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America's Mideast partners welcome Trump's U-turn on displacing Gazans
Along with Arab nations backing an alternative to Trump's "Riviera of the Mideast" proposal, Hamas also cautiously welcomed his sharp change in rhetoric.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
'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 - 6d -
Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Climate Group Funded by Bill Gates Slashes Staff in Major Retreat
Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella group for energy and environmental efforts funded by Mr. Gates, is resetting for the Trump era.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
With mass rehirings ordered and a plea to the Supreme Court, Trump's court fights scale new heights
Judges this week ordered the government to reinstate thousands of workers, while the administration turned to the Supreme Court for help rolling back judicial powers.NBC News - 6d -
U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order
After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.CBS News - 20h -
Trump blocked from using wartime law for deportations
A judge ordered a 14-day halt on deporting Venezuelans under a Trump order that declared them enemies.BBC News - 5d -
Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars Leave Investors, Once Optimistic, Feeling Apprehensive
On Tuesday, President Trump sent markets into another tailspin by announcing additional tariffs on Canada, suggesting a falling stock market is no longer the bulwark investors had hoped.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office
After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.The New York Times - 6d -
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 - 1d -
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.CBS News - 16h -
America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise
The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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 -
Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s incoherent economic agenda
The White House’s mishmash of radical policies is sapping confidence in AmericaFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
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 - 6d -
Trump Signs Order to Create a ‘Crypto Reserve’
The first-of-its-kind reserve will be anchored by a stash of Bitcoin the government already owns, estimated to be worth billions of dollars.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
‘If Trump defies a Supreme Court order, will it matter to markets?’
Uncomfortable sell-side headlines for $1,000 please AlexFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump signs order to dismantle US education department
The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges.BBC News - 13h -
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 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘see you in court’
Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by Congress. Teachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 56m -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d