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CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 22h -
Estimates Imply That Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers
Trump’s supporters are clashing over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?The New York Times - 31m -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 3d -
U.S. Bank says it believes its vice chair was on plane that crashed in Minnesota
Terry Dolan, the vice chair of U.S.NBC News - 19h -
3 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania; 1 still missing after vehicle is swallowed by peat bog
The bodies of three U.S.NBC News - 5h -
Airlines Cut Seats to the U.S. as Canadians Stay Away
Several airlines have reduced the number of seats on U.S.-bound flights in April, while industry data shows that bookings have declined significantly.The New York Times - 2d -
Why the U.S. has a shortage of air traffic controllers
The U.S. has a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. There are currently 10,800 certified controllers but the country needs to have more than 14,000.CNBC - 2h -
U.S. Army details challenges of recovering soldiers missing in Lithuania
A U.S. Army commander says recovering four soldiers from their submerged vehicle in swampland in Lithuania "will be a long and difficult" operation.CBS News - 3d -
3 of 4 U.S. soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead, Army says
The U.S. soldiers had been at the center of a recovery mission in Lithuania for nearly a week after their armored vehicle sank in a body of water.CBS News - 2h -
What to know about the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland
The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installationABC News - 3d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 15h -
Asian stocks tumble as U.S. tariffs fuel slowdown fears
Asian share markets tumbled on Monday amid concerns that broad and steep U.S. tariffs to be announced this week could affect trade-reliant emerging economies.NBC News - 11h -
Trump's aid cuts may be delaying U.S. response to Myanmar quake
The U.S. is largely absent from the international response to a devastating earthquake in Myanmar amid President Donald Trump's deep cuts to foreign aid.NBC News - 9h -
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. after Trump letter
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.CBS News - 3h -
U.S. Institute of Peace lays off most staff members
All but a small group of U.S. Institute of Peace employees received formal termination notices Friday evening, effective immediately, current and former employees told NBC News.NBC News - 2d -
Missing U.S. soldiers' vehicle recovered from Lithuania swamp
A U.S. armored vehicle that went missing in a swamp Lithuania has been retrieved from a swamp after a six-day search but there's no word on the four American soldiers in it, Lithuanian officials say.CBS News - 11h -
Cartel smugglers at U.S.-Canada border advertise to migrants on TikTok | 60 Minutes
Migrants, some with help from smugglers found on TikTok, are crossing the U.S.-Canada border. A Sinaloa cartel member says President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown will not stop the smuggling.CBS News - 1h -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 1h -
Federal judge blocks mass firings of CFPB workers
A federal judge has blocked the mass firings of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CBS News - 2d -
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.The New York Times - 1d -
Singapore’s Temasek snaps up stake in Indian snack maker Haldiram’s
Bet on middle-class shoppers said to be largest private equity consumer deal in IndiaFinancial Times - 12h -
Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.CNBC - 2d -
Nashville SC to host U.S. Open Cup round of 32 match at Geodis Park on May 6
Nashville SC will host a match in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 6 at Geodis Park.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.
A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.The New York Times - 5d -
After 20 years at the helm, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski faces his biggest test yet: A U.S. IPO
Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been CEO of Klarna for 20 years. He now faces his biggest test yet with a U.S. IPO fast approaching.CNBC - 9h -
Trump Says He ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ if Auto Tariffs Raise Car Prices in the U.S.
The president said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raised prices in response to planned tariffs, reasoning that buyers would choose U.S.-made cars over foreign brands.The New York Times - 18h -
Fate of 4 missing U.S. soldiers still unknown as vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swamp
A U.S. armored vehicle that went missing in Lithuania has been retrieved from a swamp after a six-day search but there is still no information about the fate of the four American soldiers who were ...NBC News - 6h -
23andMe bankruptcy: With America's DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new twist
Genetic testing company 23andMe's bankruptcy has led to a new consumer privacy issue: what happens to the DNA of millions of Americans when it goes on sale?CNBC - 1d -
U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries
A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.The New York Times - 4d -
5 U.S. Voters Weigh In on the Signal Leak
What did they think about the national security breach, in which Trump administration officials discussed attack plans in Yemen on a commercial messaging app?The New York Times - 2d -
Can U.S. figure skating carry this momentum to the Olympics?
With less than a year until the Olympics, the world titles from Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock and Evan Bates have even more weight.ESPN - 17h -
How Does It Feel to Be an International Student in the U.S. Now?
We want to hear about how the Trump administration’s immigration policies have affected your travel plans and experience on campus.The New York Times - 10h -
Trump knocks NBC's Welker after Signal leak questions on 'Meet the Press'
President Trump tore into Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC's "Meet The Press," over her questioning of a Republican lawmaker about a Signal leak of Pentagon attack plans that has consumed headlines ...The Hill - 6h -
Reworked U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Proposal: What to Know
Officials in Kyiv say the country cannot possibly accept the proposal and that new negotiations would be needed. But they have not rejected it outright, which would anger the White House.The New York Times - 3d -
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.The New York Times - 2d -
These nuclear companies are leading the race to build advanced small reactors in the U.S.
Leading players have significant financial backing already lined up, often from technology companies and future customers.CNBC - 1d -
How the U.S. Broke Its Own Rules to Help Ukraine
A New York Times investigation reveals that the United States was much more involved in Ukrainian military operations than publicly disclosed. Adam Entous, a Times investigative reporter, breaks ...The New York Times - 1d -
70+ million under threat of severe weather in the South and Eastern U.S.
Tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan are facing the threat of severe weather, with at least one possible tornado touching down in Mississippi. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson is tracking ...NBC News - 20h -
How Trump Supercharged Distrust, Driving U.S. Allies Away
Trust is very hard to build and easy to destroy. America and its partners are caught in a spiral of distrust.The New York Times - 9h -
3 U.S. Soldiers Found Dead in Lithuania After Their Vehicle Sank in a Swamp
The soldiers were in a vehicle that became trapped in a bog during a training mission last week. A fourth soldier was still missing.The New York Times - 5h