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Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election
The ruling was a win for the Republican who narrowly lost a State Supreme Court race in November. The case has tested the boundaries of post-election litigation.The New York Times - 26m -
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order shutting the de minimis trade loophole, effective May 2.NBC News - 1d -
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale to non-Chinese buyer to avoid ban
Deadline set by US president was supposed to be Saturday, with Trump now considering decreasing tariffs to get deal. Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to extend the TikTok ban ...The Guardian - 1h -
Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump to extend deadline for TikTok deal in the US
Executive order would give video app’s Chinese owner another 75 days to find buyer before American ban takes effectFinancial Times - 2h -
Trump sparks debate with third-term talk
President Trump can’t stop talking about the prospect of a third term. Trump over the weekend spoke at length in an interview with NBC News about the idea of pursuing a third term in office, saying ...The Hill - 4d -
In Trump’s Fight With Perkins Coie, the Richest Firms Are Staying Quiet
None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the law firm that is resisting an executive order.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson
The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’. Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at ...The Guardian - 3d -
TikTok Has Another 75 Days To Find A Buyer, Trump Says; Walmart Considering A Bid
TikTok's fate in the US will not be decided just yet. US President Donald Trump said today that he will sign an executive order that will keep the social media site running in the US for another 75 ...GameSpot - 6h -
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections have provided plenty of warning signs to Republicans and President Donald TrumpABC News - 2d -
Trump's new world order is based on pragmatism, not ideology
The U.S. has gone from resisting the idea of a multipolar order to an attempt to dominate it on new terms: Less moralism, more realism.The Hill - 1d -
The history of Voice of America
The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...CBS News - 1d -
Two major elections and Karen Read murder case retrial: Morning Rundown
Today’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk.NBC News - 3d -
Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
The temporary restraining order is another setback in less than a week for Trump’s immigration crackdown. A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore ...The Guardian - 2d -
Judge blocks dismantling of CFPB, orders employees reinstated
The judge's order requires the Trump administration to reinstate terminated CFPB employees among other steps.ABC News - 6d -
What to Watch in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election and Florida’s Special Elections
Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.CNBC - 4d -
Ukraine great Shevchenko is not elected to UEFA ruling committee as Russia cedes place
Ukraine great Andrii Shevchenko failed to win election to the UEFA executive committee on Thursday, the day Russia formally ceded its seat on the decision-making body of European soccer. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash
Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’. Iran has reacted with outrage after Donald Trump said the country will be bombed if it does not ...The Guardian - 4d -
Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump ordered to pay legal fees in 'Steele dossier' lawsuit
A judge in the United Kingdom has ordered President Trump to pay more than $820,000 in legal fees to the company representing former British spy Christopher Steele after he unsuccessfully sued over ...The Hill - 1d -
DeSantis says Florida special election isn't referendum on Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday’s special election in the state’s 6th Congressional District is not a referendum on President Trump's first few months back in office. “If there’s an ...The Hill - 3d -
Scott Walker on Wisconsin race: Trump voters 'don't vote in spring elections'
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) brushed off the results from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race, saying that Trump voters often “don’t vote in spring elections.” “I‘ve said this for months. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump's 'Liberation Day' unfolds with new reciprocal tariffs sparking fear, uncertainty
President Donald Trump is expected to roll out the largest set of new trade barriers in generations Wednesday — calling it “Liberation Day” — shortly after U.S. stock markets close.NBC News - 2d -
Markets plunge as Trump tariffs spark fears of a trade war
Stocks nosedived at the opening bell after President Donald Trump upended global markets by announcing tariffs on almost all imports coming into the United States. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE access to Social Security data is denied
The Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE access to personal Social Security data has been denied.CNBC - 2d -
SCOTUS sides with Trump, stays order requiring pay-out of teacher training grants
The Supreme Court issued an order Friday allowing the Trump administration to move forward with cancellation of federal funding for teacher training initiatives.ABC News - 3h -
Trump news at a glance: All eyes on special elections; Booker’s 25-hour speech on ‘nation in crisis’
Elections in Wisconsin and Florida seen as reflection of Trump’s standing with voters. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 1 April 2025.. Republican Randy Fine won a special ...The Guardian - 2d -
Batting in top two spots of order, twin brothers Nolan and Caden Kendall spark Andrew. ‘It’s a dream, really.’
When junior catcher Nolan Kendall stepped to the plate as Andrew’s leadoff hitter Wednesday, his twin brother, Caden, was waiting in the on-deck circle. Not only are the twins typically batting in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Judge orders legal aid restored for unaccompanied migrant children, for now
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.CBS News - 2d -
Voice of America | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Voice of America, the U.S. government-funded international broadcaster with an 83-year history, is now off the air due to a Trump administration executive order. Bill Whitaker reports, Sunday.CBS News - 2d -
Hundreds of law firms, former judges sign onto briefs in support of Perkins Coie
Hundreds of law firms and former judges have signed onto friend-of-the-court briefs in support of Perkins Coie as the law firm challenges President Trump’s executive order targeting it. More than ...The Hill - 3h -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump Really Likes It When Things Go Wrong
The problem is that competence and execution matter.The New York Times - 4d -
Republicans look to avert humiliation in Florida special election
Republicans are pulling out all the stops ahead of the special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District as worries of a narrower-than-expected margin grow in the district President Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
A handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White HouseABC News - 3d -
Appeals panel temporarily halts order blocking Trump admin from dismantling CFPB
A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily paused an order that blocked the Trump administration from effectively dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). A panel of three ...The Hill - 1d