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Trump calls for jailing his perceived opponents in Justice Department speech
Speaking from the Great Hall of the Justice Department, Trump targeted former special counsel Jack Smith and referred to Jan. 6 rioters as "hostages."NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Judge Maintains Block on Trump Administration’s Deportations Under Wartime Law
The extraordinary move by the Justice Department was an escalation of its conflict with the judge in the case and, by extension, the federal judiciary.The New York Times - 3d -
Education secretary on canceled Columbia money: 'We are on the right track'
Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Sunday discussed the possible restoration of $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, saying that the Trump administration and the school “are on ...The Hill - 5d -
Book excerpt: "Dream State" by Eric Puchner
An Oprah's Book Club pick, this latest novel from the author of "Model Home" is a sweeping saga about how choices – big and small – shape lives and families for decades.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million
A quarter century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump. He did not forget it.The New York Times - 6d -
Turtle stranded in Wales after Trump puts marine conservation on hold
A rare sea turtle due to return to the US is stuck in Wales after a White House foreign aid freeze.BBC News - 3d -
Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa
Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.BBC News - 2d -
About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says
The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
What we know about Trump's unusual visit to the Justice Department
President Trump will visit the Justice Department and will be the first president to do so since former President Barack Obama's public appearance in 2015. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Why were Trump's remarks from the Justice Department unique, jarring?
President Trump delivered remarks from the Department of Justice on Friday, a unique venue for the president to speak from. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down why.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump calls out perceived opponents in Justice Department speech
President Donald Trump made a rare appearance at the Justice Department on Friday where he accused DOJ officials of weaponizing their power and illegally targeting him and his allies for political ...NBC News - Mar. 15 -
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s COVID-era funding clawback hits local health efforts hard
The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of tens of billions of dollars in grants has state and local health departments reeling. State and local officials said the move will make it even ...The Hill - 14h -
Trump’s COVID-era funding clawback hits local health efforts hard
The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of tens of billions of dollars in grants has state and local health departments reeling. State and local officials said the move will make it even ...The Hill - 14h -
Changes to Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under Trump
The Justice Department last year reached an agreement with the city of Louisville to reform its police department in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, which occurred five ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.NBC News - 1d -
HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.NBC News - 1d -
HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.NBC News - 1d -
HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.NBC News - 1d -
Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches
The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
GOP rallies behind debt limit hike in Trump tax bill, speedy timeline
Top Republican lawmakers emerged from a meeting at the Treasury Department on Tuesday saying the House and Senate are moving closer together on key aspects of how to unlock President Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government
Conservative bloc and SPD to start full coalition talks as chancellor-in-waiting plans to revive ailing economy. Germany’s conservative election winner, Friedrich Merz, came a step closer on ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Oklahoma Proposes Teaching 2020 Election ‘Discrepancies’ in U.S. History
The Oklahoma Board of Education recently approved a new, more conservative social studies agenda that has irked even some Republicans.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
GOP warns of closer-than-expected race in conservative Florida district
Republicans are warning of a closer-than-desired special election in Florida’s sixth congressional district as Democrats see fundraising gains in a district President Trump won by double digits. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term beganABC News - Mar. 5 -
Voice of America director says Trump's dismantling of agency is "self-inflicted blow"
Voice of America, the government-funded news agency launched during World War II to counter Nazi propaganda, stopped broadcasting over the weekend after its employees were put on leave or ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Trump wanting states to run education: “I’ll take it”
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) on Wednesday said that if President Trump's plan to put education policy in the hands of the states happens, he would "take it" and "make good use" of the money that ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Federalist Society leader defends 'demonstrably conservative' Coney Barrett
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has been the object of the online right’s rage ever since she ruled against the Trump administration last week in its bid to freeze foreign aid payments. But the person ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump Voters Love Him More Than Before. Four Conservative Columnists Pinpoint Why.
More registered voters think America is on the right track than at any point since 2004, a new poll says. What does that mean about Trump?The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Article on Jackie Robinson’s military career restored to defense department website
Baseball legend served in US Army in second world war Similar moves have been made in attack on DEI An article detailing Jackie Robinson’s military career has been restored to the Department of ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation
The Loess plateau was the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming. It was one of China’s most ambitious environmental endeavours ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Challenge to Iowa Immigration Law
The law remains blocked for now. It was not immediately clear whether the dismissal request signaled a broader shift on state-level immigration enforcement.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Conservative former federal judge says Trump has ‘declared war’ on US rule of law
J Michael Luttig said a constitutional crisis is brewing due to Trump’s defiance of a court order over deportations. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
‘Guess what? You don’t matter’: what Trump’s war on DEI means for every American who’s not a straight white man
The US government’s move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies is a naked attempt to appeal to prejudice – but it may well backfire. Almost a decade ago, I started a business called ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Dealmakers reassess hopes for Trump bump as M&A slips to decade low
Stock market falls and policy uncertainty from president’s administration have held back longed-for revivalFinancial Times - 4d -
FirstFT: M&A at decade low as market uncertainty kills ‘Trump bump’ hopes
Also in today’s newsletter, Turkey’s main opposition leader formally arrested, and the new nuclear arms raceFinancial Times - 4d -
NFL Draft 2025: What past decade says about moving up in first round for QB, plus trade hypotheticals
At least three quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round eight out of the last nine yearsCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Trump says student loans moving to SBA, 'special needs' to HHS
President Trump said Friday he is “immediately” moving the handling of federal student loans to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and shifting programs for students with disabilities to the ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Trump administration moves to end temporary status for 530,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others
The Trump administration is moving to end temporary legal status for more than 530,000 people who arrived in the U.S. from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and VenezuelaNBC News - 6d