Trump’s Imaginary Emergencies Are Doing Real Damage

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

A Trump-Putin pact is emerging – and Europe is its target | Rafael Behr

US betrayal of Ukraine is the rehearsal for a grander bargain with Moscow and an assault on continental solidarity. A prime time current affairs programme; a discussion about Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE

Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications

The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term began

ABC News - Mar. 5

Real Madrid’s 17-year-old wonderkid emerges as top target for Como

According to an update from MARCA, Cesc Fabregas’ Como are keeping a close eye on young Real Madrid academy full-back Jesus Fortea as they prepare for the next season. It must be noted that the Ita...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Schumer on voting for funding bill: Trump, Musk 'damage' could be 'much worse' under shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. ...

The Hill - 6d

REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?

Planning any summer trips? You'll want to make sure you're REAL ID-ready first.

The Hill - 6d

Once And For All The Blueshirts Have A Chance To Show That They Are For Real

ROT OR NOT? TOO RICH TO CARE? WILL THE TALENT EMERGE?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Bundesliga breakout star emerges as Luka Modric’s long-term successor at Real Madrid

Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on one of the most promising midfielders in German football, Angelo Stiller. According to Fichajes, the Spanish giants are closely monitoring the ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Arsenal Q&A: How do they stop Real Madrid's attack?

In part two of our Arsenal Q&A with BBC Sport football news reporter Alex Howell, we consider the Gunners' prospects in the Champions League - with a quarter-final against holders Real Madrid on ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Conflicting reports emerge regarding whether Cowboys, Micah Parsons are talking

If the Cowboys want to do a deal, it could be done quickly.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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 - Mar. 12

El Chiringuito: Milan and Liverpool hoping Real Madrid defender snubs new deal

AC Milan have made a habit of turning towards Real Madrid when they are in need of reinforcements, and Raul Asencio has emerged as an option.Asencio’s emergence as a first team regular has been ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Putin praises Trump for ‘doing everything’ to improve US-Russia relations

Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to save ‘surrounded’ Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk though there is no evidence of encirclement. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Vladimir Putin has ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Florentino Perez aware of Arsenal’s desire to hijack Real Madrid transfer target – report

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi is facing a significant challenge, as Arsenal have emerged as strong contenders to sign the highly-rated midfielder, claims a report from Real Madrid ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War

Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."

CBS News - Mar. 13

Trump’s trade war will damage global growth, OECD warns

Forecasts downgraded for a dozen G20 economies and alarm sounded on ‘ratcheting up’ of trade barriers

Financial Times - 5d

Is ‘winning the offseason’ a real thing? And what must the Chicago Bears do for the NFL draft to be a success?

Don’t look now, but the Chicago Bears are doing it again. They’re turning heads across the NFL with the way they’re regrouping and reloading for a potential bounce-back season in 2025. And they ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump is tackling every ‘emergency’ except the important one — climate change

While Team Trump dwells inside their bubble of false facts and alternative realities, the rest of America is experiencing a relentless succession of tragedies. The human and economic costs are ...

The Hill - 5d

Liverpool, AC Milan hoping Real Madrid youngster does not sign a new contract

The emergence of Raul Asencio as a reliable option in defence at Real Madrid has been one of the major stories of the season.In a short time, the 22-year-old has established himself as a key player ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Atletico Madrid escalate tensions by demanding UEFA action against Real Madrid stars

A fresh controversy has emerged from the heated Champions League derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Days after the intense encounter, discussions continue about the events that ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

White House Seeks to Contain Damage From Personal Data in Kennedy Files

Social Security numbers, including for some people still living, were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration released this week.

The New York Times - 2d

A price tag emerges for a RB Leipzig playmaker but should Manchester City pay it?

Amidst the host of areas that Manchester City need to bolster their squad in the summer, they are crying out for creativity in midfield. Kevin De Bruyne’s power has waned and City do need to ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Trump congratulates Schumer for doing ‘right thing’ on CR

President Trump on Friday congratulated Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) for opting to vote to advance the House-Republican drafted six-month government funding bill, despite pushback ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

The big idea: do we worry too much about misinformation?

Seeing falsehoods everywhere is as damaging as believing too much. Our focus should be on helping people interpret information better. On 30 October 1938, a US radio station broadcast a ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump suggests federal government take over DC if local leaders 'can't do the job'

President Trump on Friday suggested that the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., if the national capital’s administration “can’t do the job" as he pursues making the district "the ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Engaging Iran: Does Trump have a real plan?

President Trump's claim to have sent a letter to Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been met with skepticism by Iran's government, as they have denied receiving any such correspondence and have ...

The Hill - 5d

‘It’s a Heist’: Real Federal Auditors Are Horrified by DOGE

WIRED talked to actual federal auditors about how government auditing works—and how DOGE is doing the opposite.

Wired - 4d

Contract uncertainty opens door for Real Madrid to secure top defensive target for £50m

Real Madrid could be handed a major boost in their pursuit of Ibrahima Konate, as recent report from Fichajes suggests that Liverpool may be open to selling the defender if contract renewal talks ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

LGBTQ groups call on Democrats to 'do more' to protect their rights

LGBTQ rights groups are asking the Democratic Party to “do more” to protect the rights of gay and transgender Americans in the face of threats from the Trump administration and a growing divide ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And how should they take on Donald Trump?

BBC News - Mar. 14

Goldman Sachs CEO: Business community 'understands' what Trump is trying to do with tariffs

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that the business community “understands” what President Trump is trying to do with levies on various goods, even though they want "lower tariffs everywhere.” ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

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 Trump

ABC News - Mar. 10

'Ukrainians do not trust this process' as Trump says Zelenskyy agrees to a partial ceasefire

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke by phone Wednesday morning, during which Trump says Zelenskyy agreed to a partial ceasefire. NBC News Chief Foreign ...

NBC News - 3d

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears

Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.

CNBC - Mar. 11

There’s a Name for What Trump Is Doing to Trans People: Denationalizing

The message is that we are a threat to the nation. The subtext is that we are not of this nation.

The New York Times - 5d

Official: Real Madrid superstar nominated for Player of the Month award

Kylian Mbappe has been on sizzling hot form since the turn of the year. With 10 goals in 10 league matches in 2025, he has emerged as one of the top performing La Liga players so far this ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University

The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.

The Hill - Mar. 12

Trump’s Imaginary Emergencies Are Doing Real Damage

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