Trump plans to cut spending without Congress post-shutdown. Senate Dems must choose: pass GOP bill or risk shutdown. Senate divided on funding bill, potential shutdown looms.
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President Trump and his allies are working on a plan to cut federal spending quickly, as the government faces a funding deadline on Friday. Senate Republicans are rallying support for Trump's spending bill, while Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, are pushing for a shorter-term funding resolution instead. Both parties are preparing for a potential government shutdown showdown as the deadline approaches.
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SCOOP: Trump crafts plan to cut spending without Congress after shutdown is avertedwww.foxnews.com
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Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdownwww.npr.org
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Government Shutdown Looms With Senate Democrats Opposing 6-Month Funding Billwww.nytimes.com
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Schumer says Democrats will block House funding billabcnews.go.com
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Government shutdown likely after Schumer says Senate Dems will block GOP funding billnypost.com
Russia's Putin considers Ukraine ceasefire proposal but raises concerns, emphasizing the need to address underlying issues.
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Russia claimed to have retaken a key town from Ukrainian forces, while Ukraine's military commander vowed to continue holding the line. Russian President Putin expressed agreement with President Trump's call for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a lasting peace plan. Putin thanked Trump for his attention to a potential Russia-Ukraine deal, as discussions on the ceasefire continued with the arrival of Trump's envoy in Moscow.
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As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Knowwww.nytimes.com
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Putin thanks Trump for principles of ceasefire push, but does not say yeswww.foxnews.com
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Putin rejects Trump-proposed cease-fire ahead of Witkoff meeting in Moscownypost.com
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Putin says Russia backs Ukraine ceasefire but any deal must address 'root causes'www.cnbc.com
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Putin responds to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, says he's 'for it' but has concernsabcnews.go.com
Wall Street falls due to tariff worries. CEOs optimistic despite inflation. Investors calm over lower-than-expected inflation. Egg prices rise despite easing inflation.
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The S&P 500 is close to entering a correction phase due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and trade policies. Despite some positive price data, concerns about consumer behavior and the impact of President Trump's trade disputes persist. While cooler U.S. inflation provided some relief, the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports has sparked fears of a tariff war. Economists are anticipating increased price pressures and slower growth, creating challenges for the Federal Reserve. Additionally, there is a rise in staple prices and an ongoing egg shortage due to an outbreak of avian influenza.
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Wall Street’s Slide Resumes as Tariff Anxiety Persists for Investorswww.nytimes.com
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CNBC Daily Open: Investors soothed by cooler-than-expected inflation in February, even as Trump’s trade war escalateswww.cnbc.com
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White House cheers cooling inflation report: ‘Moving in the right direction’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Inflation eased a touch in February -- but Trump's tariffs cloud outlookwww.npr.org
Federal agencies must submit mass layoff plans by Thursday to reduce workforce under Trump administration's directive.
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Federal agencies are required to submit plans for layoffs and reorganization by Thursday as part of an initiative by President Trump's administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to reduce the size of the federal government. The plans must outline employee terminations as part of the government's efforts to streamline operations.
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US Agencies facing Thursday deadline to present plans for ‘large-scale reductions in force’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Deadline looms for federal agencies to submit mass layoff plans as Trump admin guts 'bloated' workforcewww.foxnews.com
Stepson escapes after being held captive by stepmom for 20 years, setting fire to gain freedom. Woman arrested in the US.
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A man in Waterbury, Connecticut, was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for over 20 years, locked in a room with limited food and water. He set a fire using hand sanitizer, printer paper, and a lighter to escape. When he was found by emergency workers, he weighed only 68 pounds.
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A man says his stepmom locked him in a room for decades. He escaped by setting a firewww.npr.org
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Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 yearswww.bbc.com
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‘Malnourished’ man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: ‘I wanted my freedom’www.foxnews.com
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Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Saywww.nytimes.com
Florida police officer delivers pizza with an 8-foot alligator nearby in customer's driveway.
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A police officer in Bradenton, Florida, was asked to deliver a pizza to a woman after an 8-foot alligator was found under a car at her house. The incident was captured on bodycam footage as the officer responded to reports of the alligator in the neighborhood.
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Watch: Police officer delivers pizza with alligator lurking nearbywww.bbc.com
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WATCH: Cop delivers pizza when delivery driver sees 8-foot gator hidingabcnews.go.com
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Florida police officer delivers pizza after large gator caught on camera in customer’s drivewaywww.foxnews.com
Tornado reported in Los Angeles amid severe storm with rain, wind, and flood threats. Evacuations urged as strongest storm approaches.
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Southern California is facing a major storm bringing heavy rain and snow, prompting evacuation warnings and fears of mudslides. The storm is expected to dump 1 to 2 inches of rain along the coast and up to 4 inches in the valleys, posing a threat to areas previously affected by wildfires. Residents have been urged to take precautions and stay safe during this powerful weather system.
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Tornado Reported in Los Angeles as Storm Batters Californiawww.nytimes.com
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Southern California pounded by rain, wind as storm threatens flooding and mudslideswww.latimes.com
Judge orders reinstatement of probationary federal workers fired by Trump administration at 6 agencies, affecting thousands.
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A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate thousands of probationary federal employees who were unlawfully terminated within the next week. This includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate probationary workers fired at 6 agencieswww.foxnews.com
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Thousands of fired federal workers must be offered reinstatement, a judge ruleswww.npr.org
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Judge orders fired probationary federal employees reinstatedabcnews.go.com
Mahmoud Khalil sues to keep activists' names secret, faces legal challenges and detainment in Louisiana for anti-Israel protests.
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Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, is facing government scrutiny and possible deportation by the Trump administration for his alleged involvement in anti-Israel protests and support of Hamas. Despite being a legal permanent resident, Khalil remains in ICE custody following a recent court hearing. Protests in support of Khalil have taken place, including an occupation of Trump Tower in Manhattan. Khalil's attorneys deny any ties to the terrorist group Hamas.
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Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia and Lawmakers to Keep Activists’ Names Secretwww.nytimes.com
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Protesters supporting Mahmoud Khalil occupy Trump Tower lobbywww.foxnews.com
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Federal judge hears challenge to Mahmoud Khalil's detentionwww.npr.org
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Mahmoud Khalil to remain in Louisiana ICE center for now, judge ruleswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Who is Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian student activist facing US deportation?www.bbc.com
Trump remains firm on tariff plans, proposing a 200% tariff on European alcohol, causing stock market decline.
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President Trump is standing firm on his decision to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on countries with tariffs on U.S. goods. European wines and beverages may face heavy tariffs if the EU proceeds with retaliatory measures on American products. Trump has threatened the EU with 200% tariffs on alcohol in response to the EU's announcement of tariffs on American goods. The president has been using tariff threats as a tactic, but this has not gone unanswered by other countries.
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'I'm not going to bend at all': Trump doubles down on tariff plans as stocks sinkwww.cnbc.com
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Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcoholwww.npr.org
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Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on Champagne and Wine From Europewww.nytimes.com
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Trump threatens 200% alcohol tariffs on EU countrieswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU alcoholabcnews.go.com
Disney held a scaled-back premiere for the controversial live-action remake of "Snow White."
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Disney's upcoming remake of Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler, is set to be released next week. However, the company seems to have low expectations for its box office success due to a scaled-back promotional event and a smaller premiere compared to other big-budget films.
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Disney conducts scaled-back ‘Snow White’ premiere for controversial film’s debutwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Disney scales back premiere of controversial live action ‘Snow White’ remakewww.foxnews.com
U.N. accuses Israel of targeting reproductive health facilities in Gaza; Netanyahu criticizes U.N. council's accusations as supporting terrorism.
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A U.N. committee report accuses Israel of committing "genocidal acts" to prevent births, which Israel has rejected as biased. Israeli and American officials condemn a separate report from the U.N. Human Rights Council alleging systemic sexual violence against Palestinians.
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U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gazawww.nytimes.com
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Netanyahu slams 'terrorist-supporting' UN council that accused Israel of committing sexual crimeswww.foxnews.com
Blood moon total lunar eclipse will be visible soon. Learn how to watch it.
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NASA scientist Noah Petro provides tips on how to view the upcoming eclipse and explains that Earth's shadow will create a "blood moon" by blocking most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface.
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WATCH: Blood moon set to rise as total lunar eclipseabcnews.go.com
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How to Watch the ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipsewww.nytimes.com
20 states, including California, sue to stop Education Department layoffs and prevent its dismantling by Trump administration.
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Democratic state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over the termination of Education Department staffers, alleging that the cuts are an illegal shutdown of crucial, congressionally-mandated work, including protecting civil rights. They are seeking a judge to halt the mass firings and declare the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful. The Trump administration cut about half of the agency's workforce, claiming it would improve service delivery, but the attorneys general argue that the move is reckless and illegal, warning that it would severely impact the agency.
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Trump sued by 20 states to halt the 'dismantling' of Education Departmentwww.cnbc.com
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California joins 19 Democratic states in suit to stop massive Education Department layoffswww.latimes.com
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21 state AGs sue to block Department of Education's dismantlingabcnews.go.com
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States Sue to Stop Trump’s Education Department Layoffswww.wsj.com
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Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Departmentwww.nytimes.com
Migrants held at Guantanamo Bay transferred to US for deportation, with some moved to Louisiana.
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All remaining migrants held at the US military base in Cuba have been transferred to Louisiana over the past two days, as confirmed by a US official.
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Migrants held at Guantanamo transferred to US - reportswww.bbc.com
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Remaining migrants at Guantanamo Bay moved to Louisiana to await deportationabcnews.go.com
Amy Coney Barrett's sister received a bomb threat at her home, according to police.
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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's sister, Amanda Coney Williams, was targeted with a bomb threat on March 8, with the message "Free Palestine." Amy Coney Barrett was nominated by President Donald Trump and the court has made significant rulings against federal abortion protections and affirmative action since her appointment.
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Supreme Court justice's sister receives bomb threat at her home: Policeabcnews.go.com
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Bomb threat targets Amy Coney Barrett’s sisterwww.washingtonexaminer.com
ICE's Tom Homan faces off with protesters, warns sanctuary state, and threatens to flood NY with agents over immigration crackdown.
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Border czar Tom Homan was unfazed by pro illegal immigration protesters in Albany as he casually ate an apple and walked past them. He warned sanctuary jurisdictions to step aside or face more ICE agents in their communities. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani attempted to confront Homan during his visit to Albany. Homan, supported by Albany Republicans, cautioned Governor Hochul and state Democrats against defending sanctuary city policies.
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'ICE' cold Tom Homan calmly eats apple in face of enraged pro-illegal immigration protesterswww.foxnews.com
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Border czar Tom Homan says ICE agents will flood NY if Hochul doesn’t cooperate on federal immigration crackdownnypost.com
Trump changes stance, Palestinians won't be expelled from Gaza as previously suggested.
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President Trump clarified that Palestinians would not be expelled from Gaza while discussing his proposal for U.S. participation in rebuilding the war-torn area. This statement came after he appeared to backtrack on his earlier plans to relocate residents during a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.
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Trump softens Gaza stance, says Palestinians will not be expelled from the war-torn territorywww.foxnews.com
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Trump indicates change of heart for plans to relocate Palestinians out of Gazawww.washingtonexaminer.com
Influencer criticized for separating wild baby wombat from its mother. Video shows influencer picking up the animal.
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An American influencer named Sam Jones is facing criticism in Australia for sharing a video on social media that shows her taking a baby wombat from its mother. The video has sparked backlash and outrage from people overseas.
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Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its motherabcnews.go.com
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WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombatabcnews.go.com
EPA plans to roll back climate rules and target numerous regulations, including toxic protections, in a massive deregulation campaign.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to reconsider over two dozen environmental rules, including those related to water, air, and toxic protections. This marks the beginning of a lengthy process to potentially remake these regulations as part of a deregulation campaign. The EPA did not specify whether it intends to weaken or eliminate these rules entirely. The agency's administrator, Lee Zeldin, aims to revise or repeal numerous air, water, and climate protections to support industries. Additionally, there are discussions about enabling astronauts stranded on the International Space Station to return to Earth.
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EPA says it will roll back many climate rules. But that could prove complicatedwww.npr.org
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EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaignabcnews.go.com
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E.P.A. Declares ‘Greatest Day of Deregulation Our Nation Has Seen’www.nytimes.com
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Trump EPA begins rolling back Biden electric vehicle ‘mandate’ in ‘biggest day of deregulation in American history’nypost.com
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Biden's 'Woke Green Agenda' on chopping block as EPA announces 'most consequential day of deregulation'www.foxnews.com
Tim Walz takes responsibility for Democratic Party's election loss to Trump, admitting fault and ownership of the situation.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, stated in an interview with MSNBC's Chris Hayes that he and former Vice President Kamala Harris are responsible for the current situation he believes was caused by President Donald Trump. Walz expressed that if he and Harris had won the 2024 election, America would not be facing the challenges it currently is.
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Tim Walz blames himself and Harris for America’s 'mess' under Trump, tells MSNBC, 'I own this'www.foxnews.com
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Tim Walz takes blame for ‘mess’ the Democratic Party is in after election loss to Trumpnypost.com
Charlie Kirk warns GOP about Gavin Newsom's tactics. Newsom dismisses claims of funding his own bust. Newsom's podcast covers Musk, Trump, and taxes.
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Conservative media personality Charlie Kirk warns the Republican Party about the growing threat of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential election. Newsom has launched a new podcast and is engaging with guests, including Kirk, in a charm offensive and rebranding effort following the Democratic Party's setbacks in 2024. Newsom's office denies claims that he secretly funded a bronze bust of himself in San Francisco City Hall. Despite hosting right-wing figures on his podcast, some criticize Newsom for diverting attention from his gubernatorial duties.
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Charlie Kirk warns GOP about ‘calculated’ Newsom after podcast appearancewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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CHARLIE KIRK: Here's what I learned after talking with Gavin Newsom: GOP bewarewww.foxnews.com
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Gavin Newsom’s Podcast Hosts Steve Bannon, Covering Musk, Trump and Taxeswww.nytimes.com
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Barabak: With his new podcast, Gavin Newsom may just talk himself to political deathwww.latimes.com
White House criticized law firm involved in Russia investigation. Judges ruled against Trump's orders targeting the firm.
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from cutting off a law firm's access to federal resources and from removing a Democratic member from the Federal Labor Relations Authority. The judge ruled that President Trump lacked the authority to take these actions and ordered the reinstatement of Susan Tsui Grundmann. This decision is seen as a setback to Trump's efforts to exert control. Additionally, the judge halted the administration from enforcing key provisions of an executive order targeting the Democratic law firm Perkins Coie, stating that it has a chilling effect on the legal profession.
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'Absurd': White House blasts law firm that helped fuel Russia hoax after challenging Trump orderwww.foxnews.com
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Judge rules Trump unlawfully fired Democratic labor board memberwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Judge stops Trump order barring law firm behind Steele dossier from entering government buildingsnypost.com
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Judge blocks Trump from enforcing 'chilling' order against law firmwww.npr.org
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Judge blocks 'unlawful' Trump order targeting Clinton 2016 law firmabcnews.go.com
Stock market reacts to trade war and government shutdown concerns. Trump's policies impact Apple's expansion in India. Poll shows mixed approval ratings.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the negative impacts of President Trump's tariffs, stating that a possible government shutdown is the economic story for the next few days. Stock markets have been affected by Trump's tariff agenda, including new duties on steel and aluminum. Investors are uncertain due to the administration's unpredictable moves. Apple has boosted India's manufacturing sector, but Trump's tariffs could raise the price of Indian exports. Trump received a 51% approval rating on immigration, higher than at any point during his first term.
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Scott Bessent calls government shutdown a bigger story than stock market shockwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdownabcnews.go.com
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An ‘Untradable’ Market: Trump Sows Profound Uncertainty for Stockswww.nytimes.com
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CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Apple has big expansion plans in India — but Trump's tariffs could change thatwww.cnbc.com
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Trump sees highest approval on immigration, lowest on tariffs, new poll showsnypost.com
White House withdraws David Weldon's controversial nomination as CDC director shortly before Senate hearing.
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Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's nominee for director of the CDC, was withdrawn from consideration just before his Senate confirmation hearing. The White House cited a lack of necessary Senate votes for his confirmation. Weldon, a vaccine skeptic and former Republican Congressman, was set to testify before the Senate HELP Committee before the nomination was pulled.
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White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDCwww.npr.org
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White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearingwww.bbc.com
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White House yanks Trump pick Dave Weldon for CDC directorÂnypost.com
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White House pulls nomination of David Weldon as CDC directorwww.foxnews.com
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White House withdraws David Weldon's nomination to be Trump's CDC director: Sourcesabcnews.go.com
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates debate on abortion, Musk, Trump, and partisanship. Bernie Sanders warns of oligarchy. Candidates to discuss key issues.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford engaged in a debate where they discussed abortion laws and Elon Musk. Schimel, a conservative judge, aims to shift the court to the right and faced off against Crawford, a liberal judge, on issues of impartiality, crime, and partisanship. The closely watched election has drawn attention due to its potential impact on the court's balance. Meanwhile, Sen. Bernie Sanders expressed concerns about the country's safety under President Trump and the influence of billionaires in politics.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar on abortion law, Musk, Trump during debateabcnews.go.com
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Brad Schimel, a Trump Loyalist, Aims to Flip Wisconsin’s Supreme Courtwww.nytimes.com
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over partisanship in tense race to control courtwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Bernie Sanders warns liberal podcasters that Trump and Musk are creating 'oligarchy'www.foxnews.com
Pete Buttigieg will not run for Senate or governor positions while considering a presidential bid. He is not seeking a Michigan Senate seat.
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in Michigan, potentially paving the way for a presidential run in 2028. He was expected to announce that he will not run for Michigan's open senate seat, despite previously considering it. Buttigieg's decision to rule out a Senate run in 2026 clears the path for a potential White House bid in 2028. He had been seen as a prominent potential candidate in Michigan's upcoming marquee contest.
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Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculationabcnews.go.com
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Buttigieg won’t run for Michigan Senate seatwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Pete Buttigieg expected to make major announcement regarding his political futurewww.foxnews.com
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Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michiganwww.nytimes.com
Trump's FDA and NIH picks advance through committee for final Senate confirmation. Dr. Marty Makary moves closer to FDA confirmation.
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya's nomination for NIH director in a 12-11 vote and supported Dr. Martin Makary's bid for FDA commissioner in a 14-9 vote. Both nominations advanced in committee votes on Thursday morning.
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Trump’s FDA and NIH picks clear committee, teeing up final Senate confirmationnypost.com
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Trump's pick for NIH director clears committee, heads to full Senate votewww.foxnews.com
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Dr. Marty Makary advances out of key committee in bid for FDA confirmationwww.foxnews.com
American student Sudiksha Konanki missing in the Dominican Republic for a week with no suspects. Retired FBI agent offers insights.
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Authorities in the Dominican Republic are intensifying the search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared from a resort in Punta Cana during spring break. Investigators are drawing on past missing person cases, such as Natalee Holloway's, for guidance. A power outage at the resort may impact the investigation, but retired FBI agents believe critical steps are being taken to locate Konanki. She was vacationing with five others when she went missing.
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Missing American in Dominican Republic: No suspects as search for Sudiksha Konanki reaches one weekwww.foxnews.com
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What we know about the search for a U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republicwww.npr.org
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New details emerge in US college student's spring break disappearanceabcnews.go.com
Trump's White House Tesla display for Musk sparks ethics concerns and political backlash from Democrats. Musk's Beijing visit also mentioned.
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President Trump recently hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles, drawing comparisons to a previous visit to the Communist Party's leadership compound. Michael Shellenberger of Environmental Progress criticizes Democrats for targeting Tesla in protest of Musk despite advocating for cleaner energy. Ethics experts warn of potential conflicts of interest arising from the president's association with Musk. The relationship between Musk and political figures, including former President Biden, has evolved over time. Trump publicly supported Musk amid Tesla's stock decline and nationwide protests at Tesla showrooms.
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Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijingwww.nytimes.com
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'Musk derangement syndrome': Environmental group founder says Tesla protests revealing left's 'true colors'www.foxnews.com
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Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concernsabcnews.go.com
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Trump buys a Tesla with Elon Musk in tow, at the White Housewww.npr.org
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Trump commits to buying red Tesla in White House driveway to support ‘incredible patriot’ Elon Musknypost.com
Justice Department investigates 2 NYC migrant shelters. Trump Administration launches investigation into New York shelters.
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The Justice Department is looking into the funding and operations of two Manhattan hotels being used as migrant shelters. Prosecutors have requested a list of names of individuals staying at one of the hotels, which is part of the city's efforts to house around 43,000 migrants in shelters, including converted hotels.
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Justice Department launches criminal investigation into 2 NYC migrant shelterswww.foxnews.com
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Trump Administration Opens Investigation Into Shelters in New Yorkwww.nytimes.com
GOP plans to challenge Georgia's Democratic senator in a state won by Trump. Democrats optimistic about Senate retirements. Early contenders for Jeanne Shaheen's Senate seat in 2026.
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The GOP sees an opportunity to strengthen its Senate majority in the 2026 elections following Democrat Jeanne Shaheen's decision not to run for re-election in New Hampshire. With several Senate Democrats retiring in key states, Republicans are poised to maintain control of the Senate due to a favorable election map. While no candidates have officially declared for the New Hampshire Senate race, potential contenders include former governor Chris and other lawmakers from the state.
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GOP gears up to challenge Georgia's Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%www.foxnews.com
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Democrats see silver lining in wave of Senate retirementswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Jeanne Shaheen Is Right to Retirewww.nytimes.com
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New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen becomes the latest Dem not running for re-electionnypost.com
Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to legalize attacks on police during mental health crises, sparking criticism.
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An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a controversial bill that critics argue would make it legal for individuals experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers. Critics believe the bill would embolden those who target law enforcement.
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Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on officers and more top headlineswww.foxnews.com
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Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode, critics saynypost.com
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Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episodewww.foxnews.com
DOGE introduces changes to make errors harder to detect.
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Elon Musk's group has been accused of obscuring details of new claims on its website despite promises of transparency. The Times was able to detect a new batch of mistakes in the information provided.
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DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Findwww.nytimes.com
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DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Findwww.nytimes.com
Federal judge orders Elon Musk and DOGE to disclose downsizing plans and employee details. House DOGE subcommittee seeks FBI and DOJ probe on Tesla attacks. Fed's DOGE contact questioned.
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A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk and DOGE to reveal plans to downsize the government and identify all employees. DOGE subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has requested an investigation into organized attacks on Musk and Tesla. Protesters have targeted Tesla locations due to Musk's role in cutting government spending. Court filings suggest meetings between Federal Reserve employees and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reassured lawmakers about the Federal Reserve's oversight amid Democratic scrutiny.
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Federal judge orders Elon Musk, DOGE to reveal plans to downsize government, identify all employeeswww.foxnews.com
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House DOGE subcommittee calls on FBI and DOJ to investigate attacks on Tesla and Elon Muskwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Court filing sows doubt on Fed’s claim they had ‘no contact’ with DOGEwww.washingtonexaminer.com
President Trump aims to reduce government size by focusing on civil rights initiatives.
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President Trump has revoked a 1965 executive order that mandated federal contractors to comply with nondiscrimination laws, raising concerns that women and people of color may face reduced opportunities. Additionally, there are fears that Trump is using federal government resources to suppress dissent more broadly.
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President Trump's attempts to shrink government target civil rights effortswww.npr.org
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Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fearwww.nytimes.com
Explorers release footage of 130-year-old shipwreck in Lake Superior.
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Explorers have found the wreck of the cargo ship Western Reserve, which sank in Lake Superior over 130 years ago due to rough weather conditions on August 30, 1892. The ship broke in two and sank to the bottom of the lake.
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WATCH: Exploring a 130-year-old shipwreck in Lake Superiorabcnews.go.com
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Watch: Explorers release footage of 132-year-old shipwreckwww.bbc.com
GOP lawmaker refuses to address transgender Rep. Sarah McBride as 'Mr.' during House hearing, causing tension and ending abruptly.
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Rep. Keith Self faced backlash for referring to transgender Rep. Sarah McBride as "Mr. McBride," stating he is not obligated to participate in what he called McBride's "fantasy." The incident occurred during a House hearing where a Democrat clashed with the Republican representative. The exchange led to chaos, with Rep. McBride responding by addressing Self as "Madam Chair." The situation escalated further when another Democrat objected to Self's language, resulting in the hearing being abruptly ended.
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GOP lawmaker explains why he called trans Dem 'Mr. McBride': 'I don't have to participate in his fantasy'www.foxnews.com
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Angry response to how transgender lawmaker Sarah McBride introducedwww.bbc.com
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House hearing unravels after Keith Self calls transgender Sarah McBride ‘mister’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearingabcnews.go.com
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Republican Refers to Transgender Member as a Man, Cutting Short a House Hearingwww.nytimes.com
Trump administration task force quickly penalizes colleges for not addressing antisemitism. New York urged to combat antisemitism in schools.
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The Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism is taking action against U.S. schools for not addressing campus hate, beginning with federal funding cuts at Columbia University. Antisemitism has increased in New York following a terrorist attack by Hamas, prompting calls for political leaders to crack down on this issue.
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Trump admin task force moves rapidly to punish colleges for inaction over antisemitismwww.foxnews.com
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Stop talking, start teaching: New York must fight to end antisemitism in our schoolswww.foxnews.com
New Census data shows immigration boosts big city metro areas. New York City's population surpasses 8.4 million.
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The influx of immigrants has helped recover losses from the Covid era, but the impact may not last long. Recent census data indicates that fewer people are leaving cities and more foreign newcomers are arriving, which has contributed to the recovery from the pandemic.
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Immigration Props Up Big City Metro Areas, New Census Data Showswww.wsj.com
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New York City’s Population Ticks Up to More Than 8.4 Millionwww.nytimes.com
Blue state city council reevaluates trans member's nomination due to OnlyFans account discovery.
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Lynnwood, Washington city councilors are meeting to discuss potentially reversing the appointment of a new member due to the discovery of their OnlyFans page.
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Blue state city council reconsidering trans member’s nomination after discovering OnlyFans account: reportnypost.com
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Blue state city council reconsidering trans member’s nomination after discovering OnlyFans account: reportwww.foxnews.com
Trump can leverage Biden's energy mistakes for America's resurgence as the clean-energy sector continues to thrive despite Trump's opposition.
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President Trump has established the National Energy Dominance Council to counter Biden-era policies and promote his America First agenda. Industry experts emphasize the importance of clean energy to meet increasing electricity demand in the US, but they express concerns that the Trump administration's actions may hinder its development.
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How Trump can turn Biden’s energy blunders into America’s greatest comebackwww.foxnews.com
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America's clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump's attacks. At least for now.www.npr.org
Greenland's elections see pro-independence liberal party win, center-right party pulls off upset victory amid Trump's interest in the island.
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The pro-independence liberal Demokraatit Party in Greenland won a surprise victory in the recent election, gaining the highest share of votes among the major parties. The party's success is seen as a rejection of President Trump's desire to annex the island and a push for a slower pace towards independence. President Trump's rhetoric about taking control of Greenland has made independence a central issue, but the winning party is not in a rush to change the status quo.
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What Greenland's elections mean for the island — and the U.S.www.npr.org
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Pro-independence liberal party wins upset in Greenland electionswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Greenland's center-right party pulls off upset victory as Trump seeks controlwww.foxnews.com
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In Trump’s Shadow, Greenland Votes for a New Governmentwww.nytimes.com
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Greenland is caught in a love triangle between the U.S., Denmark and independence as election takes placewww.cnbc.com
Alibaba introduces new AI assistant amid growing competition. Schneider Electric praises China's 'DeepSeek moment'. DeepSeek AI boosts Chinese venture capital.
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A new AI technology called DeepSeek is causing a stir in China's venture capital world after three years of decline. French company Schneider Electric believes China's advancement in AI with DeepSeek is positive for the global AI development race.
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Alibaba launches new version of AI assistant tool as competition heats upwww.cnbc.com
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French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'www.cnbc.com
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DeepSeek AI cranks open the spigots on Chinese venture capitalwww.cnbc.com
Changes to rules for portable batteries on planes are coming. Stay informed.
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Airlines in Asia are implementing stricter rules, requiring passengers to repack or power off batteries before boarding flights with specific carriers.
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Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.www.nytimes.com
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Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.www.nytimes.com
Hegseth orders review of US military fitness and grooming standards due to concerns about weakening standards under Biden.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered a department-wide evaluation of the fitness and grooming standards of the U.S. military. This review will cover all branches of the military and will include aspects such as physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, including the allowance of beards. This decision comes after the Biden administration relaxed grooming and hairstyle rules and body fat percentage requirements for military service members. The Pentagon will be conducting the review as per Secretary Hegseth's directive.
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Hegseth orders ‘department-wide review’ of military fitness and grooming standardswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Hegseth orders review of US military standards, including grooming, after they were loosened under Bidennypost.com
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Hegseth orders review of military fitness and grooming standards: 'Our adversaries are not growing weaker'www.foxnews.com
Fetterman advises Democrats to speak like everyday people, not focus on 'oligarchs'.
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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman highlighted that many people are unfamiliar with the term "oligarchy" and emphasized the importance of Democrats communicating in a way that is easily understood by the general public. He made these comments during an interview with MSNBC.
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Fetterman urges Democrats to talk like ‘regular’ people instead of ranting about ‘oligarchs’nypost.com
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Fetterman urges Democrats to talk like 'regular' people instead of ranting about ‘oligarchs’www.foxnews.com
Irish leader faces challenges of tariffs and war during White House visit. Vance emphasizes 'sock diplomacy' at St. Patrick's Day breakfast. Trump hosts Irish head of state Micheal Martin.
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Vice President JD Vance welcomed Ireland's leader, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, to the White House for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, showcasing his "sock diplomacy" with shamrock socks. However, conflicts such as a brewing trade war dampened the traditional festivities. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host a meeting with the Irish Taoiseach, including a luncheon on Capitol Hill and a reception at the White House. Additionally, Spain, Norway, and Ireland have recognized the Palestinian state.
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Dual ‘land mines’ of tariffs and war complicate Irish leader’s White House visitwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Vance highlights ‘sock diplomacy’ at St. Patrick’s Day breakfast with Irish PMwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Ireland head of state Micheal Martinwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Riley Gaines inspires law banning trans athletes from women's locker rooms, named after her. WV governor signs 'Riley Gaines Act'.
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Riley Gaines, a woman advocating to protect female athletes from transgender competitors, witnessed the signing of a law named after her in West Virginia. The Riley Gaines Act was signed by Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey, with Gaines and lawmakers present at the event.
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Riley Gaines opens up on getting a law to ban trans athletes from women's locker rooms named after herwww.foxnews.com
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‘Riley Gaines Act’ signed: WV governor inspired by 14-year-old shot-putter who refused to compete against malewww.foxnews.com
VA secretary accuses reporter of spreading harmful rumors about DOGE, confronting them for publishing unconfirmed information.
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins confronted a reporter for spreading rumors about DOGE's actions that are causing fear among veterans and VA employees. This incident occurred amidst President Donald Trump expressing frustration over articles with anonymous or off-the-record quotes being published, and he threatened to sue the writers behind such pieces. The reporter in question is Patricia Kime.
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VA secretary accuses reporter of spreading 'rumors' about DOGE that hurt veterans in tense clashwww.foxnews.com
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Veterans Affairs Secretary confronts reporter publishing ‘unconfirmed hearsay’www.washingtonexaminer.com
Virginia teen track runner charged with assault and battery for hitting opponent's head with a baton during a race.
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A high school track athlete, Alaila Everett from I.C. Norcom High School, is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery. This comes after a viral video captured her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a race.
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Runner who hit opponent in head with baton faces assault and battery chargeabcnews.go.com
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Virginia teen track runner who bashed opponent's head with baton charged with assault and batterywww.foxnews.com
SpaceX launch to retrieve stranded astronauts from ISS postponed after Hegseth's message. NASA mission to I.S.S. Watch on Wednesday.
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SpaceX is set to launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station on Wednesday to retrieve two astronauts who have been in orbit since June. The astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, have been described as stranded during their extended stay. The return date is uncertain but could be as soon as March 16. President Trump and Elon Musk have claimed that the Biden administration abandoned the astronauts, but publicly available evidence suggests otherwise.
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SpaceX launch scrubbed hours after Hegseth shares message to rescue mission crew: ‘Wish you Godspeed’www.foxnews.com
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SpaceX to Launch Crew-10 Astronauts for NASA to the I.S.S.: How to Watchwww.nytimes.com
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SpaceX mission set to launch on Wednesday will bring home Starliner astronautsabcnews.go.com
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SpaceX launch: Mission set to retrieve astronauts stranded on ISSwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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NASA's latest space launch: Stranded astronauts and messy politicswww.npr.org