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Democrats take aim at Trump’s latest tariffs

Politico - 1d

Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America

Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

American academics seek exile as Trump attacks universities

Professors flee elite US institutions in the face of what many characterise as a direct assault on education and science

Financial Times - 5d

He Invented the Segway. Now He’s Helping Kids in New Hampshire Build Robots

Dean Kamen’s FIRST nonprofit has focused on STEM education for decades. Now it’s bringing robots to classrooms.

Inc. - 5d

"Meadowbrook Man" Dave Francis to take over Colts girls basketball program

Veteran Rolling Hills School District educator/coach returns for 2nd stint as girls coach

Yahoo Sports - 1d

As college costs soar, top schools roll out more generous aid packages

More generous financial aid awards and tuition-free policies remove the most significant barrier to higher education.

CNBC - 1d

Republicans grill PBS, NPR chiefs as Democrats mock proceedings

The two public media entities have become frequent targets in the GOP's efforts to reduce government spending.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 26

Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.

The New York Times - Mar. 27

Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators.

Wired - 4d

Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.

The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.

The New York Times - 4d

Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.

They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.

The New York Times - 4d

Republicans and Democrats team up to defy House leadership on voting for new parents

The House voted to reject a rule that would have blocked Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bipartisan discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents.

ABC News - 3d

Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs

Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plans. US politics live – latest updates On the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called ...

The Guardian - 3d

'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place.

ABC News - 3d

Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk

Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.

BBC News - 3d

4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada

The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.

CBS News - 2d

Senate Democrat: Tariffs 'will come back to haunt Donald Trump'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) weighed in the latest tariff announcement from President Trump, telling reporters that the new taxes will "come back to haunt" Trump and cause prices to increase. ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump’s tariffs are ‘taxes’ and are ‘hurting the American people,’ says Democratic lawmaker

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. He calls the tariffs a “tax” that will cause Americans to pay more.

NBC News - 1d

‘Nadir for the party’: US Democrats edge towards civil war

Progressives and moderates are divided over how to stand up to Donald Trump — and much else

Financial Times - 1d

House Democrat demands written explanation for ouster of NSA director

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is demanding that the Trump administration provide a written explanation of its rationale for firing the director of the National Security Agency (NSA) alongside its ...

The Hill - 20h

Barack Obama calls on Americans to defend democratic values in face of Trump agenda

‘It is up to all of us to fix this,’ former president said in speech at Hamilton College in New York. Barack Obama has called on US citizens, colleges and law firms to resist Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 1h

Learn How to Be a Better Reader

The major newspapers have failed in their mission. We need a new format that does everything they once did–curate, inform, educate–without the baggage.

Inc. - 4d

Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools

State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new ...

The New York Times - 1d

Apr 4: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET

Markets see red for a second day in a row after Trump's latest tariff announcement; Supreme Court will allow Trump administration to withhold education grants for now

CBS News - 8h

Jace Howard, son of Juwan Howard, to leave Michigan basketball, enters transfer portal

The son of the former Michigan basketball legend and head coach is departing the program.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

An 'intimate and luxurious' travel experience will take 12 people around the world in 100 days— almost entirely by train

Adventures By Train's trip around the world will depart in March 17, 2026.

CNBC - 1h

South Africa’s coalition in peril after ANC passes budget without partner

Business-friendly Democratic Alliance votes against the framework following weeks of infighting

Financial Times - 2d

‘Loser’: Musk endures wave of gloating on X after liberal judge wins Wisconsin race

Democrats seize on result as a referendum on Musk and an emphatic repudiation of Trump’s richest supporter and ally. Democrats were tasting unfamiliar triumphalism on Wednesday after the election ...

The Guardian - 2d

Work and money worry young people more than culture wars or climate, UK poll finds

Class, education and gender found to influence difference in views but anxiety about finances was a common theme. Young people are more worried about their finances, work pressures and job ...

The Guardian - 5d

Tim Walz's daughter says she's ditching grad school over lack of support for protesters

The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced on TikTok she is ditching graduate school due to what she says is a lack of support for the right to protest at higher education ...

The Hill - 4d

Both her home and school burned down during the LA fires. She’s just one of 700,000 uprooted kids

Los Angeles children suffered traumatic disruptions to their education and social lives from the wildfires. The Eaton fire that devastated Altadena in early January burned down Juan Carlos Perez’s ...