Powell Not Concerned over Risks Trump Will Stifle Fed Independence

Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones

The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent. For those who fear Donald Trump is a despot in the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump’s Delay on Mexico and Canada Tariffs Came in Response to Market Revolt

With prices still high, the Trump administration is heeding the risks of fanning inflation with import duties.

The New York Times - 4d

The folly of America’s R&D cuts

Gutting of federal agencies risks derailing the Trump administration’s growth objectives

Financial Times - 1d

Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk

The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies.

The New York Times - 2d

Courts grapple with 'King' Trump

The White House sees few, if any, limits on President Trump's executive powers in his second term, but the federal court system is much less sure. Trump's mass firings and dismantling of various ...

The Hill - 2d

The Dangerously High Cost of Tolerating Trump

Making government more efficient is an admirable goal. But this administration is bent on destroying it, putting our lives and businesses at risk.

Inc. - 20h

Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

ABC News - 11h

Eye Opener: Markets plummet over recession fears

Markets plummet over recession fears amid President Trump's chaotic tariff wars with our biggest trading partners. Also, a judge blocks the Trump administration's deportation of a pro-Palestinian ...

CBS News - 18h

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 - 3d

World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts

Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.

NBC News - 2d

Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals

The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public health advocates. The administration announced ...

The Hill - 1d

3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - 1d

Suozzi slams Trump over Ukraine, says Putin shouldn't be awarded for 'awful things' Ukrainians have faced

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) slammed President Trump over the war in Ukraine on Sunday, also saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin shouldn’t be awarded “for all the awful things that have ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over New Jersey’s Governor Race

President Trump and his divisive policies are helping to define the primary races for New Jersey governor.

The New York Times - 3d

Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally

The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.

The New York Times - 7h

Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees

The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump finds unexpected ally in auto union leader over tariffs

UAW President Shawn Fain showed support for President Donald Trump's tariffs, which include 25% levies on automobiles and supporting parts.

CNBC - 1d

Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support

Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...

CBS News - 18h

Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors

The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...

The Hill - 13h

Greenland election: the most consequential in island’s history?

Amid aggressive interest from US president Trump and growing calls for independence ahead of polls, outcome will have far-reaching repercussions. Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump interest – ...

The Guardian - 1d

AP reporter spars with White House over tariffs

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday clashed with a reporter with The Associated Press over President Trump’s use of tariffs after granting the outlet a rare question during a ...

The Hill - 13h

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 - 3d

US added to human rights watchlist over Trump moves

The United States has been added to CIVICUS's monitor list of potential human rights threats due to President Trump's restrictive executive orders and institutional cutbacks, which are creating an ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 10h

Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus

Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning on Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump's administration ...

NBC News - 21h

Watch live: Trump addresses business leaders amid economic uncertainty

President Trump will give remarks to a room of business leaders Tuesday evening, as concerns around a possible trade war and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy mount. Trump's 25 percent ...

The Hill - 15h

Mascherano hopeful on Messi but won't take risks

Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he is optimistic Lionel Messi could make the roster for the match against Charlotte FC on Sunday night at Chase Stadium, though added he was ...

ESPN - 2d

Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic

The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.

The New York Times - 15h

Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The Trump companies accuse Capitol One of having "'woke' beliefs that it needed to distance itself from President Trump and his conservative political views."

CNBC - 4d

Kieran Culkin Asked for More Kids at the Oscars. When Is an In-Joke Worth the Risk?

Some personal stories can make the jump to crowd-pleasing anecdote without a hitch. But taking a private joke to prime time has its risks.

The New York Times - 4d

Healthy Returns: Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, study suggests

Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, a study suggests. Meanwhile, Dexcom received a warning letter from FDA.

CNBC - 12h

Man Utd CEO: New stadium poses 'risk' to team

Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has admitted the club "risk" falling further behind their rivals while they invest in their new stadium.

ESPN - 2h

Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...

CBS News - 3d

Greenland goes to polls in s election PM calls a ‘fateful choice’

Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independence. Voters on the vast Arctic island of Greenland are going to the polls after a dramatic election ...

The Guardian - 15h

President Trump doesn't rule out a recession amid tariffs against allies

President Trump on Sunday defended his tariffs against some of the United States' allies. However, the continental trade war has rattled global markets and sparked concerns about a possible ...

CBS News - 1d

Bill O'Reilly: Trump should be 'looking to reassure Americans' on economy

Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly believes President Trump should be concerned about getting his economic message across as Americans face the rocky impact of his tariff policies and continued ...

The Hill - 17h

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 - 2d