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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Critiques Trumps Tariff Policies
President Donald Trump is finally being battered by the consequences of his own disastrous policy choices, the Wall Street Journal editorial board wrote in a scathing analysis published on Wednesday … [+2247 chars]
Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood Following Arrests Linked to Attack Plots
Jordan's government has banned the Muslim Brotherhood a week after it said members of the Islamist group had been arrested on suspicion of planning rocket and drone attacks. Interior Minister Mazen … [+2473 chars]
Supreme Court to Hear Parental Rights Cases on Education and Religious Freedom
The right to opt out one’s children from studying a sinister collection of sexually explicit storybooks in suburban Maryland, and the right to opt in to a Catholic Virtual charter school in Oklahoma,… [+5344 chars]
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Urges President Trump to Reconsider FEMA Disaster Relief Denial
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the state's entire GOP congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider after the Federal Emergency Management denied the state's requ… [+2655 chars]
Trump's Second Term Ignites Global Rethink of Alliances as Europe and Allies Consider Major Strategic Shifts
Trump's approach to foreign policy has caused transatlantic tensions.Win McNamee/Getty Images <ul><li>Trump has strained US-Europe ties, prompting allies to seek some independence.</li><li>Europe is… [+20854 chars]
Twelve U.S. States File Lawsuit to Block Trump's Tariffs
Kayla Epstein A dozen US states have joined together on a lawsuit aiming to block President Donald Trump's spate of tariffs that have upended global trade. The suit, which is led by New York's gove… [+3030 chars]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Takes Action Against Ties to El Salvador Amid Immigration Controversy
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, announced Wednesday that hell direct several state agencies to review their ties to El Salvador in the wake of what his office said was aiding the Trump adminis… [+2100 chars]
Patriotism Surges in Quebec as Trump Rattles Canada
Jessica Murphy Mark Carney's far-from-fluent French has not dented the Liberal leader's appeal in Quebec In Quebec, the issue of independence from Canada has long simmered. But faced with US tariff… [+6929 chars]
Democrat Lawmakers Visit Anti-Israel Activists Detained by ICE Amid Controversy
A group of Democrat lawmakers visited two anti-Israel activists held in Louisiana Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities this week, claiming they are “unlawfully held in harrowing condi… [+3322 chars]
James Carville Raises Alarm Over Trump's Authoritarian Tendencies
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville questioned on Wednesday whether Americans should wait until President Donald Trump becomes “Hitler” before taking action against his administration. The… [+1815 chars]
Trump Rejects Proposal for Tax Increases on Millionaires Amid Legislative Challenges
President Trump all but rejected a proposal floating around among congressional Republicans to jack up taxes on millionaires to pay for his “big, beautiful” agenda package. Over recent weeks, some R… [+3547 chars]
Twelve States Challenge Trump's Tariffs in Court
(NA) Today, twelve blue and purple states, led by the state of Oregon, filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade challenging Donald Trump's massive IEEPA tariffs. Their complaint is av… [+2568 chars]
Shannon Sharpe Faces Serious Allegations in $50 Million Lawsuit
Professional football Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, battery, and emotional abuse. The plaintiff, referred to as "… [+3197 chars]
Closure of Millennium Challenge Corporation Signals Shift in U.S. Foreign Development Policy
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered the closure of a US agency that invested billions in African and other developing countries' infrastructure in return for good governance,… [+4071 chars]
Massive Job Cuts Loom at USAID, Impacting Thousands Across the Nation
Lindsay Brown was working from home in Little Rock, Arkansas, when, during a company meeting in February, her employer said that due to the United States Agency for International Development not maki… [+5015 chars]
Texas Man Executed for 2004 Murder of Young Mother
HUNTSVILLE, Texas A Texas man convicted of fatally strangling and stabbing a young mother more than 20 years ago was executed Wednesday evening. Moises Sandoval Mendoza received a lethal injection a… [+4058 chars]
Supreme Court Weighs Case on Parents' Rights Against LGBTQ+ Curriculum in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court appeared on Tuesday to lean in favor of a group of religious parents who sued a Maryland school board over its refusal to allow their K-5 children to opt out of LGBTQ+ curriculum. … [+6182 chars]
Trump Expresses Doubts Over Proposed Tax Hike for Millionaires
President Donald Trump voiced skepticism Wednesday to an idea being floated among some Republicans that would create a higher tax rate for millionaires, claiming such an increase would be disruptive.… [+2635 chars]
Navigating the Everest of Politics: Clint Browns Journey as a Confirmation Sherpa
If you ever plan on climbing Mount Everest, youll need what they call a sherpa. Named after the small Nepalese ethnic group that populate the Himalayas, sherpas are mountain guides to help climbers n… [+4253 chars]
Sen. Dick Durbin Announces Retirement, Sparking Leadership Battle in Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) may have just announced his retirement, but the bitter battle to replace his leadership position has already taken off on Capitol Hill, according to a new report in Axios. D… [+1541 chars]
Representative Dan Goldman Accuses Trump of Turning America into a 'Banana Republic'
Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY) claimed on Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Deadline” that President Donald Trump’s executive orders and immigration policies are turning America into a “banana republic.” Discu… [+1414 chars]
Supreme Court Halts Deportation Efforts by Trump Administration
In a late-night order, the Supreme Court on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal aliens. The administration had relied on the law to expedite r… [+6103 chars]
Pete Buttigieg Steps into the Manosphere: A Bold Move for Democrats
The former Transportation Secretary appeared on Andrew Schultzs Flagrant, calling out Democrats for avoiding bro media. The former Transportation Secretary appeared on Andrew Schultzs Flagrant, call… [+3372 chars]
Significant Delays at Driving Test Centres: Three Quarters Hit Maximum Wait Times
Tom Edgington & Anthony Reuben BBC Verify has found that three quarters of the 319 driving test centres across Great Britain have hit the maximum average waiting time - of 24 weeks - to book a p… [+4470 chars]
Elon Musk to Reduce Involvement in Government Efficiency Department, Focus on Tesla
As a special government employee, Musk was limited to 130 days in the role. As a special government employee, Musk was limited to 130 days in the role. Elon Musk says he plans to step back from his… [+913 chars]
Controversy at Englishtown Town Hall Meeting as Former Mobster Joins Council
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. Two hours into a town hall meeting in this small New Jersey town, a man took out his phone, hands shaking, and began filming. "Are you aware that he's committed welfare fraud?" the… [+6664 chars]
Bipartisan Movement for Right-to-Repair Gains Momentum in Red States
Several years ago, Louis Blessings wife asked for his help replacing the battery in her laptop. An electrical engineer by training, Blessing figured it would be a quick fix. But after swapping out th… [+10651 chars]
Equalities Minister Declares Toilet Use Should Align with Biological Sex Following Supreme Court Ruling
Trans women should use toilets according to their biological sex, the equalities minister has said. In response to the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is legally defined by biological sex, Br… [+3522 chars]
UK Government to Publish Nationalities of Foreign Criminals
The nationalities of foreign criminals living in the UK will be published for the first time under plans to be unveiled later. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is understood to have ordered officials to… [+2344 chars]
Harvard University Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
Harvard University sued over Trump's multibillion-dollar funding freeze.Faith Ninivaggi/REUTERS <ul><li>Harvard sued the Trump administration over the freezing of billions in federal grants and cont… [+4059 chars]
Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Detained by ICE Following Birth of First Child
The wife of pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil gave birth to their first child while he remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. Khalil, who is being held at a detention ce… [+1908 chars]
Trump Extends Endorsement to U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Adding Complexity to Arizona Governor Race
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- President Donald Trump added another endorsement in next years Republican primary for Arizona governor, saying Monday that he was backing U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in addition to his pre… [+2970 chars]
Mahmoud Khalil Denied Release to Attend Birth of His Son Amid Ongoing Immigration Struggles
Immigration authorities denied an urgent request by Mahmoud Khalil to be temporarily released from detention, under monitoring, so he could attend the birth of his first child. His wife, Noor Abdalla… [+3113 chars]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny for Misuse of Communication Channels
Pete Hegseth was briefly relieved from the “Signalgate” scandal under the cover of tariff drama, but alas, it appears the Defense Secretary has some loose lips. The New York Timesreported over the we… [+3027 chars]
Iowa Prosecutor Proposes Amendment to State Constitution to Protect Child Witnesses
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Iowas top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution to solve what one lawmaker called an interesting conundrum," weighing a person's constitutional right to… [+6047 chars]
Rising Tensions: Chinas DeepSeek AI Model Sparks National Security Concerns in the US
The United States and China have a longstanding rivalry and the emergence of generative AI has only made things worse. As you may remember, at the height of the AI hype, the Biden-Harris administrati… [+2416 chars]
Tragic Stabbing Incident Involves Denton County Commissioner and Husband
The Brief <ul><li>Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred, were stabbed early Monday morning. </li><li>Bobbie Mitchell is currently in the hospital, and Fred died from his … [+3440 chars]
Pope Francis' Passing and Its Political Implications for Biden and Trump
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIMEs politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Aboard Air Force One back in January, Joe Biden must have wondered if the… [+8562 chars]
Strengthening Bonds Between India and Saudi Arabia Amidst Global Shifts
The News As the Gulf deepens ties with the West, its still looking to strengthen relations with its trading partners in the East. On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Ara… [+821 chars]