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Today: June 15, 2025
Today: June 15, 2025

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Musk, hardline US Republicans ramp up attacks on Trump tax and spending bill

Hardline conservative Republicans in the U.S.

Musk, hardline US Republicans ramp up attacks on Trump tax and spending bill
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What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China?

Federal prosecutors have charged two Chinese researchers with smuggling a crop-killing fungus into the U.S. last summer

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China?
Business|Education|Technology|World

Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America

Sharp job cuts at the state-run Voice of America are outlined in a letter to Congress that was obtained by The Associated Press

Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

President Donald Trump’s big bill is likely to unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits by $2.4 trillion over the decade and leave some 10.9 million more people without health insurance

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
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2 Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling biological pathogen to study at University of Michigan lab

2 Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling biological pathogen to study at University of Michigan lab

2 Chinese researchers are charged with smuggling biological pathogen to study at University of Michigan lab
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Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo

The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for tourists and other non-immigrant visa applicants seeking an expedited interview appointment though

Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo
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White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say

The White House has tapped a career special forces operative with experience in counterterrorism operations to oversee Latin America policy at the National

White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Trading Day: Teflon stocks glide higher

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Markets again lacked a unifying theme on Wednesday,

Trading Day: Teflon stocks glide higher
Crime|Political|World

Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals

A federal judge says the Trump administration must give migrants sent to an El Salvador prison a chance to challenge their removals

Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals
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Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules

Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules

Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules
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Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

A federal judge is weighing a request from the Trump administration to unseal records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. — files that the civil rights leader’s relatives want to keep under wraps in the national archives

Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
Business|Crime|World

Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center

A judge has blocked a private prison operator from housing immigrants facing possible deportation in a shuttered Kansas City area detention center unless it can get a permit from frustrated city officials

Judge blocks private prison operator from housing ICE detainees at shuttered Kansas center
Business|Education

Federal appeals court refuses to lift ruling halting mass layoffs at Department of Education

Federal appeals court refuses to lift ruling halting mass layoffs at Department of Education

Federal appeals court refuses to lift ruling halting mass layoffs at Department of Education
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political

San Francisco leaders blast Trump for trying to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from ship

Leaders in San Francisco are blasting the Trump administration for stripping the name of gay icon Harvey Milk from a U.S. naval ship

San Francisco leaders blast Trump for trying to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from ship
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Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown

A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of several court documents in the lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation

Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown
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Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom

The Labor Department has cut back on the inflation data it collects because of the Trump administration’s government hiring freeze, raising concerns among economists about the quality of the inflation figures just as they are being closely watched for the impact of tariffs

Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom
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Economy, politics, fresh competitors pose challenges to Argentine businesses

Companies in Argentina are set to face challenges related to politics, the economy and a surge of competitors over the next three years, a poll by consultancy EY showed on Wednesday.

Economy, politics, fresh competitors pose challenges to Argentine businesses
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GlobalFoundries boosts investment plans to $16 billion, with research focus

By Max A.

GlobalFoundries boosts investment plans to $16 billion, with research focus
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More than 100 Democrats urge Trump officials to restore deportation relief for Afghans in the US

A group of 101 Democratic lawmakers is urging top Trump administration officials to restore deportation protections for thousands of Afghans in the U.S., warning

More than 100 Democrats urge Trump officials to restore deportation relief for Afghans in the US
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Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship

Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship

Gay rights icon Harvey Milk’s legacy slighted by decision to rename Navy ship
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NY Fed survey: Last month most firms passed on some of tariff surge

By Michael S.

NY Fed survey: Last month most firms passed on some of tariff surge
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US seeks best trade offer from countries this week, White House says

The U.S. has asked countries to make their best offers on trade negotiations by Wednesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on

US seeks best trade offer from countries this week, White House says
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American support for Indigenous people around the world

The effort to protect the Peruvian Amazon from deforestation related to the cocaine trade was long supported by financial assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development

Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American support for Indigenous people around the world
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris

Europe and the United States say progress has been made but there were no breakthroughs during a meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications

US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris
Business|Environment|Technology|World

Wind opponents sue Trump administration to block New York wind project

Fishing companies and offshore wind opponents filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging the Trump administration's decision to reverse course and allow construction to resume

Wind opponents sue Trump administration to block New York wind project
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Environmentalists criticize Trump administration push for new oil and gas drilling in Alaska

Top Trump administration officials on Tuesday headlined an energy conference led by the state’s Republican governor

Environmentalists criticize Trump administration push for new oil and gas drilling in Alaska
Business|Education|Health|Political

Judge extends ban on Trump administration canceling COVID school aid

A federal judge in Manhattan has extended an injunction banning the Trump administration from canceling unspent funding to help elementary and high schools in

Judge extends ban on Trump administration canceling COVID school aid
Health|Political|World

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

The Trump administration has announced that it is revoking guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions to women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
Crime|Political|US|World

New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents at a detention center last month, sued two law enforcement officials on Tuesday,

New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary
Arts|Education|Sports|World

A community rallies for the release of a beloved high schooler detained by ICE

A community rallies for the release of a beloved high schooler detained by ICE

A community rallies for the release of a beloved high schooler detained by ICE
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Job Corps contractors sue to block Trump's program closure

The administration of President Donald Trump was hit with a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block it from eliminating Job Corps, the largest U.S. job training program for

Job Corps contractors sue to block Trump's program closure
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

The White House has officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE
Business|Economy

White House formally sends its DOGE spending cuts request to Congress

White House formally sends its DOGE spending cuts request to Congress

White House formally sends its DOGE spending cuts request to Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist

The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a six-week low against the euro, even as investors remained concerned about potential economic damage from the

Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro

The Justice Department is dropping a lawsuit it filed against White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, a case in which Navarro was accused of using an unofficial email account for government work and wrongfully retaining presidential records during the first Trump administration

Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump job cuts hobble NOAA team that reopens ports after hurricanes, sources say

A Florida-based federal emergency response team that reopens U.S. ports after storms and accidents is unstaffed this hurricane season largely due to

Trump job cuts hobble NOAA team that reopens ports after hurricanes, sources say
Education|Health|Political|World

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates
Business|Political|US|World

US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says

The United States will scale down its military presence in Syria to one base from eight and U.S. policies will shift in the country "because none of them worked" over the last

US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says
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Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside a federal immigration detention facility on a trespassing charge, saying the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite

Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Palantir defies tech gloom as Trump momentum powers stellar share gains

Palantir Technologies has succeeded where most tech stocks have struggled this year: staying hot in a cooling market.

Palantir defies tech gloom as Trump momentum powers stellar share gains
Education|Health

After Uvalde, school mental health grants had bipartisan support. Now Trump is cutting them.

Chalkbeat reports that cuts to lay off social workers and counselors and college programs designed to train mental health providers, appear to be part of the Trump administration's broader attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

After Uvalde, school mental health grants had bipartisan support. Now Trump is cutting them.
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Uncertainty at NASA − Trump withdraws his nominee for administrator while the agency faces a steep proposed budget cut

Under the proposed budget, several major projects, such as the Mars Sample Return and the Space Launch System, would face cancellation.

Uncertainty at NASA − Trump withdraws his nominee for administrator while the agency faces a steep proposed budget cut
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade war?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade war?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade war?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Inflation to set the tone for ECB

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The highlight for the European day on Tuesday will be flash euro zone inflation figures for May, which come ahead of an expected

Inflation to set the tone for ECB
Business|Economy|World

US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms

The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners ahead

US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms
Business|Economy|Political

Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract

Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract

Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies

Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies

Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies
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Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss

The Trump administration on Monday asked a U.S. appeals court to pause a second court ruling that found the president had exceeded his authority by imposing

Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans

President Donald Trump’s administration has renewed its request for the Supreme Court to clear the way for plans to downsize the federal workforce, while a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities proceeds

Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans
Africa|World

More white South Africans arrive in the US under a new refugee program

Officials and advocacy organizations say a second group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States under a refugee program announced by the Trump administration

More white South Africans arrive in the US under a new refugee program
Business|Economy|Education|World

‘Time is of the essence’: Pause on international student visa interviews sends schools on another Trump-induced scramble

‘Time is of the essence’: Pause on international student visa interviews sends schools on another Trump-induced scramble

‘Time is of the essence’: Pause on international student visa interviews sends schools on another Trump-induced scramble
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Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year

Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year

Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year
Education|Science|Technology

3 ways the government can silence opinions it disagrees with, without using censorship

The Trump administration isn’t resorting to official censorship. Instead, it’s using less blatant – and more effective – ways to suppress dissent.

3 ways the government can silence opinions it disagrees with, without using censorship
Business|Economy|Health

Trump tax bill poses limited benefits, higher costs for lower-income Americans

U.S.

Trump tax bill poses limited benefits, higher costs for lower-income Americans
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Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings

The U.S.

Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings
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How Trump's trade war is upending the global economy

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

How Trump's trade war is upending the global economy
Crime|Political|US|World

DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label

The U.S.

DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from US government website following criticism

A list of more than 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears in the Department of Homeland Security’s website after receiving criticism for including localities that have actively supported the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies

List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from US government website following criticism
Business|Economy|US|World

Commerce secretary says ‘tariffs are not going away’ as Trump’s trade plans face legal battles

Commerce secretary says ‘tariffs are not going away’ as Trump’s trade plans face legal battles

Commerce secretary says ‘tariffs are not going away’ as Trump’s trade plans face legal battles
Education|Political|Sports

Transgender athlete says adults going to her track competitions to heckle her 'shows how you are as a person'

If high school track standout A.B. Hernandez competes at the state championship, California’s federal funding may be in doubt. President Donald Trump has promised to cut the funds if the transgender teen is allowed to compete.

Transgender athlete says adults going to her track competitions to heckle her 'shows how you are as a person'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Small businesses struggle under Trump’s tariff whiplash: ‘I’m so angry that my own government has done this to me’

Small businesses struggle under Trump’s tariff whiplash: ‘I’m so angry that my own government has done this to me’

Small businesses struggle under Trump’s tariff whiplash: ‘I’m so angry that my own government has done this to me’
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Pride Month starts this weekend. Here's what to expect

Pride Month, a global celebration of LGBTQ+ people, is starting this weekend in many places

Pride Month starts this weekend. Here's what to expect
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling

The Trump administration is sending three Cabinet members to Alaska this week as it pursues oil drilling in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and reinvigorating a natural gas project that’s languished for years

Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling
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US judge blocks Trump from invalidating 5,000 Venezuelans' legal documents

A federal judge prevented the Trump administration from invalidating work permits and other documents granting lawful status to about 5,000 Venezuelans, a subset of the

US judge blocks Trump from invalidating 5,000 Venezuelans' legal documents
Business|Economy|Political

US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul

A U.S. appeals court on Friday refused to allow President Donald Trump's administration to carry out mass layoffs of federal workers and a restructuring of

US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports

Steelworkers excited for future after Trump talks about U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership

Steelworkers excited for future after Trump talks about U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership

Steelworkers excited for future after Trump talks about U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wanted

Billionaire Elon Musk is expected to fall far short of even his most modest goal of shaving $150 billion from the federal deficit, having publicly opined last year that he could identify $2 trillion, roughly the size of the federal deficit

Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wanted
Health|Science

Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy

Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill includes provision to weaken court powers

The sweeping tax-and-spending bill that would enact President Donald Trump's policy agenda includes a provision that critics said would weaken the power of

Trump's sweeping tax-cut bill includes provision to weaken court powers
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US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks
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Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

As hurricane season begins, experts in storms and disasters are worried about massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to the storms

Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|World

Rome's 'Hollywood on the Tiber' plans comeback despite Trump tariff threat

Europe's largest film studio Cinecitta is aiming to re-launch Italy as a movie powerhouse, even as U.S.

Rome's 'Hollywood on the Tiber' plans comeback despite Trump tariff threat
Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, asks Asian allies to spend more on defence

U.S.

Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, asks Asian allies to spend more on defence
Business|Education|Finance

Universities quietly negotiating with White House aide to try to avoid Harvard’s fate, source says

Universities quietly negotiating with White House aide to try to avoid Harvard’s fate, source says

Universities quietly negotiating with White House aide to try to avoid Harvard’s fate, source says
Arts|Entertainment|World

Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administration

The popular Mexican regional music band Grupo Firme has announced that it's cancelling a performance in a music festival in California over the weekend after the Trump administration decided to suspend the musicians’ visas

Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administration
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Pride events face budget shortfalls as US corporations pull support ahead of summer festivities

After years of sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events around the country, some companies are pulling their financial support

Pride events face budget shortfalls as US corporations pull support ahead of summer festivities
Economy|Health|Science

HHS budget proposal details significant cuts to National Institutes of Health, other agencies

HHS budget proposal details significant cuts to National Institutes of Health, other agencies

HHS budget proposal details significant cuts to National Institutes of Health, other agencies
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Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals

Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals

Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules
Business|Economy|Political

Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration's downsizing of the federal workforce

An appeals court is keeping in place a court block on the Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce

Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration's downsizing of the federal workforce
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court lets Trump revoke humanitarian legal status for migrants

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets Trump revoke humanitarian legal status for migrants
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Hegseth gutted Pentagon office that said it would oversee testing of Golden Dome missile defense system

Hegseth gutted Pentagon office that said it would oversee testing of Golden Dome missile defense system

Hegseth gutted Pentagon office that said it would oversee testing of Golden Dome missile defense system
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US|World

US communities spanning from red to blue blast Trump administration's sanctuary list

Officials in communities from rural to urban and red to blue have blasted the Trump administration’s recently-published list of “sanctuary jurisdictions.”

US communities spanning from red to blue blast Trump administration's sanctuary list
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Harvard's US-funded defense projects totaled $180 million in recent years, study shows

When the Trump administration cut federal funding to Harvard University, it abruptly ended an estimated $180 million that the federal government had poured into U.S

Harvard's US-funded defense projects totaled $180 million in recent years, study shows
Crime|Political|US|World

Noem incorrectly says habeas corpus allows Trump ‘to remove people from this country’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said habeas corpus “is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country” – misstating the legal principle that President Donald Trump is considering suspending to accelerate deportations.

Noem incorrectly says habeas corpus allows Trump ‘to remove people from this country’
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Supreme Court lets Trump end legal protections for 500,000 migrants, exposing more to deportation

The Supreme Court has again cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip temporary legal protections from hundreds of thousands of immigrants for now

Supreme Court lets Trump end legal protections for 500,000 migrants, exposing more to deportation
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Car makers warn China's rare-earth curbs could halt production

Global auto executives are sounding the alarm on an impending shortage of rare-earth magnets from China – used in everything from

Car makers warn China's rare-earth curbs could halt production
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

S&P 500 ends near flat but posts biggest monthly pct gain since November 2023

The S&P 500 ended a volatile session little changed on Friday as U.S.

S&P 500 ends near flat but posts biggest monthly pct gain since November 2023
Business|Economy|Education|Political

What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?

The U.S. government’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” includes hundreds of communities, both red and blue

What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?
Economy|Education|World

Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech

A day after her emotional speech at Harvard University's commencement, Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her for recognizing everyone's humanity

Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

X marks the spot: Bruised Musk says his young son punched him

A bruised Elon Musk explained away a black eye during a White House appearance on Friday by saying that his 5-year-old son had punched him in

X marks the spot: Bruised Musk says his young son punched him
Education|Technology|World

Career pathways in the US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas

Many international students come to the U.S. with hopes of gaining work experience, either before returning to their home countries or pursuing a longer-term career in the U.S. But the administration’s intensifying scrutiny of international students — and signs that formal career pathways for them may be closed off — are leading some to reconsider their plans

Career pathways in the US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas
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Trump administration bans agencies from considering race or gender in hiring process

Trump administration bans agencies from considering race or gender in hiring process

Trump administration bans agencies from considering race or gender in hiring process
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US State Department orders embassies to ‘immediately begin additional vetting’ for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard

US State Department orders embassies to ‘immediately begin additional vetting’ for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard

US State Department orders embassies to ‘immediately begin additional vetting’ for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US targets geothermal projects for emergency permitting

The U.S.

US targets geothermal projects for emergency permitting
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Supreme Court allows Trump to suspend deportation protections for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela

Supreme Court allows Trump to suspend deportation protections for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela

Supreme Court allows Trump to suspend deportation protections for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela
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Trump administration took action against China due to frustration on trade talks, officials say

Trump administration took action against China due to frustration on trade talks, officials say

Trump administration took action against China due to frustration on trade talks, officials say
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Gilead commits to HIV prevention rollout for low-income countries despite funding uncertainty

Gilead Sciences says it still plans to supply its twice-yearly injection for preventing HIV infection in low-income countries if it wins U.S. approval

Gilead commits to HIV prevention rollout for low-income countries despite funding uncertainty
Business|Economy|World

Mexico hopes early review of USMCA can end uncertainty, revive flagging investment

Falling investment, slowing growth, and the changing whims of U.S.

Mexico hopes early review of USMCA can end uncertainty, revive flagging investment
Business|Economy|Finance

Trump’s tariffs in jeopardy: What it means for prices and a recession

Trump’s tariffs in jeopardy: What it means for prices and a recession

Trump’s tariffs in jeopardy: What it means for prices and a recession
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

South Korea's presidential election set to reshape policies for key U.S. ally

South Korean liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win next week's snap presidential election, a result that could reorient a major U.S. ally on policies

South Korea's presidential election set to reshape policies for key U.S. ally
Business|Technology

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure

Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading a tumultuous efficiency drive, during which

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure
Education|Science|Technology|World

MIT is shuttering DEI office amid Trump administration’s push to end diversity programs

MIT is shuttering DEI office amid Trump administration’s push to end diversity programs

MIT is shuttering DEI office amid Trump administration’s push to end diversity programs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Markets ask how soon Nippon Steel will benefit from $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel

Nippon Steel investors and analysts are asking if its $15-billion deal to buy U.S.

Markets ask how soon Nippon Steel will benefit from $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel
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US-China tariff talks 'a bit stalled,' needs Trump, Xi input, Bessent says

U.S. trade talks with China are "a bit stalled" and getting a deal over the finish line will likely need the direct involvement of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping,

US-China tariff talks 'a bit stalled,' needs Trump, Xi input, Bessent says
Business|Economy|Education|World

Trump administration will ‘aggressively revoke’ Chinese student visas in major escalation with Beijing

Trump administration will ‘aggressively revoke’ Chinese student visas in major escalation with Beijing

Trump administration will ‘aggressively revoke’ Chinese student visas in major escalation with Beijing
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Trump administration’s MAHA report on children’s health filled with flawed references, including some studies that don’t exist

Trump administration’s MAHA report on children’s health filled with flawed references, including some studies that don’t exist

Trump administration’s MAHA report on children’s health filled with flawed references, including some studies that don’t exist
Business|Economy|World

What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?

President Donald Trump has audaciously claimed virtually unlimited power to bypass Congress and impose sweeping taxes on foreign products

What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration ousts top ICE officials amid migrant arrest push

The Trump administration is removing two senior immigration enforcement officials as the White House is demanding a sharp increase in arrests of migrants in the U.S

Trump administration ousts top ICE officials amid migrant arrest push
US|World

Israel signed off on latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, White House says

Israel has signed off on the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza before it was sent to the Palestinian Hamas group, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.

Israel signed off on latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, White House says
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump administration bans use of race, sex data in federal hiring

The Trump administration told federal agencies on Thursday to halt the use of statistics on race, sex, ethnicity or national origin in the hiring process, marking its latest

Trump administration bans use of race, sex data in federal hiring
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Musk's White House exit refocuses questions about Tesla, other businesses

Elon Musk's break with the Trump administration means investors will hope he refocuses on his sprawling empire as Tesla battles slumping sales and after

Musk's White House exit refocuses questions about Tesla, other businesses
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices fall as investors assess US court ruling on Trump tariffs

Oil prices fell over 1% on Thursday, retreating from earlier gains, as investors weighed the potential effects of a U.S. court ruling that blocked the most

Oil prices fall as investors assess US court ruling on Trump tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall St regulator defends steep staff cuts

Wall Street's top

Wall St regulator defends steep staff cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs, sowing market confusion

A U.S. appeals court reinstated President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Thursday, leaving Wall Street with no clear direction a

US appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs, sowing market confusion
Education|US|World

Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong

Harvard graduates are celebrating commencement at a pivotal time for the Ivy League school

Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong
Business|Education|World

Key takeaways from hearing in Harvard’s ongoing legal fight with the Trump administration

Key takeaways from hearing in Harvard’s ongoing legal fight with the Trump administration

Key takeaways from hearing in Harvard’s ongoing legal fight with the Trump administration
Crime

White House pressure for increased immigration arrests strains law enforcement agencies

White House pressure for increased immigration arrests strains law enforcement agencies

White House pressure for increased immigration arrests strains law enforcement agencies
World

Judge rules that Trump administration wrongly ended humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration wrongly ended humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of people allowed to live in the United States temporarily

Judge rules that Trump administration wrongly ended humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands
Business|Education|US|World

Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard

A federal judge on Thursday extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students

Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard
Crime

Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety

History shows that building the trust of immigrants is an effective tactic in combating local crime and making entire communities safer.

Surge of ICE agreements with local police aim to increase deportations, but many police forces have found they undermine public safety
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

How big global companies are dealing with tariff trauma

Major companies across the world are laying out plans to tackle the fallout from the Trump administration's trade war, highlighting how rapid tariff changes are deepening uncertainty around

How big global companies are dealing with tariff trauma
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Technology|World

US cancels more than $700 million funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine

The Trump administration has canceled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase

US cancels more than $700 million funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine
Education|Political|US|World

US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard

The Trump administration signaled on Thursday it might back off plans to immediately revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll foreign students because of several concerns, including

US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard
Business|Political|US|World

US is leaving open the possibility of a troop drawdown in South Korea

The U.S. is not ruling out a reduction in forces deployed to South Korea as the Trump administration determines what presence it needs in the region to best counter China

US is leaving open the possibility of a troop drawdown in South Korea
Economy|Education|Technology|World

US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students

U.S.

US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Republicans seek to cement Trump’s immigration legacy in sweeping bill

A sweeping tax and spending bill passed by the U.S.

Republicans seek to cement Trump’s immigration legacy in sweeping bill
Education|World

Afghans in Kentucky fear for future after Trump strips deportation protections

Afghan asylum-seeker Wazir Khan Zadran and his family arrived in Kentucky nearly four years ago as the U.S. military withdrew from his country.

Afghans in Kentucky fear for future after Trump strips deportation protections
Education|World

'Good days are over': Chinese students despair as US cracks down on visas

Chinese students with offers from U.S. universities expressed despair after Washington promised to start "aggressively" revoking Chinese student

'Good days are over': Chinese students despair as US cracks down on visas
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge says

Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge says

Mahmoud Khalil’s detention for alleged threat to US foreign policy is likely ‘unconstitutionally vague,’ federal judge says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Lauren Fox explains how Mike Johnson and Trump were able to pass major bill in the House

House Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, marking a stunning victory for both Johnson and Trump after the bill appeared doomed just days earlier.

Lauren Fox explains how Mike Johnson and Trump were able to pass major bill in the House
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China

Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China

Trump administration orders some US companies to halt sales to China
Business|MidEast|Political|World

Trump to float new Gaza ceasefire terms soon, aide says

The Trump administration plans to finalize as soon as Wednesday a new written agreement that may form the basis for a potential Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, a

Trump to float new Gaza ceasefire terms soon, aide says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump expresses hesitation on imposing new sanctions on Russia

U.S.

Trump expresses hesitation on imposing new sanctions on Russia
Arts|Business|Technology

Judge denies US Copyright Office director's request to halt her firing

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday rejected U.S.

Judge denies US Copyright Office director's request to halt her firing
Economy|Education|Science|Technology

States sue over Trump cuts to research funding, STEM diversity efforts

A group of U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block the administration of President Donald Trump from making massive cuts to federal funding for

States sue over Trump cuts to research funding, STEM diversity efforts
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Democrat Warren raises concerns that US tariff deals will favor Big Tech over workers

Democratic U.S.

Democrat Warren raises concerns that US tariff deals will favor Big Tech over workers
Business|Economy|Environment

US judge bars Trump from ending New York congestion program

A judge on Wednesday blocked the U.S.

US judge bars Trump from ending New York congestion program
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

US to end use of race, gender in highway, transit contracts

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it will end the U.S.

US to end use of race, gender in highway, transit contracts
Crime|Education|US|World

Trump bid to deport Columbia activist Khalil likely unconstitutional, judge says

The Trump administration's bid to deport Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is likely unconstitutional, a U.S.

Trump bid to deport Columbia activist Khalil likely unconstitutional, judge says
Business|Political|World

US judge blocks Trump from suspending Biden-era migrant 'parole' programs

A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to resume processing applications from migrants seeking work permits or more lasting

US judge blocks Trump from suspending Biden-era migrant 'parole' programs
Business|Economy|World

Japan eyes US defence gear purchase ahead of another round of tariff talks

Japan is considering using the purchase of U.S. defence equipment as a bargaining chip in tariff talks, its top tariff negotiator Ryosei

Japan eyes US defence gear purchase ahead of another round of tariff talks
Asia|Business|Political|World

US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut

U.S.

US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut
Business|Economy|World

Trump says he told Israel's Netanyahu not to act against Iran

U.S.

Trump says he told Israel's Netanyahu not to act against Iran
Education|World

State Department reviewing all Harvard-affiliated visa holders, officials say

State Department reviewing all Harvard-affiliated visa holders, officials say

State Department reviewing all Harvard-affiliated visa holders, officials say
Business|Economy|World

Chevron terminates contracts, but will keep staff in Venezuela, sources say

Chevron has terminated the oil production, service and procurement contracts it had to operate in Venezuela, delegating its joint-venture governance to its partner, state company PDVSA, but

Chevron terminates contracts, but will keep staff in Venezuela, sources say
Business|Economy|World

Oil gains on supply concerns, investors await July OPEC+ output decision

Oil prices gained more than 1% on Wednesday on supply concerns as OPEC+ agreed to leave their output policy unchanged and as the U.S. barred Chevron from exporting

Oil gains on supply concerns, investors await July OPEC+ output decision
Health|Science|US

HHS letter tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors

HHS letter tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors

HHS letter tells health care providers to disregard treatment protocols for trans people, adhere to report by unnamed authors
Crime|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration working to return migrant hastily deported to Mexico after resisting similar court orders in other cases

Trump administration working to return migrant hastily deported to Mexico after resisting similar court orders in other cases

Trump administration working to return migrant hastily deported to Mexico after resisting similar court orders in other cases
Education

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U_S_ will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu

Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico

The Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man who was deported to Mexico over his fears of being harmed there

Trump administration says it's working to return a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico
Health|World

Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US, lawyer says

The Trump administration has revoked permission for a 4-year-old Mexican girl who receives lifesaving medical care from a California hospital to stay in the country, her family says

Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US, lawyer says
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaos

A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law

The Latest: Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs, citing economic chaos
Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their families

Releases of immigrant children in U.S. custody have slowed dramatically since the Trump administration increased vetting of people seeking to take care of them

217 days and counting: Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their families
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|World

He left Venezuela for the US, dreaming of a career in cosmetics. He was deported to a Salvadoran prison

He left Venezuela for the US, dreaming of a career in cosmetics. He was deported to a Salvadoran prison

He left Venezuela for the US, dreaming of a career in cosmetics. He was deported to a Salvadoran prison
Business|Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Judge says US effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds is likely unconstitutional

A federal judge said the Trump administration’s effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil because of his pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia University was likely unconstitutional

Judge says US effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds is likely unconstitutional
Health|Science|Technology

This will ‘devastate scientific research’: 16 states sue the Trump administration over National Science Foundation directive

This will ‘devastate scientific research’: 16 states sue the Trump administration over National Science Foundation directive

This will ‘devastate scientific research’: 16 states sue the Trump administration over National Science Foundation directive
Education|World

Some international students at Harvard are worried about attending graduation, school tells court

Some international students at Harvard are worried about attending graduation, school tells court

Some international students at Harvard are worried about attending graduation, school tells court
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also fired

A group of roughly 80 fired federal employees are appealing their terminations to an administrative body in charge of protecting the rights of federal employees from partisan political practices

Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also fired
Crime|Political|US|World

Immigrant rights advocates rally against ICE courthouse arrests in San Francisco

Immigrant rights advocates rallied outside San Francisco’s immigration court to condemn the Trump administration’s latest deportation tactics

Immigrant rights advocates rally against ICE courthouse arrests in San Francisco
Arts|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office director

A federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing and replacing the director of the U.S. Copyright Office

Judge refuses to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing Copyright Office director
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

House speaker says GOP ‘eager and ready’ to enact DOGE cuts as White House expected to send request to Congress next week

House speaker says GOP ‘eager and ready’ to enact DOGE cuts as White House expected to send request to Congress next week

House speaker says GOP ‘eager and ready’ to enact DOGE cuts as White House expected to send request to Congress next week
Business|Education|Political

Trump suggests that Harvard University cap international student enrollment at 15% and "show us their lists"

Trump suggests that Harvard University cap international student enrollment at 15% and "show us their lists"

Trump suggests that Harvard University cap international student enrollment at 15% and "show us their lists"
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Maryland judge denies request to allow fired federal employees to work during pending lawsuit

Maryland judge denies request to allow fired federal employees to work during pending lawsuit

Maryland judge denies request to allow fired federal employees to work during pending lawsuit
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Most US households say finances all right even as inflation still bites, Fed survey shows

U.S. households reported little change in their economic well-being last year, with the cost of living remaining a top concern but nearly three-quarters of

Most US households say finances all right even as inflation still bites, Fed survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fannie, Freddie OTC shares rise as Trump prepares to take firms public

Over-the-counter (OTC) shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rose on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was working on taking the housing giants public.

Fannie, Freddie OTC shares rise as Trump prepares to take firms public
Europe|Political|World

Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist

Poles vote in a closely fought presidential election run-off on Sunday that pits the centrist, pro-European ruling party's candidate against a nationalist

Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World

A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE

A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit that accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency of illegally accessing government data systems, canceling government contracts and firing federal employees

A judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

DOGE can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules

DOGE can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules

DOGE can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
Education|World

State Department orders embassies to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand social media vetting

State Department orders embassies to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand social media vetting

State Department orders embassies to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand social media vetting
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Sanctuary cities can’t protect people from ICE immigration raids − but they don’t actually violate federal law

There’s no one set legal definition for sanctuary cities and other places with these policies. But they often limit local coordination with federal immigration authorities.

Sanctuary cities can’t protect people from ICE immigration raids − but they don’t actually violate federal law
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

New immigration case arrives to a Supreme Court that appears wary of Trump’s deportation policies

New immigration case arrives to a Supreme Court that appears wary of Trump’s deportation policies

New immigration case arrives to a Supreme Court that appears wary of Trump’s deportation policies
Business|Economy|Technology

Why Apple doesn’t make iPhones in America – and probably won’t

Why Apple doesn’t make iPhones in America – and probably won’t

Why Apple doesn’t make iPhones in America – and probably won’t
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX's Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures

SpaceX's Starship rocket roared into space from Texas on Tuesday but spun out of control about halfway through its flight without achieving

SpaceX's Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Trump administration moves to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard

Trump administration moves to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard

Trump administration moves to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order

President Donald Trump’s campaign against the legal profession has hit another setback as a federal judge struck down yet another executive order that sought to sanction one of the country’s most prestigious law firms

Trump's campaign against law firms dealt another setback as judge blocks executive order
Education

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Trump says US to retain oversight, guarantees in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac spinoff

U.S.

Trump says US to retain oversight, guarantees in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac spinoff
Economy|Education|Technology|World

US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting

U.S. officials say the State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media

US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US grants Chevron narrow authorization to keep assets in Venezuela, sources say

The Trump administration has issued a narrow authorization for U.S. oil producer Chevron to keep assets in Venezuela, including its stakes in oil joint ventures with state company PDVSA,

US grants Chevron narrow authorization to keep assets in Venezuela, sources say
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Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records

The Trump administration has accused North Carolina’s election board of violating federal law by failing to ensure that registration records of some applicants contained identifying numbers

Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump administration sues North Carolina election officials over thousands of voter registrations

Trump administration sues North Carolina election officials over thousands of voter registrations

Trump administration sues North Carolina election officials over thousands of voter registrations
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from killing New York congestion program

A U.S. judge on Tuesday issued an order temporarily barring the U.S.

US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from killing New York congestion program
Political|World

Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say

Israel and Syria are in direct contact and have in recent weeks held face-to-face meetings aimed at calming tensions and preventing

Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say
Business|Political|US|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to make it easier to deport migrants to South Sudan and other third-party countries

Trump asks Supreme Court to make it easier to deport migrants to South Sudan and other third-party countries

Trump asks Supreme Court to make it easier to deport migrants to South Sudan and other third-party countries
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Judge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti

Judge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti

Judge accuses Trump administration of creating chaos for migrants held in Djibouti
Business|Economy|Europe|World

The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer?

European and US officials are wrestling over a trade deal

The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer?
Europe|Political|US|World

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks

A timeline of the Trump administration’s evolving approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Retailers pummeled by Trump's trade war entertain more 'take-private' offers

Boards and the owners of retailers whose shares have been pummeled by U.S.

Retailers pummeled by Trump's trade war entertain more 'take-private' offers
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

Japan Tobacco may consider US manufacturing of Ploom devices, executive says

Japan Tobacco International is open to producing its Ploom heated tobacco device in the United States, an executive told Reuters on Tuesday, as the Trump

Japan Tobacco may consider US manufacturing of Ploom devices, executive says
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political|US

NPR sues Trump, says funding cut violates First Amendment

National Public Radio and three Colorado public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order to cut federal funding for public

NPR sues Trump, says funding cut violates First Amendment
Education|US

Trump accuses Harvard of ‘judge shopping’ and threatens to send $3 billion of its federal grants to trade schools

Trump accuses Harvard of ‘judge shopping’ and threatens to send $3 billion of its federal grants to trade schools

Trump accuses Harvard of ‘judge shopping’ and threatens to send $3 billion of its federal grants to trade schools
Arts|Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Europeans are concerned that the US will withdraw support from NATO. They are right to worry − Americans should, too

The Trump administration has signaled that its support for NATO countries might not be absolute. This worries European observers, who have long looked to the US for military leadership.

Europeans are concerned that the US will withdraw support from NATO. They are right to worry − Americans should, too
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Swiss minister hopes for result on US trade talks by July

Talks over trade between the Swiss government and the Trump administration will hopefully yield a result by the beginning of July, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Tuesday

Swiss minister hopes for result on US trade talks by July
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump pardons former sheriff convicted of bribery

President Donald Trump issued a pardon on Monday for a former Virginia sheriff who was convicted last year of federal bribery charges, averting prison time for the

Trump pardons former sheriff convicted of bribery
Science|Technology|World

Iran says it’s ready to compromise with Trump, suggests US understands its red lines

Iran says it’s ready to compromise with Trump, suggests US understands its red lines

Iran says it’s ready to compromise with Trump, suggests US understands its red lines
Education|World

We’re ‘poker chips’: International Harvard students describe fear after Trump administration moves to revoke their enrollment

We’re ‘poker chips’: International Harvard students describe fear after Trump administration moves to revoke their enrollment

We’re ‘poker chips’: International Harvard students describe fear after Trump administration moves to revoke their enrollment
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Uncertainties over Trump, Ukraine loom large ahead of Asian defence meeting

Uncertainties over the Trump administration's security policies in Asia and Europe, the protracted war in Ukraine as well as fresh India-Pakistan

Uncertainties over Trump, Ukraine loom large ahead of  Asian defence meeting
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel

Here’s what to expect for gas prices this Memorial Day

Here’s what to expect for gas prices this Memorial Day

Here’s what to expect for gas prices this Memorial Day
Business|Education|World

Hong Kong urges universities to facilitate students after Harvard ban

Hong Kong's Education Bureau said that it had called on universities in the Chinese territory to attract top talent following a ban on Harvard University enrolling foreign

Hong Kong urges universities to facilitate students after Harvard ban
Business|Economy|World

Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is defending the central bank’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump
Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

New federal law that cracks down on deepfake revenge porn images inspired by North Texas teen

New federal law that cracks down on deepfake revenge porn images inspired by North Texas teen

New federal law that cracks down on deepfake revenge porn images inspired by North Texas teen
Education|Environment|Technology

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

One initiative distributes laptops in rural Iowa

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them

As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research, thousands of scientists in the U.S. lost their jobs or grants

Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them
Education|US|World

Trump administration revokes Harvard from enrolling any international students

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll any new international students. Existing international students will need to transfer out of the school. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny reports.

Trump administration revokes Harvard from enrolling any international students
Business|Education|Technology|World

Long advantageous, Harvard's China ties become a political liability

Harvard University's links to China, long an asset to the school, have become a liability as the Trump administration levels accusations that its campus is

Long advantageous, Harvard's China ties become a political liability
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported

Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported

Judge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of Guatemalan deportee

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to facilitate the return of a gay Guatemalan man who said he was deported to Mexico despite fearing he

US judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of Guatemalan deportee
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Trump's tariffs hit European luxury industry, shares tank 

European luxury shares tanked on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he is recommending a straight 50% tariff on goods from the European Union starting on June 1.

Trump's tariffs hit European luxury industry, shares tank 
Education|World

Trump administration says Columbia violated civil rights of Jewish students

The Trump administration is accusing Columbia University of violating the civil rights of Jewish students by “acting with deliberate indifference” toward what it describes as rampant antisemitism on campus

Trump administration says Columbia violated civil rights of Jewish students
Arts|Education

Harvard's foreign students in limbo after Trump administration revokes their enrollment

Thousands of foreign students at Harvard University were stuck in administrative limbo and

Harvard's foreign students in limbo after Trump administration revokes their enrollment
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

US judge to hold hearing on New York bid to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program

A U.S. judge will hold a hearing on Tuesday on the request of New York city and state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeking a order to block the Trump administration from

US judge to hold hearing on New York bid to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US ambassador to Turkey will serve as special envoy to Syria

Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said on Friday he has assumed the role of special envoy to Syria, as the Trump administration moves to lift sanctions on the country.

US ambassador to Turkey will serve as special envoy to Syria
Business|Economy|Education|World

Harvard has long been the world's top college. Trump's sanction puts its allure at risk

For students around the world, an acceptance letter to Harvard University has represented the pinnacle of achievement

Harvard has long been the world's top college. Trump's sanction puts its allure at risk
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump signs executive orders that White House says will boost nuclear energy

Trump signs executive orders that White House says will boost nuclear energy

Trump signs executive orders that White House says will boost nuclear energy
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Supreme Court pauses attempt by lower court to force DOGE to provide records

Supreme Court pauses attempt by lower court to force DOGE to provide records

Supreme Court pauses attempt by lower court to force DOGE to provide records
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Political

Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact

The elite university sued the Trump administration after the government revoked its ability to enroll international students.

Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration sues four New Jersey cities over immigration cases

The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had filed a lawsuit against four New Jersey cities, accusing them of being so-called sanctuary jurisdictions and obstructing federal

Trump administration sues four New Jersey cities over immigration cases
Business|Political|US|World

More than 100 National Security Council staffers put on administrative leave

More than 100 National Security Council staffers put on administrative leave

More than 100 National Security Council staffers put on administrative leave
Economy|Food|Health|Technology

Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration’s attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S. residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients
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Trump administration must restore health articles scrubbed for transgender mentions, judge rules

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to restore articles by doctors and medical researchers that were removed from a government-run website

Trump administration must restore health articles scrubbed for transgender mentions, judge rules
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Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board

Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute