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Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Trump golf course in Scotland over Gaza comments
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized President Trump’s golf course in Scotland on Saturday to protest his administration’s policies in the Gaza Strip. In white, boldface capital letters, activists ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...CBS News - 5h -
At Least 12 Injured in Toronto Pub Shooting
The pub, Piper Arms, was hosting its opening night on Friday when three men walked in and “opened fire indiscriminately” before escaping by car, the police said.The New York Times - 2d -
Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency
Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.The New York Times - 1d -
NOAA to potentially cut more than 1,000 additional employees
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.CBS News - 1d -
Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Residents Worried About Contaminated Soil
Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.The New York Times - 13h -
US-flagged oil tanker collides with container ship in North Sea
A U.S.-flagged oil tanker has collided with a Portuguese container ship in the North Sea, north of England, with both ships catching on fire, according to officials.ABC News - 6h -
More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut
Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.The New York Times - 7h -
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.The New York Times - 2h -
The US economic trump card
There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of creditFinancial Times - 19h -
Trump’s coercion descends into chaos
The US’s tariff policy evokes bafflement as well as fearFinancial Times - 12h -
Would Trump Risk a Recession?
The president still believes that his protectionist trade policies will be “great for us” in the long run, but won’t rule out short-term economic pain.The New York Times - 12h -
Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts
Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters are venturing out of labs, hospitals and offices across the country to stand up to what they call an attack on life-saving science by the Trump ...ABC News - 3d -
What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations
NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - 3d -
Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
Biden-era suit sought to curb emissions of the carcinogen chloroprene at Denka plant formerly owned by DuPont. The Donald Trump administration has formally agreed to drop a landmark environmental ...The Guardian - 3d -
Panama Will Release Migrants From Detention Camp, Challenging Trump’s Deportation Efforts
More than 100 people deported by the United States have been held in a remote camp for weeks. Their release could pose a challenge to President Trump’s deportation efforts.The New York Times - 2d -
Alarmed by Trump, Poland Must Look at Nuclear Options, Premier Says
As President Trump casts doubt on U.S. alliances, Poland needs to double its military manpower and consider more destructive weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.The New York Times - 3d -
Wall Street Journal: 'Someone should sue' Trump over tariffs
The Wall Street Journal editorial board took a swipe at President Trump's recent tariff threats, alleging the administration is using a 48-year-old law to start a trade war. In a recent op-ed, the ...The Hill - 2d -
Boebert says Al Green shook 'pimp cane' at Trump
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) condemned Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) decision to interrupt President Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday while raising what she described as a “pimp cane.” “Al Green ...The Hill - 2d -
Bolton claims Trump’s threat of sanctions on Russia is ‘totally hollow’
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton brushed off President Trump's recent threat to impose sanctions on Russia over its continued strikes in Ukraine as peace talks are underway. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump denies reports of infighting between Cabinet, Elon Musk
President Trump is pushing back against reports of infighting between his Cabinet and Elon Musk. He also appears to be reversing course on tariffs again, with new threats against Canada.CBS News - 2d -
Obama-era Education secretary warns Trump against shuttering department
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan issued President Trump a warning over plans to shutter the Department of Education, decrying "you break it, you own it." Duncan, in an interview with CNN's ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever
President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.The New York Times - 2d -
Iran is riven with conflict. Donald Trump’s offer of talks won’t ease it
With internal politics at their most unstable for years, the risk of escalation is rising. The letter the US president, Donald Trump, says he sent to Iran’s leadership offering to reopen talks on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump has microwaved my Cornetto of hope | Stewart Lee
The gadfly-minded abuser has openly threatened Greenland, Ukraine and Europe. He, and America, are the enemy now. I’d say writing comedy about the ever-shifting opinions of Donald Trump, the Speedy ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sycophancy and toadying are de rigueur in Trump’s court of self-aggrandizement | Sidney Blumenthal
Gestures of servility from administration members and world leaders alike are sickeningly common in the mad king’s court. Sycophancy is the coin of the realm. In Donald Trump ’s court, flattery is ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump wants more than a minerals deal with Ukraine to restart aid
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss new reporting on what the Trump administration is going to require in order to restart military aid and ...NBC News - 1d -
Democrats need ‘new voices’ in fight against Trump, says Sen. Slotkin
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), who delivered the Democratic response to President Trump’s joint address, says Democrats are still “finding our ...NBC News - 1d -
Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite
President Trump said that Americans would be better off in the long run from his tariffs, which he said would prevent the country from being “ripped off.”The New York Times - 1d -
What Trump wants from Zelenskyy and Canada's new leader: Morning Rundown
Trump wants Zelenskyy to change his attitude. Who is Amy Gleason, the new DOGE administrator? DHS performs polygraph test on staff. Canada's new PM Mark Carney.NBC News - 13h -
Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...NBC News - 13h -
Trump: US has 'just about' ended Ukraine intelligence-sharing suspension
President Trump said Sunday the United States had "just about" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, adding that he expects "a lot of progress" during the talks with Ukrainian ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump’s Putin gambit: How to hammer Moscow with sanctions that bite
President Trump has threatened to unleash "large-scale banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs on Russia" to force Putin to negotiate a ceasefire and final settlement agreement on peace, but his ...The Hill - 10h -
Stocks take another tumble after Trump's weekend comments on inflation
The stock market nosedived after the opening bell on Monday amid President Trump's remarks over the weekend that inflation could continue to rise. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - 10h -
Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies
Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...The Hill - 8h -
Greenland votes amid Trump invitation to join US: What to know
Greenland's upcoming national election could set the stage for a later referendum on its future control, as President Trump has renewed his quest to take over the natural resources-rich arctic land.The Hill - 7h -
Trump defends Elon Musk, DOGE cuts to federal workforce
President Trump defended Elon Musk and DOGE over the weekend after reported rifts between Musk and Cabinet members. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.CBS News - 8h