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Why Conservative Legal Groups Are Leading the Lawsuits Attacking Trump’s Tariffs
Two legal organizations associated with conservative causes have challenged Trump’s import tariffs, and argue the levies usurp Congress’s power of taxation.Inc. - 1d -
Judge in Abrego Garcia case tells DOJ she has "no tolerance for gamesmanship"
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said at a hearing on Tuesday that everyday Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "detained in CECOT is another date of irreparable harm."CBS News - 16h -
Biden calls out Trump administration's efforts to cut Social Security
During his first public speech since leaving office, former President Joe Biden called out the Trump administration’s efforts to cut Social Security. In less than 100 days the new administration ...NBC News - 1d -
Bernie Sanders and AOC Inject New Anti-Trump Energy Into the Democratic Party
Bernie Sanders and his apparent heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party.The New York Times - 7h -
Trump’s Threats Force Powerful Institutions to Choose: Cut a Deal or Resist
In a hint of a shift in strategy, some of the country’s most powerful institutions have started choosing to resist.The New York Times - 5h -
White House to Ask Congress to Rescind $1.1 Billion From NPR and PBS
Trump administration officials want legislators to rescind $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides some support for public media.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Administration Directs Judges to Deny Asylum Without Hearings
A directive from the Justice Department, which says the move is intended to reduce a backlog in immigration court, would result in rapid deportation orders in many cases.The New York Times - 6h -
Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports
It alleges Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes violates Title IX.ABC News - 10h -
Nissan aims to 'max out' U.S. production plant amid Trump's tariffs
Nissan 6-million-square-foot facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, is capable of producing 640,000 vehicles a year on three shifts, Meunier said.CNBC - 9h -
'Keep it simple': Democrats unite around Trump's tariff misfire
The party has disagreed over tariff policy in the past, but has found common ground latelyPolitico - Apr. 9 -
AOC fundraising soars as the New York rep and Bernie Sanders barnstorm U.S. against Trump
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a leading face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration, drawing crowds nationwide.CNBC - 16h -
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.CBS News - 3h -
Senate Republicans nudge Trump's trade chief for tariff end game
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer provided little of the clarity senators of both parties were seeking in a Finance Committee hearing Tuesday.Politico - Apr. 8 -
Federal judge calls Trump's order targeting prominent law firm a 'shocking abuse of power'
The legal battle over Susman Godfrey is part of an intensifying effort by Trump to target his critics and other perceived enemies.NBC News - 9h -
House Democrat requests Congressional delegation visit El Salvadorian prison
Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) has requested a congressional delegation to visit a prison in El Salvador where the Trump administration has sent numerous deportees. In a Wednesday letter addressed to ...The Hill - 1h -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 3d -
Trans Musicians Are Canceling US Tour Dates Due to Trump’s Gender ID Rules
Two trans Canadian artists are pulling out of US concerts as Donald Trump’s border crackdown sparks ‘panic.’Wired - 1d -
Progressives rake in cash and senators prepare for tough races: Takeaways from the new campaign finance reports
Fundraising reports filed Tuesday showed that donors are gravitating toward Democrats who have been outspoken in their opposition to Trump.NBC News - 10h -
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 3d -
Maine gov on DOJ lawsuit over transgender athletes: This is about 'states rights,' 'defending the rule of law'
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) commented Wednesday on the Justice Department’s (DOJ) announcement of a lawsuit targeting her state over transgender athletes, calling it part of “an unprecedented ...The Hill - 5h -
The Chinese Dream is to Xi what Maga is to Trump
Tariff conflict arises out of the collision course between two very different political mindsetsFinancial Times - 35m -
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Isn’t Focused on Recession Forecasts
The world’s most powerful banker warned about Trump’s trade war and long-term trends.Inc. - 17h -
Puerto Rico goes dark after massive power outage
Puerto Rico went dark on Wednesday after experiencing a massive power outage on the island impacting families, businesses and homes alike. “We are reporting that we have experienced a massive ...The Hill - 5h -
Island-wide power outage hits Puerto Rico ahead of Easter weekend
All 1.4 million Luma Energy clients across Puerto Rico were without power on Wednesday. The blackout comes less than five months after another island-wide power outage on New Year's Eve.CBS News - 2h -
Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico experienced another power outage as residents prepared to celebrate Easter weekend, the latest in a string of major blackouts since the New Year's Eve dayslong blackout.NBC News - 2h -
Senator Chris Van Hollen Unable to Secure Meeting With Deported Immigrant in El Salvador
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, said he had not yet been allowed to see Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration and ...The New York Times - 1h -
Kore.ai teams with G42’s Inception to develop AI-powered products for the enterprise
Kore.ai announced a strategic partnership with Inception, a division of UAE-based G42, to jointly develop AI-powered products for the enterprise.VentureBeat - 1d -
Bukele Has Power to Return Deportee in El Salvador to U.S., Experts Say
Experts say President Nayib Bukele has the power but not the interest to return a man deported from Maryland to El Salvador in error.The New York Times - 17h -
'A national disgrace': 1.4 million left without power in Puerto Rico blackout
Private power company LUMA Energy said it could take two to three days to restore service to 90% of customers.ABC News - 1h -
Tyron Smith retires with Cowboys: Pro Bowl LT shouts out Dak Prescott, says he will 'always be QB1 to me'
Smith went out of his way to recognize Prescott, calling him "a lifelong friend" he will always supportCBS Sports - 4h -
Rep. Ro Khanna wonders who might lead Democrats in 2028 — while making a case for himself
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., was up at Yale University this week, where he weighed in on potential leaders of the Democratic Party for 2028.NBC News - 12h -
Puerto Rico goes completely dark after another islandwide power outage
The island of Puerto Rico is suffering another islandwide power outage, just months after a dayslong blackout on New Year's Eve kept residents in the dark.NBC News - 7h -
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Trump, Salvadoran president show no desire to return mistakenly deported man; 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed out, CBS News analysis findsCBS News - 7h -
3 shady tactics used during the 2008 housing crisis could be making a comeback
Risky financial products and scams could see a resurgence as the Trump administration hollows out the federal government’s consumer watchdog, advocates warned.MarketWatch - 5h -
Congress enters China doping clash between U.S., WADA
Outrage lingers on Capitol Hill over swimmers testing positive for banned substance before 2021 Olympics.ESPN - 10h -
‘I’ll do it for them’: House Democrat says she’ll hold town halls when GOP colleagues won’t
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press NOW as Democrats hold town halls in GOP districts and calls on her party to center the middle class in its messaging while defending the due process ...NBC News - 7h