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Treasury secretary looks to soothe Republican lawmakers on tariff drama
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will huddle with House Republicans multiple times this week as the administration looks to soothe GOP concerns about the sweeping tariffs that President Trump ...The Hill - 2h -
White House dismisses Musk, Navarro fight: 'Boys will be boys'
The White House dismissed concerns about the expletive-laden fighting between tech billionaire Elon Musk and White House trade advisor Peter Navarro over tariffs, calling it an example of ...The Hill - 1h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts
Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.BBC News - 1d -
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 -
Musk calls Navarro 'moron' after 'demonstrably false' claims about Tesla
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed President Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday, calling him "truly a moron" in their latest spat over the administration's new import taxes. "Navarro is ...The Hill - 4h -
Vance slams McConnell: Votes show 'political pettiness'
Vice President Vance on Tuesday slammed former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) for voting against President Trump’s pick for a top Pentagon role, characterizing it as an act of ...The Hill - 54m -
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. - 2d -
NATO chief raises concern over China's arms buildup, calls on allies to work together
NATO's chief has raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization's members and friendly nations to work together to keep free and open sea ...ABC News - 9h -
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 - 4d -
'Boys will be boys': White House comments on spat between Musk and Navarro
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the spat between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, President Trump's top trade advisor, over the president's plans for tariffs. Leavitt said ...NBC News - 1h -
Farm-state Republicans rocked by tariffs fear Trump lacks exit strategy
Republicans in Congress feel rattled about what they say is the lack of a clear outcome or exit strategy for President Trump’s trade war, which they fear will close lucrative markets for wheat, ...The Hill - 9h -
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 - 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 - 2d -
"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 - 2d -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Americans ready to retire aren't worried about 'day-to-day' market fluctuations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns Americans might be having about a potential impending recession and the status of their retirement plans.NBC News - 2d -
Boston Celtics fans should still be worried about Jaylen Brown's knee
According to 98.5 The Sports Hub, Brown's knee issues are a genuine cause for concernYahoo Sports - 3h -
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 - 1d -
Birmingham bin strike threat to public health, Wes Streeting says
The health secretary says he is concerned about the "poor conditions" on the streets of Birmingham.BBC News - 6h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 22h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Senate confirms Trump’s controversial pick for Pentagon No. 3 job
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s “lightning rod” pick to serve as the Pentagon’s under secretary for policy, despite the private concerns of several Republican ...The Hill - 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 - 1d -
Glenn Youngkin on D.E.I., Trump’s Tariffs and a Possible 2028 Run
In an interview, the Republican governor of Virginia spoke at length about his views on diversity efforts, among other subjects.The New York Times - 5h -
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 - 1d -
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. - 4d -
House settlement inches closer to final approval
A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multibillion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.ESPN - 3h -
Former Real Madrid star issues warning to Ancelotti, Vinicius – ‘Made the fans a bit angry’
Pedja Mijatovic, former Real Madrid star and sporting director, voiced concern on El Larguero (h/t Mundo Deportivo) about the club’s upcoming Champions League clash with Arsenal — and about the fu...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
How to watch the 2025 Women’s World Championship — plus, why Canada-USA is hockey’s best rivalry
The Canada-USA men’s hockey rivalry made a triumphant return at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February. Against a backdrop of growing political tension between the two countries, both games ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump news at a glance: Wild swings on global markets as Trump threatens further China tariffs
Extreme volatility has plagued global stock markets, with Donald Trump defying stark warnings about economic damage – key US politics stories from 7 April . Global stock markets fell ...The Guardian - 17h -
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 - 1d -
Florida Republicans won. Now let’s get back to work.
Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections in Florida, despite being out-fundraised. The media is wrong in characterizing the contests a close and spelling doom for Republicans ...The Hill - 1d
