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Trump admin rejects Colorado River water request from Mexico in first since 1944
The Trump administration has denied a special request from Mexico for the delivery of Colorado River water to the city of Tijuana — marking the first such denial in 81 years. Justifying the ...The Hill - 4d -
US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front
State department turns down special request to supply city of Tijuana in drought-affected north for first time ever. The United States has refused a request by Mexico for water, alleging ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump administration briefing: Democrats denounce education department ‘shutdown’
Education secretary ordered to take ‘all necessary steps’ to dismantle department; US rejects Mexico’s request for water – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Donald Trump signed ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers
In the 1960s, the Swiss had some of the dirtiest water in Europe. Now, their cities boast pristine rivers and lakes – and other countries are looking to follow their lead. In the first days of ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Trump admin considers giving up NATO command that has been American since Eisenhower
The command has been an exclusively American honor and responsibility since Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first person in the job.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Appeals court denies Trump admin request to temporarily resume Alien Enemies Act deportations
A federal appeals court today denied the administration's bid to lift U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's order banning it from using the president's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport ...NBC News - 2d -
US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty. The United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Justices to Consider Trump Request to Lift Nationwide Pause on Birthright Citizenship Order
The justices requested responses by early April from the states and groups who had challenged the executive order.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta ready to hit the water on the Cooper River
One of the best rivers in the nation to row, the Cooper River will be the home for several top regattas this season, including the Dad Vail.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Colorado State slams Boise State to win first Mountain West title since 2003
The Colorado State men's basketball team is heading back to the NCAA Tournament after the Rams secured March Madness with the Mountain West title.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Trump portrait removed from Colorado capitol over president's complaints
A portrait of President Trump in the Colorado state capitol is being taken down after the president criticized the artwork on social media, calling it "purposely distorted."NBC News - 3d -
Supreme Court takes up Colorado conversion therapy case
The Supreme Court granted a Colorado therapist’s request to review her challenge to a state law banning mental health care providers from engaging minors in conversion therapy, a discredited ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration sets up portal for polluters to request exemptions to clean air rules
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up a portal allowing polluters to request exemptions to nine Clean Air Act rules. The Clean Air Act allows the president to exempt polluters from ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration sets up portal for polluters to request exemptions to clean air rules
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up a portal allowing polluters to request exemptions to nine Clean Air Act rules. The Clean Air Act allows the president to exempt polluters from ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump admin applauds Columbia's 'first step' toward restoring funding
The Trump administration on Monday cheered Columbia University’s decision last week to comply with its demands to change disciplinary procedures and other policies in order to begin talks to ...The Hill - 4d -
Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population
Foreign ministers from Muslim nations rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Judge blocks Trump admin. from deporting another Columbia student
Lawyers for Yunseo Chung, who came to the U.S. with her family from South Korea at the age of 7, filed a lawsuit seeking to block her arrest and deportation.CBS News - 3d -
Columbia student sues Trump admin over efforts to deport her
Columbia University student Yunseo Chung is suing the Trump administration amid its efforts to deport the 21-year-old, who has been in the U.S. since she was 7 and has lawful permanent resident ...The Hill - 4d -
Hell and high water: flooded-in northern rivers residents grapple with ‘no water, no phone or power’
Houses are starting to smell of damp and mould, food is rotting in fridges and even charging a phone involves ingenuity. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Duke women capture first ACC title since 2013
No. 11 Duke rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat No. 7 N.C. State 76-62 on Sunday for their first ACC title since 2013.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Bill Self, Kansas knocked out of Men's March Madness first round for first time since 2006
Kansas basketball was eliminated from March Madness on Thursday by Arkansas, marking the first time the Jayhawks were kicked out in the first round since 2006.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Meloni rejects ‘childish’ choice between Trump and Europe
Italy’s premier tells Financial Times she will respect ‘first ally’ in White House while working to avoid transatlantic riftFinancial Times - 19h -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 2d -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 2d -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 2d -
Trump rips The Atlantic over interview request
President Trump denied a request to be interviewed by The Atlantic and blasted one of its newest high profile hires in the process. "Third Rate Magazine, 'The Atlantic,' that made up the 'Suckers ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs
President Donald Trump has dismissed the growing chorus of CEOs, investors and policymakers who are pleading with the White House for greater clarity about his sweeping tariff agenda.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospital stay
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since a recent hospital stay. After five weeks of dealing with double pneumonia, the Pope was released from a Roman hospital and returned to the ...The Hill - 5d -
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Plumes of smoke rise from suburb of Dahiyeh in Lebanese capital after airstrike that threatens to upend fragile truce. Israel has conducted an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since signing a ...The Guardian - 12h -
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Plumes of smoke rise from suburb of Dahiyeh in Lebanese capital after airstrike that threatens fragile truce. Israel has conducted an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since signing a November ...The Guardian - 12h -
Meloni rejects ‘childish’ choice between Trump and Europe
Prime minister tells the FT in an exclusive interview she will respect ‘first ally’ in White House while working to avoid transatlantic riftFinancial Times - 19h -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Judge blocks Trump admin from deporting 5 Venezuelans amid plans to invoke Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge on Saturday preemptively blocked the Trump administration's reported efforts to quickly deport five Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798. The move from ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin from deporting South Korean Columbia student
A federal judge Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from deporting a Columbia University student who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the school. Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old ...The Hill - 3d -
Carlos Ortiz wins on Asian Tour and gets into the British Open for his first major since 2023
Carlos Ortiz of Mexico made two early birdies and pulled away Sunday for a 6-under 64 and a three-shot victory over Patrick Reed in the International Series Macau, his second Asian Tour title since ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs
As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s economic and political threat to Mexico
The US would suffer from the blowback if it impoverished its southern neighbourFinancial Times - 4d