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A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks
The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed ...The New York Times - 4h -
Senate confirms Dan Caine to lead Joint Chiefs in late-night vote
The Senate early Friday morning voted to confirm President Trump’s choice to be chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine. The 60 to 25 vote came after Democrats, led by Sen. ...The Hill - 4h -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 16h -
‘Still way too much chaos in economy’ despite Trump’s pause on some tariffs: Democratic senator
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said it was the right decision for President Trump to “push the pause button” on tariffs but the decision to rollback some tariffs did not “fix the situation” as markets ...NBC News - 14h -
Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, before heading home for a two-week ...ABC 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 - 2d -
GOP pollster finds support for Trump tax proposals in most key Senate battlegrounds
An internal poll conducted by GOP pollster Fabrizio Ward found support for President Trump’s tax proposals in most Senate battleground states ahead of the upcoming budget reconciliation battle in ...The Hill - 11h -
Switzerland seeks closer EU ties in response to Trump shock
Swiss president to attend informal EU finance ministers’ meeting for the first time, alongside British chancellorFinancial Times - 7h -
How Democrats' potential presidential contenders are scoping out different paths to 2028
Democrats are at a crossroads.NBC News - 2h -
China increases additional tariffs on US imports to 125%
Tit-for-tat retaliation comes in response to levies imposed by Donald Trump on BeijingFinancial Times - 1h -
'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 - 2d -
Nuclear Testing Not Advised, Trump’s Nominee Says in Senate Hearing
Brandon Williams, the nominee to lead the National Nuclear Security Administration, said he would recommend reliance on “scientific information” rather than a restart of explosive testing.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump is pushing the world towards recession. By learning the lessons of 2008, we can still prevent it | Gordon Brown
As I discovered then, global problems need international responses. By working together, we can protect jobs and living standards. This is the first in a two part series on the global response to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate Confirms Dan Caine as Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine will serve as the senior military adviser to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.The New York Times - 3h -
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill in recent days, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.CBS News - 1d -
What’s behind Trump’s decision to hit pause on some of his tariffs?
With rattled markets and fears of a recession, President Donald Trump was facing intensifying pressure from Republican senators, CEOs, investors and Elon Musk over his global tariffs. NBC’s Peter ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump weakens US defenses against foreign interference as risks rise
Senate finds efforts by Saudi Arabia and others to meddle in US policy growing in ‘scope, sophistication and reach’. The Trump administration has weakened tools the US government uses to combat ...The Guardian - 1h -
Tesla Halts Orders in China on U.S. Imported Models
The removal of an “order” button from Tesla’s Chinese website came after Beijing raised tariffs on American imports in response to President Trump’s levies against the country.The New York Times - 1h -
Senate GOP divided over House demands for spending cuts
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over demands by House conservatives to cut at least $1.5 trillion, and possibly more, from the federal budget over the next decade, putting Senate Majority ...The Hill - 1h -
Democratic-led states sue Education Department for ceasing access to COVID funds
A group of Democratic-led states sued the Education Department Thursday in an effort to regain access to hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic relief aid that the department abruptly cut off ...The Hill - 9h -
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.The New York Times - 2h -
Omar passes on Senate run in Minnesota, seeking reelection
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) announced on Thursday that she would be seeking reelection in the House in Minnesota, ending speculation over whether she would mount a Senate run for retiring Sen. Tina ...The Hill - 10h -
Notes: Norvell appreciates FSU's Thursday response to intensity challenge
The Seminoles responded to the gauntlet Mike Norvell threw down earlier this week during Thursday's practice.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Kylian Mbappe’s Lawyer Drops Latest Response Aimed at PSG as €55M Dispute Drags On
Kylian Mbappe’s legal team announced a series of appeals during a press conference on Thursday as they try to end his dispute with former club Paris Saint-Germain. Now with Real Madrid, the striker ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Extra measles vaccine shot recommended for some domestic travelers
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.CBS News - 12h -
Jury awards $1.68 billion to 40 women in James Toback sexual misconduct lawsuit
The verdict in the suit, filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, held Toback responsible for a pattern of sexual assault and psychological abuse.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
OpenAI Asks Court to Bar Elon Musk From Unfairly Attacking It
In a legal filing, OpenAI asked a federal court to hold Mr. Musk responsible for any damage he has caused the firm, in the latest sign of their bitter feud.The New York Times - 1d -
Lawmakers question Trump's Iran talks
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers question Trump's Iran talks President Trump is set to ...The Hill - 9h -
Bessent moves to center of Trump world
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stepped up his role on President Trump’s economic team, taking center stage on the president’s plans for tariffs. Bessent spearheaded the roll out of Trump’s ...The Hill - 1h -
Trump to undergo physical after years of reluctance to share medical information
President Donald Trump is preparing for his annual physicalABC News - 3h -
Hillary Clinton warns women over House GOP voting bill
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned women about a just-passed House bill that she says could make it harder for them to vote. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ...The Hill - 9h -
Sweeping semiautomatic gun restriction signed into law by Colorado governor
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill requiring people to pass a background check and complete a state-sanctioned safety course to buy most semiautomatic guns with detachable ...ABC News - 3h -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 17h
