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Battleground: the seats where the 2025 Australian federal election will be won and lost
The Coalition has its eyes on outer suburban and regional seats, particularly in NSW and Victoria, but Labor hopes to pick off a few gains around the country to offset any losses. Independents, both teal and rural, will again be a fascinating wildcardAustralian election campaign 2025: live updatesGuide to electorates in the 2025 Australian election: from safe to marginalSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:
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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:Winning the election outright looks tough for Labor and the Coalition – their first goal is not to lose it
Both major parties are under pressure with polls predicting minority government is the most likely outcome of Australia’s federal electionAustralian election campaign 2025: live updatesSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPut away the tarot cards, dump the tea leaves in the compost bin, cover up the crystal ball and stop searching for the...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Israel denies Palestinians in Hebron access to Mosque for fourth day: Report
Israel denies Palestinians in Hebron access to Mosque for fourth day: Report Israeli soldiers have denied Palestinians in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron access to the Ibrahimi Mosque and its facilities, courtyards and gates for the fourth day, blocking a landmark Islamic place of worship during Ramadan, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. The mosque was the site of a brutal Israeli settler attack in 1994 that...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: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:Preparing, reviving and rebuilding your garden to cope with heavy rain
Gardening Australia experts share their tips and tricks for wet weather preparation and clean-up — and offer advice for creating a more resilient garden.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: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 — with the clash potentially coming to a head as soon as next week. Luna says she has no...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: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 Barrón-López discussed the case with Lee Gelernt of the ACLU's Immigrants Rights Project.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: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: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: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:Barcelona beat Osasuna to move three points clear in LaLiga
The LaLiga leaders move three points clear at the top of the table after sweeping to a 3-0 win against Osasuna.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: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: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: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:Outback flood tops 1974 levels, towns evacuate amid major stock loss fears
Outback Queensland residents say the floodwater has reached "unprecedented" levels, with many forced to evacuate their homes and leave stock to fend for themselves.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: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:Flight from U.S. Returns 60 Irregular Migrants to Cuba, Including One Suspect in Criminal Case
Cuba repatriates 60 migrants from the U.S., including 1 crime suspect, under bilateral accords. 367 returned in 2025 as Havana pushes for safe, legal migration. Related: Deportation of Migrants on Parole is a Cruel Display of Cynicism: Cuba A flight from the United States landed at José Martí International Airport on Thursday, marking the return […]
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Live: Kristian White being sentenced for tasering death of 95yo Clare Nowland
The former police officer was convicted of manslaughter after he tasered the great-grandmother in 2023.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:The election has been called. What happens now?
The date is set, and here’s your cheat sheet to the 2025 Australian federal election.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Carney says tariffs force new era for Canada-US ties
“The old relationship we had with the United States … is over,” the prime minister after latest Trump threats.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Weekly news quiz: A group chat, a Senate prop and Jacob Elordi plays a heart-throb
It's been another big week in news, so it's time to test yourself.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Marco Rubio says he stripped US visas from 300 ‘lunatics’ over university Gaza protests
The Trump administration has moved aggressively against foreign students over on-campus demonstrations, leading to some high-profile arrests.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source: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:Trump's auto tariffs deal massive blow to German carmakers
Europe's auto industry is in a state of shock after US President Donald Trump unveiled a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The expanding trade war is hammering auto stocks and testing strained ties with allies.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump's new auto tariffs set to hit European carmakers especially hard
Europe's auto industry is in a state of shock after the US president unveiled a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The expanding trade war is hammering auto stocks and testing strained ties with allies.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Egyptian mediators in Qatar for ceasefire talks: Report
Egyptian mediators in Qatar for ceasefire talks: Report Egyptian mediators are traveling to Doha, Qatar for ceasefire talks, Reuters reported on Thursday. A January ceasefire in Gaza backed by the US, Egypt and Qatar imploded in March when Israel resumed unilateral attacks on Gaza. Reuters reported that Egypt received "positive indications" from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that would include a transitional...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Oversight Dems ask for multi-inspectors general probe of Trump Cabinet Signal chat
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democrats are asking the inspectors general at national security agencies whose leaders discussed a pending airstrike in a Signal chat to investigate the matter, including what laws were violated in the process. “This incident raises grave concerns about a potential pattern of misuse of unsecured communication platforms for sensitive...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Fired FTC leaders sue Trump
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Fired FTC commissioners sue Trump Two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members fired by President Trump sued him Thursday, setting up another major test of his administration’s expansionist view of presidential authority over independent agencies. Greg Nash, The Hill Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya’s lawsuit seeks back pay and reinstatement...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Bipartisan bill seeks to reform prior authorization
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) reintroduced a bill Thursday seeking to reform prior authorization requirements in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug plans requiring only specialty board certified physicians to make important decisions about treatment. The prior authorization measure is used by insurers to approve the cost of treatment plans, medication and or procedures before...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:King Charles admitted to hospital over side effects from cancer treatment
The United Kingdom’s King Charles III was admitted to the hospital Thursday due to unexpected side effects from cancer treatments. "Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer this morning, The King experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital. His Majesty's afternoon engagements were therefore postponed,” Buckingham Palace released...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Mark Carney says old Canada-US relationship is ‘over’
Prime minister vows there will be a ‘renegotiation’ of the two allies’ trade agreement in the face of Donald Trump’s hostility
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Mark Carney on Trump tariffs: Old Canada-US relationship is 'over'
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the old economic relationship between the U.S. and Canada is “over,” vowing that Ottawa will respond "forcefully” and that nothing is “off the table" over President Trump's plan to impose additional tariffs on its northern neighbor and other countries around the world. "The old relationship we had with...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Election 2025: Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces poll date with pitch to voters – video
Australians will head to the polls on 3 May after the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, fired the starter’s gun on the 2025 federal election campaign. Albanese said the election was 'a choice between Labor’s plan to keep building or [opposition leader] Peter Dutton’s promise to cut'. Albanese said the economy is now turning the corner and the government has chosen to face global challenges 'the Australian way – helping...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Congressional Black Caucus calls on Lutnick to protect Minority Business Development Agency
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce demanding Secretary Howard Lutnick protect the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) from President Trump’s latest executive order. “For years, the MBDA has provided critical resources for Black-owned businesses across the nation,”the CBC’s letter reads.“As a result of recent actions taken...
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