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White House firing of a career prosecutor pulls DOJ under ever-closer control
WASHINGTON — The White House's firing of a career federal prosecutor last week was one in a series of Trump administration moves that have undermined the post-Watergate separation between the White ...NBC News - 1d -
Dave Coulier is cancer-free and his 'Full House' family couldn't be happier about it
Dave Coulier's triumph over non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is reason enough for 'Full House' co-star Candace Cameron Bure to celebrate. This is 'AMAZING news,' she says.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Fine, Patronis sworn in after special Florida election, boosting thin GOP House majority
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday swore in newly elected Florida Reps. Jimmy Patronis (R) and Randy Fine (R). The two won special elections Tuesday, and their quick entry to the House gives ...The Hill - 10h -
How the housing crisis is driving up council tax
The cost of temporary accommodation is adding further pressure to council budgets.BBC News - 2d -
House Republican: Crockett should be censured for Abbott remark
Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) suggested his colleague Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) should be censured for referring to Texas' governor as “Governor Hot Wheels” during a speech at the Human ...The Hill - 1d -
The White House’s mixed message on its tariff policy
Trump's tariffs could raise $600 billion a year, but this would only happen if consumers avoid substitution and continue to buy foreign goods at tariff-elevated prices, which is unlikely.The Hill - 1d -
Six Things to Know About Permanent Supportive Housing
It has become one of the most common approaches to reducing chronic homelessness for Americans with mental illness and addiction.The New York Times - 21h -
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.CBS News - 14h -
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.CBS News - 14h -
Brewers trolled on social media during 2025 home opener after giving up more than 10 runs for third straight game
Injuries have depleted the Brewers' pitching staff, but baseball fans showed no mercy on social media after another lopsided loss.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘There’s Still A Lot On The Line’: Maple Leafs Strengthen Atlantic Division Grip With Crucial Win Over Panthers, Secure Ninth Straight Playoff Berth
The Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward towards securing the top spot in the Atlantic Division on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith 'speechless' about Suns after 39-point loss, calls out Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns drop third straight game, falling to Houston Rockets, 148-109, Sunday night at PHX Arena.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
South Carolina’s Season Was on the Brink. So It Gave the Ball to Chloe Kitts.
The Gamecocks overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to reach the women’s Final Four for the fifth straight season.The New York Times - 2d -
Al Horford's season-best 26 points leads Celtics to sweep of six-game road trip
The Boston Celtics picked up their ninth straight victory as they went undefeated on their six-game road trip.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cade Cunningham injury update: Detroit Pistons G doubtful vs OKC Thunder on national TV
The Detroit Pistons are likely to be without their star guard for a fifth straight game as Cade Cunningham still recovers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pacers clinch NBA playoff berth with seven games remaining after Hawks loss
The Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night assured that the Paces will be in the playoffs for the second straight season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LSU baseball takes care of business in midweek contest
LSU baseball won its fifth straight game as the Tigers took care of Louisiana Tech on Tuesday nightYahoo Sports - 21h -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 4d -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 4d -
White House Correspondents Cancel Comedian Booked for Annual Dinner
The comedian Amber Ruffin had been slated to perform at the event in April. The correspondents’ association said it wanted to avoid focusing “on the politics of division.”The New York Times - 4d -
They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House.
Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out.The New York Times - 3d -
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
Two prosecutors were dismissed out of the blue, notified by a terse one-sentence email stating no reason for the move other than that it was on behalf of the president himself.The New York Times - 3d -
London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House
Quakers in Britain said the raid, in which six youth activists unaffiliated with the religious group were arrested, “clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest.”The New York Times - 3d -
Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House
In interview Trump said he wasn’t joking when he alluded to a purported loophole for a third term as president. Donald Trump has said there are “methods” – if not “plans” – to circumvent the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Georgia House Democrat steps down as state party chair
Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.), the chair of the state Democratic Party in Georgia, announced to state committee members Monday she would step down from her role following a party rules change to ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: Trump signs executive orders at the White House
Watch live coverage as President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to protect fans from ticket scalping and reform America’s live entertainment ticketing industry.NBC News - 2d -
UK house prices stall in March as stamp duty holiday ends
Nationwide data shows no growth from February, missing economists’ forecasts of a 0.2% riseFinancial Times - 2d -
House Democrat: Trump not 'imagining a democratic election for his third term'
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) compared President Trump's suggestion he could run for a third term to Russian President Vladimir Putin, currently in his fifth term, saying Trump is not "imagining a ...The Hill - 1d -
White House considering roughly 20% tariff on most imports, report says
The Washington Post report comes a day before April 2, when President Donald Trump is set to announce his larger plans for global tradeCNBC - 1d -
Trump's upcoming tariffs 'will be effective immediately,' White House says
Trump's reciprocal tariffs follow other import duties he has already announced, including tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and industry-specific tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
Trump to hold a White House meeting on TikTok as deadline nears
President Donald Trump will meet with Vice President JD Vance and other advisers Wednesday to discuss a deal for TikTok as a deadline nears.NBC News - 1d -
White House issues warning to China for war games near Taiwan
The Trump administration on Tuesday issued a warning to China after Beijing announced large-scale war games in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. The joint military drills, which were launched ...The Hill - 1d -
G.O.P. Bolsters House Majority by Retaining Two Seats in Florida
The Republicans who were elected on Tuesday to fill seats left empty by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz had President Trump’s backing.The New York Times - 1d -
As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts
The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.The New York Times - 1d
