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Details about U.S. military strikes being discussed on Signal have shocked many in the national security community. But President Trump called the whole episode a "witch hunt" and said Defense Secretary Hegseth "had nothing to do with this." Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic and moderator of Washington Week.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The U.S. has escalated its trade war with Europe by implementing a 25 percent tariff on automobile imports.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:U.S. Homeland Security SecretaryKristi Noemon Wednesday visitedthe high-security El Salvador prisonwhere Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges are gang members have been held since their removal from the United States. The tour that included two crowded cell blocks, the armory and an isolation unit.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Wednesday criticized the Trump administration defense team's handling of the Signal group chat with high-level national security officials and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. βThis was not President Trump's fault. I think the way this defense team has handled it had been terrible in terms of the messaging,β Sununu...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:23andMe co-founder Linda Avey expressed frustration about the fall of the genetic testing company in a social media post.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:In our news wrap Wednesday, an appeals court upheld a ban on the deportation of hundreds of immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, President Trump has announced new 25 percent tariffs on all foreign-made automobiles and the Supreme Court in Brazil ordered former President Bolsonaro to stand trial on charges that he attempted a coup to stay in power three years ago.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:U.S. launches 15 new airstrikes near Yemenβs capital Sanaβa, hitting strategic locations and airport vicinity as military intervention escalates. Related: United States and United Kingdom Attack Yemen In a significant intensification of its military intervention, the United States carried out a total of 15 airstrikes across various areas of Yemen on Wednesday night, specifically targeting [β¦]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Supreme Court upheld Biden-era regulations on ghost guns. Those are firearms that can be put together at home with partially assembled kits, making them nearly impossible to trace. Sales of those guns exploded after they came onto the market and their use in gun crimes also rose significantly. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jennifer Mascia of The Trace, which covers gun violence in America.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib slams arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Congress, slammed the arrest ofRumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national and US visa holder who penned an article critical of Israel. βThe Trump administration is abducting people off the streets,β Tlaib wrote on Instagram. βThey are starting with people who stand up for Palestinians and...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Queensland's Land Court has recommended a mine lease extension be rejected unless the mine's operator can prove it will mitigate climate emissions.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:President Trump has put into place a very different team than his predecessors when it comes to public health and research. The CDC is very much in the thick of it. Five senior leaders at the CDC have announced their departures and staff are anticipating cuts that could affect as much as a third of its workforce. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lena Sun of The Washington Post.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:On Capitol Hill, the heads of Americaβs public media networks, PBS and NPR, faced sharp questioning by a House oversight subcommittee about allegations of bias and why their work justifies continued federal support. That support also helps fund programs like the News Hour. President Trump, Elon Musk and many Republicans have argued those funds should be completely cut. William Brangham reports.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), the first such drug approved in decades and the first in a new class of medications. British pharmaceutical company GSK announced Tuesday that the FDA had approved its oral antibiotic Blujepa for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections in...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Trump had hinted that the auto tariffs could arrive prior to April 2, the day his sweeping "reciprocal tariff" plan is set to begin.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Joseph Rowntree Foundation says forecasts rely on βsleight of handβ to underestimate true impact of reforms
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real conditions on the ground.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Conservatives embrace Tesla as liberals ditch Elon Musk Conservatives are rallying around Tesla while liberals ditch or distance themselves from Elon Muskβs electric vehicles (EVs) in a surprising about-face for a company whose fate is deeply tied to the politics of sustainability and climate issues. AP Photo/George Walker...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Justice Department went to bat for President Trump in his hush money criminal case Wednesday, urging that his prosecution be moved out of New York state court so he can attempt to toss his guilty verdict on presidential immunity grounds. Trump cannot pardon himself from his 34-count felony conviction on falsifying business records charges,...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The countryβs de facto leader says city has been retaken from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after nearly two years of war.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:As βAmerica firstβ pressures G7 unity, Western moves to divert Washingtonβs hostility could be short-lived if US-China relations improve.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:President Donald Trump has recently floated the idea of scrapping the federal agency aimed at helping people through disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) brings in emergency personnel, supplies and equipment to stricken areas and works to ensure Americans are prepared for emergencies. Some states have been unable [β¦]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:President Donald Trump has recently floated the idea of scrapping the federal agency aimed at helping people through disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) brings in emergency personnel, supplies and equipment to stricken areas and works to ensure Americans are prepared for emergencies. Some states have been unable [β¦]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:A vehicle used by four US soldiers who vanished during a military drill in Lithuania has been discovered submerged in a body of water.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:"We donβt give a crap about your opinion and your reporting," the staunch Trump supporter told journalist Martha Kelner.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Tufts University student detained for pro-Palestine views transferred to Louisiana Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national on a student visa, is currently being held in detention in Louisiana, according to her lawyer, Middle East Eye can reveal. Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents approached and physically restrained the Tufts University doctoral student while on the street in Somerville, Massachusetts,...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Vietnamese policymakers are hoping to preempt U.S. concerns about its lopsided trade surplus with the United States.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The White House expects the tariffs will raise $US100 billion in revenue annually and foster more domestic manufacturing.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The US will impose tariffs on foreign-made cars starting on April 2, US President Donald Trump said. One institute has said the tariffs could raise the price of a car in the US by thousands of dollars.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:A doctoral student at Tufts University has been detained by federal agents without explanation, her lawyer said.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on hundreds of billions worth of imported cars, hitting key trading partners and allies like Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Japan and Germany. The United States imported $214 billion worth of passenger cars in 2024, according to Commerce Department data.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Snow White actress celebrated for refusing to delete 'free Palestine' post Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 16:46 The attempt to blame Rachel Zegler's Palestine advocacy for Disney box office flop 'backfires' Rachel Zegler, who plays the title role in Disney's Snow White, has faced backlash for advocating for Palestine (Image/Disney) (Zegler post/X) Off After an article reported that Rachel Zegler β...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:U.S. President Donald Trump is dealing another tariff blow to Canada, signing an executive order on Wednesday that will hit all non-U.S.-made autos with hefty import levies.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:While the US remains Aseanβs biggest investor, its investment in core infrastructure is limited. Meanwhile, China makes its presence felt.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:The Russian minister thanked Cuban President Miguel DΓaz-Canel for accepting President Vladimir Putinβs invitation to attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and 65 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Related: Russia and Venezuela Sign Agreement to Counteract Sanctions Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Esteban Lazo HernΓ‘ndez, President [β¦]
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Move triggers fears about job losses at companyβs flagship Scunthorpe site
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