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Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance
At 83 years old, Bernie Sanders has emerged as an unlikely leader of the Democratic resistance to Donald TrumpABC News - Mar. 10 -
Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble
As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Some Federal Office Leases Restored After Pushback to Musk Team’s Cuts
The chaotic effort to reduce the government’s real estate portfolio is another example of the setbacks the administration has faced as officials try to carry out President Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - 4d -
How Congress could — but probably won't — impeach a federal judge
The attacks on the judiciary by Donald Trump and his allies have increased in recent days, with calls to impeach a judge who ruled against the president on deportations.NBC News - 2d -
Chief justice's rebuke of Trump shows deep concern about attacks on courts: ANALYSIS
John Roberts responded after Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.ABC News - 2d -
EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash
Tech companies could be fined billions if EU finds they have breached the Digital Markets Act. Business live – latest updates The European Commission has accused the US tech companies Google ...The Guardian - 1d -
Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire
Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Federal Judge Blocks Government From Removing Mahmoud Khalil From the U.S.
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many ...The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
How Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia Student Activist, Landed in Federal Detention
Mahmoud Khalil never shielded his face with a mask the way some protesters did. That made him a target when President Trump decided to move aggressively against campus activists.The New York Times - 4d -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs
Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump's quest to conquer Canada is confusing everyone
Canadians and Republicans alike are confounded as President Donald Trump increasingly links a trade war to his push to annex Canada.NBC News - 6d -
Trump’s Tariffs Have Sown Uncertainty. That Might Be the Point.
President Trump’s economic advisers have used a hodgepodge of messages to justify starting trade wars that are spooking markets.The New York Times - 1d -
Warren warns of 'dire consequences' of Education Department firings for student loans
Sen. Warren urges Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reinstate Department of Education employees who were critical to the nation’s federal student aid process.ABC News - 20h -
Here’s how Tesla, ‘DJT’ and other Trump trades have fared since the inauguration
Shares of Tesla and Trump Media, which were seen as major beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, have lost nearly 50% since Inauguration Day.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC
In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Here's how every senator voted on confirming Trump's top officials
Charts show how each Democratic and Republican senator voted on President Trump's Cabinet picks and selection for FBI director.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Top budget Democrat: GOP spending bill hands ‘a blank check to Elon Musk’
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, slammed the new House Republicans’ six-month stopgap funding bill, claiming it is a “blank check” for tech ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Putin Is ‘Carefully Studying’ Proposed Ukraine Cease-Fire
Russia’s leader recently rejected the idea of an interim truce in Ukraine. But he wants to maintain his relationship with President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
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 - 2d -
Is the Trump conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know
Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.ABC News - 2h -
Democrats Wore Pink to Protest Trump’s Congress Speech. But Was It a Moment?
But is this really a “Barbie” moment?The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
Democrats' uncoordinated response to Trump speech a 'mistake': Sen. Schiff
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on "This Week."ABC News - Mar. 9 -
The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?
The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.The New York Times - 6d -
Europe's response to the threat from Trump
Post-war security and trade framework crumbles under new US leadershipFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid out a series of conditions that Ukraine might reject, but displayed a willingness to continue talks with President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats
Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers
American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says
It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China, compared with the Biden administration, Kishore Mahbubani said.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum; floats 51st state again
Trump adds another 25% to tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum as the trade war between the countries continues to escalate.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Ontario's Doug Ford warns of 'Trump recession,' threatens electrical shutoff to U.S.
Trump said that if Canada cuts off electricity exports to the United States as part of the ongoing trade war "they will pay a financial price for this."CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation
Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
The blunt-speaking Canadian taking his fight with Trump to Washington
Doug Ford meets Trump's top trade adviser as relations between the two countries hits a new low.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
CNN host asks Democrat if 'a‑‑hole' Musk post is 'best way to communicate'
CNN host Brianna Keilar pressed Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) about her social media post that used curse words to attack billionaire Elon Musk over his efforts to reform and trim the size of the ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump meets with Michigan governor to discuss jobs
President Trump met with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Thursday at the White House for what the Democratic governor described as a “productive meeting.” “I had a productive meeting at the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
European Commission raids drinks groups over possible competition law breaches
Officials said that suspected breaches in the ‘non-alcoholic drinks sector’ could still be ongoingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees
Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump will not impose 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs tomorrow, says top trade advisor
President Donald Trump also declared that if Canada does not lift other tariffs on the U.S., he will "substantially increase" auto import tariffs next month.CNBC - Mar. 11