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Dow closes 349 points lower after roller coaster trading amid tariff fallout
President Donald Trump's tariffs stoked fears of a wider global trade war.ABC News - 13h -
Trump officials vow to stay the course on tariffs despite market turmoil
Treasury secretary rejects recession fears and says tough ‘reciprocal’ levies will not be delayedFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump's disrespect for courts endangers our system of justice
Trump has shown contempt for America's courts, calling for the impeachment of judges who block his executive orders and threatening law firms in litigation challenging his actions in office.The Hill - 22h -
China reserves firepower for Trump trade battle
Beijing has room to enforce export controls more strictly and step up pressure on US companiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government
Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concernsFinancial Times - 1d -
What Trump has said about tariffs as stock market reacts
As markets tumble and fears grow over a global trade war in response to President Trump's tariffs, he has advised Americans to "be strong" and "hang tough."CBS News - 12h -
Mexico eyes more fracking as Trump sparks fear over US gas reliance
Claudia Sheinbaum, a former climate scientist, explores shale to ease dependence on unpredictable American presidentFinancial Times - 7h -
European markets rebound despite trade war fears as Trump and China exchange tariff threats – business live
Beijing says US threat to escalate tariffs against China is a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’ and amounts to blackmail. How ‘liberation day’ rout compares with other notorious stock market ...The Guardian - 31m -
Ex-clerk for judge who tossed Trump's classified docs case now in senior DOJ position
A former law clerk to Aileen Cannon, the judge who dismissed Donald Trump's classified documents case, is now serving in the DOJ under Trump's former defense lawyer.ABC News - 16h -
Is Trump Having a Liz Truss Moment?
Ms. Truss, Britain’s prime minister for 44 days, was forced out after her radical policies caused a market meltdown. But there are some key differences with President Trump.The New York Times - 2h -
Democrats target Trump's effort to 'bend our justice system to his will'
Democrats held a rare bicameral forum to examine the Trump administration’s actions targeting Department of Justice (DOJ) staff and major law firms as the party explores how to push back against ...The Hill - 12h -
Trump calls his tariffs a ‘beautiful thing to behold’ amid stock selloffs
Facing mounting pressure over the economy, President Donald Trump is not backing down, calling his global tariffs a “beautiful thing to behold” and arguing he’s fulfilling a campaign promise to ...NBC News - 23h -
Vietnam has been a big beneficiary of global trade — Trump's new tariffs threaten to derail that
Trump's aggressive tariffs are threatening to derail Vietnam's ambitious growth target as diplomatic overtures to Washington are unlikely to shift policy.CNBC - 4h -
Trump says he is 'not looking' to pause tariffs before this week's rollout, despite market uncertainty
President Donald Trump said he is not looking to pause his tariffs before they go into effect Wednesday, despite turmoil in the stock market and global economic fears.NBC News - 15h -
Trump on possibility of sending American inmates to El Salvador prison: 'I love that'
President Trump said Sunday he would “love” to send American inmates to El Salvador’s mega-prison but first needs to check if it’s legal. Speaking with reporters on Air Force One, Trump was asked ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump's 'one shot' on trade
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump ramps up as markets melt down The White House showed no signs Monday of ...The Hill - 12h -
Lesotho, a Small African Nation, Expects a Big Hit From Trump’s Tariffs
The amount of manufactured goods exported from Africa to the United States is minuscule. But for Lesotho, the impact of a stunning 50 percent tariff is enormous.The New York Times - 2d -
US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.BBC News - 1d -
With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints On Gaza Than Ever
On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump’s tariffs may be perilous for small, heavily indebted countries in global south
Garment workers in countries such as Cambodia among those who fear they will lose pay cheques if companies move production elsewhere. “This is very messed up. If Trump wants Cambodia to import more ...The Guardian - 2d -
Alarm as Republicans in Congress back Trump and Musk’s attacks on US judges
Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan echo president and key ally as experts express fears for ‘bedrock constitutional principles’. US protests live – latest updates As Donald Trump and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s tariffs are ‘teeing up a nationwide recession’, says Chuck Schumer – US politics live
House democratic leaders also condemn tariffs as group backed by Trump allies mount legal challenge to stop tariffs. EU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union ’s response to ...The Guardian - 13h -
Kennedy pushes vaccine after second child dies of measles
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy pushes vaccine after second child dies of measles Pressure and criticism over the measles outbreak ...The Hill - 12h -
CEOs Cry Foul Over Trump’s Tariffs: ‘This Is Not What We Voted For’
As markets whipsaw and recession fears grow, businesses small and large are on edge amid tariff-induced uncertainty.Inc. - 17h -
Restaurant stocks fall as investors fear recession, sales slowdown
Restaurant stocks, from McDonald's to Chipotle, fell as investors fear a recession is coming.CNBC - 17h -
Bloomberg Pumps Cash Into the Long-Term Legal Fight Against Trump
The billionaire’s gun control group plans to spend $10 million to help elect Democratic attorneys general, who are on the front lines of legal clashes with the president.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump to get his military parade in second go around
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump to get his military parade in second go around The Trump ...The Hill - 10h -
How Nissan Hopes to Navigate Trump’s Tariffs and Make Its EVs Great Again
After years of managerial turmoil and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is attempting to right the ship. President Donald Trump's tariffs couldn't have come at a worse time.Wired - 2d -
‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries
Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — are weighing on the market.The New York Times - 3d -
Bitcoin drops to $74,000 before rebounding as cryptocurrencies join global market rout
Bitcoin broke below $80,000 as rattled investors braced for further carnage after Trump's tariffs raised global recession fears.CNBC - 17h -
Singapore warns end of free trade era ‘very hostile’ for small nations
City-state’s foreign minister fears possible collapse of world trading system following Donald Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 10h -
Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.The New York Times - 3d -
Argentina's Milei doubles down on Trump bromance as the world reels from trade shock
While the world’s leaders were wringing their hands over President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports, Argentina’s right-wing president was ebullient, feted at Trump’s ...ABC News - 3d -
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Countries that don't negotiate with Trump will 'lose bigly'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Monday that countries that don’t try to negotiate a trade deal with President Trump will “lose bigly.” The outspoken, far-right congresswoman echoed a ...The Hill - 14h -
70 percent of book challenges come from groups, elected officials: Research
More than 70 percent of book challenges in 2024 came from organized groups and government officials, according to the 2025 State of America’s Libraries Report by the American Library Association ...The Hill - 21h -
Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died
Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades of music that spanned from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has diedABC News - 5h -
Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died
Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died.NBC News - 3h -
Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.
The U.S. tariffs on transshipment countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are so steep that they could force a major reassessment of global supply chains.The New York Times - 4d -
Pakistani security forces kill 9 militants in a raid near the Afghan border
Pakistan's military says its security forces have raided a militant hideout in the restive northwest near the Afghan border and killed nine militantsABC News - 1d -
The right decision? Fans on Juric's exit
Maximus: I think it's the right decision; Ivan Juric was brought in to keep us up, so there's no point in keeping him on now that we've been relegated. It gives us more time to find a new manager ...Yahoo Sports - 20h
