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Republican congressman John James announces bid for Michigan governor

James would be the state's first Black governor if elected, but first has to contend with a crowded primary and a potential three-way general election.
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john james politician poltics political
1h 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

3h 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.

Live Updates

3h ago

Live Updates

Trump tariffs live updates: Stocks waver amid tariff uncertainty; Trump talks Iran and trade during Netanyahu meeting

European and Asian stocks continued to drop in a sign that the market turmoil from President Donald Trump's tariff announcement last week isn't letting up.
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.

How tariffs work and why they are a key part of Trump's agenda

The Trump administration has given a variety of reasons and mixed messages for ratcheting up the tariffs charged on goods coming into the United States.
Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Donald Trump speaks with reporters

Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law

The court's decision not to intervene means most provisions of the law, including a ban on carrying concealed firearms in "sensitive places," remain in effect.
Hank Johnson
Hank Johnson

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Trump tariffs will boost inflation, slow an already weakening U.S. economy

Dimon is the first CEO of a major Wall Street bank to publicly address Trump’s sweeping tariff policy as global markets crash.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at a Senate hearing in 2023.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at a Senate hearing in 2023.
1d ago

Republican senator floats using violence against journalists who report 'fake news'

Markwayne Mullin recounted that a reporter fatally shot a former congressman in 1890, adding there might be less "fake news ... if we could still handle our differences that way."
Markwayne Mullins points while speaking
Markwayne Mullins points while speaking

Trump portrait artist says career is in peril after president accuses her of distorting his likeness

Sarah Boardman’s niece said the artist’s loved ones rallied around her on social media, with some changing their cover photos to the portrait of Trump Boardman created.
A painting on Donald Trump is hung on a wall
A painting on Donald Trump is hung on a wall

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