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Trump adding copper to trade protections, Commerce secretary says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump plans to introduce steep tariffs on copper imports after he directed Cabinet officials to investigate the country’s ability to rely on its ...The Hill - 1d -
NFL Draft: Cowboys, 49ers, Ravens, Dolphins tie for most 2025 compensatory picks; here's the Rounds 4-7 order
The full draft order has been set. How do you feel about your team's selections?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A president touting Musk’s cars from the White House shows this: the Tesla boycott really irks him | Gaby Hinsliff
Trump has met a force he cannot control: people’s ability to parade their anger and distaste through consumer choice. What do you buy the richest man in the world? The answer, obviously, is the one ...The Guardian - 7h -
Law firm sues Trump administration after executive order targeting its attorneys
Perkins Coie has filed suit against the Trump administration over an executive order that targeted the firm for its work representing Clinton's 2016 campaign.ABC News - 2d -
$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
The IRS warns that an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year may become the property of the U.S. Treasury if over 1.1 million Americans do not file their tax returns by April ...The Hill - 2d -
NBA 2K Play Will Let You Join Tournaments For Real Money From Your Couch
Competitive gaming has been around for decades now, with organized tournaments for multiple games and genres available throughout the year all around the world. 2K Sports and The Play Company want ...GameSpot - 22h -
Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon — and it’s not just due to bird flu
A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus
Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning on Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump's administration ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers
Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”The New York Times - 6d -
Trump Administration Opens Investigation Into Shelters in New York
Prosecutors asked for a list of names of “aliens” living at a Manhattan hotel. The city houses about 43,000 migrants in shelters, including dozens of converted hotels.The New York Times - 1d -
Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the USFinancial Times - 17h -
The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up
But six states have passed right-to-repair laws, protecting consumers’ abilities to repair or modify their products.NBC News - 5d -
Here's why banks don’t want the CFPB to disappear
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employees are in limbo after acting Director Russell Vought took over last month.CNBC - 3d -
AI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wine
As AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforceABC News - 4d -
Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...The Hill - 4d -
Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Musk’s entitlement remarks show Trumpworld can’t keep its story straight | Austin Sarat
The billionaire foreshadows cuts to Medicare and social security – despite Trump’s campaign pledges. The Trump administration is setting records and shattering norms in many ways, including in ...The Guardian - 4h -
Trump’s immigration policy: ‘Give me your oligarchs, your rich...’
What happened to America’s heart? Have we forgotten that we are a nation of immigrants?The Hill - 6d -
Mar 10: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump hints at more tariffs ahead as concerns grow over possible recession; U.S. tanker collides with a cargo ship off of U.K. coast.CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will take Ukraine's demands to Russian officials as talks continue to bring an end to the war. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, ...CBS News - 1d -
Elon Musk’s Starlink Pushes Its Way Into India
By signing deals with India’s two biggest telecom players, the tech tycoon and Trump adviser has improved his odds of breaking into an enormous market.The New York Times - 23h -
Mar 12: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, prompting EU and Canada to retaliate; NASA set to bring astronauts home after eight-day mission turned into nine months.CBS News - 1d -
Lawrence O'Donnell taking break: 'I'm exhausted at Day 52' of Trump administration
MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell announced he'd be taking a week off from his nightly show, citing his "exhaustion" with the first few weeks of President Trump's second term. “I’m exhausted at Day 52, ...The Hill - 21h -
Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
‘We have ignored lessons’: how Covid continues to affect lives five years later
The ways the pandemic has shaken Guardian readers’ worlds – from new businesses to difficulty socialising. It’s been five years since the Trump administration declared a nationwide emergency ...The Guardian - 21h -
14 Best Tote Bags of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
From beach days to board meetings, these top totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.Wired - 4d -
Here's why banks don't want the CFPB to disappear
For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as ...NBC News - 3d -
CFPB official details DOGE ‘chaos’ in overtaking agency
A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) gave an inside account of the “chaos” and “confusion” that overtook the agency when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...The Hill - 3d -
3 smart CD account moves to make this week
If you want to maximize the returns on your money, you may want to make these simple but effective CD moves now.CBS News - 2d -
President Trump Just Made a Bold Announcement About Tesla. Is It Brilliant or Insane?
President Trump is endorsing Tesla. Would you want that for your business?Inc. - 2d -
Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?
A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - 4d -
Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools
More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.The New York Times - 4d -
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff
Ruling by California judge applies to thousands of employees dismissed from six federal agencies. A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired ...The Guardian - 19h -
FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports dealFinancial Times - 1h -
What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - 1h -
America's allies hit back as Trump administration imposes 25% tariffs on metals imports
The U.S. raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% as President Trump digs in on trade policies that have rocked financial markets.NBC News - 2d -
‘Don’t get your operation on a Thursday,’ this hospital expert warned. Here’s his plan to lower costs and save lives.
Eugene Litvak has a proven way to improve U.S. hospitals. If only they’d let him.MarketWatch - 5d -
How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet
Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.The New York Times - 3d -
GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'
A GOP senator says President Trump's tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and Trump knows but the goal is to create open markets and long-term fairnessThe Hill - 21h