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Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they're facing 'toxic uncertainty'

Customs brokers help businesses understand how much duty might apply to their imports and exports, then file that information with the government. With the ever-changing tariff landscape, brokers like Dan Patrick De Los Santos have been working overtime.

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

Andrew Yang reaches out to Musk to collaborate on new political party

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said he’s reached out to Elon Musk in hopes of collaborating on the creation of a new political party, according to a Saturday interview with Politico Magazine. Yang, along with mutual friends, believes the Tesla CEO has what it takes to form a new faction that propels America’s strongest...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

U.S. immigration authorities extend raid activity in Los Angeles area amid protests

U.S. Border Patrol personnel in riot gear and gas masks stood guard outside an industrial park in the city of Paramount, Calif., deploying tear gas as bystanders and protesters gathered on medians and across the street, some jeering at authorities while recording the events on smartphones.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Immigration authorities clash with Los Angeles area protesters

Patrol personnel in riot gear and gas masks stood guard Saturday outside an industrial park in the city of Paramount, deploying tear gas as bystanders and protesters gathered on medians and across the street, jeering at authorities while recording the events on smartphones.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Global celebration of LGBTQ+ community draws thousands to nation’s capital

LGBTQ+ people from around the globe gathered in Washington, D.C. Saturday to celebrate Pride Month and protest the Trump administration’s recent targeting of their community. A rally will take place Sunday against health research funding cuts in areas like gender-affirming care, HIV and AIDs. One of those impacted, Brian Mustanski, director of the Impact Institute, joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Russian attacks kill 4 people in Ukraine

In our news wrap Saturday, Russian drone and missile attack killed four people in Kharkiv, Palestinian health officials say at least 95 people people in Gaza were killed by a series of Israeli airstrikes over a 24-hour period, President Trump says he has no desire to repair the relationship Elon Musk and a former police chief was caught after a prison escape in the mountains of northern Arkansas.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

How AI may be robbing new college graduates of traditional entry-level jobs

The college class of 2025 is entering one of the most challenging job markets in years, with the unemployment rate the first three months for recent graduates jumping to 5.8%. One challenge they're facing is artificial intelligence, which is increasingly doing tasks usually assigned to entry-level workers. Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at LinkedIn, joins John Yang to discuss.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Texas school finds valuable classroom inside a food truck

At this time of year, there’s a question on the minds of parents and teachers: what did you learn this year? Students at a school in Austin, Texas had a chance to hone their financial and leadership skills by running a food truck. Bryan Gordon, the teacher who worked with the students on this project, joins Ali Rogin to discuss.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

White House slams LA β€˜insurrection’ as protests erupt over deportation raids

The White House slammed protests in Los Angeles on Saturday after some residents expressed outrage over raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, described demonstrations at the city’s federal building as an β€œinsurrection.” β€œAn insurrection against the laws and sovereignty of the United States,” Miller wrote in...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Democrats see political trap in Trump's Biden probe

Democrats are warning members of their party not to fall into a political trap after President Trump ordered an investigation into former President Biden’s mental state and executive actions at the end of his term. Trump directed his counsel, in consultation with the attorney general, to probe β€œwhether certain individuals conspired to deceive the public about Biden’s...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Sunday shows preview: Trump-Musk spat leaves admin reeling; 'Big, beautiful bill' hits speed bump

President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s feud spilled out in public on Thursday, with the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful leader trading barbs that engulfed news cycles in Washington and abroad. Musk, a Trump ally, was vocal about his disappointment with Trump’s β€œBig, Beautiful Bill” currently sitting in the Senate. Musk,...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

US soldier dies in training accident in Hungary

Sgt. Aaron Cox died on Thursday as a result of a vehicle accident during training near Camp Croft, Hungary during preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Hungary, according to Army officials. Cox, 24, was identified on Saturday. β€œWe are in direct contact with his family, for care and support that they need...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Thousands march through Rome demanding end to war in Gaza

The protest attracted a diverse crowd from across the country, including many families with children. According to organizers, up to 300,000 people participated in the rally.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Bongino, Patel defend ICE amid unrest over Los Angeles raids

FBI director Kash Patel and deputy director Dan Bongino defended four Los Angeles raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Democrats said the effort was sparking terror in the city. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials said more than 800 gathered to protest the arrests of dozens including a local labor union president. The...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump signals case against Abrego Garcia will be 'very easy'

President Trump on Saturday said the Justice Department's (DOJ) latest case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia β€” the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador earlier this year amid Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration β€” should be "very easy" for prosecutors. The comment comes after news broke Friday that Abrego Garcia would return to the U.S. to...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump: Musk will face 'serious consequences' if he donates to Democrats

President Trump on Saturday said tech billionaire Elon Musk will face β€œserious consequences” if he moves to support Democratic political candidates in any upcoming elections, following a public rift between the two in recent days. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said Musk β€œwill have to pay the consequences” if he backs opponents...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Blumenthal casts doubt on Abrego Garcia prosecution: β€˜Charges are not evidence’

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) cast doubt on the prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia upon his return to the U.S. following his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, claiming that β€œcharges are not evidence." β€œThese charges have to be regarded with a very hefty dose of skepticism, in light of the timing, and all of the attendant...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Coco Gauff defeats Aryna Sabalenka to win her first French Open title

The second-ranked Gauff made fewer mistakes in a contest that was full of tension and momentum swings to get the better of Sabalenka for the second time in a Grand Slam final. She also came from a set down to beat the Belarusian in the 2023 U.S. Open final.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

A bond market meltdown might be inevitable

Concerns over the normalization of interest rates and the widening fiscal and trade deficits in the U.S. have led to fears of a potential "crisis" in the bond market, with experts noting that the current political inability to address fiscal profligacy could lead to a crisis in the long-term.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump stokes fear, confusion with pulled emergency abortion guidance

The Trump administration sowed confusion and fear among physicians with its move this past week to rescind Biden-era guidelines to hospitals that provide life-saving abortions. While the move doesn't change the law, doctors and reproductive-rights advocates fear it will have a chilling effect on health care workers in states with abortion bans, ultimately harming pregnant...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Person who wrote bomb threat on Florida flight sought by FBI

The threat was found on Allegiant Airlines Flight #2006's lavatory door on April 25. The flight was departing St. Pete-Clearwater Airport and headed to Cincinnati.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

National Park Service alters course, opening up Dupont Circle for Pride events

The National Park Service (NPS) on Saturday backpedaled again on closing the notorious Dupont Circle Park for this weekend's WorldPride events, removing the barricades that were put up less than a day before. NPS and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the decision in a joint statement on Saturday. β€œWe are pleased that the Mayor’s office...

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Drinking sugar may be worse than eating it, study finds

Consuming sugar in beverages like soda and juice, may be more problematic than eating foods with sugar in them.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Gauff defeats top-ranked Sabalenka to win her 1st French Open title

Coco Gauff won the French Open for the first time by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in Saturday's final.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

As nations abandon climate goals, cities are more important than ever

Global cities have the ability to keep us on track toward the Paris Agreement climate goals despite wavering support from the U.S. and other governments.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Salmonella outbreak connected to egg recall sickens dozens in 7 states

The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May because of the potential for salmonella. The recall covers Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington and Wyoming. A list of brands and plant codes or Julian dates can be found on the FDA and CDC websites.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump warns Musk would face ‘consequences’ if he helps Democratic candidates

Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker in a phone interview that he has no plans to make up with Musk. Asked specifically if he thought his relationship with the mega-billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX is over, Trump responded, β€œI would assume so, yeah.”

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

The U.S. ambassador to Canada is pushing back on Ottawa's travel advice, saying his country doesn't search phones at the border and arguing some Americans travelling here are having a tough time.

Published on: June 07, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada