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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: PBS NewsHour

WATCH: Meeting Panama’s president, Hegseth vows to take back Panama Canal ‘from China’s influence’

“The United States of America will not allow Communist China, or any other country to threaten the canal’s operation or integrity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, speaking at a ribbon cutting at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base.

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

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: CBC News - Canada

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: CBC News - Canada

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: PBS NewsHour

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: CBC News - Canada

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: CBC News - Canada

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: CBC News - Canada

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: CBC News - Canada

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: CBC News - Canada

Trump administration didn't follow court order on deportations, judge says

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

'Time for you to abandon the United States': Asylum seekers who used app being told to leave

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

FBI charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly helping man evade immigration authorities

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Harry 'singled out' 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.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

North American stocks rise, then drop again after another day of tariff uncertainty

Wall Street posted boomeranging numbers on Tuesday, rising and then falling again as hope for tariffs being postponed faded. A broad slate of tariffs imposed by the U.S. are set to go into effect at midnight tonight.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Why did Israel's military kill 15 Palestinian aid workers in Gaza? The IDF's story keeps changing

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Israeli troops to remain in Gaza buffer zone, defence minister says, as ceasefire efforts stall

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

As tariffs roil the markets, here's why some sectors are faring worse than others

As stock markets sank for the third day Mondayafter U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs last week,no one is coming out unscathed—but some sectors are seeing more volatility than others.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

U.S. government can use 18th century law to deport migrants, top court says

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants, but said they must get a court hearing before they are taken from the United States.

Published on: April 08, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Trump to reassess fluoride in drinking water

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA to reconsider fluoride safety The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the health impacts of fluoride in drinking water — taking what could be an initial step toward new national limits or a ban on the substance. AP Photo/Jim Cole, File An EPA press...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Supreme Court lifts orders blocking Trump from deporting Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court vacated a judge's order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelans, enabling the ability to resume removals under the wartime powers. The matter before the Supreme Court was not whether the Trump administration properly used its wartime power to expel those it has accused...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Abbott sets November special election to replace Sylvester Turner in House

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday set the date for a Nov. 4 special election to fill the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D-Texas) House seat, which has been vacant since early March. A statement from the governor stressed a need to give “sufficient time” for Harris County’s election office to prepare, though the office...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Democrats target Trump's effort to 'bend our justice system to his will'

Democrats held a rare bicameral forum to examine the Trump administration’s actions targeting Department of Justice (DOJ) staff and major law firms as the party explores how to push back against the Trump presidency. The forum featured a series of attorneys who were fired or resigned from the Justice Department or have pushed big law...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Trump to undergo annual physical exam on Friday

President Trump will undergo his annual physical exam on Friday at Walter Reed Medical Center, he announced Monday. "I am pleased to report that my long scheduled Annual Physical Examination will be done at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Friday of this week," Trump posted on Truth Social. "I have never felt better, but...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Senate advances Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee

The Senate voted largely along party lines Monday to advance Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s controversial pick to serve as the Defense Department under secretary for policy, overcoming the private concerns of several Republican senators about Colby’s past statements. The chamber voted 53-39 to limit debate on the nominee. Notably, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), an outspoken...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Kennedy pushes vaccine after second child dies of measles

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy pushes vaccine after second child dies of measles Pressure and criticism over the measles outbreak response are mounting on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. AP Kennedy on Sunday visited the center of...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Trump holds firm to his tariffs and threatens more on China

It was a volatile day of wild swings on the markets as investors and businesses sought clarity about the scope of new tariffs and how long they might last. President Trump and his team sent some conflicting messages, including a threat by the president to ramp up even larger tariffs against China. The turmoil and confusion over Trump's goals defined the day. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

How businesses are dealing with the impacts of Trump’s tariff policies

U.S. businesses are already facing tough challenges as a result of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. We hear from small business owners across the country about how they are being impacted, and Amna Nawaz discusses the ongoing trade war with Erin McLaughlin, senior economist at the Conference Board.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Trump says U.S. will have direct talks with Iran about nuclear program

In our news wrap Monday, in a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump revealed the U.S. will be in direct talks with Iran about the country's nuclear program, the death toll from the Myanmar earthquake has climbed past 3,600 and the Supreme Court has temporarily paused a deadline that the Trump administration faced to bring home a man they'd deported by mistake.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Trump's 'one shot' on trade

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump ramps up as markets melt down The White House showed no signs Monday of backing off its implementation of sweeping tariffs on dozens of other nations, even as its approach rattled financial markets and raised...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

With future at risk, Taiwan prepares citizens to resist potential Chinese invasion

Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It's a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series, Taiwan: Risk and Resistance.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

NC high court blocks ruling on undecided race

North Carolina’s Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a ruling on an undecided court race. In a Monday order, the Tar Heel State’s highest court temporarily stayed a previous ruling from a panel of the state appeals court to carry out a recount and verification of 60,000 contested ballots in a North Carolina state Supreme...

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s tariffs and the political fallout

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout from President Trump's decision to double down on his tariffs and if Democrats can capitalize on the weekend protests against Trump's policies.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Noah Wyle on the authenticity of ‘The Pitt’ and what makes it successful

Max's medical drama The Pitt has its season finale this Thursday. The show tackles urgent issues like the impact of gun violence, hospital staffing shortages and the lasting effects of the pandemic. It has earned praise from both audiences and critics for its raw, realistic portrayal of life inside American hospitals. Geoff Bennett spoke with star Noah Wyle for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour

Alex Ovechkin breaks Gretzky’s record to become NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer

In a historic moment for hockey, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals scored in a career. Amna Nawaz discussed Ovechkin and his record-breaking achievement with Joe Beninanti, play-by-play announcer for the Capitals on the Monumental Sports Network.

Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour