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How Democrats and Republicans use science differently to shape policy
New research shows U.S. policymakers are relying on science more than ever — but that’s where the common ground ends. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the data that shows how Republicans and Democrats use science differently to shape their policies.
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Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?
Viral videos are claiming major U.S. ports are empty because Trump's tariffs against China have dried up the supply of Chinese goods. Is it true? CBC’s visual investigations unit analyzes the videos, satellite imagery and trade data to find out what’s really going on. Thumbnail: Credit YT-A: "X/LarryBrockMP" Thumbnail credit: The Port of Los Angeles Live Look, Getty Images
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Tim Cook says Trump tariffs could cost Apple more than $900M in June quarter
Apple CEO Tim Cook said President Trump’s tariffs could tank the company's profits in the second quarter during a Thursday earnings call. “For the June quarter, currently we are not able to precisely estimate the impact of tariffs, as we are uncertain of potential future actions prior to the end of the quarter,” Cook told...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Alleged leaders of child exploitation cult known as 764 arrested, charged
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Ronan the sea lion is better than ever at grooving to a beat, new study finds
Not many animals show a clear ability to identify andmove to a beataside from humans,parrotsand someprimates. But then there’s Ronan, a bright-eyed sea lion that has scientists rethinking themeaning of music.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump's changing economic tune
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump nods to economic worries as pressures rise The president is switching up his messaging on the economy amid growing concern from voters and even fellow Republicans about his trade agenda. AP Photo After months...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated for UN role in White House shakeup
Three months into his second term, President Trump is shaking up his national security team. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, whose use of an unclassified messaging platform caused an uproar starting in March, will leave his job and be nominated to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will replace Waltz as national security adviser. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump taps Dr. Phil for Religious Liberty Commission
President Trump has chosen Dr. Phil McGraw to join the Religious Liberty Commission. McGraw joined Trump on Thursday for a celebration in the White House’s Rose Garden in honor of the commission’s creation and the National Day of Prayer. McGraw briefly spoke during the ceremony after being introduced by Trump. He’s been a supporter of...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Former ambassador John Negroponte discusses changes to Trump’s national security team
The Trump White House announced a major shakeup with embattled National Security Adviser Mike Waltz leaving his post to become the next U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Ambassador John Negroponte. He was the first director of national intelligence during the George W. Bush administration.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Waltz ouster highlights Trump team tumult
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Waltz exit latest ‘chaos’ on Trump national security team The ousting of national security adviser Mike Waltz triggered a major shake-up in President Trump’s White House team, which is divided between America First-isolationists and traditional Republican hawks. ...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump administration not backing down from clash with judiciary
Despite once again being told by a federal judge that their actions exceed the scope of the executive’s authority, President Trump and his administration continued their fight with the judicial branch. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: U.S. and Ukraine sign minerals deal
In our news wrap Thursday, Ukraine agreed to a deal giving the U.S. access to its rare-earth elements and resources like oil and natural gas, the Trump administration is pushing for more behavioral therapy for transgender youth instead of gender-affirming health care and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to recruit and retain more air traffic controllers.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed up to produce a documentary
“Aldeas — A New Story”will feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what the filmmakers say are the Pope's final in-depth on-camera interview for a film.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:‘The Project’ explores Project 2025’s origins and goals to reshape American culture
Many of the policies enacted by the Trump administration with lightning speed in these first 100 days were initially laid out two years ago in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. David Graham’s new book “The Project” details its origins and sweeping goals to reshape American culture. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López sat down with Graham to discuss more.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:House committee delays key vote amid disagreements over Medicaid
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is delaying a key vote on its portion of the package full of President Trump’s legislative priorities amid continued disagreements over potential cuts to Medicaid. The panel had initially been planning to hold a markup — where the group debates legislation and votes on advancing it — on May 7, a...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Conservative activist Christopher Rufo on his push to scrutinize higher education
President Trump is pushing for more control at dozens of colleges and universities, he says to promote free speech, end “wokeism” and clamp down on antisemitism. But many schools are opposing the efforts. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo has been instrumental in triggering the wider response and big changes from the administration. Amna Nawaz spoke with him for our series, On Democracy.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Exploring the efforts to control how U.S. history is presented in museums and monuments
The Trump administration has put its mark on the nation’s cultural sector. One focus is on how American history is told and presented in museums and monuments. That has roiled many in the academic and art worlds. Jeffrey Brown explores the effort to reshape institutions for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:‘Conclave’ author Robert Harris on the secretive tradition of selecting a new pope
Streaming viewership of "Conclave" surged 3,200 percent in the week after Pope Francis’ death. Viewers turned to that movie, which won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, to help them understand one of the most secretive elections on the planet. The film is based on the novel by Robert Harris, who joined Geoff Bennett to break down the complicated process of electing the next pontiff.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Reports of sexual assault in military down for second year
The number of reported sexual assaults in the military droppedalmost4 percent last year, the second year in a row such criminal activity dipped in the ranks, according to aPentagon reportreleased Thursday. From fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2024, there were 8,195 reported sexual assaults involving service members, compared with 8,515 the year prior and 8,942 in...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Musk reflects on 100 days of DOGE
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk talks 'intense' first 100 days in White House Elon Muskadmitted his first 100 days in the White House were “intense,” as he set up and ran the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and attempted to slash trillions of dollars in government spending. Greg Nash The tech...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers question accuser Miriam Haley at rape retrial
Miriam Haley, testifying for a third day at Weinstein’s rape retrial, was grilled about everything from her initial interactions with the ex-studio boss to her decision to get a lawyer and go public with her allegations as the#MeToo movementexploded in October 2017.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:House conservatives call for controversial Medicaid changes in reconciliation
A group of House conservatives is calling for significant “structural reforms” of Medicaid as part of the Republican reconciliation legislation, illustrating the seemingly intractable differences across GOP factions. In a “Dear Colleague” letter led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and signed by 19 others, the lawmakers said the GOP conference must pursue “meaningful reforms” in...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:DOJ sues blue states to block climate suits, laws
Presented by Clean Fuels Alliance America {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump targets blue state climate lawsuits, laws The Trump administration has sued four Democrat-led states to try to block their climate-related lawsuits or laws. Jenny Kane, Associated Press On Wednesday, the administration sued Michigan and Hawaii in...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump switches up economic message as voters, markets tremble
President Trump is switching up his messaging on the economy amid growing concern from voters and even fellow Republicans about his trade agenda. After months of expressing unabashed confidence in his plans to impose sweeping tariffs, Trump is acknowledging the pain the U.S. economy may face under steep import taxes. The latest economic blow to...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Watch live: Trump gives University of Alabama commencement address
President Trumpis slated to deliver a commencement address Thursday evening at the University of Alabama. His speech comes as Trump has been in a battle with higher education institutions over their policies on diversity, equity and inclusion, on-campus protests, alleged inaction on antisemitism and other areas. The White House has threatened funding at top schools...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Nonprofits warn against EPIC bill
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Nonprofits warn against EPIC bill The nation’s leading senior interest group is coming out staunchly against the bipartisan Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act, saying the bill will “keep Medicare on the sidelines” just as...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:India announces it will include caste details in its next census
Casteis an ancient system of social hierarchy in India and is critical to Indian life and politics. There are hundreds of caste groups based on occupation and economic status across India, particularly among Hindus, but the country has limited, or outdated data on how many people belong to them.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes after U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal is signed
A Ukrainian drone attack left at least seven people dead and a Russian strike on Odesa killed two people on Thursday, officials said, just hours after Kyiv and Washingtonsigned a long-anticipated agreementgranting U.S. access toUkraine’s mineral resources.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi's release offers hope amid Trump crackdown
Pro-Palestinian students detained by immigration authorities saw their biggest win to date this week with the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, though both his case and the fight at large have a long way to go. While the ruling is not the kind of slam dunk that would make advocates feel safer about the state of...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Stephen Miller claims Americans likely 'willing to pay more' for US-made dolls
Top White House aide Stephen Miller claimed Thursday that Americans are likely to be “willing to pay more” for American-made dolls. On Wednesday, President Trump said that children could have fewer toys amid high tariffs on trading partners. “You know, someone said, ‘Oh, the shelves, they’re going to be open.’ Well, maybe the children will...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:DOJ asks Supreme Court to end temporary legal protections for 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Almost half of layoffs this year driven by DOGE: Report
Nearly half of all layoffs so far in 2025 have been driven by cuts related to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to slash government funding and reduce the size of the federal workforce, according to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. The report shows that “DOGE Actions” led to...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:African Catholics say it would be nice to see themselves reflected in the next pope
If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks postponed
It was unclear how Trump would implement such a ban as he threatened to levy secondary sanctions on nations that import Iranian oil. But his statement risked further escalating tensions with China — Iran’s leading customer — at a time when the relationship is severely strained over the U.S. president’s tariffs.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know
The world won’t know the next leader of the world’s Catholics until he appears before a throng of supporters in St. Peter’s Square. But in the coming days, powerful members of the Catholic Church from around the world will take part in a process that is part spiritual and part pragmatic.
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