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Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs
Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plans. US politics live – latest updates On the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump's former press secretary says he's 'posturing' on tariffs
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who's now a Fox News host, dismissed concerns about the implications of the new tariffs President Trump announced this week. "I firmly believe ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump claims Starmer is ‘very happy’ about tariffs imposed on Britain
UK foreign secretary regrets ‘return to protectionism’ and says Britons will be concerned about impact on finances. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has claimed that the UK is “very ...The Guardian - 2d -
Dow craters by 2,231 points as Trump tariffs stir stock sell-off
The stock market cratered Friday as concerns about the economic impact of President Trump’s new tariffs shook Wall Street for yet another day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of ...The Hill - 1d -
Divided Supreme Court sides with Trump to block teacher grants
A divided Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration by allowing officials to block $65 million in teacher development grants frozen over concerns they were promoting diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 1d -
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover pauses U.S. shipments over Trump tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover, which is one of Britain's biggest carmakers, described the U.S. as "an important market" for the firm's luxury brands.CNBC - 1h -
Colleges watch nervously as Columbia scrambles to appease Trump
Universities could soon face two tough options: bow to the Trump administration or fight back. The federal government has yet to restore $400 million in frozen funding to Columbia even after the ...The Hill - 5d -
Harvard receives Trump administration demands to continue funding
The Trump administration has sent its demands to Harvard University on policies it must change to avoid the loss of federal funding after the federal government opened a review into the billions of ...The Hill - 1d -
Artist behind 'worst' Trump portrait says his criticism is damaging business
Sarah Boardman says she is facing a backlash over her work and is concerned for her business.BBC News - 7h -
Clean energy spending boosts GOP districts. But lawmakers are keeping quiet as Trump targets incentives
We asked 18 Republicans whose districts benefit most from Biden’s IRA climate law if they back Trump’s demands. Billions of dollars in clean energy spending and jobs have overwhelmingly flowed to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ithaca Rowing Team Features Trans Athlete In Outright Defiance Of Trump’s Executive Order, NCAA Policy Change
Do people not respect law and order anymore? Earlier in 2024, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that was intended to nix biological males (transgenders) out of female sports, and ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘The law is the same for everyone’: Macron addresses Le Pen verdict for first time and criticises threats against judges – Europe live
French president says ‘the judiciary is independent’ following threats made against judges in case against former French far-right leader . The French government expects President Trump’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Automakers seek ‘opportunity in the chaos’ of Trump’s tariffs
Ford and Stellantis are offering employee-pricing programs, while Hyundai said it would not raise prices for at least two months to ease consumer concerns.CNBC - 23h -
Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard
The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.The New York Times - 4d -
A Prison Death Highlights Russia’s LGBTQ Crackdown
The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.The New York Times - 5d -
China investigates ‘princeling’ amid crackdown on finance industry
Skycus Capital founder Liu Tianran is the son of former vice-premier Liu HeFinancial Times - 7h -
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Reported closures and firings at federal offices are creating concerns about the safety and health of coal miners. On Tuesday, massive layoffs at the Department of Health and Human were expected ...The Hill - 4d -
Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism
The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against Trump. Neil Young has shared his ...The Guardian - 4d -
Leavitt: Trump tariffs won’t lead to 'pain' for American-owned businesses or US workers
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump’s tariffs won’t lead to “pain” for U.S. workers or American-owned businesses amid concern after “Liberation Day.” Leavitt joined ...The Hill - 2d -
Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.BBC News - 6d -
Yale professor leaving US: Trump launching 'brutal attack' on freedom
A professor at Yale University said Monday he would be leaving his post and the country over the Trump administration’s “brutal attack” on free speech. “The message is that they’re going to do a ...The Hill - 4d -
‘Oligarchy’: Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package
Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs will not apply to many fossil fuel products in sign of his fealty, advocates say. US politics live – latest updates The sweeping package of tariffs unveiled ...The Guardian - 1d -
FBI searches homes of Indiana University cybersecurity professor
FBI agents executed search warrants last week at two homes owned by Indiana University computer science professor XiaoFeng Wang and his wife.NBC News - 5d -
Wolfsburg's Hasenhüttl not concerned about speculation on his future
Wolfsburg coach Ralph Hasenhüttl is not concerned about speculation on his future at the Bundesliga club after modest results lately. Wolfsburg are ninth in the league and have won just two of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Claims a Venezuelan Gang Is Invading the United States. He’s Wrong.
The exaggerated government claims and ensuing public concern about Tren de Aragua’s activities in the United States amount to a classic moral panic.The New York Times - 2d -
Watch: Key moments from Trump's 'Liberation Day' speech
The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.BBC News - 3d -
Trump escalates global trade war with sweeping tariff blitz
Stock futures tumble as US reveals plans to impose 10% universal levies and higher ‘reciprocal’ dutiesFinancial Times - 3d -
WATCH: Obama accidentally photobombs family’s picture in DC
Portia Moore was taking a photo of her children surrounded by the blooming cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., when the former president accidentally stepped into the shot.ABC News - 3d -
A Pristine Family Photo. Then Barack Obama Strolls By.
The former president was taking a morning walk just as two young siblings posed with the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms serving as a perfect backdrop.The New York Times - 3d -
Jason Anderson out of the remainder of Supercross with 'ongoing health concerns'
Jason Anderson's health concerns do not seem to be related to the family emergency that caused him to leave Seattle.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
ICE: University of Minnesota student's visa not revoked for protests
The University of Minnesota international graduate student detained last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had his visa revoked over a drunk driving case, not due to participation ...The Hill - 4d -
Judge blocks social media age-verification law in Arkansas
A federal judge in Arkansas permanently blocked a law requiring age verification for social media accounts, deeming it unconstitutional. The law was stopped by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks ...The Hill - 3d -
Senegal revises amnesty law that covered deadly protests
Senegal’s parliament has approved revisions to a law passed under the former president that granted amnesty for offences committed during deadly opposition protests in the West African countryABC News - 2d -
The Papers: 'World faces economic war' and 'TikTok talks'
Most of Thursday's front pages lead on Trump announcing universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US.BBC News - 3d -
Where is Belmont University? Meet Minnesota's opponent in WBIT championship in March Madness
Yes, we know where Belmont University is. However for those that do not, here is where the WBIT finalist is located.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Anthropic’s New Claude AI for Universities Touts ‘Responsible AI Adoption’
Anthropic is partnering with institutions such as Northeastern University on a version of its AI designed to guide students with ‘learning mode.’Inc. - 3d -
It's official. Bryant University hires its next men's basketball coach.
Christian will succeed Phil Martelli Jr.,who left Smithfield to take over the head coaching duties as Virginia Commonwealth University.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
LSU gymnastics in NCAA University Park Regional Final: How to watch the Tigers
LSU gymnastics is back in action Saturday afternoon in the NCAA University Park Regional Final. Here's how to follow along with the Tigers.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Tennis star Coco Gauff is starting her own management firm
Coco Gauff is leaving her longtime agency and launching her own management firm so she can “take greater ownership” of her tennis career as she grows “as an athlete, entrepreneur, and changemaker,” ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
RFK Jr. is a 'conspiracy theorist' endangering lives, say analysts at Howard Lutnick's former firm
"HHS cannot be led by an anti-vax, conspiracy theorist with inadequate training," said analysts at investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald.CNBC - 4d
