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Marine Le Pen’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Talk Echoes Trump. Will It Work in France?
After years trying to moderate her party’s image, the far-right leader, convicted of embezzlement, now voices Trump-like outrage, at some risk.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump’s pivot on tariffs shows that Wall Street still has a seat at his table
This past week shows that financial markets, and by proxy Wall Street statesmen like Jamie Dimon, are still guardrails on the Trump administration.CNBC - 17h -
Trump acknowledged he could cause a recession, but just didn't want a depression, according to WSJ
Trump also told advisors that he was willing to accept "pain" over the policy, per WSJ's report.CNBC - 16h -
Trump tariffs mean higher prices, big losses for Amazon sellers that source from China
Trump's tariffs are poised to raise prices on Amazon and devastate small businesses that source products from China, sellers told CNBC.CNBC - 15h -
How one Maine high school became the center of Trump's war on trans student athletes
Greely High School in Cumberland, Maine, has become a focal point in Trump's crusade against transgender student athletes.NBC News - 12h -
Trump admin live updates: SCOTUS upholds order to return deported Maryland man
The Supreme Court will require the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man that was sent to El Salvador in error.ABC News - 9h -
States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schoolsABC News - 8h -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
You Can Play the New Game in ‘Black Mirror’—and It’s an Adorable Nightmare
The creator of Thronglets, featured in season 7 of the Netflix series, says the game makes it feel like a Mogwai “effed up your life.”Wired - 1d -
Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors and Public Absences
The former first lady said on a podcast that people “couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.”The New York Times - 22h -
Teddi Mellencamp and dad John get real about burial plans as she battles Stage 4 cancer
As Teddi Mellencamp's cancer saga continues, dad John Mellencamp is planning her funeral — or at least making sure he's clear on where she wants to be interred.Los Angeles Times - 15h -
Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category
Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.The New York Times - 11h -
Built different: Is the 6XL, 464lb Desmond Watson too large for the NFL?
The defensive tackle is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft. But the attributes that make him stand out could also be his downfallYahoo Sports - 1h -
China raises retaliatory levies on U.S. goods to 125% as dollar sinks
Beijing signaled that this is likely to be its last increase as tariffs reach levels that make trade between the world’s two biggest economies unfeasible.NBC News - 1h -
Trump's sweeping new tariffs in effect, including 104% on China
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.CBS News - 1d -
Trump takes aim at city and state climate laws in executive order
President orders justice department to stop enforcement of critical policies holding fossil fuel companies accountable. Donald Trump is taking aim and city- and state-led fossil fuel ...The Guardian - 1d -
Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America
The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found.Wired - 1d -
Trump ignites ‘insider trading’ accusations after global tariffs U-turn
US president posted it was ‘a great time to buy’ on social media just hours before pausing tariff impositions. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump is facing accusations of market ...The Guardian - 23h -
What’s behind Trump’s decision to hit pause on some of his tariffs?
With rattled markets and fears of a recession, President Donald Trump was facing intensifying pressure from Republican senators, CEOs, investors and Elon Musk over his global tariffs. NBC’s Peter ...NBC News - 22h -
Trump pauses tariffs: What happens after 90-day reprieve?
President Donald Trump hit pause on some of his global tariffs, sending stocks surging on Wednesday but what happens after the 90-day reprieve? CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to weigh in on ...NBC News - 22h -
Trump’s Tariff Reversal Calms Some G.O.P. Nerves, but Questions Linger
Most Republicans welcomed the unexpected three-month pause on several of President Trump’s tariffs, but some want more clarity about the president’s end game and more power for Congress over trade.The New York Times - 19h -
The Guardian view on the tariff war pause: the Trump trade shambles is not over | Editorial
The US president blinked first, but this is just a time-out. The threat to the global economy remains real.. It was Donald Trump who blinked first. Never forget that. China is unlikely to ...The Guardian - 16h -
Trump’s tariffs on China could be felt by consumers ‘within weeks’
NBC Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains how soon consumers could feel the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. CNBC Senior Economics reporter Steve Liesman says Wall Street ...NBC News - 13h -
How Republicans got from 'DEAD ON ARRIVAL' to 'yes' on the Trump budget blueprint
As the fate of President Trump’s agenda hung in the balance in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) turned to what he knows best: prayer. At the end of an hours-long, late-night meeting that ...The Hill - 11h -
Florida charges Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh
Florida has hit Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Wesley Routh with charges of attempted first-degree murder and terrorism, according to an arrest warrant. In a Thursday post on the social ...The Hill - 8h -
Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, before heading home for a two-week ...ABC News - 2h -
Trump weakens US defenses against foreign interference as risks rise
Senate finds efforts by Saudi Arabia and others to meddle in US policy growing in ‘scope, sophistication and reach’. The Trump administration has weakened tools the US government uses to combat ...The Guardian - 12m -
‘The cost is a big unknown’: Should I buy a new car to avoid auto tariffs — or wait and hope that Trump suspends them too?
Trump’s 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs does not extend to the 25% import tax on cars or auto parts.MarketWatch - 2h -
Trump directs DOJ to investigate 2 officials from his first term who became critics
President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed his Justice Department to investigate two senior officials from his first administration who became critics.ABC News - 1d -
3 likely student loan changes as Trump looks to overhaul $1.6 trillion system
The Trump administration recently announced that it would begin a process to overhaul the country's $1.6 trillion student loan system. Here's what to know.CNBC - 15h -
Trump's triple-digit tariff essentially cuts off most trade with China, says economist
President Trump's tariff increase on imports from China would basically end most trade between that country and the U.S., according to economist Erica York.CNBC - 14h -
Supreme Court rules Trump administration must 'facilitate’ return of mistakenly deported man
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to lift a judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to “facilitate” the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. The court’s ...The Hill - 11h -
Supreme Court says Trump admin must 'facilitate' release of man wrongly deported to El Salvador prison
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump Administration "should be prepared to share what it can concerning the steps it has taken and the prospect of further steps" to facilitate the return of ...NBC News - 9h -
Trump Threatens More Tariffs and Sanctions on Mexico Over Long-Running Water Dispute
President Trump on Thursday cited the growing water debt that Mexico owes the United States under a treaty governing the use of the countries’ shared rivers.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump retreats but still puts U.S. tariff rate at its highest level in a century. Here’s what it means for prices for clothes, food and more.
One study of the current state of U.S. tariffs and foreign retaliation suggests that Wednesday’s euphoria over President Donald Trump’s partial retreat was overdone.MarketWatch - 9h -
Top Pro Bono Leader Resigns from Paul Weiss, a Firm Hit in Trump’s Crackdown on Big Law
Steven Banks, who once ran New York’s social services department, said he wanted to return to helping the homeless. He leaves within weeks of the elite firm striking a deal with President Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
EU chief welcomes Trump's pause but quiet about the bloc's own retaliatory duty plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt most U.S. tariffs, but she did not say whether the EU will press ahead with its ...ABC News - 23h -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 20h -
Australian comedian ditches US trip due to concern she could be denied entry over Trump jokes
Alice Fraser thought she was being paranoid until her lawyer advised her jokes about Donald Trump and Elon Musk could be scrutinised at US airport. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal ...The Guardian - 19h
