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Treasury Secretary Bessent says China's escalation was 'big mistake,' country playing with 'losing hand'
Japan has been at the forefront of countries eager to negotiate, and the White House expects a multitude of others.CNBC - 58m -
WATCH: Dramatic moment first responders save firefighter after explosion
First responders raced to rescue a firefighter who became trapped under rubble moments after a house exploded in Illinois.ABC News - 2h -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening the US Semiconductor Revival
While the White House carved out a narrow exemption for some semiconductor imports, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs still apply to GPUs and chipmaking equipment.Wired - 3d -
What Would DOGE Look Like Without Elon Musk In Charge?
Experts weigh in about how DOGE could change after Elon Musk leaves the White House and goes back to work at Tesla.Inc. - 2d -
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 -
In 15 Years, 80,000 Homes in the New York Area May Be Lost to Flooding
The metro region’s housing shortage is acute. But by 2040, dozens of neighborhoods and suburbs are likely to have lost thousands of homes to floods, a new report found.The New York Times - 1d -
State Democrats launch 7-figure investment in Virginia
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced on Monday it is investing seven figures in the battle to keep the Democratic majority in Virginia’s House of Delegates. The committee ...The Hill - 21h -
Media Outlets Face Fallout from Dubious 90-Day Tariff Pause Report
The report, that President Trump was considering a pause on his expansive tariffs, spread on social media and was amplified by CNBC and Reuters. The White House called the claim “fake news.”The New York Times - 17h -
After Navarro Defends Tariffs, Bessent Says Trump Is Ready to Negotiate
Peter Navarro, a senior White House trade adviser, defended President Trump’s tariffs, but the Treasury secretary said the U.S. might be ready to negotiate.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump says the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran as he insists Tehran can't get nuclear weapons
President Trump, in comments to reporters after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, said the talks will start Saturday.NBC News - 11h -
Navarro: 'I guarantee no recession, okay?'
White House senior trade adviser Peter Navarro attempted to assure the American public that the country will not plunge into a recession sparked by President Trump's recent sweeping tariffs, ...The Hill - 1h -
Harris couldn’t escape ‘being a representative of the status quo’ during campaign, Schiff says
Sen Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tells Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that Democrats’ past failure to address “structural challenges” of the economy led to the party losing the White House in 2024.NBC News - 1d -
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President Trump set to unveil expansive global tariffs from White House Rose Garden; Real ID deadline approaches as millions of Americans still lack key identification card.CBS News - 1d -
Johnson strikes deal with Luna on parental proxy voting
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has reached a deal with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) over her push to allow new parents to vote by proxy, a development that is set to unlock the House floor after ...The Hill - 1d -
Man Is Shot by N.Y.P.D. After Attacking 4 Girls With Cleaver
The man may be related to the girls, who all survived, the police said. An 11-year-old called 911, and officers rushed to the house in Brooklyn where the children lived.The New York Times - 1d -
Bill Ackman warns Trump to call a timeout on trade war: 'This is not what we voted for'
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman, who endorsed President Trump last year, is offering a stark warning about the risks of the White House’s tariff plans, arguing they could cause the ...The Hill - 1d -
Live updates: Trump defends tariffs; Billionaire Trump endorser calls for trade war time-out
Vulnerable House Republicans are on defense amid the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, which have stoked uncertainty about the economy. Markets took a nosedive Thursday ...The Hill - 1d -
Bondi on third Trump term: 'I think he’s going to be finished probably after this term'
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday brushed off concerns that President Trump might seek a third term in the White House, saying she thinks the president will “be finished probably” in 2028. In an ...The Hill - 22h -
Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit
Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting California’s Democratic senators during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to the White House on Monday. “He looks like a ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Trump swipes at California's Dems while celebrating Dodgers
President Trump on Monday welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House. Trump celebrated the Dodgers' victory over the New York Yankees last October, praising the ...The Hill - 21h -
Trump adviser fires back at Bill Ackman: 'Nuclear winter' talk 'completely irresponsible'
White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said in a Monday interview that billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman “should ease off the rhetoric” after he warned that ...The Hill - 21h -
GOP Rep. French Hill says Ukraine aid is "critical" and it should have "passed months ago"
With Congress set to return from break this week, Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that House Speaker Mike Johnson is "committed" to bringing aid to Ukraine to the ...CBS News - 22h -
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Europe pledges support for Ukraine amid White House clash fallout; Breakout star Mikey Madison beats out Demi Moore for best leading actress at Oscars.CBS News - 21h -
Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit
World Series champions visit White House Team visited Joe Biden after 2020 victory Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting unnamed senators during the Los ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump threatens to veto Senate bill limiting his tariff power
The Trump White House has threatened to veto a bipartisan Senate bill that would check President Trump’s authority to impose new tariffs or increase tariffs by requiring Congress to approve them ...The Hill - 19h -
Amber Ruffin says she was dropped from correspondents' dinner for 'talking s‑‑‑' about Trump administration
Amber Ruffin says she was dropped as this month's White House Correspondents' Association dinner entertainer because she was "talking s‑‑‑" about President Trump's administration and refused to ...The Hill - 19h -
Democrats demand answers over book removals at military service academies
Two House Democrats sent letters to the secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force on Monday demanding answers over the recent removal of books at service academies. Reps. Adam Smith (Wash.), ...The Hill - 17h -
Trump’s tariffs are ‘teeing up a nationwide recession’, says Chuck Schumer – US politics live
House democratic leaders also condemn tariffs as group backed by Trump allies mount legal challenge to stop tariffs. EU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union ’s response to ...The Guardian - 15h -
Trump shows no signs of backing off tariffs
The White House showed no signs Monday of backing off its implementation of sweeping tariffs on dozens of other nations, even as its approach rattled financial markets and raised the specter of an ...The Hill - 16h -
Jeffries accuses Trump of tanking the economy to create opportunities for the rich
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday accused President Trump of intentionally crashing the economy to benefit the GOP’s wealthy donors and other well-heeled interests. The ...The Hill - 15h -
5 takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Oval Office
President Trump took a barrage of questions from reporters Monday afternoon during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump ...The Hill - 15h -
Trump's 'one shot' on trade
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump ramps up as markets melt down The White House showed no signs Monday of ...The Hill - 14h -
Democrats question VA secretary on return-to-office 'disruptions'
A group of 20 House Democrats want answers from Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins on how President Trump's return-to-office mandate for federal workers is being carried out, citing "deep ...The Hill - 13h -
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will eliminate trade deficit with the U.S.; President Trump celebrates L.A. Dodgers as World Series champions at the White HouseCBS News - 11h