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Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal

Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Bayern Munich threatens Canada Soccer with legal action over Alphonso Davies's injury

Bayern Munich is considering legal action against the Canadian soccer federation following Alphonso Davies's serious knee injury in a match of little importance.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Bayern Munich threatens Canada Soccer with legal action over Alphonso Davies' injury

Bayern Munich is considering legal action against the Canadian soccer federation following Alphonso Davies' serious knee injury in a match of little importance.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

King Charles smiles and waves after brief hospitalization for cancer treatment side effects

King Charles smiled and waved to members of the public Friday as he left his home in London, the day after a brief hospitalization for the side effects from his cancer treatment.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Denmark considered U.S. one of its closest allies. Now many Danes are refusing to buy American

A movement in Denmark to boycott American goods reflects the current mood of the population of nearlysix million, which feels alienated and even threatened by the messaging coming from the U.S.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

U.S. says Ukraine determines own governance after Putin suggests temporary administration

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

World Central Kitchen says Israeli strike killed Gaza volunteer

The World Central Kitchen (WCK) said that an Israeli military strike killed one of the charity group’s volunteers working in the Gaza Strip and injured six other people. β€œOur hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of one of our volunteers in Gaza. Israeli strikes hit near one of our WCK-supported community kitchens...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump signs order targeting law firm with ties to Robert Mueller

President Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation targeting WilmerHale, a law firm with ties to former special counsel Robert Mueller, making it the latest law firm to be a target for retribution. The presidential action directs the government to suspend any security clearances held by WilmerHale employees, review the firm's access to government buildings and...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Musk doubles down on calling Mark Kelly β€˜a traitor’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump, doubled down on accusing Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) of being a "traitor" because he visited Ukraine and insisted the United States support the country earlier this month. Fox News’s Bret Baier asked Musk why he would call the senator a traitor on X in reaction...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump launches task force to make D.C. β€˜safe and beautiful,’ focusing on deportations, crime, homelessness

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order with the goal of improving Washington, D.C.’s cleanliness and safety, focusing on deporting migrants in the nation’s capital and cleaning up crime and homelessness. The order launches a task force β€œto ensure effective federal participation” in the enforcement of immigration laws and redirecting resources to apprehend and...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Parole denied for woman convicted of killing Tejano music icon Selena in 1995

Yolanda SaldΓ­varwill continue serving a life sentence at a prison in Gatesville, Texas, after a three-member panel of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted to not release her.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Watch live: Trump hosts annual Ramadan dinner at White House

President Trump is set to host the annual Iftar dinner, a feast of breaking bread common for Muslims during the month of Ramadan, at the White House Thursday evening. The dinner comes as war rages in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas after a fragile ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt, was...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

How automakers are navigating Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles and parts

Foreign leaders in Europe, Canada and Asia sharply criticized President Trump’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and car parts. Nearly half of all passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. last year were assembled outside the country and experts say the tariffs could upend the global automotive industry. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Gavin Bade of The Wall Street Journal.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Health and Human Services cutting workforce by nearly 25 percent

In our news wrap Thursday, the Health and Human Services Department will slash its workforce by almost 25 percent, the White House pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be UN ambassador over the GOP's slim House margin and Attorney General Pam Bondi signaled there is unlikely to be a criminal investigation into the sharing of military details by Trump officials on a commercial messaging app.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Battle over proxy voting for new parents intensifies in House GOP

The battle between Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and House GOP leaders over looming floor action to allow proxy voting for new parents is intensifying as both sides of the heated debate dig in their heels β€” with the clash potentially coming to a head as soon as next week. Luna says she has no...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

ACLU attorney on suing Trump administration for using wartime authority for deportations

President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, without due process, could end up at the Supreme Court. An appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the administration from using the rare wartime authority for deportations, a decision the White House will appeal. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez discussed the case with Lee Gelernt of the ACLU's Immigrants Rights Project.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Anti-abortion groups aiming to defund Planned Parenthood look to DOGE to get it done

Major anti-abortion groups gathered in the nation's capital on Thursday to begin a lobbying effort with Congress and President Donald Trump's administration aimed at eliminating funding forPlanned Parenthood, with some calling on Elon Musk to make the organization one of his cost-cutting targets.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trade wars, federal cuts complicate lives of some Nebraskans who put Trump back in office

President Trump’s sweeping measures, from tariffs to federal worker cuts, are taking shape in Washington, but their impact is already rippling far beyond. Lisa Desjardins visited rural Nebraska where livelihoods are on the line.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump auto tariffs spur alarm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story 5 questions about Trump’s auto tariffs President Trump escalated his trade war with partners when he announced this week he would impose a 25-percent tariff on foreign vehicles and automobile parts. AP The president argued that...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

FTC commissioner fired by Trump says move threatens agency designed to protect consumers

Two Democratic commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission sued the Trump administration after being fired before their terms expired. The independent agency, designed to be bipartisan, protects consumers and enforces antitrust laws. The White House defended the move but Democrats argue the firings invite corruption. Amna Nawaz spoke with one of the fired commissioners, Alvaro Bedoya.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

EPA sets up portal to request Clean Air Act exemptions

Click for the latest from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA sets up portal to request Clean Air Act exemptions The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up a portal allowing polluters to request exemptions to nine Clean Air Act rules. Greg Nash The Clean Air...

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Angelo Carusone on tracking Project 2025 and right-wing media

Project 2025, the conservative policy project, became a flashpoint during the presidential campaign. Angelo Carusone of Media Matters studied the 900-page document and spoke with Geoff Bennett for our series, On Democracy, where we hear a range of perspectives on how government should function, what led to this moment in American history and where the country goes next.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Development near Phoenix tests whether car-free living is sustainable in sprawling cities

The sprawling metropolis of Phoenix seems an unlikely place to build an apartment complex without parking for residents. Car dependency is just part of life for most people there. But a new development in the suburb of Tempe is providing a blueprint for car-free and more environmentally friendly living. Stephanie Sy reports for our Tipping Point series and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

U.S. economy grew 2.4 percent in 4th quarter of 2024 after upgrade in growth estimate

It’s unclear whether the United States can sustain that growth asPresident Donald Trump wages trade wars,purges the federal workforceand promisesmass deportations of immigrantsworking in the country illegally.

Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour