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In conservative Alabama, Republicans cheering for Trump - with some quiet concerns
Alabama Republicans cheered President Donald Trump and his agenda at a GOP party the day he imposed tariffs and sent stock markets tumbling worldwideABC News - 4h -
Bondi on third Trump term: 'I think he’s going to be finished probably after this term'
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday brushed off concerns that President Trump might seek a third term in the White House, saying she thinks the president will “be finished probably” in 2028. In an ...The Hill - 2h -
Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts
Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.BBC News - 6h -
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 - 7h -
Republican senator claims video floating killing of journalists was a ‘joke’
Oklahoma’s Markwayne Mullin downplays comments suggesting lawmakers could shoot journalists over disputes. US politics live – latest updates The Republican US senator and Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 3h -
What Would DOGE Look Like Without Elon Musk In Charge?
Experts weigh in about how DOGE could change after Elon Musk leaves the White House and goes back to work at Tesla.Inc. - 1d -
The Stars Come Out for George Clooney’s ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Opening
As a play with parallels to today’s political climate had its official Broadway premiere, famous friends celebrated its star, George Clooney. He brushed aside talk of a political future.The New York Times - 3d -
Which celebrities are lying about their height? This website’s done the research
On Celebheights.com, thousands of users measure the statures of the rich and famous. The methods are scientific and the debates are fiery. As someone brushing up on 6’3”, height is one physical ...The Guardian - 1d -
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to ...CBS News - 1d -
Tesla's June robotaxi deadline looms as political backlash builds over Elon Musk
CNBC took multiple rides with Tesla owners using Full Self-Driving (Supervised), experiencing its strengths, weaknesses and ongoing evolution.CNBC - 2d -
The one change that worked: I quit fighting about politics with my friends and family
I was always up for a fierce dinner-table debate – but if differences are aired without ever reaching a resolution, what’s the point?. I hate confrontation. Even a whiff of beef can keep me up at ...The Guardian - 8h -
Abigail Disney: ‘Every billionaire who can’t live on $999m is kind of a sociopath’
She is one of the heirs to the Walt Disney fortune – and has long argued for rich people like her to pay more tax. Now she is working out how best to meet the challenge of Trump, Musk and the ...The Guardian - 13h -
Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy
As fallout continues from Trump's severe tariff policy on virtually all U.S. trading partners, some GOP senators are warning about the risks for American families.ABC News - 2h -
‘Flying is an act of surrender’: a new novel about a woman who wants to be ravished by an Airbus
Kate Folk on Sky Daddy, a book about sex, death and plane crashes that’s taking off in these turbulent times. If we told our forebears that we could soar in the sky nearly seven miles above the ...The Guardian - 6h -
Airlines expected to cut 2025 outlooks as travel demand falters
Wall Street analysts have slashed their price targets for U.S. airlines and downgraded ratings as concerns about travel demand grow.CNBC - 3h -
Stock market whipsaws as economists cite recession risks
Stocks are swinging wildly amid mounting concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.CBS News - 1h -
ECB expected to cut rates in April and June as tariffs threaten recession
Growing concern about growth and deflationary pressure predicted to force central bankers’ hands in Eurozone and UKFinancial Times - 1h -
Does Trump Have an ‘Off Ramp’ From His Trade Fight?
With global markets again in free-fall, the president appeared to be losing support of business leaders, raising questions about his leverage in his trade fight.The New York Times - 5h -
Musk, Navarro tangle on tariffs
Tech billionaire and close Trump ally Elon Musk tangled with the president's trade advisor Peter Navarro on tariffs over the weekend, as the administration’s new import taxes have roiled the stock ...The Hill - 3h -
DOGE Adviser’s Hacking Claims Underscore Importance of Vetting Digital Histories
A veteran of Elon Musk’s companies, now working in the Justice Department, previously bragged about hacking software and taking a rival’s customer data.Inc. - 3d -
Phil Foden responds to derogatory chants about his mother during Manchester derby
Foden was taken off in the 58th minute of the 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Man City at Old TraffordYahoo Sports - 9h -
Republicans Like to Cut Taxes. With Tariffs, Trump Is Raising Them.
President Trump’s tariffs are scrambling the Republican plan for the economy, long centered on tax cuts and growth.The New York Times - 2d -
They Pushed for Cuomo to Resign. Now They’re Clearing His Comeback Path.
Many political, business and union leaders who castigated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and pressed him to resign have done an about-face and support his run for mayor.The New York Times - 19h -
No. 25 WVU finishes off sweep of Utah, Sabins discusses Mountaineers' RPI metrics
Apr. 6—MORGANTOWN — Steve Sabins is a baseball coach with several calculations. He can talk to you about spin rates on a curveball or exit velocity on a double to the gap. The 25th-ranked ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
4/6: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Sen. Bernie Sanders talks with Robert Costa about the dangers he says President Trump and Elon Musk pose for America’s democracy. Also: Kelefa Sanneh ...CBS News - 9h -
Legal Battle Between Musk and OpenAI Heads to Trial in 2026
Musk cofounded OpenAI in 2015 and is accusing OpenAI of straying from its original mission.Inc. - 1d -
Why Fed Chair Powell wears purple ties — 'It's not that we are bipartisan, we are non-political'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has maintained that politics will not play a role in the FOMC’s policy decisions, even as pressure mounts.CNBC - 1h -
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 -
Trump chaos is alienating Republicans
Outside of the Maga ecosystem, bad economic news is starting to cut throughFinancial Times - 7h -
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 - 14h -
Republicans Want to Make the Trump Tax Cuts Last Forever
Senate Republicans are hoping to ice Democrats out from deciding the fate of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, a move that Democrats could eventually use against them.The New York Times - 1d -
Under Trump and Musk, billionaires wield unprecedented influence over US national security
Government officials and contractors long controlled spy operations. Now the likes of Musk and Bezos are in control. Just days before Donald Trump ’s inauguration in January, Blue Origin, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Houston squares off against Florida in the National Championship
The No. 2 Houston Cougars square off against the No. 3 Florida Gators in the NCAA Tournament National ChampionshipABC News - 1d -
What One Image Shows About a Strike in Gaza
What one image shows about the aftermath of a strike on a shelter in Gaza.The New York Times - 2d -
Chelsea’s dour draw with Brentford is a concerning byproduct of football’s endless expansion
Brentford 0-0 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca’s men were held to a frustrating draw at the Gtech Community StadiumYahoo Sports - 11h -
Alex Ovechkin’s Quiet Gesture That Spoke Volumes About His Leadership
As he closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, Ovechkin proves that true greatness isn’t just about scoring—it’s about respect, tradition, and lifting others up.Inc. - 2d -
Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 20h -
Le Pen rages against political ‘witch-hunt’ at Paris rally
Far right leader addresses supporters at demonstration after conviction that could ban her from standing for presidentFinancial Times - 23h -
Myanmar's fatal quake deepens political turmoil with no path to peace, experts say
The deadly earthquake has jolted a nation devastated by a brutal civil war that displaced millions and decimated its economy.CNBC - 12h
