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Trump Lawyer Refuses to Answer Judge’s Questions in Deportation Flight Hearing
The Trump administration tried to have the hearing canceled and sought to remove the judge overseeing it, as White House officials took a confrontational stance.The New York Times - 3d -
The Sudden Weirdness of TV Presidents
Today’s political dramas have conspiracy, murder and supervolcanoes. But their conventional White House protocols and procedures might be the most disorienting aspects.The New York Times - 2d -
Why Trump is interested in Ukraine’s nuclear power plants
White House floats American ‘ownership’ but Zelenskyy says he only wants US help to recover Zaporizhzhia stationFinancial Times - 2d -
‘It Sounds Strange, Doesn’t It?’ Trump Muses About Gutting the Education Dept.
President Trump signed the executive order in the East Room of the White House, which was packed with jittery children.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump delivers remarks with Defense Secy. Hegseth
Watch live coverage as President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deliver remarks at the White House.NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs order gutting Department of Education while surrounded by kids
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to diminish the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.ABC News - 1d -
Elon Musk meets defence officials in Pentagon visit
The White House denied media reports that Musk would receive a briefing on classified reports about China.BBC News - 1d -
What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?
The White House released an executive order instructing the secretary of education to begin shutting down the department — but not to cancel your debt.The New York Times - 23h -
Trump rescinds order targeting law firm after it makes $40m promise
Paul, Weiss promised $40 million of free legal work to the White House and to change its diversity policies.BBC News - 18h -
A Tariff Pile-On Threatens to Escalate a Global Trade War
American trading partners responded swiftly to President Trump’s latest round of levies with countermeasures, creating more uncertainty for C.E.O.s.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 13 -
Are the latest U.S. strikes against Houthis an escalation?
The U.S. military fired a series of airstrikes over the weekend targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes killed at least 53 people, according to the Houthi health ministry. CBS ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump escalates legal clash over deportations
{beacon} It’s Wednesday. I’m taking an informal poll. Who do you think will win the men’s and/or women’s March Madness tournaments this year? Let me know! If you want some help, here are several ...The Hill - 3d -
Turkey detains 37 in escalating crackdown on opposition to Erdoğan
Hundreds more sought by authorities as they move to stifle dissent over arrest of popular Istanbul mayorFinancial Times - 1d -
Watch: Protesters disrupt the House of Lords
Watch: Protesters disrupt the House of LordsBBC News - 2d -
Trump to host NATO secretary general after suggesting U.S. could breach treaty commitment
President Trump is scheduled to host NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House Thursday a week after expressing his displeasure with the alliance while speaking with reporters in the ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
NATO secretary, Trump have mostly friendly meeting after criticizing the alliance
President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. The president has been a vocal critic of the military alliance, which took shape in the aftermath of World ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Musk, Rubio clashed in front of Trump during Cabinet meeting: Sources
During a charged Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House, Elon Musk clashed with top Cabinet officials, sources told ABC NewsABC News - Mar. 7 -
Trump's populist platform gives way to billionaires' agenda
Inside President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement, the populists and politicians are starting to take swings at the plutocrats — namely billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington
Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Transcript: Fiona Hill on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 9, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill, former White House Russia expert, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 9, 2025.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. and Canada skirmish over tariffs, roiling markets
The White House engaged in a brief trade war with Canada on Tuesday over energy surcharges and steel tariffs. Cooler heads prevailed but markets weren't calmed.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump
That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump set to nominate Michelle Bowman as Fed’s top bank supervisor
President Donald Trump is set to nominate Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top bank supervisor, a White House official confirmed to MarketWatch.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
'America is not Canada,' new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump
President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal should become U.S. property.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Final report on Trump's handling of classified docs should never be released: DOJ
Last month, the White House said the FBI returned the boxes of materials that were seized from Mar-a-Lago to President Donald Trump.ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Black Lives Matter Plaza Is Gone. Its Erasure Feels Symbolic.
The movement that prompted “Black Lives Matter” to be painted in bold yellow near the White House is in retreat. Its leaders are asking what comes next for social justice.The New York Times - 6d -
US strikes 'took out' multiple Houthi leaders: National security adviser Mike Waltz
The airstrikes that bombarded Yemen targeted multiple leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthis, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz told "This Week."ABC News - 5d -
Kayleigh McEnany of Fox News is pregnant with baby No. 3 and promises a gender reveal
Kayleigh McEnany of Fox News, a White House press secretary during the first Trump administration, is expecting baby No. 3 with husband Sean Gilmartin in June.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Trump administration may fire more than 1,000 EPA scientists and scrap research office, Democrats say
The potential layoffs listed in documents reviewed by Democrats are part of the White House'’s broader push to shrink the federal government. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are 'on track' after call with Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would hold talks with White House leader Donald Trump, as Moscow and Kyiv reported overnight attacks hours.CNBC - 3d -
Trump to sign order Thursday dismantling Department of Education
President Trump is expected to sign an order on Thursday to launch the Department of Education's dismantling. A White House official told NewsNation that the anticipated executive order, first ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump signs executive order dismantling the Department of Education
Watch live coverage as President Trump holds an education event at the White House and signs an executive order that could lead to the dismantling of the Department of Education.NBC News - 2d -
EU to delay retaliatory tariffs on US whiskey, other exports
The European Union will delay tariffs on U.S. exports into the trading bloc in response to the imposition of tariffs on European aluminum and steel, a measure announced in February by the White ...The Hill - 2d -
'Buy Tesla,' Commerce chief Lutnick urges as Musk leads DOGE for Trump administration
President Trump last week opened the White House lawn to become a Tesla showroom, with Elon Musk showing him a Cybertruck and other electric vehicles.CNBC - 2d -
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.CBS News - 1d -
Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says
Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.CNBC - 1d -
Trump says 'there'll be flexibility' on reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of tariff announcements since retaking the White House, fanning investor uncertainty and fears of a major trade war.CNBC - 23h