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Group calls on Bondi to investigate Ms. Rachel for Gaza-Israel groups
StopAntisemitism, an advocacy organization, reportedly wrote a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate popular childrenβs YouTuber Ms. Rachel over posts about the conflict in Israel. Rachel Griffin Accurso, who goes by Ms. Rachel to her more than 14 million subscribers on YouTube, makes videos for children for speech therapy and learning preschool skills....
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Amid tariff turmoil, House Republicans face critical moment for Trump’s agenda
Congress had its first full day back at work since the tariff-related market selloffs. For Republicans, they face a critical moment for Trumpβs agenda on Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins reports on how those in office see the tariffs and the latest budget negotiations.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:U.S. trade battle ‘headed to a good spot long-term,’ GOP Sen. Lankford says
As a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma questioned President Trumpβs trade representative Jamieson Greer about the president's tariffs. Sen. Lankford joined Amna Nawaz to discuss that issue and his new book, βTurnaround: America's Revival.β
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Democrats benefit from cash influx despite party turmoil
Democratic candidates are raking in large sums of money for Senate, House and downballot campaigns β a sign that the grassroots enthusiasm remains strong despite earlier concerns of fundraising challenges following the partyβs rout in November. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), one of the GOPβs top targets next year, raised more than $11 million in his...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover
Ukrainian President Zelensky said troops in eastern Ukraine captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, a reminder of that war's global impact. Russiaβs invasion has affected the thinking in Taiwan, which sees itself confronting a larger neighbor that challenges its sovereignty. Nick Schifrin reports on the connections between Ukraine and Taiwan for our series, Taiwan: Risk and Resistance.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court clears way for deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can continue to use a rare 18th-century war authority to deport Venezuelan immigrants alleged to be gang members. But justices stipulated migrants must be given reasonable time to challenge their deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. William Brangham discussed more with Steve Vladeck, a constitutional law professor at Georgetown University.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:The conditions inside the infamous El Salvador prison where deported migrants are held
The U.S. has sent hundreds of people to the notorious mega-prison in El Salvador known as CECOT. William Brangham discussed conditions inside that facility with Nnoah Bullock, the executive director of Cristosal, an international human rights group based in El Salvador.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy among Trump backers now questioning his tariff policies
As President Donald Trump's tariffs roil global markets, some of the thought leaders and influential podcasters who backed the Republican's campaign are voicing doubts.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:WATCH: ‘Whose throat do I get to choke’ if tariff approach fails, Tillis asks trade rep
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tillis described his phrase as a concept from management consulting that means someone has to be accountable.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Man whose blood helped develop measles vaccine weighs in on recent outbreak
A second child died from measles-related causes in Texas where an outbreak has infected at least 505. Until this year, the U.S. had no reported measles deaths in a decade. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former anti-vaccine advocate, now says the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles. Deema Zein spoke with someone who had a front-row seat to its creation.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Court tells government to provide evidence justifying deportation of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil or case is over
At an immigration hearing Tuesday in Louisiana, Judge Jamee Comans gave the federal government until Wednesday to turn over its evidence gathered against Khalil, a 30-year-old legal U.S. resident.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Fannie Mae fires more than 100 employees for unethical conduct, including the facilitation of fraud
Fannie Mae said Tuesday it fired more than 100 employees for unethical conduct. βSince my swearing-in, we fired over 100 employees from Fannie Mae who we caught engaging in unethical conduct, including facilitating fraud, against our great company,β William J. Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae's board of directors, said in a statement. βAnyone who commits...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat Tech billionaire Elon Musk called President Trumpβs trade adviser Peter Navarro "truly a moron" Tuesday, escalating their spat over the administration's import taxes. AP βNavarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false,β Musk...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump touts Supreme Court deportation ruling under Alien Enemies Act as victory, but legal fight continues
The divided court found that President Donald Trump can use the 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members to a notorious prison in El Salvador, a finding Trump called a "GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA!" in a social media post.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:GOP mood grows darker on Trump tariffs as markets give up their gains
Glimmers of optimism surrounding President Trumpβs tariffs quickly faded on Tuesday as the White House dug in on the threat of new levies, the markets erased their small morning gains and Republican lawmakers grew increasingly frustrated with what they see as mixed messages coming from administration officials. The mood early on Tuesday was more upbeat...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:US knocks China over citizens captured in Ukraine war: βDisturbingβ
The United States criticized China after Ukraine announced it had caught two Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces. βItβs disturbing with the Chinese soldiers having been captured,β State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a briefing Tuesday. βWeβre aware of those reports.β βChina is a major enabler of Russia in the war in Ukraine. China provides...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Top NATO officer Trump's latest 'DEI' firing: Meet 5 ousted top brass
President Trump has fired a top U.S. military officer at NATO, Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, a termination that caused swift rebuke from Democrats in Congress. Chatfield was the countryβs top representative to NATOβs military committee. Her firing marks the latest casualty of Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's purge of military officials seen as part...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Microsoft fires employees who protested its support for Israel at 50th anniversary event
Two Microsoft employees were fired for protests condemning the companyβs support for Israel at a 50th anniversary event last week. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman was interrupted by shouts from software engineer Ibtihal Aboussad during his speech at the Friday celebration while Vaniya Agrawal, another engineer, interjected during a question-and-answer session with Microsoft founder Bill...
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump helps plant new magnolia to replace historic White House tree
A 12-year-old sapling that is a direct descendant of the Jackson Magnolia was planted in its place on Tuesday, the White House said.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump ‘simply floated’ idea of deporting U.S. citizens, White House’s Leavitt says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the Trump administration is not sure it is legal to deport U.S. citizens to El Salvador, but that President Donald Trump has βsimply floatedβ the idea for the sake of transparency.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Employees say a plan to reorganize HHS will have health and safety consequences
The Trump administration says the merging and downsizing of some Health and Human Services agencies is aimed at realigning them toward the βcore missionβ of ending chronic disease. But some HHS workers are skeptical that the restructuring will achieve Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stated goals.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:WATCH: ‘Boys will be boys,’ White House’s Leavitt says of Musk-Navarro public spat over tariffs
"These are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a response to a question from a reporter.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Meeting Panama’s president, Hegseth vows to take back Panama Canal ‘from China’s influence’
βThe United States of America will not allow Communist China, or any other country to threaten the canalβs operation or integrity,β Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, speaking at a ribbon cutting at the Vasco NuΓ±ez de Balboa Naval Base.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump's 104% tariffs on China to take effect at midnight, quashing earlier market gains
The United States said on Tuesday that 104 per cent duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Trump's 104% tariffs on China take effect, quashing earlier market gains
The United States said on Tuesday that 104 per cent duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, even as the Trump administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: Trump gives remarks at National Republican Congressional Committee dinner
Trump is scheduled to speak at a National Republican Congressional Committee dinner at 6:45 p.m. ET. Watch in the player above.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine says it captured 2 Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia in Donetsk region
The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese men fighting with the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:At least 98 dead after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub
Rescuers frantically searched overnight for more survivors in the rubble of the iconic Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, more than 24 hours after the roof collapsed during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:At least 66 dead, 160 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving more than 60 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Kids under 16 will need parental consent to livestream on Instagram
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:Renewables provided record share of global electricity in 2024
For the first time, renewables and nuclear power generate more than 40 per cent of global demand for electricity, says a new report from an international research group.
Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source:'Time for you to abandon the United States': Asylum seekers who used app being told to leave
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FBI charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly helping man evade immigration authorities
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Trump administration didn't follow court order on deportations, judge says
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Harry 'singled out'Β for 'inferior treatment,' says lawyer at appeal over prince's security detail
Prince Harry was treated unfairly when he was stripped of his British security detail, his lawyer told appeal court judges on Tuesday.
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