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Iran says 'extremely cautious' on success of nuclear talks with US

Iran and the United States have agreed to continue nuclear talks next week, both sides said on Saturday, though Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi voiced "

Iran says 'extremely cautious' on success of nuclear talks with US
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Largest federal employee union to shed more than half its staff amid Trump attacks

Largest federal employee union to shed more than half its staff amid Trump attacks

Largest federal employee union to shed more than half its staff amid Trump attacks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed on Saturday what he said was the complete failure of an offensive by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region after Moscow said they had been

Russia says last Ukrainian troops expelled from Kursk region, Kyiv denies assertion
Business|Political|US|World

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

Three House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trump’s immigration policies

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies
Business|Economy|Finance|World

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

Global policymakers gathering in Washington this week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the U.S.-centric economic

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
Education|Political|US|World

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now

Trump backs down in legal fight over canceling international students’ status records for now
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit

The U.S.

US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit
Crime|Political|World

US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown

By Sarah N.

US charges Milwaukee judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations

Attorney General Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists in leak investigations
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement

Prosecution of Wisconsin judge underscores Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement
Economy|Travel|World

Migrants deterred by Trump's border crackdown wait for UN help to return home

Migrants deterred by U.S.

Migrants deterred by Trump's border crackdown wait for UN help to return home
Education|Political|US

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now

The Trump administration said on Friday it is restoring the previously terminated legal statuses of hundreds of foreign students in the United States while it

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

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
Business|Crime|Finance|US|World

Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries

The Justice Department is poised to crack down on leaks of information to the news media, authorizing prosecutors to issue subpoenas to news organizations as part of leak investigations, serve search warrants when appropriate and force journalists to testify about their sources

Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries
Business|Environment|Health|Science

US Justice Department unit for drug and food safety cases being disbanded

By Sarah N.

US Justice Department unit for drug and food safety cases being disbanded
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
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|Education|Environment|Health|Political

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|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|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|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|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
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
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
Business|Economy|Health|US|World

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
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'
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
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
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
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
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|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
Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

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
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
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|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
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
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
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
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US|World

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
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
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
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

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
Crime|Political|World

Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US

A federal judge has temporarily halted her order directing the government to explain what it’s done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis came Wednesday, just one day after she blasted the Trump administration for ignoring her orders by refusing to provide information

Federal judge temporarily halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US
Economy|Political|US|World

Foreign aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to shut down as part of DOGE efforts

Foreign aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to shut down as part of DOGE efforts

Foreign aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to shut down as part of DOGE efforts
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers

The democratic process of scientific study, public debate and comment helps regulators arrive at a rule that balances the needs and interests of workers, companies and the public.

Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers
Education|Political

What to know about the Trump administration task force targeting Harvard

What to know about the Trump administration task force targeting Harvard

What to know about the Trump administration task force targeting Harvard
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

What's on the table for US-South Korea trade talks?

When a South Korean delegation meets U.S. counterparts in Washington on Thursday for trade talks, they face a wide range of potential agenda items. U.S.

What's on the table for US-South Korea trade talks?
Health|Political|US

Attorney general directs Justice Department employees to enforce policies targeting care for transgender minors

Attorney general directs Justice Department employees to enforce policies targeting care for transgender minors

Attorney general directs Justice Department employees to enforce policies targeting care for transgender minors
Crime|Political|US|World

US cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime victims, Justice Dept documents show

The U.S.

US cancels hundreds of grants for police, crime victims, Justice Dept documents show
Education|Political|World

A Palestinian student arrested at US citizenship interview will stay in detention for now, ahead of a hearing next week

A Palestinian student arrested at US citizenship interview will stay in detention for now, ahead of a hearing next week

A Palestinian student arrested at US citizenship interview will stay in detention for now, ahead of a hearing next week
Business|Economy|Political|World

Twelve states sue the Trump administration over ‘tax hikes’ through tariffs

Twelve states sue the Trump administration over ‘tax hikes’ through tariffs

Twelve states sue the Trump administration over ‘tax hikes’ through tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trading Day: Wall Street extends rebound as trade war fears subside

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

Trading Day: Wall Street extends rebound as trade war fears subside
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate

U.S.

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate
Education|Political

Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against Trump administration

The State Bar of Texas has rescinded a speaking invitation to the NAACP’s president after the civil rights group challenged the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Education Department

Head of NAACP disinvited from speaking to Texas state bar over suit against Trump administration
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says

U.S.

IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says
Political|US|World

Federal judge for the Abrego Garcia case had a contentious Senate confirmation

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis is the latest judge at odds with the Trump administration

Federal judge for the Abrego Garcia case had a contentious Senate confirmation
Political|US

Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force

The Department of Veterans Affairs is establishing a task force to investigate employee reports of alleged anti-Christian bias

Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

White House would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks, source says

The Trump administration would look at lowering tariffs on imported Chinese goods pending talks with Beijing, a source familiar with the matter said on

White House would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks, source says
Business|Economy|Education

Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to hear from you

Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to hear from you

Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to hear from you
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high
Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life

America’s marine protected areas help fish populations thrive. Trump’s plan to open them to industrial fishing may ultimately harm the fishing industry itself.

Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life
Political|US|World

Orders to leave the country — some for US citizens — sow confusion among immigrants

The Trump administration is quietly revoking the temporary legal status of people who entered the country via an online appointment app at U.S. border crossings with Mexico

Orders to leave the country — some for US citizens — sow confusion among immigrants
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions

The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution aren't only being read in classrooms these days

Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions
Crime|Education|Political|US

Habeas corpus: A thousand-year-old legal principle for defending rights that’s getting a workout under the Trump administration

Habeas corpus – a Latin phrase meaning ‘you shall have the body’ – protects any person, whether citizen or not, from being illegally confined. It’s a crucial element of US law.

Habeas corpus: A thousand-year-old legal principle for defending rights that’s getting a workout under the Trump administration
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom
Education|Political|US

Trump administration appears open to negotiation with Harvard after university’s lawsuit sets up a monumental clash

Trump administration appears open to negotiation with Harvard after university’s lawsuit sets up a monumental clash

Trump administration appears open to negotiation with Harvard after university’s lawsuit sets up a monumental clash
Political|US|World

Judge castigates Trump administration for 'bad faith' in Abrego Garcia's deportation case

A federal judge says the Trump administration is ignoring court orders, obstructing the legal process and acting in “bad faith” by refusing to provide information about the steps they have taken, if any, to free a mistakenly deported man from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. Tuesday's order from U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis gives the Trump administration until Wednesday evening to explain exactly why officials think the information should be considered protected state...

Judge castigates Trump administration for 'bad faith' in Abrego Garcia's deportation case
MidEast|Political|US

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know
Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program

The H-1B visa has long been a highly coveted employment visa for foreign citizens with specialized skills to live and work in the U.S.

What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program
Education|Political|US

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal
Political|US

‘That ends now’: Judge overseeing Abrego Garcia case knocks Trump administration for repeated stonewalling

‘That ends now’: Judge overseeing Abrego Garcia case knocks Trump administration for repeated stonewalling

‘That ends now’: Judge overseeing Abrego Garcia case knocks Trump administration for repeated stonewalling
Business|Political|US|World

Major changes in Trump's overhaul US State Department

The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed a major overhaul of the U.S.

Major changes in Trump's overhaul US State Department
Education|Political|US

US college presidents unite against Trump's higher education policies

More than 200 university and college presidents in a joint statement accused U.S.

US college presidents unite against Trump's higher education policies
Political|US

Trump administration proposes major shake-up of US State Department

The Trump administration is proposing a major overhaul of the U.S.

Trump administration proposes major shake-up of US State Department
Americas|Political|US|World

Judges extend Venezuela deportation blocks, question Trump's use of wartime law

Two U.S. judges on Tuesday extended temporary blocks on some deportations of Venezuelan migrants and signaled that President Donald Trump's invocation of a

Judges extend Venezuela deportation blocks, question Trump's use of wartime law
Political|US

Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department that would cut staff and bureaus

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department

Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department that would cut staff and bureaus
Political|US|World

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America

A federal judge has agreed to block the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the 83-year-old international news service created by Congress

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America
Environment|Political|Science|US

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth
Business|Economy|US

Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'

U.S.

Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'
Political|US

Divided Supreme Court finds some deadline flexibility for immigrants who agree to leave US

A divided Supreme Court ruled that immigrants who agree to leave the country are allowed some deadline flexibility in a case that was argued before President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Divided Supreme Court finds some deadline flexibility for immigrants who agree to leave US
Education|Political|US

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants

Harvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus

Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
Political|US

When billions in emergency funds were stalled, the Trump administration sped FEMA money to some GOP-led states

When billions in emergency funds were stalled, the Trump administration sped FEMA money to some GOP-led states

When billions in emergency funds were stalled, the Trump administration sped FEMA money to some GOP-led states
Food|Health|Political|US

US FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts

The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food

US FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say

Drugmakers have been warned that the Trump Administration is considering linking U.S. medicine prices to lower amounts paid by other developed countries, according to

Trump looking at cutting US drug prices to international levels, sources say
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US

Many Canadian 'snowbirds' in US looking to pack up and fly north - for good

The number of Canadian "snowbirds" planning to sell their second homes in sunny Florida and Arizona has surged this spring, many of them put off by

Many Canadian 'snowbirds' in US looking to pack up and fly north - for good
Election|Political|US

As Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with voters

As Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with voters

As Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with voters
Environment|Political|US

Environmental lawyers get ready to pounce on Trump’s energy deregulation moves

U.S. environmental groups say they are hiring lawyers and preparing for a major legal showdown with President Donald Trump's administration over its

Environmental lawyers get ready to pounce on Trump’s energy deregulation moves
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US invokes RICO law in charging more alleged Venezuelan gang members

More than two dozen people whom the U.S. government says are current or past members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua have been charged with murder, sex trafficking and

US invokes RICO law in charging more alleged Venezuelan gang members
Education|Finance|Political|US

Education Department to resume collecting student loans in default

Education Department to resume collecting student loans in default

Education Department to resume collecting student loans in default
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court

President Donald Trump's administration was prepared to carry out deportations of dozens of Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas under a 1798 law historically

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalf

Four House Democrats are visiting El Salvador in a bid to support Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man whom the Trump administration deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison

More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalf
Education|Political|US

Harvard sues the Trump administration, taking the fight over federal funding and academic freedom to court

Harvard sues the Trump administration, taking the fight over federal funding and academic freedom to court

Harvard sues the Trump administration, taking the fight over federal funding and academic freedom to court
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge skeptical Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling

A U.S. judge expressed skepticism on Monday that the notice the Trump administration pledged to give Venezuelan migrants before deporting them under a wartime law complied with

Judge skeptical Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling
Americas|Political|US

'Disruptor' Hegseth's unsettled Pentagon starts turning against him

Pete Hegseth wanted to make waves at the Pentagon.

'Disruptor' Hegseth's unsettled Pentagon starts turning against him
Political|Technology|Travel|US

Key safety notification system for pilots to be replaced years ahead of schedule

Key safety notification system for pilots to be replaced years ahead of schedule

Key safety notification system for pilots to be replaced years ahead of schedule
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US bank regulator lays out plans for 20% staff reduction, emails says

A top U.S. bank regulator told staff on Monday that it plans to cut its workforce by roughly 20% as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to cull

US bank regulator lays out plans for 20% staff reduction, emails says
Crime|Political|US

The Latest: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop its grants freeze

Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus

The Latest: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop its grants freeze
MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders

Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
Economy|Health|Political|US

As Trump eyes coal revival, his job cuts hobble black lung protections for miners

Josh Cochran worked deep in the coal mines of West Virginia since he was 22 years old, pulling a six-figure salary that allowed him to buy a

As Trump eyes coal revival, his job cuts hobble black lung protections for miners
Food|Health|Political|US

Trump administration to announce plan to remove artificial food dyes from US food supply

Trump administration to announce plan to remove artificial food dyes from US food supply

Trump administration to announce plan to remove artificial food dyes from US food supply
Americas|Political|US|World

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man

Four Democratic U.S. representatives arrived in El Salvador on Monday hoping to compel the Trump administration to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man
Economy|Education|Finance|Opinion|Political

Endowments aren’t blank checks – but universities can rely on them more heavily in turbulent times

Most institutions of higher education have more freedom to spend from their endowments than they may realize.

Endowments aren’t blank checks – but universities can rely on them more heavily in turbulent times
Environment|Political|US

Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status

U.S. non-profit organizations that focus on climate change are getting ready to fight a possible move by the Trump administration to

Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Friday denied a request to block the Trump administration from deporting suspected Venezuelan gang members.

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Alito criticizes US Supreme Court's decision to 'hastily' block deportations

U.S.

Alito criticizes US Supreme Court's decision to 'hastily' block deportations
Crime|Political|US

Sen. Chris Van Hollen argues Trump administration’s actions in Abrego Garcia case ‘threaten everybody’s rights’

Sen. Chris Van Hollen argues Trump administration’s actions in Abrego Garcia case ‘threaten everybody’s rights’

Sen. Chris Van Hollen argues Trump administration’s actions in Abrego Garcia case ‘threaten everybody’s rights’
Economy|Political|US

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline

Manhattan’s congestion toll remains in effect, despite an Easter deadline from President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the first-in-the-nation fee

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Political

This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

The Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration's cuts can be seen everywhere

This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The U.S.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
Political|US

What to know about the Supreme Court’s midnight Alien Enemies Act order

What to know about the Supreme Court’s midnight Alien Enemies Act order

What to know about the Supreme Court’s midnight Alien Enemies Act order
Education|Political|US

New York Times: Trump administration sent letter of demands to Harvard University in error

New York Times: Trump administration sent letter of demands to Harvard University in error

New York Times: Trump administration sent letter of demands to Harvard University in error
Political|US

‘50501’ protesters denounce Trump administration in nationwide rallies while supporting impacted communities

‘50501’ protesters denounce Trump administration in nationwide rallies while supporting impacted communities

‘50501’ protesters denounce Trump administration in nationwide rallies while supporting impacted communities
Political|US

Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized

Harvard said on Saturday the Trump administration was "doubling down" on far-reaching demands on the university despite a published report that government

Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law

The Supreme Court has blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law
Crime|Education|Political|US

Judge issues temporary restraining order against deportation of more than 100 international students whose visas were revoked

Judge issues temporary restraining order against deportation of more than 100 international students whose visas were revoked

Judge issues temporary restraining order against deportation of more than 100 international students whose visas were revoked
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks

Iran and the United States agreed on Saturday to begin drawing up a framework for a potential nuclear deal, Iran's foreign minister said, after talks that a U.S.

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks
Europe|Political|US|World

Vatican holds 'cordial' talks with Vance after criticisms of Trump policies

U.S.

Vatican holds 'cordial' talks with Vance after criticisms of Trump policies
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says

Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says

Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says
Education|MidEast|Political|US

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US

With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past

Because the US government has rarely offered full-throated support for the arts, there’s a long tradition of innovation, adaptation and collective action among American artists.

With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past
Business|Economy|Political|US

U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertainty

The Trump administration has called U.S. manufacturing an “economic and national security” priority and says tariffs will force companies to have more products made in the U.S. to avoid steep price increases on their imports, leading to “better-paying American jobs,” for people making cars, appliances and other goods

U.S. small manufacturers hope to benefit from tariffs, but some worry about uncertainty
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war

President Donald Trump says negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are “coming to a head” and insists that neither side is “playing” him in his push to end the grinding war

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US senator met wrongly deported Salvadoran man at hotel, calls for release

U.S.

US senator met wrongly deported Salvadoran man at hotel, calls for release
Business|Economy|Political|US

Judge pauses mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she considers whether layoffs violated court order

Judge pauses mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she considers whether layoffs violated court order

Judge pauses mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she considers whether layoffs violated court order
Business|Political|Technology|US

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported, told him he has been moved from the notorious Salvadoran prison known as CECOT to a detention center with better conditions

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man
Political|US

Trump passport policy discriminates against transgender people, judge rules

A federal judge held on Friday that the Trump administration's policy of refusing to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans that reflect their gender

Trump passport policy discriminates against transgender people, judge rules
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration reserves right to deport Venezuelans on Saturday, DOJ lawyer tells judge

A U.S. Justice Department lawyer told a judge on Friday that the Trump administration reserves the right to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members on Saturday.

Trump administration reserves right to deport Venezuelans on Saturday, DOJ lawyer tells judge
Economy|Political|US

Judge orders Trump administration to tell fired workers they were not let go for poor performance

A U.S. district judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to provide probationary workers fired en masse a written statement saying they were not terminated for poor performance

Judge orders Trump administration to tell fired workers they were not let go for poor performance
Political|US

Judge blocks Trump administration from passport changes affecting some transgender Americans

A federal judge has partially blocked the Trump administration from enacting a policy that bans the use of “X” marker used by many nonbinary people on passports as well as the changing of gender markers

Judge blocks Trump administration from passport changes affecting some transgender Americans
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations of Venezuelan migrants

Lawyers for Venezuelan men detained by the Trump administration asked the U.S.

Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations of Venezuelan migrants
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US

The White House on Friday said it will fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across the United States as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand critical

Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US
Crime|Political|US

Trump official urges criminal probe of New York attorney general, who calls request 'retaliation'

A top housing official in the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James over a real estate transaction

Trump official urges criminal probe of New York attorney general, who calls request 'retaliation'
Political|US

EEOC instructs staff to sideline all new transgender discrimination cases, employees say

The federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights is classifying all new gender identity-related discrimination cases as its lowest priority while also placing them on indefinite hold, according to two agency employees

EEOC instructs staff to sideline all new transgender discrimination cases, employees say
Crime|Political|US

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination are released, on Trump's order

About 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination are released, on Trump's order
Crime|Education|Political|US

Tulsa-area exchange students, hosts worry over Trump admin visa cancellations

Tulsa-area exchange students, hosts worry over Trump admin visa cancellations

Tulsa-area exchange students, hosts worry over Trump admin visa cancellations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Judge pauses Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire nearly everyone at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been paused by a federal judge, who says she's “deeply concerned” about the plan

Judge pauses Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students

A class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students caught up in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students
MidEast|Political|US|World

U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster

Two U.S.

U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants' legal status

A federal appeals court rejected on Friday a request by U.S.

Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants' legal status
Crime|Political|US

Judges warn Congress that more money is needed for security at a time of escalating threats

The federal judiciary is warning that Congress is not providing enough money for judges’ security, at a time of escalating threats and chilling efforts at intimidation

Judges warn Congress that more money is needed for security at a time of escalating threats
Economy|Education|Political|US

Already facing Trump administration cuts, US colleges risk losses from another revenue source: foreign students

Already facing Trump administration cuts, US colleges risk losses from another revenue source: foreign students

Already facing Trump administration cuts, US colleges risk losses from another revenue source: foreign students
Crime|Political|US

The Abrego Garcia case pulls Democrats into the immigration debate Trump wants to have

For Democrats, Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case is about fundamental American ideals, including due process, following court orders and preventing government overreach

The Abrego Garcia case pulls Democrats into the immigration debate Trump wants to have
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge halts Trump plan for rapid deportations to third countries

A U.S. judge barred the Trump administration from rapidly deporting hundreds if not thousands of migrants to countries other than their own without

US judge halts Trump plan for rapid deportations to third countries
Political|US

Trump administration publishes cache of RFK assassination records

The U.S. National Archives has released thousands of pages of records related to the assassination of Senator Robert F.

Trump administration publishes cache of RFK assassination records
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration kicks off plan for expanded offshore drilling

The U.S.

Trump administration kicks off plan for expanded offshore drilling
Crime|Political|US

‘I never issued a criminal contempt citation in 19 ½ years on the bench’ – a former federal judge looks at the ‘relentless bad behavior’ of the Trump administration in court

‘It’s one big show of contempt for the court,’ says a former federal judge about the Trump administration’s handling of two cases related to its deportation of noncitizens to an El Salvador prison.

‘I never issued a criminal contempt citation in 19 ½ years on the bench’ – a former federal judge looks at the ‘relentless bad behavior’ of the Trump administration in court
Economy|Political|US

US seeks to turn deportations into an efficient business ‘like Amazon’

The world's largest immigration detention system is on the cusp of explosive growth as President Donald Trump pursues his signature campaign promise of mass deportations

US seeks to turn deportations into an efficient business ‘like Amazon’
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties

President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it sought Harvard University's records on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties,

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

The US wants to charge Chinese ships to dock at American ports

The US wants to charge Chinese ships to dock at American ports

The US wants to charge Chinese ships to dock at American ports
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

US lawmakers' bipartisan Taiwan visit signals support despite harsh words and tariffs from Trump

Republican and Democratic lawmakers are making their first trip to Taiwan under the new Trump administration a bipartisan one

US lawmakers' bipartisan Taiwan visit signals support despite harsh words and tariffs from Trump
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations

U.S. officials say a new intelligence assessment finds no coordination between the Tren de Aragua gang and the Venezuelan government

US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations
Political|US

Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US ‘will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s’

Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US ‘will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s’

Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US ‘will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s’
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US

Harvard has an endowment of over $50 billion. So why do federal cuts of a few billion matter?

Harvard has an endowment of over $50 billion. So why do federal cuts of a few billion matter?

Harvard has an endowment of over $50 billion. So why do federal cuts of a few billion matter?
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat

As far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different

Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return
Political|US|World

Career diplomat becomes the face of Trump's 'America First' agenda at the UN

A career diplomat has become the unexpected face of President Donald Trump's “America First” agenda at the United Nations

Career diplomat becomes the face of Trump's 'America First' agenda at the UN
Americas|Political|US

US Senator Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

Democratic U.S.

US Senator Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants

The Trump administration on Thursday ordered a social media vetting for all U.S. visa applicants who have been to the Gaza Strip on or after January 1, 2007, an

Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says

A federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. A three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously refused to suspend a judge’s decision to order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her instruction to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says
Education|Political|US

Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status

President Donald Trump's administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to block the university from enrolling international students, who make up 27% of the campus

Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status
Education|MidEast|Political|US

As demonstrators accuse Trump of undermining universities, he calls Harvard 'a disgrace'

Hundreds of students, faculty and community members on a California campus booed on Thursday as speakers accused the administration of President 

As demonstrators accuse Trump of undermining universities, he calls Harvard 'a disgrace'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US consumer watchdog says it will lay off most remaining staff

The U.S.

US consumer watchdog says it will lay off most remaining staff
Economy|Political|US

The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a month

After saying earlier in the day that he was “in no rush” to finish trade deals, President Donald Trump said he thought he could wrap up tariff talks “over the next three or four weeks.”

The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a month
MidEast|Political|US|World

US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants

The U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State group

US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants
Political|US

AP and the Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judges

The Associated Press and Trump administration were back in a Washington court as part of a high-stakes battle over who can control which journalists can question the president

AP and the Trump administration argue over presidential access before appeals judges
Economy|Health|Political|US

Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs

A draft budget proposal circulating among federal officials would dramatically deepen cuts at the nation’s top health agency, eliminating some public health programs entirely and serving as a roadmap for more mass firings

Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs
Crime|Political|US

Judges warn Trump risks public perception of lawlessness in his fight with courts

A U.S. appeals court urged the Trump administration on Thursday to back off from its escalating confrontation with the judiciary while

Judges warn Trump risks public perception of lawlessness in his fight with courts
Political|US

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

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

Trump administration seeks court backing for control over White House press access
Economy|Education|Health|Political|US

White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts

The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate the Head Start program, a move that would cut early education for some of the nation’s neediest children as part of drastic proposed cuts to federal health funding

White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
Crime|Political|US

Probe of Trump team's compliance with order on deported man can proceed, court rules

A U.S. appeals court has denied the U.S.

Probe of Trump team's compliance with order on deported man can proceed, court rules
Political|US

Appeals court backs judge in Abrego Garcia case, saying Trump DOJ ‘would reduce the rule of law to lawlessness’

Appeals court backs judge in Abrego Garcia case, saying Trump DOJ ‘would reduce the rule of law to lawlessness’

Appeals court backs judge in Abrego Garcia case, saying Trump DOJ ‘would reduce the rule of law to lawlessness’
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science

Trump funding freeze upends agricultural research at US universities

By Karl Plume, P.J.

Trump funding freeze upends agricultural research at US universities
Business|Environment|Political|US

Trump order to halt NY wind project stuns offshore industry, threatens other projects

The Trump administration's decision to halt construction of Equinor's Empire Wind 1 farm off the coast of New York late on Wednesday sent shockwaves through the offshore

Trump order to halt NY wind project stuns offshore industry, threatens other projects
Business|Political|Technology|US

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

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

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

More than 1,000 international students and graduates in the US have had their visas revoked or statuses terminated

More than 1,000 international students and graduates in the US have had their visas revoked or statuses terminated

More than 1,000 international students and graduates in the US have had their visas revoked or statuses terminated
Economy|Political|US

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities

Harvard scientist Dr.

Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities
Crime|Political|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff

Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff

Harvard weighs its next moves amid the federal funding standoff
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

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

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

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

Trump administration says Harvard may lose ability to enroll foreign students

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists

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

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists
Economy|Health|Political|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order
Economy|Health|Political|US

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

The administration of U.S.

White House looking to slash $40 billion from health department, Washington Post reports
Asia|Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil

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

US issues new sanctions targeting Chinese importers of Iranian oil
Crime|Education|Political|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species

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

US proposes looser interpretation of law that protects threatened species
Education|Political|Sports|US

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

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

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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

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

Stocks slide as Powell warns of impact of tariffs on the economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Fed's Powell says markets orderly, downplays intervention risk

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

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

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

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

US mulls penalties to block DeepSeek from buying American technology, NYT reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boasberg finds ‘probable cause exists’ to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating orders on deportation flights
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology|US

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

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

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

US sues Maine over Trump executive order on transgender athletes

By Sarah N.

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

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

U.S.

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

US judge blocks Energy Department from slashing federal research funding

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

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

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

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

Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
Europe|Political|US|World

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

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

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war
Education|Political|Sports|US

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

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

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

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

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

‘Pink tariffs’ cost women more than $2 billion a year
Business|Education|Political|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PBS and NPR are in a once-in-a-generation funding fight. They might well lose
Food|MidEast|Political|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

Students sue US Defense Department schools for book removals

A dozen students in U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAACP sues US Education Department over DEI school funding cuts

The NAACP sued the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump exempts dozens of coal plants from mercury, air toxics limits
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology

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

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

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

New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts

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

New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts
Education|Political|US

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

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

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

About 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer

About 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer

About 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

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

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

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

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

Former US labor officials urge contractors to stand firm on DEI

A group of former U.S.

Former US labor officials urge contractors to stand firm on DEI
Education|Political|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
MidEast|Political|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

Another Columbia student arrested by US immigration officials

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

Another Columbia student arrested by US immigration officials
MidEast|Political|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

Small businesses sue Trump administration over authority to impose tariffs

Small businesses sue Trump administration over authority to impose tariffs

Small businesses sue Trump administration over authority to impose tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

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

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

Trump administration cancels $3 billion climate-friendly farming program

The U.S.

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

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

Nick Gioia was terminated from the U.S.

Exhausted government workers decide to take Trump's second buyout offer
Europe|Political|US|World

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

Democrats in the U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump

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

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump
Africa|Business|Political|US|World

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

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

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

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products
Americas|Political|US

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

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

Trump administration insists it isn’t required to work with El Salvador to bring back man mistakenly deported
Americas|Crime|Political|US

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

As U.S.

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

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

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

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

Trump-appointed official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves State Department

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protesters gather in Cambridge to demand Harvard University protect international students

Protesters gather in Cambridge to demand Harvard University protect international students

Protesters gather in Cambridge to demand Harvard University protect international students
MidEast|Political|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump trade team chases 90 deals in 90 days. Experts say good luck with that
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trading Day: A crushing week for US bonds, dollar

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

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

White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan

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

White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

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

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

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

US judge will not curb immigration enforcement in places of worship

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

US judge will not curb immigration enforcement in places of worship
Americas|Political|US|World

Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians

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

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

US military academies end race consideration in admissions

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

US military academies end race consideration in admissions
Europe|Political|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From classifying immigrants as dead to deportation: A guide to actions on Trump immigration policies
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

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

The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court ruling
Crime|Political|US

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump administration lists thousands of immigrants as dead in new policy

Trump administration lists thousands of immigrants as dead in new policy

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

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

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

Trump’s budget plan eviscerates weather and climate research, and it could be enacted immediately
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

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

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

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