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4h ago

Live Updates

Stocks decline again on tariff uncertainty; Supreme Court rules in Alien Enemies Act deportation case

The court said a judge can’t block Trump’s plan nationwide but made it clear that people who are swept up must have a chance to challenge their seizures before they can be deported.
A trader works in front of a board displaying the chart of Germany's share index DAX at the stock exchange in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on April 7, 2025.
A trader works in front of a board displaying the chart of Germany's share index DAX at the stock exchange in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on April 7, 2025.

Trump says he is 'not looking' to pause tariffs before this week's rollout, despite market uncertainty

When asked if the tariffs are permanent or open to negotiation, Trump insisted that “they can both be true.”
Image: President Trump Meets With Visiting Israeli PM Netanyahu At The White House
Image: President Trump Meets With Visiting Israeli PM Netanyahu At The White House

Trump says the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran as he insists Tehran can't get nuclear weapons

The president said talks would happen “at almost the highest level” but declined to say where the negotiations or who would speak on behalf of the U.S.
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US politics political politician donald trump

Politics News

9h ago

Politics News

Republican congressman John James announces bid for Michigan governor

James would be the state's first Black governor if elected, but first he has to contend with a crowded primary and a potential three-way general election.
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john james politician poltics political

EXCLUSIVE

9h ago

EXCLUSIVE

Inside the mine housing the federal government's retirement records, now in DOGE's spotlight

After Trump's inauguration, the mine quickly drew the attention of Elon Musk and DOGE, which is looking to modernize the process.
The warehouse-like OPM space inside the mine has accumulated more than 400,000,000 individual records, spread across 26,000 file cabinets, in some places stacked 10 high.
The warehouse-like OPM space inside the mine has accumulated more than 400,000,000 individual records, spread across 26,000 file cabinets, in some places stacked 10 high.
10h ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets November special election for deep-blue House seat

Democrats had accused Abbott of delaying calling a special election for the seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died in early March.
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Greg Abbott politics political politician wheelchair handicap handicapped

Politics News

11h ago

Politics News

Trump digs in on tariffs amid market volatility: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump says the U.S. is in direct nuclear talks with Iran.
Image: President Trump Meets With Visiting Israeli PM Netanyahu At The White House
Image: President Trump Meets With Visiting Israeli PM Netanyahu At The White House
12h ago

N.C. Supreme Court halts decision requiring verification of 65,000 votes in tight judicial race

The order temporarily pauses a ruling that had the potential to tip the results of a North Carolina Supreme Court race that the Democratic candidate currently leads by 734 votes.
A side by side split image of Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin
A side by side split image of Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin

Out of power in Congress, Democrats spotlight Trump's DOJ with 'shadow hearing'

Democratic members of Congress are set to spotlight Justice Department employees who resigned or were fired in recent months.
Senate Environment And Public Works Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing For Lee Zeldin
Senate Environment And Public Works Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing For Lee Zeldin

Immigration

14h ago

Immigration

Visas revoked for more than 3 dozen California university students and alumni

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the government has revoked at least 300 student visas after high-profile detainments of several pro-Palestinian scholars.
A silhouette of a student walks past an outdoor hallway wearing a backpack
A silhouette of a student walks past an outdoor hallway wearing a backpack

American readers worry tariffs will turn the page on affordable reading

Members of BookTok, TikTok’s passionate community of readers, have raised concerns about what President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods will mean for book publishing.
JF Books celebrates its grand opening in Washington, D.C., in 2024.
JF Books celebrates its grand opening in Washington, D.C., in 2024.

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