🌿 Your Peace Pulse

Roof collapse at Dominican Republic club kills at least 124 as search still on for survivors

A crowd of people grew increasingly agitated Wednesday as they waited at the Dominican Republic's forensic institute for news of loved ones still missing a day after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub in the capital, killing at least 124 and injuring hundreds more.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

A global recession is coming, economists warn

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf

Colossal Biosciences made a surprise announcement Monday, claiming it had brought the dire wolf back from the dead, achievingthe biotech company’s first successful de-extinction. But some scientists say that while the wolves’ existence is an impressive feat, they are not exactly as advertised.

Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

GOP glum as Trump tariffs loom

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP mood grows darker on as markets give up gains Glimmers of optimism surrounding President Trump’s tariffs quickly faded Tuesday as the White House dug in on the threat of new levies. Greg Nash As...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Democrats press law firms on deals with Trump

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) are pressing the White House and six top law firms about alleged deals struck with the Trump administration to avoid getting targeted by executive orders for hiring lawyers and representing clients whom the president does not like. In the letter to White House counsel David Warrington,...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

House GOP campaign arm raises $35.2M ahead of Trump fundraising dinner

The chair of House Republicans’ campaign arm, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), said the committee raised $35.2 million ahead of its dinner with President Trump on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. Trump is slated to attend the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner, a key fundraising event for House Republicans, on Tuesday....

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Hegseth rebuffs China's influence at Panama Canal

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth: US to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from Chinese influence The United States and Panama will work together to "take back" the Panama Canal from "China’s influence," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said while visiting the country....

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Trump says he's for 'major spending cuts' after meeting with House GOP on budget proposal

President Trump said Tuesday he's supportive of "major spending cuts" after a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republicans who have expressed skepticism about a budget resolution to proceed with his legislative agenda. "I had a very good meeting today with the Speaker of the House and some of our more Conservative Members,...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Global economies hang in the balance with Trump’s tariffs set to officially go into effect

Just hours before major new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump and his team said he remains open to deals but generally would not back down from levies on goods from more than 80 countries. That includes a 104 percent tariff on China set to take effect at midnight. That message helped kill an early stock market rally. Stephanie Sy reports.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Despite Trump's fossil fuel embrace, some moves rankle industry 

While President Trump has pledged to be a friend to the fossil fuel industry and taken steps intended to bolster it, several of his recent moves have garnered pushback from oil, gas and coal executives. In a recent anonymous survey, oil and gas companies expressed that Trump was creating “uncertainty” and pushed back against his...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Analyst breaks down China’s response to Trump’s trade war

For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden administration and is currently a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Conservative group launches ads supporting ACA tax credits

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care FIRST IN THE HILL Conservative group launches ads supporting ACA tax credits A conservative group is launching new ads targeting GOP senators, urging them to extend ObamaCare subsidies that help people afford health insurance. iStock Plymouth Union Public Advocacy...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

News Wrap: Supreme Court blocks reinstatement of federal workers fired by Trump

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to lay off thousands of federal workers, President Trump signed four executive orders designed to boost coal production after decades of decline and at least 58 people were killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

WATCH: ‘We’ve got to get’ big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts done, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself in a familiar jam on Tuesday: Conservative Republican holdouts are stalling action on President Donald Trump's "big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions, refusing to accept a Senate GOP budget framework approved over the weekend because it doesn't cut enough.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

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 children’s 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....

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

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 Trump’s 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: PBS NewsHour

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 Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer about the president's tariffs. Sen. Lankford joined Amna Nawaz to discuss that issue and his new book, “Turnaround: America's Revival.”

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Democrats benefit from cash influx despite party turmoil

Democratic candidates are raking in large sums of money for Senate, House and downballot campaigns — a sign that the grassroots enthusiasm remains strong despite earlier concerns of fundraising challenges following the party’s rout in November. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), one of the GOP’s top targets next year, raised more than $11 million in his...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

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. Russia’s 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: PBS NewsHour

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: PBS NewsHour

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: PBS NewsHour

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: PBS NewsHour

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: PBS NewsHour

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: PBS NewsHour

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: PBS NewsHour

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. “Since 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,” William J. Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae's board of directors, said in a statement. “Anyone who commits...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

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 Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro "truly a moron" Tuesday, escalating their spat over the administration's import taxes. AP “Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false,” Musk...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

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: PBS NewsHour

GOP mood grows darker on Trump tariffs as markets give up their gains

Glimmers of optimism surrounding President Trump’s 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: The Hill

US knocks China over citizens captured in Ukraine war: ‘Disturbing’

The United States criticized China after Ukraine announced it had caught two Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces. “It’s disturbing with the Chinese soldiers having been captured,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a briefing Tuesday. “We’re aware of those reports.” “China is a major enabler of Russia in the war in Ukraine. China provides...

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: The Hill

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 country’s top representative to NATO’s 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: The Hill

Microsoft fires employees who protested its support for Israel at 50th anniversary event

Two Microsoft employees were fired for protests condemning the company’s 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: The Hill

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: PBS NewsHour

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 “simply floated” the idea for the sake of transparency.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

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 “core mission” 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: PBS NewsHour