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A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump
Law firms and universities do not need to capitulate. Here’s how they can fight back.The New York Times - 21h -
Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.CBS News - 2h -
More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.The New York Times - 2d -
After Trump’s Tariffs, Stocks Plunged but Penguin Memes Ticked Up
The internet poked fun at the Trump administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australian territories near Antarctica where many penguins but no people live.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge Calls Mistaken Deportation of Maryland Man a ‘Grievous Error’
Judge Paula Xinis, who has ordered that the Trump administration return the man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, by Monday, also rejected a request to pause that order.The New York Times - 11h -
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
Sixteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday over its cancellation of NIH research grants.ABC News - 2d -
Defiant, Le Pen Tells Supporters ‘I Won’t Give Up’ Despite 5-Year Ban
In a speech, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, cast a judicial decision prohibiting her from running for office as a threat to democracy.The New York Times - 1h -
In latest trans sports salvo, Trump administration creates Title IX investigation team
The Trump administration is creating a new Title IX Special Investigations Team focused on keeping transgender women and girls from sports teams and restrooms designated for females.NBC News - 2d -
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump addresses stock market losses, China trade deficit
Trump's universal 10% levy against all countries went into effect early Saturday.ABC News - 47m -
A Sneak Peek Inside Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park in Orlando
The new $7 billion theme park in Orlando opens in May. With it, Universal aims to challenge Disney by letting visitors explore lands based on movies and games.The New York Times - 1d -
Bessent: 'More than 50 countries' approached administration to lower tariffs, trade barriers and halt 'currency manipulation'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed Sunday that “more than 50 countries” have approached the Trump administration to bring down “non-tariff trade barriers,” reduce tariffs, and halt “currency ...The Hill - 4h -
Live updates: Trump defends tariffs; Billionaire Trump endorser calls for trade war time-out
Vulnerable House Republicans are on defense amid the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, which have stoked uncertainty about the economy. Markets took a nosedive Thursday ...The Hill - 1h -
Trump Calls India a Friend, but Is Trying to Block Its Imports
Stunned to see their own exports punished harshly, Indians are picking through the wreckage for signs of hope. There’s some but not a lot.The New York Times - 2d -
Obama: Democratic ideals have eroded because ‘we got pretty comfortable and complacent’
Former President Barack Obama discusses the state of democracy and civic engagement at a Hamilton College speaking event.NBC News - 2d -
Judge rules Trump administration must fully fund NIH research grants
ByteDance, the Chinese-based company that owns TikTok, is facing a Saturday deadline to either sell the popular social media app to a non-Chinese company or risk being banned in the U.S.NBC News - 2d -
Trump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation row
State department accuses east African country of ‘taking advantage of the United States’. The US is revoking the visas of all South Sudanese passport-holders and will stop any more of its citizens ...The Guardian - 11h -
Netanyahu Will Meet Trump in Washington in a Sign of Their Strong Ties
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit, his second since January, underscores how the Israeli leader has seen his diplomatic standing in Washington shift since President Trump’s return ...The New York Times - 1d -
Economists take issue with Trump's tariff formula, arguing rate is inflated
The formula the Trump administration used to calculate his tariffs is bewildering economists.CNBC - 1d -
Bill Ackman warns Trump to call a timeout on trade war: 'This is not what we voted for'
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman, who endorsed President Trump last year, is offering a stark warning about the risks of the White House’s tariff plans, arguing they could cause the ...The Hill - 3h -
How an UberEats Driver Made an Unlikely Start in the N.H.L.
Through surgeries and other struggles, thrilling call-ups and heartbreaking cuts, Brandon Halverson persevered to reach his lifelong dream.The New York Times - 11h -
Trump admin live updates: Bondi says Trump will 'probably' leave after second term
The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.ABC News - 6h -
Why Measles Outbreaks May Be the New Normal
Recent Trump administration actions are setting the stage for a measles resurgence, experts fear.The New York Times - 1d -
'Nowhere to hide.' How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs
The Trump administration's tariffs will significantly hurt Silicon Valley tech companies like Apple, which has manufacturing operations in China, Vietnam and India.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Artist of ‘truly the worst’ Trump portrait says her career is threatened
British-born painter Sarah A Boardman disputes US president’s claim that she ‘purposefully distorted’ his image. The British artist called “truly the worst” by the US president, Donald Trump, after ...The Guardian - 16h -
Swiss Indignant to Make the Top 10 of Trump’s Tariffs List
Swiss companies bemoan the loss of a reliable partner, and called the 32 percent tariff “incomprehensible.”The New York Times - 2d -
Over 500 law firms sign brief backing Perkins Coie suit against Trump
More than 500 law firms moved to file an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive order that targeted the firm.ABC News - 1d -
Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’
EPA bids to change chemical risk evaluations, which could expose public to higher levels of PFAS and other pollutants. The Trump administration is quietly carrying out a plan that aims to kill ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump officials defend tariffs amid market, conservative unrest
Trump administration officials fanned out across the media talk shows on Sunday to defend tariffs imposed by the president on just about every country on Earth. The reciprocal tariffs were long ...The Hill - 5h -
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 - 15h -
Trump’s Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy
The 22nd Amendment is clear: President Trump has to give up his office after his second term. But his refusal to accept that underscores how far he is willing to consider going to consolidate power.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs
Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.The New York Times - 2d -
US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo
Trump’s Africa adviser agrees ‘path forward’ to drive American mining investment as Tshisekedi government seeks to shore up supportFinancial Times - 11h -
Firefighters in Northern Ireland mop up after fire swept through forest
Firefighters in Northern Ireland are mopping up after a significant fire swept through forest land in the southeastern corner of the province overnightABC News - 15h -
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Why One Soccer Team Had All Eleven Players Standing in Their Goal
A rarely-broken rule resulted in the two craziest minutes of Premier League action this season.The New York Times - 11h -
Best Weapon Loadouts For CoD: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer
Call of Duty Season 3 is live in Black Ops 6 , bringing brand-new maps, more game modes, and more guns to unlock in the battle pass. Season 3 completely shakes up the weapon meta, so here we ...GameSpot - 2d -
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.The New York Times - 2d -
Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans
The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump AdministrationABC News - 1d -
Commerce Secretary Lutnick doesn't back down in face of market sell-off: 'The tariffs are coming'
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration remains committed to implementing its reciprocal tariffs amid a global market sell-off.CNBC - 3h