Fears intensify of return to civil war as South Sudan vice-president arrested

Riek Machar’s house arrest and armed clashes signal ‘a severe unravelling’ of 2018 peace deal, his party says. South Sudan’s first vice-president and main opposition leader, Riek Machar, has been ...

The Guardian - 1d

US economists fear for future of ‘gold standard’ statistics amid Doge cuts

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump imposes 25% tariff on cars and the government spending Maga voters rely on

Financial Times - 1d

Fears intensify of return to civil war as South Sudan vice-president arrested

Riek Machar’s house arrest and armed clashes signal ‘a severe unravelling’ of 2018 peace deal, his party says. South Sudan’s first vice-president and main opposition leader, Riek Machar, has been ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Scunthorpe is steelmaking': Locals fear for future as blast furnaces face closure

Up to 2,700 jobs at Scunthorpe's steelworks could go following a British Steel consultation.

BBC News - 1d

A Video From Tufts Captures the Fear and Aggression in Trump’s Crackdown

The tactics on display in the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk were not new — plainclothes officers, faces obscured — but as ICE actions ramp up, scrutiny may increase.

The New York Times - 17h

A Video From Tufts Captures the Fear and Aggression in Trump’s Crackdown

The tactics on display in the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk were not new — plainclothes officers, faces obscured — but as ICE actions ramp up, scrutiny may increase.

The New York Times - 17h

US stocks sink as deepening consumer gloom raises stagflation fears

Consumer sentiment darkens while Federal Reserve’s inflation gauge rises

Financial Times - 1h

Inflation fears reach highest level in 2 years: survey

Consumer sentiment took a dive in March as concerns about rising prices and slowing economic performance hit home for U.S. households. Sentiment fell for the third straight month, dropping 12 ...

The Hill - 1h

US stocks sink as deepening consumer gloom raises stagflation fears

Consumer sentiment darkens while Federal Reserve’s inflation gauge rises

Financial Times - 1h

US stocks tumble as deepening consumer gloom raises stagflation fears

Consumer sentiment darkens while Federal Reserve’s inflation gauge rises

Financial Times - 1h

Inflation fears reach highest level in 2 years: survey

Consumer sentiment took a dive in March as concerns about rising prices and slowing economic performance hit home for U.S. households. Sentiment fell for the third straight month, dropping 12 ...

The Hill - 1h

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

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

What happens if the US government shuts down?

More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisis

Financial Times - 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 - Mar. 15

These states' economies could be hit hardest by EU tariffs

Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Europe, stoking fears of a possible trade war.

The Hill - Mar. 19

The alarming detention of the Turkish president’s rival

Move against Istanbul mayor brings fears of authoritarian slide by Erdoğan

Financial Times - Mar. 19

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 - Mar. 20

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 - Mar. 20

Elite US law firms brace for more retaliation from Trump

Capitulation of Paul Weiss strikes fear in American legal boardrooms

Financial Times - 3d

Indonesian military on the rise under general-turned-president Prabowo

Increasing political influence stokes fears in country with recent history of army rule

Financial Times - 2d

British Steel’s Chinese owner rejects UK government subsidy offer

Move triggers fears about job losses at company’s flagship Scunthorpe site

Financial Times - 1d

The Size of the Tax Cut

We explain how Republicans are approaching taxes.

The New York Times - Mar. 21

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 - Mar. 9

House Republican adjourns hearing after exchange over misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, recognized McBride, D-Del., to speak and misgendered her in the process. McBride is the first openly trans member of Congress.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Chuck Schumer says he won't block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N

NBC News - Mar. 13

‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read the latest story here . Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Anti-Abortion Lawyer Pushed Out of F.D.A. After Republican Senator’s Pressure Campaign

Hilary Perkins, a career lawyer and a conservative, was targeted by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri for defending the Biden administration’s position on the abortion pill.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Voters boo Nebraska Republican over Musk, Ukraine, Trump tariffs during raucous town hall

Rep. Mike Flood’s (R-Neb.) town hall turned raucous Tuesday night as he fielded questions from voters about Elon Musk, President Trump’s tariffs, the White House’s posture towards Ukraine and more, ...

The Hill - Mar. 19

Top Republicans say they're out of the loop as DOGE downsizes Social Security Administration

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is moving to downsize the Social Security Administration with office closures, cutbacks on phone services and new rules requiring in-person visits ...

NBC News - 2d

Republicans accuse NPR, PBS of bias at hearing; Democrats say its a partisan attack

The hearing was held by the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee.

ABC News - 1d

Senate Republican: Taylor Swift could write song about 'terrible breakup' between Musk, liberals

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joked Thursday about the “terrible breakup” between Elon Musk and liberals, as Democrats denounce the tech billionaire’s prominent role in the Trump administration. ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate Republican: Taylor Swift could write song about 'terrible breakup' between Musk, liberals

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joked Thursday about the “terrible breakup” between Elon Musk and liberals, as Democrats denounce the tech billionaire’s prominent role in the Trump administration. ...

The Hill - 1d

Atlético Madrid’s torment goes on – Real are the nightmare they can’t wake up from | Sid Lowe

Diego Simeone’s side lost to their city rivals yet again, in a fashion that was unbelievable and yet so very believable. One day, Diego Simeone said, in those quiet moments when they are alone with ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

McIlroy tight-lipped about apologetic heckler incident

Rory McIlroy kept quiet on Thursday about a practice-round incident at The Players Championship in which he took a heckler's phone, a critic who later apologized to the four-time major ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Why Porter Moser's Sooners are poised to make a run in the NCAA Tournament

With 1:26 remaining on the clock, it the Sooners trailed Kentucky 80-70. Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma had other plans. Fears completed an insanely impressive one-minute stretch featuring two made ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16