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Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
U.S. economy on shaky footing, Trump calls it a "detox period"
The U.S. economy is on shaky footing. The Trump administration calls it a "detox period" as it overhauls the federal government with layoffs, funding cuts and new tariffs. For markets, it's ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Sycophancy and toadying are de rigueur in Trump’s court of self-aggrandizement | Sidney Blumenthal
Gestures of servility from administration members and world leaders alike are sickeningly common in the mad king’s court. Sycophancy is the coin of the realm. In Donald Trump ’s court, flattery is ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Trump wants more than a minerals deal with Ukraine to restart aid
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss new reporting on what the Trump administration is going to require in order to restart military aid and ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
What Trump wants from Zelenskyy and Canada's new leader: Morning Rundown
Trump wants Zelenskyy to change his attitude. Who is Amy Gleason, the new DOGE administrator? DHS performs polygraph test on staff. Canada's new PM Mark Carney.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies
Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump calls arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil ‘first of many to come’
President says in post his administration ‘will not tolerate’ actions of protesters at Columbia and other US universities. Donald Trump said on Monday that the arrest of a prominent Palestinian ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump must tread lightly with Arab leaders in peace talks
If the primary goal of the Trump administration is to quickly address issues in the Middle East and prevent further wars and instability, placing additional pressure on Arab countries might ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump is using antisemitism as a pretext for a war on the first amendment | Judith Levine
The Trump administration is not interested in combating antisemitism. It just wants to silence its opponents instead. On Saturday night, agents of the Department of Homeland Security arrested and ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Democrats grill Trump ambassador nominees for Canada, Mexico amid trade battles
Democratic Senators grilled President Trump's ambassador nominees for Canada and Mexico during the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing Thursday over the administration's new trade ...The Hill - 6d -
Rep. Pramila Jayapal introduces bill to impede Trump's undocumented migrant registry
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a bill Friday that would prevent the Trump administration from using a World War II-era law that allowed for the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump clash with courts on Venezuela flights cues concerns of constitutional crisis
The Trump administration’s removal of more than 130 Venezuelans amid a court battle to block their deportation has ignited alarm it may have violated a court order barring its use of the Alien ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge orders Trump White House to disclose deportation flight details
The Trump administration went to court Monday defending its decision to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and deport hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador. On Saturday night, a judge ...CBS News - 2d -
House Democrat: Trump 'exploring the threshold of ignoring a court order'
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said President Trump is "exploring the threshold of ignoring a court order" with his administration's response to a federal judge who blocked the invocation of the Alien ...The Hill - 1d -
Republican files impeachment against judge who ruled against Trump deportations
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced a resolution to impeach U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who over the weekend ordered the Trump administration to halt deportations of Venezuelans whom it ...The Hill - 1d -
Laura Ingraham presses Trump on whether he’d defy a court order
Fox News host Laura Ingraham pressed President Trump on Tuesday about whether he would defy a court order he disagreed with amid a clash between his administration and a federal judge over flights ...The Hill - 1d -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
NATO secretary, Trump have mostly friendly meeting after criticizing the alliance
President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. The president has been a vocal critic of the military alliance, which took shape in the aftermath of World ...CBS News - 6d -
Former EPA official reacts to cuts, regulation rollbacks
Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, announced dozens of cuts to environmental regulations, including decades-old rules on greenhouse gases and clean water. The ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive earlier this month.NBC News - 6d -
49ers NFL draft needs after 1st wave of free agent signings
The San Francisco 49ers haven't done much in free agency to change their major needs in the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump Has Said ‘No Exceptions’ to His Tariffs. Will That Last?
His administration has acknowledged that exceptions undercut the power of tariffs, but it seems hard for the president to resist making deals.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Nets' Cam Thomas is 'all over the place' as he heads into free-agency
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will be a restricted free-agent after this season, but no one seems to know what his exact market value will be.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
More law enforcement agencies stop reselling guns to prevent use in crimes
The shift comes after an investigation by The Trace, CBS News, and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting linked former police guns to crimes.CBS News - 4h -
The Baby Tech That One Parent Found Helped the Most
The Snoo. The Nanit. The Hatch Rest. Many lists of baby gear mandate certain items, but our columnist wondered if it would be better to chuck those lists out.The New York Times - 20h -
Tea Party movement finds a new champion in Trump
Tea Party stalwarts who have seen their movement fizzle are finding a new champion in President Trump and see his second administration as a culmination and validation of their efforts. Sen. Ron ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump buys Tesla to 'make a statement' about Musk backlash
President Trump said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla vehicle as he doubled down on his support of Elon Musk, who has come under mounting scrutiny for leading the Trump administration's government ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump signals cautious optimism on Russia accepting Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump on Thursday said he hoped Russia would “do the right thing” as his administration presses for a ceasefire agreement between Moscow and Ukraine. Trump told reporters he was getting ...The Hill - 6d -
Witkoff says Zelensky apologized in letter to Trump
President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky apologized to Trump in a letter after a explosive public argument during an Oval Office meeting. “Zelensky ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Kennedy Center actor discusses Trump's takeover
President Trump attended a board meeting at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The meeting came just over a month after Mr. Trump announced the termination of several board members ...CBS News - 2d -
I'm lucky to be alive, says journalist tracked by Russian spies
Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he thinks Vladimir Putin ordered the operation against him.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Sports journalist, best-selling author John Feinstein dies at 69
Well known sportswriter, highly regarded commentator, and best selling book author John Feinstein has died at the age of 68.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Journalist: Liverpool Targetting £100m Move For Star La Liga Striker
Liverpool’s Pursuit of Julian Alvarez: The Transfer That Won’t Go AwayLiverpool are actively shaping their attack for the Arne Slot era, and Julian Alvarez remains high on their radar. As Sam McGu...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off
Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
‘Not quite yet beautiful’: Republicans at odds over spending cuts after meeting Trump
Senate Republicans aren’t seeing eye to eye with their colleagues in the House over places to cut spending in order to pay for their extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. GOP members of the Senate ...The Hill - 5d -
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 -
Free agency buzz: Falcons target desperate team with Cousins move
Atlanta sees the QB chairs running out, and it's in no hurry to help teams by releasing Kirk Cousins by Sunday. Here's more after first day of NFL's new year.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Trump: Government shutdown would be 'purely on the Democrats'
President Trump said Democrats would be "purely to blame" for a government shutdown after House Republicans passed a funding bill that is uncertain to pass in the Senate.NBC News - 6d -
NYPD arrests dozens of protesters inside Trump Tower
Dozens of protesters have been arrested after staging a sit-in demonstration inside Trump Tower calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.NBC News - 6d