17 Things Trump and His Team Did This Week
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Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education
President Trump said he felt "very badly" for the federal workers who have lost their jobs under his administration but defended the decision by claiming "many of them don't work at all." Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump praises Cannon in Justice Department speech
President Trump praised Judge Aileen Cannon during his speech at the Justice Department, calling her “strong” and “brilliant.” “We had an amazing judge in Florida, and her name is Aileen Cannon,” ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?
There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.MarketWatch - 3d -
Vokietaitis scores 17 as FAU takes down Charlotte 64-59 in American Athletic Conference Tournament
Matas Vokietaitis had 17 points in Florida Atlantic's 64-59 victory over Charlotte on Thursday in the second round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The fifth-seeded Owls (18-14) ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Clark's 17 lead VCU over St. Bonaventure 76-59 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
Jack Clark had 17 points in VCU's 76-59 victory over St. Bonaventure on Friday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Clark had six rebounds for the Rams (26-6). Zeb Jackson ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.NBC News - 5d -
Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover
Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - 5d -
Rubio emerges as major Trump World player
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is finding himself in a sometimes uncomfortable spotlight in his high-risk, high-reward place as a Trump administration Cabinet official. Rubio is not a ...The Hill - 4d -
The public is losing patience with Trump — it's time for Democrats to pounce
It isn’t enough for Trump and his Republican goons to stumble into major policy failures — Democrats must also find effective messaging that shows voters that their so-called populist heroes are ...The Hill - 4d -
Watch: Trump greets Irish leader at White House
President Trump is scheduled to meet with the Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin at the White House on Wednesday. Ahead of his visit to Washington, Martin stressed the important relationship ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump says tariff approach shows 'flexibility' not 'inconsistency'
President Trump on Wednesday disputed that his repeated threats of tariffs followed by exemptions or backtracking was not a case of inconsistency, but of “flexibility,” even as the approach has ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump on European countries spending more on their security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump to make rare, in-person speech at Justice Department
President Trump will deliver a rare, in-person speech at the Department of Justice Friday afternoon where he's expected to discuss his vision for the agency. CBS News Department of Justice ...CBS News - 2d -
Most disapprove of Trump's approach to Ukraine, Russia: Survey
Most Americans disapprove of President Trump’s approach to the country's relationship with Russia and his handling of the situation in Ukraine, according to a new survey published on Friday. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Unpacking Trump's unprecedented speech at the Justice Department
President Trump made a rare presidential visit to the Justice Department on Friday and discussed his relationship with the department. Historically, presidents have strayed from recognizing the ...CBS News - 2d -
Why Trump's Justice Department visit was controversial
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump makes rare presidential appearance at Justice Department
In the speech, President Trump praised his former defense lawyers, now in senior roles at the Department of Justice, and repeated familiar accusations about the purge of career prosecutors linked ...NBC News - 2d -
Why does Trump want to close the Department of Education?
President Donald Trump is on his way to fulfill another campaign promise of dismantling the Department of Education. The battle over federal involvement in local education is one that’s been ...NBC News - 19h -
A Clubby Washington Tradition Carries On Uncomfortably Without Trump
President Trump and most members of his administration steered clear of the annual Gridiron Club dinner on Saturday, where politicians and the press usually toast and lightly roast one another.The New York Times - 10h -
Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid and intel to Ukraine
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia this week, President Donald Trump has privately made clear to aides that a signed minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv won’t be ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the agenda of the next IOC leader, according to a strong candidate to win the Olympic body’s presidential election next week. “It has to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge
The gains on Friday were the biggest daily jump since President Trump’s election. But they weren’t enough to overcome steep tariff-induced losses earlier in the week, and the S&P 500 remained in ...The New York Times - 2d -
Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans
In his second term, President Trump is cultivating warm relationships with G.O.P. lawmakers — and using the implicit threat of ruining them if they stray — to keep them in line behind his agenda.The New York Times - 6d -
Erik Johnson Traded To Avalanche; Flyers Receive Winger In Return
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson is heading back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent 13 of his 17 NHL seasons, and where he won a Stanley Cup in 2022.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Man Utd Left Stunned After Chelsea Secure Agreement With Man City, PSG Target
Fabrizio Romano reported on Friday that Chelsea have agreed to sign 17-year-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon, edging out rivals for the teenager’s signature.Quenda has already completed his ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Analysis: Fulham 2-0 Tottenham
Ryan Sessegnon made his senior debut for Fulham in 2016-17 as a 16-year-old and started to attract widespread attention the following campaign when scoring 15 goals in 46 Championship appearances. ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Tea Party movement finds a new champion in Trump
Tea Party stalwarts who have seen their movement fizzle are finding a new champion in President Trump and see his second administration as a culmination and validation of their efforts. Sen. Ron ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Morning Report — Trump stirs economic uncertainty
In today’s issue: President Trump marked 50 days in office Monday confronting a grim report card that raised new doubts about his tariff policy and his theory that chaos improves leadership ...The Hill - 5d -
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools
The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week.The New York Times - 3d -
Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud
Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president. Few expected things to move so quickly. Supporters of the Philippines’ former ...The Guardian - 4d -
Nets' Cam Johnson told story about Luka Doncic trade by Shams Charania
Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson has been doing his thing on the court, but he was recently told by Shams Charania how the Luka Doncic went down.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Carlos Carrasco’s strong spring has him ‘right in the middle’ of Yankees’ rotation conversation
When Carlos Carrasco signed with the Yankees this offseason, his path to a roster spot looked virtually nonexistent — but as we’ve seen so often in this sport, things can change in a hurry.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ross Noble: ‘The weirdest place I have been recognised? During my vasectomy’
The British comedian on being shot into space by Jeff Bezos, his nightmarish run-in with a fan and the thing he loves most about Australia. Read more 10 Chaotic Questions Get our weekend ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK's Oweh beats buzzer, burns ex-team OU again
Otega Oweh hit the winning shot against his former school again, sinking a baseline jumper with 0.5 seconds left to lift Kentucky past Oklahoma 85-84 in the SEC tournament.ESPN - 2d -
Tottenham look like a team without a plan against authoritative Fulham
In added time, Antonee Robinson set off for a gallop down the Craven Cottage wing, easily vaulting a couple of half-hearted Spurs challenges as he went, the crowd cooing in delight. On his way, he ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Trump doubles down on tariffs threat amid market downturn
President Trump is doubling down on his widespread tariffs threats despite a stock market downturn that has helped fuel anxiety the nation could slide into a recession. Trump escalated the tit for ...The Hill - 5d -
Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.CBS News - 6d -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - 6d -
Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk
President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.The New York Times - 5d -
Judges Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Actions. Here’s a Look at Key Rulings.
Taken as a whole, the rulings represent an effort to thwart President Trump’s serial attempts to increase his power and the executive branch’s dominion over the government.The New York Times - 4d
