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Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained
After a fresh wave of tariffs from the United States, Canada and the European Union said they would impose billions in levies on U.S. goods.The New York Times - 2d -
3/12: America Decides
European Union and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs; Vice President Vance’s mother-in-law- advanced DEI while working as a provost at her California universityCBS News - 1d -
Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on Champagne and Wine From Europe
The president said he would impose the levies if the European Union did not walk back plans to place retaliatory tariffs on whiskey and other U.S. products.The New York Times - 1d -
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”The New York Times - 19h -
Sen. Slotkin says Democrats and Republicans ‘need to do better and act like adults’: Full interview
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss how Democrats are responding to the Trump administration and who could pick up the mantle of leadership for her party.NBC News - 5d -
Dramatic video shows thick smoke, flames after Pennsylvania plane crash
Dramatic video captured smoke and flames after a plane crashed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Emergency crews responded to the site, and according to the Federal Aviation Administration, five ...NBC News - 4d -
DOGE likely subject to open records law, judge rules
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely covered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal judge ruled late Monday, rejecting the Trump administration’s position that ...The Hill - 3d -
Ukraine agrees to US-led ceasefire; Russia yet to weigh in
U.S. officials announced that Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In return, the United States agreed to resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. The Kremlin ...NBC News - 2d -
Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey
More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.NBC News - 2d -
Zelenskyy sounds very positive about U.S. meeting on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal
The Kremlin said it needs more details from Washington, D.C., about a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before it can respond. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has ...CBS News - 1d -
Most disapprove of Trump handling of economy: Survey
Most Americans don’t approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy just weeks into his second term, a survey released Thursday found. The Quinnipiac University survey found 54 percent of ...The Hill - 1d -
Poll: Majority of Americans think Trump is too close to Russia
A majority of Americans think President Trump is too closely aligned with Russia, including more than a quarter of Republicans, a poll released Thursday found. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found 56 ...The Hill - 1d -
Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll
Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...The Hill - 1d -
Putin gives tepid response to ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded tentatively to a U.S. proposal that would institute a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin said that "the idea itself is correct, and we ...CBS News - 21h -
Putin gives tepid response to ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded tentatively to a U.S. proposal that would institute a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin said that "the idea itself is correct, and we ...CBS News - 21h -
Vance booed at Kennedy Center after Trump board takeover
Vice President Vance was met by a chorus of boos from audience members at the Kennedy Center while attending a National Symphony Orchestra performance late Thursday. The former Ohio senator ...The Hill - 7h -
New Mahmoud Khalil complaint names Trump and Rubio, and alleges 'targeted, retaliatory detention'
Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil filed an amended petition and complaint Thursday that names President Donald Trump as a respondent as the Palestinian activist challenges his ...NBC News - 5h -
Lawrence Super Bowl jab sparks spat with Parsons
DeMarcus Lawrence told a Seattle blogger that he was "not going to win a Super Bowl" in Dallas, a comment that led Cowboys star Micah Parsons to respond: "This what rejection and envy look like! ...ESPN - 3h -
Putin praises Trump for ‘doing everything’ to improve US-Russia relations
Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to save ‘surrounded’ Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk though there is no evidence of encirclement. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Vladimir Putin has ...The Guardian - 3h -
Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...CBS News - 4d -
Stocks are falling as Trump comments on risks of a recession
Stocks are still tumbling as President Trump leaves the door open for a potential recession in the U.S. economy, and as other nations unleash retaliatory tariffs. This comes as the United Auto ...CBS News - 4d -
U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records
Union representatives demanded that the aid agency follow the law stated in the Federal Records Act. Defense lawyers argued that officials had not destroyed personnel records and would not destroy ...The New York Times - 2d -
President Trump defends economic policies as EU announces retaliation against U.S. tariffs
The European Union announced retaliatory measures on about $28 billion in U.S. industrial and agricultural goods in response to President Trump's 25% increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum ...CBS News - 2d -
Chainsaws, coffeemakers, gum: How the E.U. is targeting U.S. products with retaliatory tariffs
The European Union is planning new tariffs on a wide range of U.S. imports next month in response to President Donald Trump’s new taxes on imported aluminum and steel that went into effect Wednesday.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump hosting leader of Ireland at White House with trade and Ukraine likely on the agenda
President Trump is hosting the taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, at the White House on Wednesday amid the European Union's pushback against U.S. tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Who will EU, Canada's retaliatory tariffs impact the most?
President Trump is moving full speed ahead on tariffs. The administration imposed a 25% tariff on Wednesday on all steel and aluminum imports, and the response from America's allies has been swift. ...CBS News - 1d -
Distilled Spirits Council CEO warns European whiskey tariff could be 'very, very devastating'
The CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States on Wednesday warned that a European whiskey tariff would be "very, very devastating." “We've just gotten the news early, early this ...The Hill - 1d -
What contributed to February's cooling inflation
A better-than-expected inflation report may have contributed to a better stock market performance. Still the trade war is still on, and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs. Kelly ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump's trade war escalates with international tit-for-tat
The European Union is hitting back at President Donald Trump’s new levy on all foreign aluminum and steel by announcing retaliatory tariffs on American products worth billions of dollars. President ...NBC News - 1d -
South Africa-EU summit centers on boosting trade and diplomatic ties
Senior European Union officials are in South Africa for a summit with President Cyril Ramaphosa that centers on bolstering trade and diplomatic ties as both feel the impact of the Trump ...ABC News - 1d -
Eye Opener: Powerful storms force thousands to evacuate in Southern California
Thousands are forced to evacuate in Southern California as a powerful storm brings the threat of flooding and mudslides. Also, President Trump threatens more tariffs on U.S. allies after Canada and ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. wine and liquor
President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions ...NBC News - 1d -
Kosovo's war crime-charged ex-president briefly released to visit his ill father
Kosovo’s ex-President Hashim Thaci, who is facing war crime charges, has been briefly released from a European Union-backed court to visit his ill fatherABC News - 1d -
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France
Former Narbonne president has faced financial charges Elsom not in court and his whereabouts remain unknown The former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in ...The Guardian - 5h -
Experts give Kennedy low marks as measles outbreak tests him
A worsening measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to two other states, providing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. his first real test of responding to a major ...The Hill - 1d -
Half say Trump policies making economy worse: Poll
Half of Americans in a new poll say President Trump’s policies have made the U.S. economy worse in his first seven weeks in office. In a CNN poll released Thursday, 51 percent of respondents say ...The Hill - 1d -
Woman charged after allegedly holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of cruelty and abusing her stepson for more than 20 years. Police say the victim, a 32-year-old man, said he was kept locked away in a room since he was 11 years old. ...CBS News - 1d -
Girls Basketball: Columbus Grove to face Rootstown for state title
Mar. 13—When Brian Schroeder gathered his players into his classroom at Columbus Grove High School during the summer, he posed a question to them about their goals for the upcoming season. The team ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford to open season on injured list with sore elbow
Bradford had an MRI this week that came back clean, but Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters on Thursday the club will shut him down for 10 days to see how he responds. Bradford was scratched ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Australian researchers asked to confirm they align with Trump administration interests if they receive US funding
Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate. • Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates . • Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - 15h