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Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.CBS News - 20h -
UK to scrap or merge more quangos in anti-regulation drive
Government wants to close superfluous agencies and bring responsibility for decisions back in-houseFinancial Times - 1d -
What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks
An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.The New York Times - 3d -
Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government
Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concernsFinancial Times - 19h -
How Kennedy’s cuts to HHS could curb 'MAHA' agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency are reshaping the U.S. health care system, starting with deep cuts to the agencies ...The Hill - 13h -
Appeals panel clears way for DOGE access to sensitive personal data at OPM, Education Department
A federal appeals panel on Monday paused an order curtailing the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to troves of sensitive personal data from three federal agencies, reopening the ...The Hill - 3h -
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 9h -
National Security Agency chief dismissed, 'no real reason for why'
President Trump ousted the two top officials at the National Security Agency. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the ouster and the lack of clarity from the ...NBC News - 3d -
Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey's protesters put aside their differences
The arrest of an opposition presidential candidate last month has triggered the largest anti-government protests Turkey has seen in more than a decade, uniting demonstrators from different walks of ...ABC News - 1d -
A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance
Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the governmentABC News - 2d -
Appeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle
A federal appeals court flipped on President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders, temporarily reinstating them Monday and likely setting up a battle at the Supreme Court. In a 7-4 ...The Hill - 10h -
National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed
Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was both the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the NSA since February 2024.NBC News - 3d -
UK government attempt to keep Apple challenge private rejected
Privacy rights campaigners welcome ruling by Investigatory Powers TribunalFinancial Times - 9h -
UK statistics agency must take ‘decisive action to restore confidence’
Lack of investment caused errors in collection of data at the Office for National Statistics, regulator concludesFinancial Times - 6h -
Falcons bring back nickel DB Dee Alford in free agency
The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed nickel cornerback Dee AlfordYahoo Sports - 5h -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 3d -
Op-ed: First test in Trump's tariffs war is underway. Our government is set to fail it
One thing the Trump White House fact sheet on tariffs does not offer is a coherent implementation plan. That's a dangerous foundation for long-term policy.CNBC - 1d -
UK frontier science body unveils new targets on health and biological threats
Advanced Research and Invention Agency hires programme directors to widen search for innovationFinancial Times - 19h -
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract: Why Blue Jays slugger got $500 million before even hitting free agency
Guerrero Jr.'s extension is the largest in MLB historyCBS Sports - 8h -
Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: DT Chris Williams among 5 to re-sign as offseason practice begins
The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10. For the Chicago Bears, it’s a critical period for general manager Ryan Poles and ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Cubs must do anything they can to extend Kyle Tucker now that Vlad Guerrero Jr. is off the free-agency table
Tucker now finds himself the best available free agent after the 2025 MLB seasonCBS Sports - 2h -
Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?
The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference.BBC News - 22m -
Students protest Education Department closure in 'Hands Off Our Schools' rally
Hundreds of students from some of the largest schools in the D.C. area will rally outside the Department of Education Friday to oppose the gutting of the agency.ABC News - 2d -
Steelers GM Omar Khan: We always want to approach the draft not needing any one position
The Steelers think they've done enough in free agency not to need to reach for any position in the draft.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
From the 60 Minutes Archive: Wounds of War
From 2017, 60 Minutes reports on the Syrian government’s destruction of hospitals.CBS News - 1d -
UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 13h -
Starmer pledges centralised service for researchers to mine health data
Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last yearFinancial Times - 5h -
UN Warns That AI Growth Could Affect 4 in 10 Jobs Worldwide
A United Nations Trade and Development agency report warned of the dangers global AI development could change workplaces around the world and heighten inequality.Inc. - 3d -
Inside DOGE’s AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs
A DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be trying to use an AI tool to write code for the agency’s systems, among other proposals.Wired - 3d -
IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff
The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
What does Saints' two-year contract with wide receiver Brandin Cooks look like?
The Saints signed Brandin Cooks to a two-year contract in free agency, but what does it look like? Here are the details on his 2025 salary cap hit.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
NFL teams head of the draft, where do they sit in our April power rankings?
With the big wave of free agency over, how do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up ahead of the 2025 NFL draft?Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Maine sues USDA over funding freeze
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey (D) sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Monday over the agency’s recent decision to withhold federal funds from the state over its refusal to comply ...The Hill - 1h -
EPA says it will reconsider safety of fluoride in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the health impacts of fluoride in drinking water — taking what could be an initial step toward new national limits or a ban on the ...The Hill - 1h -
Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind
A year ago, Sierra Leone's government declared a public health emergency over the cheap synthetic drug called kushABC News - 2d -
U.K. Labour Lawmaker Suspended From Party After Arrest
Dan Norris, a lawmaker who won a seat in Parliament last year, was swiftly suspended from Britain’s governing party.The New York Times - 2d -
US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo
Trump’s Africa adviser agrees ‘path forward’ to drive American mining investment as Tshisekedi government seeks to shore up supportFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump admin argues judge can't order return of mistakenly deported man
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.CBS News - 23h -
4/2: CBS Evening News Plus
These countries are getting slapped with reciprocal tariffs from the U.S.; Reporter's Notebook: How a government contract became a political weaponCBS News - 22h -
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.The New York Times - 14h