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Trump’s Public Health Appointees Don’t Believe in a Public
Trump’s appointees don’t believe in the concept of a public in the first place.The New York Times - 21h -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts
The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Goodbye to 'bags fly free' on Southwest Airlines, the last freebie in America
Southwest's customer-focused business model won it a loyal following during its half-century of flying.CNBC - 5d -
South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group
South Sudan’s government has asked civilians to leave a northern area a day after the army conducted an airstrike against an armed group accused of overrunning a military base and attacking a UABC News - 3d -
Trump’s incoherent economic agenda
The White House’s mishmash of radical policies is sapping confidence in AmericaFinancial Times - 6d -
Judges order Trump to rehire thousands of fired federal workers
Two federal courts are ruling that the firings of probationary federal workers were improper and that tens of thousands of those employees must be immediately reinstated. The Trump administration ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada
In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.The New York Times - 6d -
Italy vs Ireland Prediction: Irish Backlash to Leave Azzurri Bruised
Follow our Six Nations betting tips as Ireland travel to Italy in the first game of Super SaturdayYahoo Sports - 6d -
CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place
Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Judge orders release of certain owed foreign aid payments
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to release foreign aid payments owed under certain existing contracts but stopped short of staving off mass contract cancellations that ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism
Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 daysABC News - Mar. 9 -
Judge incredulous in Trump deportation case as administration lawyers argue verbal court order isn’t binding – as it happened
This blog has now closed. You can read more of our US politics coverage here . White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations What is the Alien Enemies Act and how is ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Perkins Coie sues over Trump's order stripping security clearances
Law firm Perkins Coie has launched a suit to challenge President Trump’s stripping of security clearances for lawyers at the firm, saying it was targeted due to its past work for Democrats. Perkins ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Judge orders Trump White House to disclose deportation flight details
The Trump administration went to court Monday defending its decision to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and deport hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador. On Saturday night, a judge ...CBS News - 2d -
Judge orders Trump administration to reveal details of deportation flights to El Salvador
The Trump administration has until noon Tuesday to share details with a federal judge about the deportation flights carrying undocumented Venezuelans with alleged gang ties over the weekend. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration moves to reinstate 24,000 federal workers after judge's order
The Trump administration has taken steps to reinstate thousands of probationary workers who were fired in its effort to downsize the federal government, according to court filings in one of two ...The Hill - 2d -
GGWP adds voice moderation for Unity’s Vivox voice chat and Gorilla Tag
GGWP, a brand safety platform for online communities, said its voice moderation tools are being used by Unity's Vivox and Another Axiom.VentureBeat - 3d -
Could 'Make America Healthy Again' impact restaurants' bottom line?
Steak 'n Shake has switched to beef tallow, describing the move as "RFK'ing" its fries — and Kennedy wants more restaurants to follow.The Hill - 1d -
Panama will not give in to Trump's canal threats
These tensions resurrect unresolved legacies of America’s military footprint in Panama.The Hill - 1d -
The Key Reason Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging
A central mystery of Trump’s presidency is whether his actions are in step with what voters want or whether he is going rogue on America.The New York Times - 3d -
Binance token rises following report that Trump family has discussed stake in the crypto exchange
The Journal said Binance first approached Trump allies last year as part of a broader effort to regain access to the U.S. market.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump targets Education Department and Steve Kornacki's NCAA picks: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to close the Education Department.NBC News - 10h -
I’m a transgender veteran. Trump’s military order is reckless and dangerous | Alleria Stanley
Trans people are twice as likely as US adults overall to serve in the armed forces. But we’re regularly told our careers and lives aren’t worth saving. Late last month, the Trump administration ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
AI can steal your voice, and there's not much you can do about it
It's easy to bypass steps voice cloning services have taken to prevent non-consensual voice cloning, according to the report.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Reinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in ‘Limbo’
More than a dozen federal agencies have reinstated employees and immediately placed them on administrative leave, according to court filings.The New York Times - 19h -
UK revokes accreditation for two Russian diplomatic officials
It comes after two British officials were accused of spying and ordered to leave Russia on Monday.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S. into limbo following human rights criticism
PANAMA CITY — After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
S Jaishankar: ‘The virtues of the old world order are exaggerated’
India’s foreign minister on his country’s enduring bond with Russia, dealing with a transactional Trump and the merits of unpredictabilityFinancial Times - 6d -
The Word Executives Are Using to Describe Trump’s Tariff Policy
Trade policy is “fluid” right now, and corporate America is trying to keep up with it.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s talk with Putin about Ukraine has consequences for this key U.S. industry
Trump wants Europe to buy more of America’s liquified natural gas. But tariffs get in the way.MarketWatch - 20h -
Trump crackdown has student protesters retrenching, vowing to fight back
The Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign students and staff at universities is bringing both fear and a renewed vigor for the pro-Palestinian movement on U.S. campuses. In recent weeks, ...The Hill - 1d -
Department of Education staff told offices will be closed Wednesday
The email sent to Department of Education staff said offices will be closed "for security reasons."CBS News - Mar. 11 -
John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Mark Carney: 'Canada never, ever, will be part of America'
Canada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, is pledging to continue Justin Trudeau's legacy of standing up to President Trump and rejecting threats to make the nation part of the U.S. “The ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump is negotiating with terrorists. It’s not a bad strategy.
For all the places President Trump may be making foreign policy mistakes, his willingness to talk to Hamas and see what happens is one place he’s probably right.The Hill - 2d -
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