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Trump to hold a White House meeting on TikTok as deadline nears
President Donald Trump will meet with Vice President JD Vance and other advisers Wednesday to discuss a deal for TikTok as a deadline nears.NBC News - 2d -
White House issues warning to China for war games near Taiwan
The Trump administration on Tuesday issued a warning to China after Beijing announced large-scale war games in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. The joint military drills, which were launched ...The Hill - 2d -
G.O.P. Bolsters House Majority by Retaining Two Seats in Florida
The Republicans who were elected on Tuesday to fill seats left empty by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz had President Trump’s backing.The New York Times - 2d -
As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts
The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Former aide skewers California House Dem in primary launch
Jake Rakov is running against his ex-boss, Rep. Brad Sherman, a 15-term incumbent representing Los Angeles' fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades.Politico - 1d -
White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors
Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from China’s ByteDanceFinancial Times - 1d -
Rep. Pettersen says it was 'difficult' decision to bring infant son to House floor
Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen said the decision to bring her 9-week-old was "difficult" but illustrated the need to pass the petition.ABC News - 1d -
Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans
The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.The New York Times - 1d -
Late Night Debriefs After a ‘Tariff-fying’ Day at the White House
Stephen Colbert said that, thanks to President Trump, “America is finally free from the tyranny of being able to buy stuff from other countries.”The New York Times - 1d -
House proxy-voting mess threatens to jam up the GOP agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson showed no signs of backing away from a fight with fellow Republicans that has frozen legislative business.Politico - 1d -
With second contract on hold, James Cook puts his house on the market
Cook wants to be paid; Bills aren't ready to do it.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Putin envoy visits White House as Trump toys with détente
Kirill Dmitriev is highest-ranking Russian official to visit US since Moscow’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 23h -
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.The New York Times - 6d -
How the U.S. Broke Its Own Rules to Help Ukraine
A New York Times investigation reveals that the United States was much more involved in Ukrainian military operations than publicly disclosed. Adam Entous, a Times investigative reporter, breaks ...The New York Times - 5d -
These nuclear companies are leading the race to build advanced small reactors in the U.S.
Leading players have significant financial backing already lined up, often from technology companies and future customers.CNBC - 5d -
70+ million under threat of severe weather in the South and Eastern U.S.
Tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan are facing the threat of severe weather, with at least one possible tornado touching down in Mississippi. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson is tracking ...NBC News - 4d -
How Trump Supercharged Distrust, Driving U.S. Allies Away
Trust is very hard to build and easy to destroy. America and its partners are caught in a spiral of distrust.The New York Times - 4d -
Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know
With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 3d -
3 U.S. Soldiers Found Dead in Lithuania After Their Vehicle Sank in a Swamp
The soldiers were in a vehicle that became trapped in a bog during a training mission last week. A fourth soldier was still missing.The New York Times - 3d -
Jim Cramer says Trump's behavior has overshadowed U.S. economic strength
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he believes investor sentiment has gotten too negative and could improve if President Donald Trump clarifies his tariff policies.CNBC - 3d -
Hank Steinbrecher, Who Helped Elevate Soccer in the U.S., Dies at 77
He was also a key figure in raising American soccer’s profile on the world stage. Earlier, as a marketer, he saw opportunities in the football ritual of dousing coaches with Gatorade.The New York Times - 3d -
The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin
Plus, the return of the rotating restaurant.The New York Times - 3d -
Euro zone inflation dips to 2.2% in March as U.S. tariffs loom
Euro zone inflation dipped to 2.2% in March, as expected, according to flash data from statistics agency Eurostat published Tuesday.CNBC - 3d -
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad
China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.The New York Times - 3d -
Cornell Student Who Faced Deportation Says He Left the U.S.
Momodou Taal, a Ph.D. student who had been suspended by the university after participating in pro-Palestinian protests, said he “took the decision to leave the United States.”The New York Times - 2d -
Adam Schiff places hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be D.C. U.S. attorney
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.CBS News - 2d -
U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.The New York Times - 2d -
Rubio Orders U.S. Diplomats to Scour Student Visa Applicants’ Social Media
The order comes as President Trump expands deportation efforts, including of students who have spoken out in support of Palestinians during Israel’s war in Gaza.The New York Times - 2d -
Investors are turning bearish on the U.S. dollar as Trump tariffs loom
Market watchers told CNBC they saw upside for certain currencies amid "erosion of confidence in the dollar."CNBC - 2d -
North Korea slams 'conniving' U.S. over missile deal with Japan
North Korea criticized Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravating regional security risks and militarizing Japan.NBC News - 1d -
Israel Says It Will Cancel Tariffs on U.S. Imports Ahead of Trump Announcement
The move was an apparent bid to ensure that Israel is exempt from new tariffs that President Trump plans to announce on Wednesday.The New York Times - 1d -
With Trump's reciprocal tariffs looming, here are our stocks with the most U.S. sales
Three of our portfolio holdings derive 100% of their sales domestically.CNBC - 1d -
150 Chelsea, City fans get U.S. CWC travel ban
About 150 fans of Chelsea and Manchester City must give police their passports to prevent travel to the United States for the Club World Cup...ESPN - 1d -
Millions Across U.S. at Risk for Significant Tornadoes and ‘Generational’ Flooding
Forecasters issued some of their rarest and most extreme alerts on Wednesday as they warned a powerful storm system would stall over the central part of the country.The New York Times - 1d -
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.CBS News - 1d -
Trump immigration crackdowns threaten health caregiving. U.S. families are paying the price.
Anti-immigration policies threaten a key source of health care labor for nursing facilities and home health agencies that rely on foreign-born workers to fill jobs that don’t attract enough ...NBC News - 21h -
Stellantis announces hundreds of U.S. layoffs, pauses production at Mexico and Canada plants
The maker of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram vehicles said it's temporarily laying off 900 workers after President Trump's tariff announcement.NBC News - 20h -
Multiple fatalities confirmed as powerful storms push across U.S.
A line of storms stretching from Texas to the Northeast has been blamed for several deaths and left tens of thousands without electricity.NBC News - 19h