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Republicans fear time is running out to pass Trump’s agenda

House and Senate Republicans are sinking deeper into an impasse over how to advance President Donald Trump’s vast legislative agenda.

Politico - Mar. 13

Fears for human rights as Peru passes ‘simply brutal’ anti-NGO law

Experts say legislation will prevent vulnerable people from accessing justice in latest government-backed crackdown. Human rights groups in Peru have voiced alarm over a controversial anti-NGO law ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Gold hits $3,000 for first time on global growth fears

Precious metal has benefited amid steep sell-off in Wall Street stocks and concern over trade wars

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey

The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.

ABC News - 6d

Facts, not fear: Inside Mexico's pioneering drug harm reduction programs

Since the mid-1980s, a number of organizations, primarily in northern Mexico, have launched informational campaigns and community-oriented interventions aimed at addressing drug use from a public ...

ABC News - 5d

A Cornell graduate student fearing deportation files a pre-emptive lawsuit.

A doctoral student from Gambia sued the Trump administration on First Amendment grounds over two Trump executive orders aimed at pro-Palestinian activism.

The New York Times - 4d

Venezuelan Families Fear for Relatives as Trump Celebrates Deportations to El Salvador

The news that hundreds of migrants were headed to an El Salvador prison caused panic for some Venezuelans, who worried that their loved ones might be among them.

The New York Times - 4d

The market’s ‘fear gauge’ spiked, then slid. What that means for your stocks.

A VIX spike can be bullish — but comes with the volatility that can shake investors out of the market.

MarketWatch - 3d

'No-one can handle another war' - Tigrayans fear fresh Ethiopian conflict

Yahoo News - 3d

Fear of Trump’s Tariffs Ripples Through France’s Champagne Region

Merchants worried that a trade war could wreak financial havoc in a region that has a robust business exporting the world’s finest bubbly to the United States.

The New York Times - 3d

Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'

Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.

BBC News - 3d

Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk

Fired workers warn cuts including closing of two offices will undermine agency work and increase costs. The Trump administration ’s decision to shutter two offices at Nasa risks “dramatically” ...

The Guardian - 3d

Poland and Baltics to quit landmine treaty over Russia fears

Yahoo News - 2d

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

ABC News - 3d

With Domestic Beer Drinking Declining, Barley Farmers Now Fear Tariffs

Export markets like Canada and Mexico are vital to this agricultural segment. Trump’s trade war now threatens threatens their business.

Inc. - 2d

Fearing Trump, NYU Langone Shuns ‘Trigger’ Words Like ‘Diverse’

Lawyers at NYU Langone Health have identified terms to avoid or scrutinize as the medical center navigates Trump administration executive orders aimed at D.E.I. programs.

The New York Times - 2d

Hendrick: “Don’t fear Liverpool’s hard reset” – The Return of Smart Recruitment

Liverpool’s Rebuild Under Arne Slot: Summer of Change AhaedLiverpool FC look set to be in a transitional phase in the coming summer, but as Dave Hendrick emphasised on The Daily Red Podcast, ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis

Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.

The New York Times - 1d

Fired FTC commissioners fear Trump will go easy on Big Tech donors

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya were fired after work Tuesday, they told NBC News in separate interviews.

NBC News - 1d

In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor

The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly.

The New York Times - 1d

As security fears grip Europe, France plans to distribute a 'survival guide' to households

France plans to distribute a "survival manual" to every household with instructions on how to prepare for imminent threats, amid concerns over an emboldened Russia and weakened security support ...

NBC News - 23h

Don't fear football regulator, league chief tells rich clubs

English Football League chief Rick Parry rejects claims a regulator would harm the Premier League.

BBC News - 19h

Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner

Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term

Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.

ABC News - Mar. 12

What happens if the US government shuts down?

More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisis

Financial Times - Mar. 12

American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance

American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.

CNBC - Mar. 12

'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.

BBC News - 6d

The alarming detention of the Turkish president’s rival

Move against Istanbul mayor brings fears of authoritarian slide by Erdoğan

Financial Times - 1d

UK’s second city drowns in rubbish as bin strikes continue

Businesses fear that refuse piles will damage Birmingham’s reputation, as industrial action continues

Financial Times - 1d

The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move

Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.

MarketWatch - 21h

Trump, Ontario ease tariff threats

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump nixes plans for tariffs on Canadian steel President Trump scrapped plans ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Senate Dems give up on shutdown

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate advances bill to prevent shutdown A group of 10 Democrats, including ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump-Musk allyship defies predictions

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump-Musk allyship defies predictions President Trump's partnership with ...

The Hill - 3d

IRS taxpayer help office in crosshairs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Staff at IRS taxpayer help office on chopping block The Internal Revenue Service ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed sees inflation threat in Trump tariffs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...

The Hill - 1d

Musk's Social Security problem

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP wants Musk to keep quiet on Social Security Elon Musk’s labeling of ...

The Hill - 14h