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Playing in harmony, despite the president's DEI executive order
When President Trump's executive order banned DEI programs throughout the government, the United States Marine Band was forced to cancel a planned concert with teens from Equity Arc, a nonprofit ...CBS News - 5h -
Trump signs executive order to dismantle Education Department
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, arguing that shifting money back to the states will improve student test scores. However, fully ...NBC News - 3h -
Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence
One of the three media witnesses to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina on Friday describes what he saw.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Nissan's chief executive steps down, insider with Mexico experience gets tapped
Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping downABC News - Mar. 11 -
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 - Mar. 13 -
Louisiana puts man to death in state's first nitrogen gas execution
Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, was put to death Tuesday evening in Louisiana's first execution in 15 years.CBS News - 1d -
Canada says China executed four Canadians earlier this year
China executed four Canadians in recent months, Canada’s foreign affairs minister said Wednesday.NBC News - 20h -
Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling U.S. Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.CNBC - 5h -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution blocked by federal judge
A federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana's first execution in 15 years after lawyers for the man argued nitrogen hypoxia would violate his constitutional rights.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Federal judge halts Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution
A federal judge halted Louisiana from immediately moving forward with the state's nitrogen gas execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman Jr.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump signs executive order targeting 3rd law firm
President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending security clearances of Mark Pomerantz and those who work at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.ABC News - 5d -
Louisiana executes man with nitrogen gas after 15-year pause
Louisiana put a condemned man to death using nitrogen gas in its first execution since 2010, making it only the second state to administer the controversial method.NBC News - 2d -
Trump signs executive order aiming to dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, calling for Congress to support its full elimination.NBC News - 5h -
North Sea collision ship captain appears in court
Vladimir Motin, 59, is remanded in custody to appear in court in London on 14 April.BBC News - 5d -
The Roberts court is America's last safeguard against Trump’s tyranny
How will history judge the nation's highest court?The Hill - Mar. 10 -
The two sides of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka: Terminator on the court, goofball off of it
Aryna Sabalenka is an imposing force on the court with her power game and serious face, but she has a goofy personality off the courtYahoo Sports - 5d -
First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina
South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
An Arizona prisoner whose execution is coming up isn't asking for a reprieve
A prisoner scheduled to be executed next week in what would be Arizona’s first use of the death penalty in over two years will not ask for a reprieve from his death sentence.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump rolls back over a dozen Biden-era executive orders, actions
President Trump rolled back on Friday over a dozen former executive orders and directives signed by former President Biden focused on gender, labor policies and industry regulations. Trump signed ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump plans to sign executive order closing Department of Education
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order closing the Department of Education. Trump will hold an event at the White House to sign the order. NBC News' Garrett Haake has the ...NBC News - 1d -
Watch live: Trump to sign executive order overhauling Education Department
President Trump is holding an event Thursday afternoon at the White House centered on his plans to overhaul the Education Department. During the event, he is also expected to sign an executive ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education
Order calls for teardown of department as Trump seemingly tries to circumvent need to obtain congressional approval. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump signed an executive order ...The Guardian - 6h -
‘Etched in my mind’: witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing
Brad Sigmon was executed on Friday for the murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001. A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Trump brings birthright citizenship argument to Supreme Court
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court for an emergency intervention Thursday limiting lower court rulings that are blocking President Trump's plans to restrict birthright citizenship. ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Oklahoma executes man who killed a woman in a 2005 random home invasion robbery
McALESTER, Okla. — Oklahoma executed a man on Thursday for fatally shooting a woman during a home invasion and robbery 20 years ago.NBC News - 12h -
Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion to group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm
A group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm is buying the NBA's Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion.CNBC - 7h -
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Reaches the Supreme Court
Trump administration lawyers asked the justices to limit the sweep of decisions by three lower courts that issued nationwide pauses on the policy.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
US deports hundreds of Venezuelans despite court order
The White House says it has removed Venezuelan gang members and denies violating a court order.BBC News - 4d -
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to square off
Candidates in a race that will determine ideological control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will square off in their only scheduled debate before the April 1 electionABC News - Mar. 12 -
Sean "Diddy" Combs court hearing expected
Sean "Diddy" Combs will be in court for a pre-trial hearing where new accusations in connection to his criminal case will be discussed. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.CBS News - 6d -
Law firm sues Trump administration after executive order targeting its attorneys
Perkins Coie has filed suit against the Trump administration over an executive order that targeted the firm for its work representing Clinton's 2016 campaign.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this
Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.MarketWatch - 4d -
Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs is set to be executed Thursday.NBC News - 17h -
Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
A Florida man who pleaded guilty to killing an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother during a night of drinking and drug use is facing scheduled executionABC News - 19h -
With mass rehirings ordered and a plea to the Supreme Court, Trump's court fights scale new heights
Judges this week ordered the government to reinstate thousands of workers, while the administration turned to the Supreme Court for help rolling back judicial powers.NBC News - 6d -
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 -
5 takeaways from the feisty Wisconsin Supreme Court debate
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel traded barbs and defended their track records on Wednesday night during their only debate for an open seat on the high court. ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
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 - 3d -
Appeals court partially overturns Ohio ban on transgender care for minors
An Ohio appeals court declared Tuesday that a portion of a 2023 law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors is unconstitutional, ruling that a lower court erred in deciding the law does ...The Hill - 2d
