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Why colleges like Harvard can't easily use endowments to replace federal funding
After the Trump administration announced a $2.2 billion freeze on grants to Harvard, some critics have questioned why it can’t just make up for federal funding with endowments.NBC News - 23h -
6 times the Trump administration has clashed with opponents over court orders
The clashes range from unilaterally freezing federal funding to the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens.ABC News - 19h -
3 shady tactics used during the 2008 housing crisis could be making a comeback
Risky financial products and scams could see a resurgence as the Trump administration hollows out the federal government’s consumer watchdog, advocates warned.MarketWatch - 1h -
Credit markets aren’t flashing recession fears — but that could be the problem
Credit spreads are often the “canary in the coal mine” when it comes to signaling a liquidity crunch or recession fears.MarketWatch - 47m -
4/16: CBS Mornings Plus
President Trump said Harvard should lose its tax-exempt status and be taxed as a political entity after the federal government halted $2.2 billion in grants to the university. Also, CBS News ...CBS News - 4h -
US judge says Trump administration could be in contempt over deportation flights
The US government is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of 200 individuals to El Salvador.BBC News - 2h -
Apr 8: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Stocks rebounding after wild day on Wall Street; Supreme Court lifted a federal judge's order that blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants to El Salvador.CBS News - 5h -
Federal judge calls Trump's order targeting prominent law firm a 'shocking abuse of power'
The legal battle over Susman Godfrey is part of an intensifying effort by Trump to target his critics and other perceived enemies.NBC News - 3h -
Video shows ICE agent smash window to detain man in Massachusetts
Video shows the moment ICE agents smashed a car window and forcibly removed a man in New Bedford, Massachusetts on Monday.CBS News - 1h -
US ‘paradise’ base on alert as Europe braces for Trump’s Nato cuts
Key to alliance’s anti-missile shield, Rota is among 38 bases across Europe at risk of a withdrawal by WashingtonFinancial Times - 17h -
US Officials Target Nvidia and DeepSeek Amid Fears of China’s A.I. Progress
China’s success in artificial intelligence has the Trump administration and lawmakers weighing rules and investigations to slow Beijing’s progress in the industry.The New York Times - 1h -
Nvidia blindsided by Trump’s curbs in multibillion-dollar blow to China sales
US chipmaker reveals $5.5bn impairment, while full hit to China revenues could surpass $10bnFinancial Times - 4h -
Trump tariffs put Fed’s jobs and inflation goals at risk, Powell says
US central bank chair says ‘without price stability, we cannot achieve long periods of strong labour market conditions’Financial Times - 3h -
Fed's Powell says tariffs could lead to inflation, economic slowdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech today that President Trump's tariffs are likely to boost U.S. inflation.CBS News - 1h -
Federal housing agency refers NY Attorney General James to DOJ for investigation
A letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges that James "appears to have falsified records" in order to "receive favorable loan terms."ABC News - 2h -
Here Comes the Sun: Warren Buffett and more
Investor Warren Buffett sits down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss "Becoming Katharine Graham," the documentary highlighting his late friend's career as CEO of The Washington Post. Then, Lee Cowan ...CBS News - 1h -
Apr 16: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Federal judge ramps up demands for Trump administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador; New CDC study shows rates of Autism diagnoses among children on the rise.CBS News - 2h -
UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.BBC News - 3h -
Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.CBS News - 5h -
Temu and Shein slash US ad spending as trade war hits
Chinese retailers’ retreat threatens Big Tech advertising revenuesFinancial Times - 3h -
Sneak peek: The Detective's Wife
Police investigate one of their own when a detective becomes a suspect in the shooting death of his wife. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports in encore airing Saturday, April 19, 2025 at ...CBS News - 2h -
Trump participates in Easter event at White House
Watch live coverage of President Donald Trump participating in an Easter prayer service and dinner at the White House.NBC News - 1h -
Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Only Strengthen China’s Hand
China’s e-commerce ecosystem illustrates how Trump’s tariffs only strengthen that country’s hand.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.CBS News - 1h -
Amazon Sellers Struggle with Trump’s Tariff Plans
An Illinois couple who sell party supplies on Amazon have been frantically trying to understand and adapt to new costs caused by President Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - 6h -
Biden says damage Trump has done to Social Security is 'breathtaking'
Former President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the amount of damage the Trump administration has done to Social Security is "breathtaking."ABC News - 20h -
How Trump’s trade war could raise your car insurance bill
Car repairs and auto insurance prices are projected to rise in 2025 as Trump's trade war reaches drivers.NBC News - 1h -
Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Could Trigger Higher Inflation and Slower Growth
Jerome H. Powell warned that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to a “challenging scenario” for the central bank.The New York Times - 43m -
Chinese tea firm Chagee aims for $400mn New York IPO despite tariff war
Maker of ‘teaspressos’ and ‘teapuccinos’ could be second-biggest Chinese listing in US in more than three yearsFinancial Times - 5h -
Tech stocks sink after Nvidia reveals hit from US curbs on sales to China
Chipmaker leads declines as Wall Street sell-off reignitesFinancial Times - 1h -
Schumer moves to block Trump nominees for 2 key New York prosecutor positions
He's objecting to Trump's picks for the Eastern District and Southern District.ABC News - 6h -
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Orders Review of Therme’s Toronto Waterfront Lease
Doug Ford said he had asked his government to look into the contract that granted a 95-year lease to a European wellness company following a New York Times investigation into the deal.The New York Times - 55m -
Shein and Temu Will be Hit by Trump’s China Tariffs. Americans Are Worried.
The Trump administration’s plan to add steep fees to packages from China will deal a blow to Temu, Shein and some TikTok Shop sellers, worrying American consumers.The New York Times - 3h -
Donald Trump’s gift to globalisation
Not since the crash of 2008 has free trade held the moral and intellectual high groundFinancial Times - 10h -
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration "demonstrated a willful disregard" for his court order blocking the government from transferring Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the ...CBS News - 3h -
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.CBS News - 2h -
CBP says latest tariffs have generated $500 million, well below Trump's estimate
U.S. Customs and Border Protection appears to be contradicting President Donald Trump’s comments on the daily revenue generated by his latest slate of tariffs.NBC News - 2h -
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump admin. in contempt over deportation flights
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights that it sent to El Salvador. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell details the ...NBC News - 3h -
Judge in Abrego Garcia case orders officials to testify under oath
The federal judge overseeing the wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia said she will order expedited discovery in order to "apply the law to the facts."ABC News - 9h
