveal that specific sensitive information about strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen was shared in the Signal chat, rebutting claims from top Trump officials that strike plans were not discussed. CNN's Brian Stelter reports.

CNN's Brian Stelter explains why Goldberg released Hegseth's messages
Crime|Political|US

Alleged top MS-13 member arrested in Virginia was ‘leader for the East Coast,’ AG Bondi says

Alleged top MS-13 member arrested in Virginia was ‘leader for the East Coast,’ AG Bondi says

Alleged top MS-13 member arrested in Virginia was ‘leader for the East Coast,’ AG Bondi says
Political|US

Veterans say Pentagon’s anti-DEI overhaul could hurt recruitment efforts with minority groups

Veterans say Pentagon’s anti-DEI overhaul could hurt recruitment efforts with minority groups

Veterans say Pentagon’s anti-DEI overhaul could hurt recruitment efforts with minority groups
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Washington told EU to brace for more tariffs before any talks, envoys say

Washington has told the European Union it should not expect any trade negotiations before the United States has imposed more tariffs on the bloc next week, EU diplomats said on

Washington told EU to brace for more tariffs before any talks, envoys say
Asia|Health|Political|US|World

US to give $73 million to aid Rohingya refugees, State Dept. says

The Trump administration said on Thursday it will provide $73 million in new financial aid to Rohingya refugees through the U.N.

US to give $73 million to aid Rohingya refugees, State Dept. says
Political|US

Appeals court refuses to halt an order for the rehiring of thousands of fired federal workers

An appeals court in California has refused to halt a judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were let go in mass firings

Appeals court refuses to halt an order for the rehiring of thousands of fired federal workers
Business|Finance|Political|US

Trump pick to lead markets watchdog willing to work with DOGE on 'efficiencies'

Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump pick to lead markets watchdog willing to work with DOGE on 'efficiencies'
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

FDA staff struggle to meet product review deadlines after DOGE layoffs

Some U.S. health regulators who review medical devices and tobacco products for safety and efficacy are struggling to meet deadlines mandated by Congress due to Trump

FDA staff struggle to meet product review deadlines after DOGE layoffs
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump administration tells oil and biofuels groups to hash out new biofuel policy

U.S.

Trump administration tells oil and biofuels groups to hash out new biofuel policy
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

The Trump admin accuses EPA of squirreling away $20 billion in ‘gold bars.’ Here’s what’s really going on.

The Trump admin accuses EPA of squirreling away $20 billion in ‘gold bars.’ Here’s what’s really going on.

The Trump admin accuses EPA of squirreling away $20 billion in ‘gold bars.’ Here’s what’s really going on.
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump healthcare price transparency order may not bring intended relief to patients

A Trump administration executive order intended to provide patients with the prices from hospitals and insurers they need to shop around may prove ineffective

Trump healthcare price transparency order may not bring intended relief to patients
Business|Economy|Political|US

AUTO PRICES SET TO RISE DUE TO NEWLY UNVEILED TARIFFS (4aET)

Trump’s newly announced auto tariffs could hike import costs 25% and domestic production costs $3.5-$12K/vehicle.

AUTO PRICES SET TO RISE DUE TO NEWLY UNVEILED TARIFFS (4aET)
MidEast|Political|US

The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity

Trump administration officials are struggling to stem the fallout from revelations that top national security officials discussed sensitive attack plans over a messaging app and mistakenly added a journalist to the chain

The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity
MidEast|Political|US

US judge in Trump deportation case assigned lawsuit over Signal scandal

The U.S. judge whom President Donald Trump has argued should be impeached for blocking him from using wartime powers to deport Venezuelan migrants is set to hear a new

US judge in Trump deportation case assigned lawsuit over Signal scandal
Americas|Political|US

US appeals court upholds block on Trump administration deportation of some Venezuelans

-A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's temporary block on the Trump administration's deportation of some Venezuelan immigrants under a little-used 18th century law. 

US appeals court upholds block on Trump administration deportation of some Venezuelans
MidEast|Political|US

US Democrats move to force House vote on Signal chat leak

Democratic lawmakers in the U.S.

US Democrats move to force House vote on Signal chat leak
Political|US

Trump's firings of federal workers with DEI jobs were illegal, complaint claims

A group of federal employees filed a class action complaint with a U.S. labor board on Wednesday claiming they were fired for their involvement in implementing diversity

Trump's firings of federal workers with DEI jobs were illegal, complaint claims
MidEast|Political|US|World

Transcript of US attack plans shared with journalist

The Atlantic magazine published on Wednesday details of plans for U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that were mistakenly shared by Trump administration officials with its editor-in-chief

Transcript of US attack plans shared with journalist
Economy|Health|Political|US

US pulls back $12 billion in funding to state health departments

The U.S.

US pulls back $12 billion in funding to state health departments
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump uses 2019 national security probe to justify tariffs on auto imports

U.S.

Trump uses 2019 national security probe to justify tariffs on auto imports
Political|US

US judiciary launches task force on security, independence after Trump criticism

The U.S. federal judiciary on Wednesday launched a task force focused on ensuring the continued security and independence of the courts as Republican President Donald Trump

US judiciary launches task force on security, independence after Trump criticism
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump administration spending freeze will remain blocked, US appeals court says

A court order blocking President Donald Trump's freeze on trillions of dollars in government financial assistance will remain in place for now, a

Trump administration spending freeze will remain blocked, US appeals court says
Economy|Political|US

Appeals court won't pause ruling that forced US to reinstate federal workers

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday refused to pause a judge's ruling requiring the administration of President Donald Trump to reinstate more than 17,000 workers at six

Appeals court won't pause ruling that forced US to reinstate federal workers
Political|US

The AP and the Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over White House access

The Associated Press and Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over access to presidential events

The AP and the Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over White House access
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

CFO optimism dropped as Trump tariff plans unfolded, survey says

Optimism among company chief financial officers dropped in the first quarter as tariff risks and uncertainty began to cloud an outlook among business

CFO optimism dropped as Trump tariff plans unfolded, survey says
Political|US

Judge says Justice Department attacked her character to 'impugn the integrity' of US judicial system

A federal judge accused the Justice Department of attacking her character in an effort to undermine the integrity of the judicial system, forcefully pushing back against the Trump administration’s criticism of the courts for blocking parts of the president’s agenda

Judge says Justice Department attacked her character to 'impugn the integrity' of US judicial system
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Appeals court won't lift order that barred Trump administration from deportations under wartime law

A federal appeals court won’t lift an order barring the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law

Appeals court won't lift order that barred Trump administration from deportations under wartime law
MidEast|Political|US

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages
Crime|Political|US|World

The 'state secrets privilege' sounds mysterious. Here's what it is and how it works

The Trump administration is invoking a powerful tool in seeking to cut off a judge’s inquiry into whether it defied his order to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants being deported from the United States

The 'state secrets privilege' sounds mysterious. Here's what it is and how it works
Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|US

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding

Researchers at Columbia University remain in limbo after the Ivy League institution bowed to the Trump administration’s demands for unprecedented changes in a bid to restore some $400 million in federal funds cut

Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding
Political|US

Federal judge struggles with scope of relief for fired workers

A federal judge in Maryland says he will extend a temporary order requiring the Trump administration to bring back federal workers who were fired as the president seeks to dramatically downsize the federal workforce

Federal judge struggles with scope of relief for fired workers
Education|Political|US

Trump asks Supreme Court for OK to cut teacher-training money as part of anti-DEI push

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training

Trump asks Supreme Court for OK to cut teacher-training money as part of anti-DEI push
Business|Economy|Political|US

US fossil fuel, farm groups rail against Trump port fee plan at hearing

Fossil fuel and agriculture industry executives on Wednesday criticized a plan by President Donald Trump's administration for big fees on

US fossil fuel, farm groups rail against Trump port fee plan at hearing
Americas|Health|Political|World

US to end funding for childhood vaccines in poorest countries, document shows

President Donald Trump's administration plans to end U.S. funding for Gavi, an organization that helps buy vaccines for children in poor countries, and

US to end funding for childhood vaccines in poorest countries, document shows
Education|Political|US

Trump takes bid to slash teacher training funds to US Supreme Court

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump takes bid to slash teacher training funds to US Supreme Court
Business|Finance|Political|US

US Treasury's financial crimes unit won't require ownership reporting from US firms

The U.S.

US Treasury's financial crimes unit won't require ownership reporting from US firms
Education|Political|US

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to freeze dozens of teacher training grants

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to freeze dozens of teacher training grants

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to freeze dozens of teacher training grants
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Trump's policies harm U.S. economy, French central banker says

The Trump administration is unsettling the multilateral economic system, harming the U.S. economy in the process and to a lesser extent Europe as well, the head of France's central

Trump's policies harm U.S. economy, French central banker says
Crime|Election|Political|Technology|US

Trump officials who criticized Clinton’s emails now under scrutiny for leaked war plans

Several top Trump administration officials are facing scrutiny for sending detailed operational plans and other likely highly classified information to a group chat on a messaging app that inadvertently included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg. CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski explains how those same officials criticized Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server when she was Secretary of State under President Obama.

Trump officials who criticized Clinton’s emails now under scrutiny for leaked war plans
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street ends down sharply on tariff worries; Nvidia and Tesla drop

Wall Street stocks ended sharply lower on Wednesday, dragged down by losses in Nvidia and Tesla as investors awaited information about long-promised U.S. tariffs on

Wall Street ends down sharply on tariff worries; Nvidia and Tesla drop
Americas|Crime|Political|World

How a shelter hit by Trump's aid cuts protects LGBTQ migrants in Mexico

Hundreds of migrants temporary settled at Mexico's southern border gave up on their dream of reaching the U.S. following President Donald Trump's crackdown on migration

How a shelter hit by Trump's aid cuts protects LGBTQ migrants in Mexico
Education|Health|MidEast|Political|US

Educators’ unions sue Trump administration over revocation of $400 million in funding to Columbia University

Educators’ unions sue Trump administration over revocation of $400 million in funding to Columbia University

Educators’ unions sue Trump administration over revocation of $400 million in funding to Columbia University
Education|Political|US

From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools

Rewriting the map can influence the public psyche in ways subtle and not so subtle.

From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools
Europe|Political|US|World

Change in itinerary for US Vice President JD Vance brings cautious relief for Greenland and Denmark

Greenland and Denmark appear cautiously relieved by the news that U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife are changing their itinerary for their visit to Greenland Friday

Change in itinerary for US Vice President JD Vance brings cautious relief for Greenland and Denmark
Election|Political|US

YOU'D HAVE TO PROVE CITIZENSHIP TO VOTE UNDER NEW EO (4aET)

If you don't have a US passport, here's what you'd have to do to prove your citizenship to vote under a new executive order.

YOU'D HAVE TO PROVE CITIZENSHIP TO VOTE UNDER NEW EO (4aET)
Business|Political|US

The Trump administration has a new way to pressure companies to ditch DEI

The Trump administration has a new way to pressure companies to ditch DEI

The Trump administration has a new way to pressure companies to ditch DEI
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

America's allies alarmed by a leaked group chat about attack plans

Allies of the United States see a group chat about attack plans by top U.S. officials that accidentally included a journalist as a jaw-dropping security breach

America's allies alarmed by a leaked group chat about attack plans
Business|Political|Technology|US

Anduril says AI start-up sees good 'vibes' from new Trump Pentagon

Anduril president Christian Brose said the AI-powered defence start-up, whose founder left Facebook over his early support of Donald Trump, has good "

Anduril says AI start-up sees good 'vibes' from new Trump Pentagon
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration to lay out defense of Venezuela deportations despite judge's order

By Luc Cohen President Donald Trump's administration faces a deadline on Tuesday to explain to a judge why its deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants did not violate a judicial order to halt

Trump administration to lay out defense of Venezuela deportations despite judge's order
MidEast|Political|US

Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

President Donald Trump is downplaying the texting of attack plans to a group chat that included a journalist as “the only glitch in two months” of his administration

Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'
MidEast|Political|US

Trump team scrambles to handle fallout from Signal chat assailed as 'sloppy, careless'

The Trump administration sought on Tuesday to contain the fallout after a magazine journalist disclosed he had been inadvertently included in a secret group

Trump team scrambles to handle fallout from Signal chat assailed as 'sloppy, careless'
Political|US|World

Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans

The Trump administration’s top intelligence officials have stressed to Congress the threat they say is posed by international criminal gangs, drug cartels and human smuggling

Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Visa of Cornell University student fighting deportation is revoked by the State Department

Visa of Cornell University student fighting deportation is revoked by the State Department

Visa of Cornell University student fighting deportation is revoked by the State Department
MidEast|Political|US

Trump administration accuses pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil of hiding info on his green card application

Trump administration accuses pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil of hiding info on his green card application

Trump administration accuses pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil of hiding info on his green card application
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US stocks end higher as traders focus on tariffs, data

Wall Street stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with Apple rising and Nvidia dipping as investors assessed consumer sentiment data and bet on a more flexible trade policy

US stocks end higher as traders focus on tariffs, data
Political|US

US judge questions Trump's passport policy targeting transgender people

A federal judge pushed President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday to justify why it could lawfully refuse to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary

US judge questions Trump's passport policy targeting transgender people
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge rules pro-Palestinian student and permanent US resident cannot be detained

A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent U.S. resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, cannot be detained by

Judge rules pro-Palestinian student and permanent US resident cannot be detained
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat

America's top spies on Tuesday shifted the spotlight back to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain how highly sensitive details he posted in a

Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat
Americas|Crime|Political|US

The Latest: Trump overhauls US elections in new executive order, including proof of citizenship

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive action to require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandate that all ballots be received by Election Day

The Latest: Trump overhauls US elections in new executive order, including proof of citizenship
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|US

How safe is Signal messaging app used by Trump aides to share war plans?

Top Trump administration officials used messaging app Signal to share war plans and mistakenly included a journalist in the encrypted chat, spurring calls by Democratic lawmakers for a

How safe is Signal messaging app used by Trump aides to share war plans?
Political|US|World

Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees amid lawsuit

An appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to stop approving new refugees for entry into the U.S. as a lawsuit plays out over the president’s executive order halting the nation’s refugee admissions system

Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees amid lawsuit
Political|US

Republicans eye actions against the courts and judges as Trump rails against rulings

Angry over the crush of court rulings against the Trump administration, Republicans in Congress are trying to slap back at the federal judiciary

Republicans eye actions against the courts and judges as Trump rails against rulings
Political|US|World

US appeals court allows Trump to pause refugee program as litigation continues

The Trump administration can pause refugee resettlement efforts while litigation over the freeze plays out in court, a federal U.S. appeals court said on Tuesday.

US appeals court allows Trump to pause refugee program as litigation continues
Education|Political|US

GOP-led states push for control of school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education

Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut the strings attached to their federal education aid, a goal conservatives have long dreamed of that now appears within reach as President Donald Trump moves to dismantle the Education Department

GOP-led states push for control of school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Columbia faculty groups sue Trump administration over funding cuts, academic demands

Groups representing Columbia University professors on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its effort to force the university to tighten rules on

Columbia faculty groups sue Trump administration over funding cuts, academic demands
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Oil loading slows at Venezuela's ports amid US tariffs, license termination, data shows

Loading of Venezuela's heavy crude at its main oil ports slowed this week after the U.S. imposed a tariff on trade with countries buying the South American nation's oil

Oil loading slows at Venezuela's ports amid US tariffs, license termination, data shows
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?

In a messaging group that mistakenly disclosed plans by the U.S. to attack Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis to a journalist, senior Trump administration officials including persons

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Signal head defends messaging app's security after US war plan leak

The president of Signal defended the messaging app's security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted

Signal head defends messaging app's security after US war plan leak
Health|Political|US

Trump administration aims to freeze family-planning grants, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump administration aims to freeze family-planning grants, WSJ reports
Business|Political|US

Fight or cut a deal? Law firms face stark choice under Trump

Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp's deal with U.S.

Fight or cut a deal? Law firms face stark choice under Trump
Crime|Election|Political|US

How Trump is trying to expand the already colossal U.S. prison system

The Marshall Project reports on how the Trump administration's efforts—from mass deportation to harsher punishments for some crimes—rely on access to more prison and jail cells.

How Trump is trying to expand the already colossal U.S. prison system
Health|Political|US

Trump nominates Republican once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds as HHS watchdog

President Donald Trump has nominated a Republican attorney who was once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds and who has a history of launching investigations against abortion clinics to lead the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General

Trump nominates Republican once accused of mishandling taxpayer funds as HHS watchdog
Health|Political|Travel|US

Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change

A federal judge is considering whether to block a Trump administration policy that bans the use of “X” marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers

Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US gave Syria list of conditions for partial sanctions relief, sources say

The United States has handed Syria a list of conditions that it wants Damascus to fulfill in exchange for partial sanctions relief, six

US gave Syria list of conditions for partial sanctions relief, sources say
MidEast|Political|US

Trump officials texted attack plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

President Donald Trump is downplaying the texting of attack plans to a group chat that included a journalist as “the only glitch in two months” of his administration

Trump officials texted attack plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
MidEast|Political|US|World

Report: Trump admin. accidentally texts journalist war plans

Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg says officials in the Trump administration accidentally added him to a group text chat about strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. National Security Council Spokesperson Brian Hughes says the text chain appears to be authentic.

Report: Trump admin. accidentally texts journalist war plans
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's port fees on Chinese ships threaten US maritime industry, say executives

President Donald Trump's plan to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry is likely to backfire because it relies on proposed

Trump's port fees on Chinese ships threaten US maritime industry, say executives
Economy|Environment|Political|US

US Army Corps to narrow list of emergency energy projects by next week

The Army Corps of Engineers will complete as soon as next week its revised list of energy projects that could be fast-tracked under President Donald Trump's

US Army Corps to narrow list of emergency energy projects by next week
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Fired federal workers face choices now that a judge wants them rehired

After a judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were fired in a dramatic downsizing of the U.S. government, many have been asked to return to work only to be put on administrative leave, or offered early retirement

Fired federal workers face choices now that a judge wants them rehired
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Tattoos, flyers and deleted photos: The limited evidence the Trump administration is using to try to deport migrants

Tattoos, flyers and deleted photos: The limited evidence the Trump administration is using to try to deport migrants

Tattoos, flyers and deleted photos: The limited evidence the Trump administration is using to try to deport migrants
Americas|Political|US

Sister searches for answers after her brother was deported to El Salvador

CNN's Priscilla Alvarez speaks to Yurliana Chacin, whose brother was deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration.

Sister searches for answers after her brother was deported to El Salvador
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Honig on ‘key question’ in court on Trump’s ‘alien enemy’ deportations

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over a request from the Trump administration to lift a federal judge’s temporary block against President Donald Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority to quickly deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig weighs in.

Honig on ‘key question’ in court on Trump’s ‘alien enemy’ deportations
Health|Political|Science|US

‘People will die based on these decisions’: Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of HIV studies

‘People will die based on these decisions’: Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of HIV studies

‘People will die based on these decisions’: Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of HIV studies
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pro-Palestinian student and permanent US resident sues to halt deportation

A Korean American Columbia University student, who is a legal permanent U.S. resident and has participated in pro-Palestinian protests, sued the administration

Pro-Palestinian student and permanent US resident sues to halt deportation
Education|Political|US

Advocates sue to block attempted dismantling of US Education Department

U.S. teachers unions and rights advocates, including the NAACP, sued the administration of President Donald Trump on Monday to prevent the attempted dismantling

Advocates sue to block attempted dismantling of US Education Department
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea to probe 'made in Korea' violations ahead of US tariffs

South Korea will launch a special probe into violations of the free trade pact with the United States regarding country of origin markings, the Korea Customs Service (KCS) said on

South Korea to probe 'made in Korea' violations ahead of US tariffs
MidEast|Political|US|World

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic

Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S.

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic
Economy|Education|Political|US

International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under Trump

As colleges and universities respond to Trump administration directives to change how they operate, educators worry that fewer international students will want to study in the U.S.

International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under Trump
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Federal agencies say Columbia University’s new policies a ‘positive first step’ toward regaining aid

Federal agencies say Columbia University’s new policies a ‘positive first step’ toward regaining aid

Federal agencies say Columbia University’s new policies a ‘positive first step’ toward regaining aid
Election|Political|US

DOGE cuts are testing some conservative voters' faith in special election for Matt Gaetz's old seat

As the Trump administration forges ahead with its dramatic reshaping of the federal government, voters in a northwest Florida district will be among the first to put the president’s agenda to an electoral test

DOGE cuts are testing some conservative voters' faith in special election for Matt Gaetz's old seat
Political|US

Trump administration invoking state secrets privilege over deportation flight information sought by federal judge

Trump administration invoking state secrets privilege over deportation flight information sought by federal judge

Trump administration invoking state secrets privilege over deportation flight information sought by federal judge
MidEast|Political|US

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic

Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S.

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic
Business|Political|US

US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns

US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns

US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns
MidEast|Political|US

Trump’s national security adviser added a journalist to text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans

Trump’s national security adviser added a journalist to text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans

Trump’s national security adviser added a journalist to text chat on highly sensitive Yemen strike plans
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trading Day: Tariff fears cool, tech sizzles

TRADING DAY Nasdaq notches third-biggest rise this year The last full trading week of the quarter got off to a roaring start across most major stock

Trading Day: Tariff fears cool, tech sizzles
Education|Health|Political|Science|US

Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions

A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science

Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Cubans lament end of American dream as Trump overhauls migration policy

Naydin Hernandez stood on Havana's waterfront Malecon boulevard on Monday, in tears and praying after her dream of joining her daughter in the

Cubans lament end of American dream as Trump overhauls migration policy
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

US SEC holds crypto task force roundtable as Trump plans regulatory revamp

The U.S.

US SEC holds crypto task force roundtable as Trump plans regulatory revamp
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Larry Summers blasts ‘ludicrous’ claim by Scott Bessent

Larry Summers blasts ‘ludicrous’ claim by Scott Bessent

Larry Summers blasts ‘ludicrous’ claim by Scott Bessent
Political|US

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings across several agencies

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
MidEast|Political|US|World

Russian strikes injure scores in Ukraine as US and Kremlin officials meet for ceasefire talks

Russian strikes injure scores in Ukraine as US and Kremlin officials meet for ceasefire talks

Russian strikes injure scores in Ukraine as US and Kremlin officials meet for ceasefire talks
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration rolls back restrictions on sharing migrant minor sponsors' immigration status

The U.S. agency responsible for unaccompanied migrant minors will be allowed to share sponsors' immigration status with law enforcement agencies under a regulatory

Trump administration rolls back restrictions on sharing migrant minor sponsors' immigration status
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0

Answering for America has become an increasingly delicate experience under Trump 2.0, a dozen U.S. citizens in other countries have told The Associated Press in recent weeks

You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Economy|Election|Political|US

Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance

Congressional lawmakers are scrambling to formulate a response to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal government as one group takes a front and center role: military veterans

Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance
Business|Political|US

Musk: government efficiency team is getting death threats on a daily basis

Elon Musk, the billionaire adviser to President Donald Trump, said on Monday that members of his so-called Department of Government Efficiency team were getting death threats on

Musk: government efficiency team is getting death threats on a daily basis
Business|Political|US

Trump takes challenge to judge's federal worker rehiring order to Supreme Court

President Donald Trump's administration brought its bid to purge the federal workforce to the U.S.

Trump takes challenge to judge's federal worker rehiring order to Supreme Court
Education|Political|US

Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management

Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies
Business|Political|US

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block ruling reinstating thousands of fired probationary federal employees

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block ruling reinstating thousands of fired probationary federal employees

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block ruling reinstating thousands of fired probationary federal employees
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US Treasury department prepares to streamline banking regulators, Semafor reports

The U.S.

US Treasury department prepares to streamline banking regulators, Semafor reports
Americas|Political|US

Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

U.S.

Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
Political|Science|Technology|US

‘Targeted’ and ‘cruel’: NASA staff react to layoffs as broader changes loom

‘Targeted’ and ‘cruel’: NASA staff react to layoffs as broader changes loom

‘Targeted’ and ‘cruel’: NASA staff react to layoffs as broader changes loom
Election|Political|US

2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions

During the first Trump administration, many journalists worried most about being called “fake news.”

2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions
Political|US

Where do legal cases against Trump's policies stand?

President Donald Trump's agenda has partially stalled in court as judges block his efforts to crack down on immigration and rein in Elon Musk's hunt for government fraud and

Where do legal cases against Trump's policies stand?
Environment|Political|US

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

First-quarter US earnings outlook looks less rosy with tariff worries in focus

Analysts are turning more cautious on U.S. corporate earnings for the first quarter of this year, with the Trump administration's policies threatening to

First-quarter US earnings outlook looks less rosy with tariff worries in focus
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is “on the right track” to recover federal funding frozen by the Trump administration

Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding
Education|Political|US

Columbia University makes policy changes in dispute over federal funding

Columbia University makes policy changes in dispute over federal funding

Columbia University makes policy changes in dispute over federal funding
Business|Political|US

Trump is not 'dictating' legal work in Paul Weiss deal, chairman says

Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp said in a letter to its lawyers and staff on Sunday that the Trump administration would not be "dictating" what free legal

Trump is not 'dictating' legal work in Paul Weiss deal, chairman says
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US education secretary praises Columbia's reforms to unlock $400 million

U.S.

US education secretary praises Columbia's reforms to unlock $400 million
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'

The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration has been welcomed home at an airport by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him

Expelled South African ambassador returns home and says will wear US sanction as 'badge of dignity'
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials defend use of wartime law to deport migrants

Trump administration officials on Sunday defended their use of extraordinary war powers to deport scores of Venezuelan migrants despite a

Trump officials defend use of wartime law to deport migrants
Crime|Political|US

IRS nearing agreement to use its data to help ICE locate undocumented migrants

IRS nearing agreement to use its data to help ICE locate undocumented migrants

IRS nearing agreement to use its data to help ICE locate undocumented migrants
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Want greater financial peace of mind amid the current uncertainty and chaos? Consider doing these 4 things

Want greater financial peace of mind amid the current uncertainty and chaos? Consider doing these 4 things

Want greater financial peace of mind amid the current uncertainty and chaos? Consider doing these 4 things
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump’s regulatory freeze throws US fishing industry into chaos

President Donald Trump’s regulatory freeze has injected chaos and uncertainty into a number of lucrative American fisheries, raising

Trump’s regulatory freeze throws US fishing industry into chaos
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation that could include polygraphs

The Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information

Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation that could include polygraphs
Business|Political|US

Elon Musk holds Pentagon meeting, wants leakers prosecuted

Billionaire Elon Musk held a meeting for more than an hour at the Pentagon on Friday morning as the close ally of President Donald

Elon Musk holds Pentagon meeting, wants leakers prosecuted
Business|Political|US

Anti-Musk protesters gather outside Tesla dealership in Washington

Roughly 100 people waved signs and danced in protest outside a Tesla dealership in Washington on Saturday, angry at the electric vehicle maker's billionaire CEO Elon Musk, who

Anti-Musk protesters gather outside Tesla dealership in Washington
Political|Technology|US

Trump wants a ‘Golden Dome’ capable of defending the entire US: ‘Strategically, it doesn’t make any sense’

Trump wants a ‘Golden Dome’ capable of defending the entire US: ‘Strategically, it doesn’t make any sense’

Trump wants a ‘Golden Dome’ capable of defending the entire US: ‘Strategically, it doesn’t make any sense’
Business|Political|Travel|US

‘They’ve never been afraid before’: Why some green card holders’ concerns are growing

‘They’ve never been afraid before’: Why some green card holders’ concerns are growing

‘They’ve never been afraid before’: Why some green card holders’ concerns are growing
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Food|Political|Travel

A media start-up was granted USAID funds. It still hasn’t been paid

A media start-up was granted USAID funds. It still hasn’t been paid

A media start-up was granted USAID funds. It still hasn’t been paid
Political|US

‘Principled and fair’: Judge Boasberg had nonpartisan record before facing Trump’s fury

‘Principled and fair’: Judge Boasberg had nonpartisan record before facing Trump’s fury

‘Principled and fair’: Judge Boasberg had nonpartisan record before facing Trump’s fury
Education|Political|US

Heat from Trump administration puts higher education leaders in ‘terrible position’ with so much at stake

Heat from Trump administration puts higher education leaders in ‘terrible position’ with so much at stake

Heat from Trump administration puts higher education leaders in ‘terrible position’ with so much at stake
Political|US

US court won't pause ruling requiring Trump administration to reinstate 25,000 workers

A U.S. appeals court on Friday refused to pause a judge's ruling requiring the Trump administration to reinstate 25,000 workers at 18 federal agencies who lost their jobs

US court won't pause ruling requiring Trump administration to reinstate 25,000 workers
Economy|Political|US

U.S. homeland department targets oversight in government cuts

The U.S.

U.S. homeland department targets oversight in government cuts
Political|US|World

Voice of America employees sue Trump administration over shuttered news outlets

Voice of America journalists and their unions sued the Trump administration on Friday, saying that the shutdown of U.S.-funded news agencies violated the workers

Voice of America employees sue Trump administration over shuttered news outlets
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Legal experts say Trump official broke law by saying 'Buy Tesla' stock but don't expect a crackdown

A Trump Cabinet secretary violated the law when he told TV viewers this week to buy Tesla stock, but it's not clear that anything will be done about it

Legal experts say Trump official broke law by saying 'Buy Tesla' stock but don't expect a crackdown
Education|Political|US

US appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt teacher preparation grant funding

The U.S.

US appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt teacher preparation grant funding
Business|Political|US

Trump administration seeks to disqualify judge in law firm case

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday asked the federal judge overseeing a challenge to Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie

Trump administration seeks to disqualify judge in law firm case
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US SEC to see exodus as hundreds take Trump's buyout offers, sources say

Wall Street's top regulator is facing a staff exodus across key departments as hundreds have agreed to take resignation offers amid

US SEC to see exodus as hundreds take Trump's buyout offers, sources say
Education|Health|Political|Science|US

Columbia University agrees to some Trump demands in attempt to restore funding

Columbia University agreed to some changes demanded by U.S.

Columbia University agrees to some Trump demands in attempt to restore funding
Business|Economy|Political|US

Most Americans back Trump push to rebuild US shipbuilding to better compete with China, poll shows

U.S.

Most Americans back Trump push to rebuild US shipbuilding to better compete with China, poll shows
Political|US|World

A federal lawsuit says the Trump administration has unlawfully shuttered the Voice of America

A lawsuit filed by Voice of America reporters, some unions and a press freedom group charged the Trump administration with unlawfully shutting down the news outlet

A federal lawsuit says the Trump administration has unlawfully shuttered the Voice of America
Americas|Political|US

Trump administration cuts legal help for migrant children traveling alone

The Trump administration is ending a key program providing legal help to migrant children entering the country alone, raising concerns they'll be forced to navigate the complex legal system alone

Trump administration cuts legal help for migrant children traveling alone
Political|US

Homeland Security makes cuts to offices overseeing civil rights protections

The Department of Homeland Security is making cuts to three key offices that oversee civil rights protections across its broad mission, suggesting that they were impeding immigration enforcement efforts

Homeland Security makes cuts to offices overseeing civil rights protections
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes

Columbia University agreed to implement a host of policy changes, including overhauling its rules for protests and conducting an immediate review of its Middle Eastern studies department

Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes
Business|Political|Technology|US

Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet

Boeing will build the Air Force's future fighter jet

Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet
Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim federal judiciary members are in secret club, undermining Trump

Following Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' rejection of a call to impeach federal judges who rule against the Trump administration, social media users falsely claimed that Roberts and other high-level legal professionals are part of a “secretive, invite-only club” trying to undermine the president

FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim federal judiciary members are in secret club, undermining Trump
Americas|Political|US

Judge vows to determine if Trump administration ignored order blocking deportation flights

A federal judge examining the Trump administration’s use of an 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador has vowed to determine whether the government defied his order to turn the planes around

Judge vows to determine if Trump administration ignored order blocking deportation flights
Education|Political|US

Columbia University faces federal deadline to make changes or lose $400 million in funds

Columbia University faces federal deadline to make changes or lose $400 million in funds

Columbia University faces federal deadline to make changes or lose $400 million in funds
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump announces new US sixth-generation fighter jet that will be built by Boeing

Trump announces new US sixth-generation fighter jet that will be built by Boeing

Trump announces new US sixth-generation fighter jet that will be built by Boeing
Crime|Political|US

FBI scales back staffing, tracking of domestic terrorism probes, sources say

By Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N.

FBI scales back staffing, tracking of domestic terrorism probes, sources say
Crime|Political|US

Federal judge blocks deportation of high-profile activist and undocumented mother of 4

Federal judge blocks deportation of high-profile activist and undocumented mother of 4

Federal judge blocks deportation of high-profile activist and undocumented mother of 4
Education|Political|US

Trump has ordered the dismantling of the US Education Department. Here's what that means

President Donald Trump’s order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department has complex implications

Trump has ordered the dismantling of the US Education Department. Here's what that means
Americas|Political|US

GOP lawmaker faces boos from frustrated crowd at town hall in Wyoming

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman faced a hostile crowd at a town hall in Laramie, Wyoming, The Republican lawmaker was repeatedly interrupted by the agitated crowd while answering questions on the Trump administration, DOGE cuts, deportations and more.

GOP lawmaker faces boos from frustrated crowd at town hall in Wyoming
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration abused immigration laws with Khalil's arrest, Democratic senators say

A group of eight Democratic Senators on Friday accused the Trump administration of abusing the country's immigration laws in arresting Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil over his

Trump administration abused immigration laws with Khalil's arrest, Democratic senators say
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery

The U.S. on Thursday issued new sanctions intended to hit Iran's oil exports, including what the State Department said were the first U.S. measures targeting a

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China 'teapot' refinery
Election|Political|US

Trump urges Supreme Court to limit judges' power to impede his agenda

Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to curtail the ability of federal judges to issue injunctions blocking his administration's actions nationwide,

Trump urges Supreme Court to limit judges' power to impede his agenda
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Trump DOGE executive claims $1.5 billion savings from IRS technology budget

The tech startup executive charged by the Trump administration with reviewing the Internal Revenue Service's technology modernization program said on Thursday

Trump DOGE executive claims $1.5 billion savings from IRS technology budget
Political|US

Judge calls Trump administration's latest response on deportation flights 'woefully insufficient'

A federal judge has instructed the Trump administration to explain why its failure to turn around flights carrying deportees to El Salvador did not violate his court order in a growing showdown between the judicial and executive branches

Judge calls Trump administration's latest response on deportation flights 'woefully insufficient'
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Columbia up against Trump deadline for meeting demands over campus protests

A deadline is looming for Columbia University to respond to nine demands on tightening restrictions on campus protests that U.S.

Columbia up against Trump deadline for meeting demands over campus protests
Economy|Political|US|World

Here’s how some human rights and LGBTQ+ groups prepared for major foreign aid cuts under Trump

The Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid have defunded groups that campaign for LGBTQ+ communities and for democracy around the world

Here’s how some human rights and LGBTQ+ groups prepared for major foreign aid cuts under Trump
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Elite universities feel targeted as Trump administration expands immigration crackdown

Elite universities feel targeted as Trump administration expands immigration crackdown

Elite universities feel targeted as Trump administration expands immigration crackdown
Arts|Education|Political|US

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums.

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency
Europe|Political|US|World

European military powers work on 5-to-10-year plan to replace US in NATO, FT reports

Europe's biggest military powers are drawing up plans to take on greater responsibilities for the continent's defence from the U.S., including a pitch to the Trump administration for a

European military powers work on 5-to-10-year plan to replace US in NATO, FT reports
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump weighs extending Chevron's license for Venezuela operations, sources say

U.S.

Trump weighs extending Chevron's license for Venezuela operations, sources say
Economy|Political|US

Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers

The Trump administration has pushed back a Friday deadline for New York to end its new $9 toll on most drivers entering Manhattan

Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers
Education|Europe|Political|Science|US|World

French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French government says

A French scientist has been denied entry into the United States, apparently because the scientist had expressed a personal opinion on the Trump administration's research policy, the

French scientist denied entry into the U.S., French government says
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Trump officials propose plan revamping US foreign aid, memo says

The Trump administration has prepared a proposal to overhaul the structure of how Washington distributes billions of dollars of foreign

Trump officials propose plan revamping US foreign aid, memo says
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Under pressure from Trump, Columbia plans its next move with other colleges watching closely

Confronted with huge cuts to its federal funding, Columbia University’s leaders face a grim decision: They can yield to the Trump administration’s demands over allegations of antisemitism — ceding extraordinary control to the federal government — or they can fight back, potentially risking even more debilitating cuts in an escalating clash

Under pressure from Trump, Columbia plans its next move with other colleges watching closely
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold

The Bank of England has kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday was widely expected, and comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve also kept interest rates unchanged

With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
Health|Political|US

VA shake-up disrupts mental health services for some US veterans

Joey Cortez, who served 24 years in the U.S.

VA shake-up disrupts mental health services for some US veterans
Political|US

Trump’s defiance of a federal court order fuels a constitutional crisis − a legal scholar unpacks the complicated case

The current case focused on the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants raises concerns about whether the president will continue to respect the country’s legal system.

Trump’s defiance of a federal court order fuels a constitutional crisis − a legal scholar unpacks the complicated case
Political|US|World

Radio Free Asia puts most staff on unpaid leave after grant termination

The U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia told hundreds of U.S.-based staff on Wednesday they will be put on unpaid leave from the end of

Radio Free Asia puts most staff on unpaid leave after grant termination
Europe|Political|US|World

US Republican lawmakers voice alarm over possible Pentagon command shake-up

The top two Republican lawmakers who lead the Pentagon's oversight committees in the U.S.

US Republican lawmakers voice alarm over possible Pentagon command shake-up
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student

U.S.

US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
Election|Political|US

Trump administration unfazed by court losses and sets sights on Supreme Court

Trump administration unfazed by court losses and sets sights on Supreme Court

Trump administration unfazed by court losses and sets sights on Supreme Court
Education|Political|Sports|US

US suspends funding to University of Pennsylvania over transgender policy

The Trump administration has suspended $175 million in funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its transgender sports policies, the White House said on

US suspends funding to University of Pennsylvania over transgender policy
MidEast|Political|US

Judge says Columbia protestor must remain in US for now, moves case to NJ

A U.S. judge on Wednesday said Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil must remain in the United States for now, but moved his challenge to the legality of his

Judge says Columbia protestor must remain in US for now, moves case to NJ
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed in no rush to cut rates; Trump disagrees

The Trump administration's initial policies, including extensive import tariffs, appear to have tilted the U.S. economy toward slower growth

Fed in no rush to cut rates; Trump disagrees
Political|US

Judge declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace while legal challenge plays out

Judge declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace while legal challenge plays out

Judge declines to block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace while legal challenge plays out
Asia|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

USAID cuts jeopardize Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam

A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed

USAID cuts jeopardize Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam
Health|Political|US

Trump administration weighing future of CDC's HIV prevention division

The U.S. health department said on Tuesday it is reviewing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's HIV prevention division for

Trump administration weighing future of CDC's HIV prevention division
Political|US

Trump administration removes ban on 'segregated facilities' in federal contracts

The administration of U.S.

Trump administration removes ban on 'segregated facilities' in federal contracts
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut

Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut

Researchers have lost access to evidence of alleged Russian war crimes following Trump admin funding cut
MidEast|Political|US

Federal judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to be moved to New Jersey

Federal judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to be moved to New Jersey

Federal judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to be moved to New Jersey