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Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees

Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
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Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup

Wyden asks Trump administration officials to reconsider travel policies ahead of the World Cup
Education|Political|US

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

Democratic attorneys general in 19 states are suing the Trump administration, challenging directives to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools

19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions

The dollar headed for its first weekly gain since mid-March on Friday after China granted some tariff exemptions for U.S. imports, raising hopes that the trade war

Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans

Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
Business|Economy|Health

AbbVie lifts profit forecast, downplays tariff threat

AbbVie raised its full-year profit forecast on Friday while downplaying the potential hit some analysts expect it to take from sector-specific import

AbbVie lifts profit forecast, downplays tariff threat
Business|Economy|Education|World

US universities help foreign students weather Trump purge

From warnings not to leave the country to guidance on how to complete degrees, U.S. universities are advising foreign students how to withstand President

US universities help foreign students weather Trump purge
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|US

Amgen to expand Ohio biotech manufacturing plant

Amgen on Friday announced a $900 million expansion of its Ohio biotech manufacturing facility, becoming the latest in a string of drugmakers pledging to increase U.S.

Amgen to expand Ohio biotech manufacturing plant
Business|Political|Technology|US

US agency eases some self-driving safety rules, sending Tesla stock soaring

The Trump administration announcement that it aims to speed deployment of self-driving vehicles by exempting some from certain safety requirements and easing

US agency eases some self-driving safety rules, sending Tesla stock soaring
Crime|Political|US|World

Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally

The Trump administration plans to strictly require anyone illegally in the U.S. to register with the government and carry documentation

Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
Political|World

In reverse of a longtime stance, US says UN Palestinian refugee agency isn't immune from lawsuits

The Trump administration has decided that the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is not immune from being sued, reversing the U.S. government’s longstanding position that the organization was protected from civil liability

In reverse of a longtime stance, US says UN Palestinian refugee agency isn't immune from lawsuits
Political|US|World

In first 100 days, Trump tells migrants 'leave the United States'

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Taras Atamanchuk found safety for his family near Houston, Texas.

In first 100 days, Trump tells migrants 'leave the United States'
Economy|Environment|Political|World

World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says

The Trump administration cannot determine the mission of the World Bank because the global lender's goals are based on agreement by many countries, Svenja

World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says
Economy|Political|US|World

Social Security may lose thousands more staff under new Trump rule

The Social Security Administration could lose thousands more staff beyond the 7,000 already targeted for cuts due to a move by the Trump administration to

Social Security may lose thousands more staff under new Trump rule
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US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 billion annually, report finds

A 25% U.S. tariff on pharmaceutical imports would increase U.S. drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, boosting U.S. prices by as much as 12.9% if passed on, a

US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 billion annually, report finds
Business|Education|Political

A blandly titled law from 1946 may play a key role in Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration

A blandly titled law from 1946 may play a key role in Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration

A blandly titled law from 1946 may play a key role in Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean
Business|Environment|Political|US|World

State Department nixes climate office, revamps energy bureau

The Trump administration has terminated federal employees in charge of U.S. global climate policy and climate aid as part of its

State Department nixes climate office, revamps energy bureau
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Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos

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Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos
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Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership

Houthis’ successful targeting of US drones is hampering Trump’s mission to kill group’s senior leadership
Economy|Political|US

Trump administration says it is complying with order barring FEMA funding freeze

The Trump administration said on Thursday the Federal Emergency Management Agency had made more than $2.2 billion in payments to a group of states over the past three

Trump administration says it is complying with order barring FEMA funding freeze
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South Korea, US aim for trade package before tariff pause ends in July

South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a trade package aimed at removing new U.S. tariffs before the pause on

South Korea, US aim for trade package before tariff pause ends in July
Business|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’

Trump’s first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: ‘I have done all I can’
Education|Political|US|World

Federal agency texts Columbia University and Barnard College employees a survey asking if they are Jewish

Federal agency texts Columbia University and Barnard College employees a survey asking if they are Jewish

Federal agency texts Columbia University and Barnard College employees a survey asking if they are Jewish
Education|Political|US|World

Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI

The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools

Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections and DEI
Business|Economy|Environment|US

US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules

The U.S.

US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules
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Trading Day: Stocks rally for third day as earnings optimism trumps tariffs confusion

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets. By Alden Bentley, Americas Finance and Markets Breaking News Editor.

Trading Day: Stocks rally for third day as earnings optimism trumps tariffs confusion
Election|Political|US

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement

A federal judge has agreed with voting rights groups and Democrats that the Constitution gives the power to regulate federal elections to states and Congress — not the president

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
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Wall Street watchdog staff shrinks 16% in last year, includes key units, sources say

The U.S.

Wall Street watchdog staff shrinks 16% in last year, includes key units, sources say
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Stocks jump with tech shares; dollar dips after recent gains

Major stock indexes rose on Thursday, with technology shares leading Wall Street higher as investors awaited further developments in the U.S.-China trade

Stocks jump with tech shares; dollar dips after recent gains
Education|Political

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy

Three judges, including two Trump appointees, rule against the Department of Education’s anti-DEI policy
Economy|Political|US

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll

The federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan has accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration’s strategy to kill New York’s $9 congestion toll in Manhattan

In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll
Education

Judges blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s guidance forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in K-12 public schools

Judges blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

China called for all "unilateral" U.S. tariffs to be cancelled on Thursday, as signs emerged that the Trump administration may de-escalate

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
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Trump trade war is wrecking hope for 2025 US trucking rebound

U.S. truckers are moving record volumes of auto parts, appliances and sneakers after their customers stocked up ahead of President Donald Trump's tariffs, but

Trump trade war is wrecking hope for 2025 US trucking rebound
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM slides as federal spending cuts, uncertain economy impact consulting business

Shares of International Business Machines fell nearly 7% in morning trading on Thursday after the company said some of its federal contracts were suspended, while an uncertain economy poses

IBM slides as federal spending cuts, uncertain economy impact consulting business
Business|Economy|Political|US

US warns states they could lose transportation funding over immigration, DEI policies

The Trump administration said on Thursday states could lose transportation funding over a failure to cooperate on federal immigration enforcement efforts or

US warns states they could lose transportation funding over immigration, DEI policies
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Green energy supporters pushed for faster permitting. Trump is doing it, but not for solar or wind

For years proponents of green energy have argued that the slow, inefficient permitting process in the United States significantly hinders the transition to clean sources of electricity

Green energy supporters pushed for faster permitting. Trump is doing it, but not for solar or wind
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Drugmakers brace for Trump tariffs, while weighing numerous other worries

Major drugmakers were a standout on a tumultuous day of corporate earnings on Thursday, beating expectations even as they grapple with

Drugmakers brace for Trump tariffs, while weighing numerous other worries
Political|US

Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation

A federal judge is barring the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions

Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation
Business|Political|US

US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows

The U.S. agency that manages disasters plans to require nearly all employees, including full-time headquarters and regional staff, to be deployed to emergency

US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows
Crime|Education|Political|US

American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants

The American Bar Association sued the U.S.

American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

CRE market sentiment dropped by most in Q1 since pandemic, survey finds

Optimism in the U.S. market for commercial real estate financing witnessed its second largest drop ever in the first quarter, triggered by President Donald Trump's

CRE market sentiment dropped by most in Q1 since pandemic, survey finds
Crime|Health|Political

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse
Political|US|World

US judge orders return of second migrant deported to El Salvador

A federal judge has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to facilitate the return of a second man sent to a prison in El Salvador back to the United

US judge orders return of second migrant deported to El Salvador
Political|US

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

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

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

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender service members for now
Political|US|World

Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador

Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador

Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador