Foreign Policy Provision

Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump says "nobody is expelling any Palestinians" from Gaza in proposed U.S. takeover plan

President Trump said Wednesday that his potential plan for a U.S. takeover of Gaza will not involve the expulsion of Palestinians from the enclave. The president had previously suggested Gaza's ...

CBS News - 1d

Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee

Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hamas says it will free U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas says it has agreed to release living American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander as well as the bodies of four other deceased hostages. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - 6h

Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade representative on tariffs

Tesla warned of the hit to its bottom line from tariffs, while SpaceX complained how foreign trade barriers affect its Starlink internet satellite service.

CNBC - 6m

Trade tariffs are the new normal – and that’s unlikely to be positive for Australia | Sally Auld

US policy changes won’t have a large direct effect on the Australian economy but a global trade war can only be a drag on growth. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 4d

The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials

Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies to align them with President Trump’s orders.

Wired - Mar. 6

Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines

At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Farmers are struggling in Europe — don’t let RFK Jr. do the same to America

Americans love to cite Europe for policy experiments, but not everything that happens on the old continent should be treated as secret knowledge which Americans lack.

The Hill - 6d

Christians Are Pressing Trump to Clear a Path for Israel to Annex the West Bank

Some 80 percent of white, evangelical Christians voted for President Trump. Now, some want a policy change that could undermine a future Palestinian state.

The New York Times - 6d

RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.

Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.

CNBC - 5d

Steve Kornacki: How the economy is responding to Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to look at how the markets are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

NBC News - 5d

Would Trump Risk a Recession?

The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.

The New York Times - 4d

Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats

Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.

The Hill - 4d

2-year Treasury yield ends at lowest level in 6 months on recession talk

Bond yields dropped sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump over the weekend shrugged off the possibility that his policies would cause a U.S. recession.

MarketWatch - 4d

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears

Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.

CNBC - 3d

More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues

Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic

The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.

The New York Times - 3d

3/11: CBS Evening News

Commerce secretary says Trump's policies are "worth it" even if they lead to recession; It's been 5 years since WHO declared COVID pandemic

CBS News - 2d

Immigration accounted for all U.S. population growth in 2022-23, first time since 1850

All U.S. population growth in 2022-23 happened because of immigration, not births, the first time that’s occurred since 1850, the Migration Policy Institute reported Wednesday.

NBC News - 2d

State and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.

As lawmakers debate President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, a key deduction could become a sticking point in 2025 tax negotiations, policy experts say.

NBC News - 1d

Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs

Energy executives meeting in Houston expressed concerns about President Trump’s trade and economic policy even as they praised him and his administration.

The New York Times - 5h

Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs

Energy executives meeting in Houston expressed concerns about President Trump’s trade and economic policy even as they praised him and his administration.

The New York Times - 5h

The Rising Cost of Trump’s Chaos

Confusion over trade policy is a drag on the economy as businesses slow hiring and reduce investments. Four entrepreneurs explain exactly how they’re being hit.

Inc. - 1h

University of Minnesota, Under Federal Scrutiny, Limits Its Political Speech

A vote by regents put the university among roughly 140 colleges that have adopted similar policies since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas.

The New York Times - 3h

Treasury yields end higher Friday, but finish week largely unchanged ahead of Fed meeting

Bond yields ended higher Friday, but were nearly unchanged for the week, as traders awaited next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.

MarketWatch - 54m

Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list

Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence. Colombia , whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war ...

The Guardian - 3d

Republican adjourns hearing after blowup over McBride introduction

A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing ended abruptly Tuesday after Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) referred to Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first transgender person elected to Congress, as ...

The Hill - 2d

What led up to Ukraine's willingness to accept 30-day ceasefire

After an 8-hour meeting with Trump administration officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Ukraine said it is ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Russia. CBS News foreign ...

CBS News - 2d

Unclear if Russia will agree to ceasefire terms with Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a ceasefire deal will be presented to Russia after Ukraine said it is ready to accept a 30-day pause in fighting. CBS News senior foreign correspondent ...

CBS News - 2d

Federalist Society leader defends 'demonstrably conservative' Coney Barrett

Justice Amy Coney Barrett has been the object of the online right’s rage ever since she ruled against the Trump administration last week in its bid to freeze foreign aid payments. But the person ...

The Hill - 2d

Russia says it is awaiting details on ceasefire proposal with Ukraine

Ukraine has said it's ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after high-level talks with U.S. officials this week in Saudi Arabia. The deal will now be presented to Russia. CBS News senior ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump adding copper to trade protections, Commerce secretary says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump plans to introduce steep tariffs on copper imports after he directed Cabinet officials to investigate the country’s ability to rely on its ...

The Hill - 2d

Azerbaijan and Armenia strike deal to end decades-long conflict

Caucasus neighbours agree final two terms of draft peace treaty over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Azerbaijan and Armenia have successfully wrapped up peace talks aimed at resolving their ...

The Guardian - 1d

Does Putin really want a ceasefire with Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but cautioned the terms still need to be worked out and emphasized any truce should pave ...

CBS News - 8h

Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever

President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.

The New York Times - 6d

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...

The Guardian - 5d

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Trump golf course in Scotland over Gaza comments

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized President Trump’s golf course in Scotland on Saturday to protest his administration’s policies in the Gaza Strip. In white, boldface capital letters, activists ...

The Hill - 4d

How to Turn Cities Into Biketopias? Make it Harder to Drive There

In New York and other cities where congestion pricing policies, bike infrastructure projects, and car bans have been put in place, cyclists are finding the streets more welcoming.

Wired - 4d

Latest in Foreign Policy Provision

Topics