U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: August 03, 2025
Today: August 03, 2025

Trump administration

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress

Global stocks and the dollar were positive but muted on Tuesday as trade talks between the United States and China continued through a

Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies

U.S. senators pressed Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered U.S. embassies around the world to move ahead with a directive to fire all remaining staffers with the U.S. Agency for International Development

Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward
Business|Economy|Political

Top CFPB enforcement official to resign, citing 'devastating' shifts under Trump

The top remaining enforcement official at the U.S.

Top CFPB enforcement official to resign, citing 'devastating' shifts under Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

Drug pricing reform talks with US government lack clarity, industry executives say

Talks with the Trump administration about lowering U.S. drug prices have so far not provided clarity on when and how reduced prices will be implemented

Drug pricing reform talks with US government lack clarity, industry executives say
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports

U.S.

Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US energy loan office should fund oil, gas, White House aide says

The U.S.

US energy loan office should fund oil, gas, White House aide says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles

Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending
US|World

The Mexican flag has become a defining symbol of the LA protests

The Mexican flag has become a defining symbol of the LA protests

The Mexican flag has become a defining symbol of the LA protests
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

Packaged food maker J.M. Smucker forecasts annual profit below estimates

Jif peanut butter maker J.M.

Packaged food maker J.M. Smucker forecasts annual profit below estimates
Business|Economy|Health|World

USAID cuts threaten 'God's food,' made in Georgia for children in need

(Corrects paragraph 7 to show that USAID restored existing contracts in March.

USAID cuts threaten 'God's food,' made in Georgia for children in need
Arts|Economy|Education|Technology

Student loan quagmire frustrates borrowers - and alarms some Trump voters

Kelly Belt, 33, a high school life-sciences teacher in Provo, Utah, is ready and willing to repay her student loans.

Student loan quagmire frustrates borrowers - and alarms some Trump voters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

White smoke or London fog?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters Open Interest (ROI), an essential new source for data-driven, expert

White smoke or London fog?
Crime|World

Who are the people protesting in Los Angeles?

Who are the people protesting in Los Angeles?

Who are the people protesting in Los Angeles?
Crime|Political|US|World

About 700 Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests

About 700 Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests

About 700 Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests

The Pentagon is scrambling to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil, now that the Trump administration is deploying active duty troops to the immigration raid protests in Los Angeles

Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US State Department cable says agency using AI to help staff job panels

The U.S.

US State Department cable says agency using AI to help staff job panels
Education|US|World

US State Dept resumes processing Harvard student visas after judge's ruling

The U.S.

US State Dept resumes processing Harvard student visas after judge's ruling
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts

Dozens of scientists, researchers and other employees at the U.S.

NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge

The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse

Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trump promotes $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event

Trump promotes $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event

Trump promotes $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions

The crypto industry is seeing growing support from the Democratic Party, though it's far from unanimous

Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions
Education|US|World

First on CNN: More than 12,000 Harvard alumni unite to support university legal challenge

First on CNN: More than 12,000 Harvard alumni unite to support university legal challenge

First on CNN: More than 12,000 Harvard alumni unite to support university legal challenge
Arts|Business|Education|Technology

Corporation for Public Broadcasting can keep board members despite judge's ruling

A federal judge said that three board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting can keep their seats, even as he denied the nonprofit a preliminary injunction

Corporation for Public Broadcasting can keep board members despite judge's ruling
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Abrego Garcia's return should not end Trump contempt probe, lawyers say

The return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. last Friday after his wrongful deportation to his native El Salvador in March should not end a judge's investigation

Abrego Garcia's return should not end Trump contempt probe, lawyers say
Health|Science|World

NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research

President Donald Trump’s National Institutes of Health director says some employees’ critical letter to him has “fundamental misconceptions about the policy directions the NIH has taken.”

NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research
Business|Economy|Political|World

Republican senators to watch in the maneuvering over Trump's big bill

The Senate has set an ambitious timeline to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislation to cut taxes and spending

Republican senators to watch in the maneuvering over Trump's big bill
Health|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders

A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders that LGBTQ+ rights organizations say are unconstitutional

Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Georgia's experience raises red flags for Medicaid work requirement moving through Congress

Advocates say Georgia's experience with a work requirement for Medicaid should serve as a warning to Republicans in Congress pushing a similar mandate

Georgia's experience raises red flags for Medicaid work requirement moving through Congress
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

15 states sue over Trump move to return seized rapid-fire devices for guns

Fifteen Democratic-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block Republican President Donald Trump's administration from returning thousands of previously

15 states sue over Trump move to return seized rapid-fire devices for guns
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities

If President Donald Trump's budget proposal wins final congressional approval, funding will be slashed for tribal colleges and universities

White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities
Political|Travel|US|World

South Florida families reel from Trump administration travel bans

South Florida families reel from Trump administration travel bans

South Florida families reel from Trump administration travel bans
Business|Education|Political|World

US State Department orders embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas

US State Department orders embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas

US State Department orders embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

SEC plan says existing staff cuts help meet DOGE targets

Wall Street's top regulator told the White House in March it had already made substantial progress toward meeting President Trump and Elon Musk's

SEC plan says existing staff cuts help meet DOGE targets
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

No drug price pledges by Pfizer, others in talks with US government, Pfizer CEO says

Pfizer and other drug companies have met with the Trump administration to discuss lowering U.S. drug prices but no commitments have been made, Chief Executive Albert Bourla

No drug price pledges by Pfizer, others in talks with US government, Pfizer CEO says
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign

How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign

How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public

Donald Trump aims to rewrite America’s official history. George Orwell − who wrote, ‘Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.“ − would recognize that impulse.

‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street, Main Street push for foreign tax rethink in US budget bill

Industry groups representing sectors including real estate, finance and multinational companies are pushing for the reduction or

Wall Street, Main Street push for foreign tax rethink in US budget bill
Business|Economy|Education

Education Department pays over $7 million a month to employees forced to sit idle

Education Department pays over $7 million a month to employees forced to sit idle

Education Department pays over $7 million a month to employees forced to sit idle
Business|Economy|US|World

USDA redaction of trade analysis causes concern about report integrity

Analysts voiced concerns this week about the integrity of U.S.

USDA redaction of trade analysis causes concern about report integrity
Crime|Political|US|World

Abrego Garcia’s attorneys still want Trump administration officials held in contempt

Abrego Garcia’s attorneys still want Trump administration officials held in contempt

Abrego Garcia’s attorneys still want Trump administration officials held in contempt
Crime|Political|US|World

Inside the Trump administration’s decision to deploy the National Guard to California

Inside the Trump administration’s decision to deploy the National Guard to California

Inside the Trump administration’s decision to deploy the National Guard to California
Crime|Political|US|World

US troops make first detentions in Trump border military zones

U.S. troops have made their first detentions inside military areas set up on the U.S.-Mexico border as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, the

US troops make first detentions in Trump border military zones
Crime|Health|Political|World

'Not just a party:' World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display

After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday’s parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital kicked off on a more downbeat note

'Not just a party:' World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display
Africa|Americas|Travel|US|World

Chad announces suspension of visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced that his country is suspending the issuing of visas to U.S. citizens in response to the Trump administration’s decision to ban Chadians from visiting the United States

Chad announces suspension of visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|US|World

From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after Trump cuts

(Corrects paragraph 30 to Yellowstone was made national park in 1872, not Yosemite.)

From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after Trump cuts
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

With rage and humor, WorldPride rally takes aim at Trump in Washington

LGBTQ+ people and their allies gathered on Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, site of Martin Luther King's 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech, to rally for

With rage and humor, WorldPride rally takes aim at Trump in Washington
Arts|Political

ABC News suspends Terry Moran after Trump administration condemns ‘hater’ post

ABC News suspends Terry Moran after Trump administration condemns ‘hater’ post

ABC News suspends Terry Moran after Trump administration condemns ‘hater’ post
Crime|Political|US|World

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight

The fight over the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador now returns to the U.S. court system

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the US, charged with human smuggling as attorneys vow ongoing fight
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of 'serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Donald Trump said on Saturday his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be "serious consequences" if Musk

Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of 'serious consequences' if he funds Democrats
Crime|Political|US|World

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged by the Trump administration with transporting people who were in the country illegally

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally
Business|Economy|Food|Health

Ohio food banks strain as Trump slashes federal aid programs

By P.J.

Ohio food banks strain as Trump slashes federal aid programs
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest

As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest

As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported, is returned to US to face migrant-smuggling charges

By Sarah N.

Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported, is returned to US to face migrant-smuggling charges
Arts|Education|US|World

Judge says administration can dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services

A federal judge in Washington, D

Judge says administration can dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to pause a court order to reinstate Education Department employees who were fired in mass layoffs as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
Business

Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights

Federal authorities are moving to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country’s civil rights laws

Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at dozens of rules aimed at protecting the environment, including one that requires big polluters to report greenhouse gas emissions

Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events

A three-judge appeals court panel ruled against The Associated Press in its continuing bid to restore full access to covering events involving President Donald Trump

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?

As transgender service members face a deadline to leave the U.S. military, hundreds are taking the financial bonus to depart voluntarily

Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?
Arts|Business|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles

The new travel ban on citizens of 12 countries that restricted access to people from seven others includes some exceptions

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles
Business|Economy|World

US Supreme Court keeps DOGE records blocked in watchdog group's challenge

The U.S.

US Supreme Court keeps DOGE records blocked in watchdog group's challenge
Technology

Supreme Court restores DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data and says it doesn’t have to turn over documents

Supreme Court restores DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data and says it doesn’t have to turn over documents

Supreme Court restores DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data and says it doesn’t have to turn over documents
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight

President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders to bolster U.S. defenses against threatening drones and to boost electric air taxis and supersonic

Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says

President Donald Trump is free to bar the Associated Press from some White House media events for now, after a U.S. appeals court on Friday paused a lower

Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says
Business|Education

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him dismantle Education Department

Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him dismantle Education Department
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not

Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not

Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight

The Trump administration says migrants placed on a deportation flight originally bound for South Sudan are now being held in a converted shipping container on a U.S. naval base in Djibouti, where the men and their guards are contending with baking hot temperatures, smoke from nearby burn pits and the looming threat of rocket attacks

Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Contraceptives for poorest countries stuck in warehouses after US aid cuts

Contraceptives that could help prevent millions of unwanted pregnancies in some of the world’s poorest countries are stuck in warehouses because of U.S. aid cuts

Contraceptives for poorest countries stuck in warehouses after US aid cuts
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks

The European Union is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertiliser imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration, but will not weaken its food

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks
Crime|World

ICC governing body condemns US sanctioning ICC judges

The International Criminal Court's governing body on Friday condemned the Trump administration's decision to impose sanctions on four ICC judges.

ICC governing body condemns US sanctioning ICC judges
Business|Economy|Education|Finance

Trump’s big bill includes an ‘unprecedented’ tax credit for a national school voucher program. Here’s how it would work

Trump’s big bill includes an ‘unprecedented’ tax credit for a national school voucher program. Here’s how it would work

Trump’s big bill includes an ‘unprecedented’ tax credit for a national school voucher program. Here’s how it would work
Business|Economy|Environment

The Trump admin ordered a coal power plant to stay on past retirement. Customers in 15 states will foot the bill

The Trump admin ordered a coal power plant to stay on past retirement. Customers in 15 states will foot the bill

The Trump admin ordered a coal power plant to stay on past retirement. Customers in 15 states will foot the bill
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

The independent federal agency had been facilitating the work of approximately 200,000 volunteers a year, deploying them across the country through partnerships with thousands of nonprofits.

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
Americas|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety

Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
Arts|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Trump’s attacks on international student enrollment could ultimately shake the economy

Trump’s attacks on international student enrollment could ultimately shake the economy

Trump’s attacks on international student enrollment could ultimately shake the economy
Business|Education|Health|US|World

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin

Promoted one day and not ‘fit for duty’ the next: Transgender military personnel grapple with dismissals as forced separations are set to begin