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U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records
Union representatives demanded that the aid agency follow the law stated in the Federal Records Act. Defense lawyers argued that officials had not destroyed personnel records and would not destroy ...The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in birthright citizenship cases
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to limit three lower court orders that blocked enforcement of his birthright citizenship executive order nationwide.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Stock market opens low following Wall Street's worst day in years
The stock market opened in the red as a major sell off continues prompted by fears of a recession and uncertainty from President Donald Trump's tariffs. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on what could ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Donald Trump is turning America into a mafia state | Jonathan Freedland
The pattern is inescapable – with just one caveat: organised crime bosses occasionally display more honour. Behold Donald Corleone, the US president who behaves like a mafia boss – but without the ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
The Roberts court is America's last safeguard against Trump’s tyranny
How will history judge the nation's highest court?The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse
A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite directionFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Donald Trump: the president making anywhere but America great again | Marina Hyde
The US stock market is spooked and his henchmogul’s companies are floundering. Has the great dealmaker been building up … the wrong nation?. Naturally I assumed the feeling would pass, but one ...The Guardian - 2d -
Amiri leaves future with Mainz open: "I don't know what will happen in the summer"
Mainz have been one of the surprise packages in the Bundesliga this season, sitting in third place at the moment, and that's thanks in no small part to the performances of Nadiem Amiri.Amiri was ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
America's allies hit back as Trump administration imposes 25% tariffs on metals imports
The U.S. raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% as President Trump digs in on trade policies that have rocked financial markets.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Is Trump above the law?
Legal experts say the president’s willingness to defy America’s judiciary threatens a constitutional crisisFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'
After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."ABC News - Mar. 12 -
DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'
The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.CNBC - 2d -
Trump 2.0 is leaving investors 'overwhelmed' — and strategists warn the volatility isn't over
Global markets have seen choppy trade as investors react to the U.S. President’s tariff policies.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?
The Trump Administration's quest to “Make America Health Again” is targeting ultraprocessed foodsABC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump shows optimism before Putin call; Administration defies court order, deports Venezuelans
President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. Mr. Trump told reporters Sunday that he thinks he has a very good chance to end the war. CBS News' ...CBS News - 3d -
US unveils new app for 'self-deportations'
The Trump administration has told migrants to leave voluntarily or face harsher consequences.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.NBC News - 1d -
Federal judge blocks Trump transgender military ban
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order which would prevent transgender people from serving in the military.NBC News - 1d -
Top Trump official tasked with dismantling USAID is out
Pete Marocco, the Trump administration official tasked with dismantling USAID, told staff he is stepping away from his role, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Indian prime minister joins Trump's Truth Social platform
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined President Trump’s Truth Social platform. “Delighted to be on Truth Social! Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump Orders U.S. Strikes Against Houthi Militant Sites in Yemen
The air and naval strikes on targets controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi fighters were intended to open up international shipping lanes in the Red Sea.The New York Times - 4d -
Citing Trump’s Order, V.A. Halts Most Transgender Care
Veterans who wish to change their gender “can do so on their own dime,” the V.A. secretary said.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Administration Pushes Back Against Judge’s Orders on Deportations
The attacks on the judge, James E. Boasberg, elicited a rare public rebuke by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who essentially told critics to knock it off.The New York Times - 2d -
Judge blocks Trump order barring transgender people from military
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.CBS News - 1d -
Judge blocks Trump order barring transgender people from military
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.CBS News - 1d -
With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump set to sign executive order shuttering the Education Department
The president campaigned extensively on a promise to dismantle the department and appointed an education secretary keen to carry out the task.NBC News - 22h -
Trump set to sign executive order shuttering the Education Department
The president campaigned extensively on a promise to dismantle the department and appointed an education secretary keen to carry out the task.NBC News - 22h -
DOJ reduces ADA compliance guidance, pointing to Trump order
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday removed what it called "outdated" and "unnecessary" red tape for businesses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department ...The Hill - 1h -
Greenland caught in a love triangle between the U.S., Denmark and independence as election takes place
Greenlanders go the polls Tuesday in a pivotal election in which independence from Denmark is a key theme — as well as Trump's ambitions to 'own' the island.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Department of Education offices closed Wednesday for 'security reasons'
The Department of Education told staff in an email Tuesday that its offices would be closed Wednesday for “security reasons.” The email, obtained by NewsNation, said workers needed to leave the ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools
More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
Trump is promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.NBC News - 5d -
Trump calls to impeach judge who ordered halt to Alien Enemies Act deportations
President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning as the United States tries to mediate a diplomatic solution to end the war in Ukraine.NBC News - 2d -
Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days
The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump is tackling every ‘emergency’ except the important one — climate change
While Team Trump dwells inside their bubble of false facts and alternative realities, the rest of America is experiencing a relentless succession of tragedies. The human and economic costs are ...The Hill - 3d -
Assassin's Creed Voice Actor Is Terrified Of Ledges
Roger Craig Smith has voiced loads of iconic video game characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog , Arkham Origins ' Batman, and Apex Legends fan-favorite Mirage. He's perhaps best known for his ...GameSpot - 1d -
Shutdown showdown leaves Democrats deeply divided: From the Politics Desk
The fight over a looming government shutdown as left the Democratic Party deeply divided as they try to find their footing in the second Trump administration.NBC News - 5d -
How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Their Voice Into a Powerful Career Tool
Leaders can refine and develop their voice to command attention, build trust, and boost professional credibility.Inc. - 4d