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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Canada and Malta to recognize Palestinian state, joining France and possibly Britain
MAGA is turning on Israel over Gaza, but Trump is unmoved
A 'worst-case scenario of famine' is unfolding in Gaza, a U.N.-backed report warns
The U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to a Gaza ceasefire
People are dying of malnutrition in Gaza. How does starvation kill you?
UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets conditions, Starmer says
Gaza death toll hits 60,000 as global monitor demands action to avert famine
MAGA is turning on Israel over Gaza, but Trump is unmoved
A 'worst-case scenario of famine' is unfolding in Gaza, a U.N.-backed report warns
The U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to a Gaza ceasefire
People are dying of malnutrition in Gaza. How does starvation kill you?
UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets conditions, Starmer says
Gaza death toll hits 60,000 as global monitor demands action to avert famine
Despite grand claims, a new report shows noncitizen voting hasn't materialized
Where the Voting Rights Act stands after the Supreme Court punts on a Louisiana case
Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
Trump's DOJ makes its most sweeping demand for election data yet
A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states
GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot
Critics warn DOJ is being politicized despite vows to end its purported weaponization
Trump directs Department of Justice to try to free Tina Peters from prison in social media post
DOJ reaches agreement in principle to settle lawsuit brought by family of Ashli Babbitt
Where the Voting Rights Act stands after the Supreme Court punts on a Louisiana case
Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
Trump's DOJ makes its most sweeping demand for election data yet
A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states
GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot
Critics warn DOJ is being politicized despite vows to end its purported weaponization
Trump directs Department of Justice to try to free Tina Peters from prison in social media post
DOJ reaches agreement in principle to settle lawsuit brought by family of Ashli Babbitt
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China.
State Dept. cuts China experts as administration says countering Beijing top priority
Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea
China seizes disputed island
China's Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to wrap up 3-nation Southeast Asia tour
Xi Jinping visits Southeast Asia
Philippines says voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations
State Dept. cuts China experts as administration says countering Beijing top priority
Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea
China seizes disputed island
China's Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to wrap up 3-nation Southeast Asia tour
Xi Jinping visits Southeast Asia
Philippines says voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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US pushes to revoke scientific ruling that underpins climate regulations
The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here's what it means for cars and pollution
Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases
Republicans across the country are pushing bills to stop government 'weather modification'
Trump's EPA now says greenhouse gases don't endanger people
Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals
RFK Jr. to tell medical schools to teach nutrition or lose federal funding
The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here's what it means for cars and pollution
Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases
Republicans across the country are pushing bills to stop government 'weather modification'
Trump's EPA now says greenhouse gases don't endanger people
Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals
RFK Jr. to tell medical schools to teach nutrition or lose federal funding
A U.S.-China policy expert explains goals amidst ongoing trade talks
No tariff pause announced after US-China talks, with Trump set to make the 'final call'
Trump sets his EU tariff at 15%, lower than his original threat, after meeting in Scotland
Who are the winners and losers in US-EU trade deal?
Trump announces trade deal with Japan, setting 'reciprocal' tariffs at 15%
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump strikes deal with Japan as EU, US reportedly close in on pact
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease
Trump says US has reached trade deal with Vietnam as deadline looms for deals
US open to 'creative solutions' on pharma trade with EU, Irish minister says
Trump suggests he won't extend tariff pause, floats higher tariff level for Japan
Trump says EU not offering fair trade deal, Japan being 'tough' too
Trump’s latest trade ‘deal’ with China underscores key U.S. disadvantage
Trump says a U.S.-China trade deal is 'done'
Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students
Trump tariffs live updates: US-China trade framework takes shape as Trump says deal 'done'
The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA
US, Chinese trade negotiators meeting in London
Late-night social media and surprise tariffs complicate Trump's two biggest trade talks
Mexico to announce 'measures' next week if no deal on US metals tariffs
With steel tariffs doubling today, a North Carolina manufacturer wonders how to compete
No tariff pause announced after US-China talks, with Trump set to make the 'final call'
Trump sets his EU tariff at 15%, lower than his original threat, after meeting in Scotland
Who are the winners and losers in US-EU trade deal?
Trump announces trade deal with Japan, setting 'reciprocal' tariffs at 15%
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump strikes deal with Japan as EU, US reportedly close in on pact
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease
Trump says US has reached trade deal with Vietnam as deadline looms for deals
US open to 'creative solutions' on pharma trade with EU, Irish minister says
Trump suggests he won't extend tariff pause, floats higher tariff level for Japan
Trump says EU not offering fair trade deal, Japan being 'tough' too
Trump’s latest trade ‘deal’ with China underscores key U.S. disadvantage
Trump says a U.S.-China trade deal is 'done'
Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students
Trump tariffs live updates: US-China trade framework takes shape as Trump says deal 'done'
The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
When Chinese manufacturing met Small Town, USA
US, Chinese trade negotiators meeting in London
Late-night social media and surprise tariffs complicate Trump's two biggest trade talks
Mexico to announce 'measures' next week if no deal on US metals tariffs
With steel tariffs doubling today, a North Carolina manufacturer wonders how to compete
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Monday, July 28, 2025
Trump CIA chief: Brennan, Comey and Hillary Clinton could face indictment
Gabbard Swipes at Obama’s Response to Her MAGA Conspiracy
GOP stops short of backing Gabbard, Trump on arresting Obama officials
Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigation
'Outrageous': Obama pushes back on Trump 'treason' comments
‘It’s just wildly misleading’: Why the administration’s latest allegations about the Russia investigation don’t add up
Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia
Trump deflects questions about Epstein probe with accusations about Obama
Gabbard Swipes at Obama’s Response to Her MAGA Conspiracy
GOP stops short of backing Gabbard, Trump on arresting Obama officials
Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigation
'Outrageous': Obama pushes back on Trump 'treason' comments
‘It’s just wildly misleading’: Why the administration’s latest allegations about the Russia investigation don’t add up
Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia
Trump deflects questions about Epstein probe with accusations about Obama
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Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas
US sanctions could cause chaos on Latam farms run on Russian fertilizers
Arms for Ukraine and an ultimatum for Russia
Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal
Opinion - Yet another Trump ultimatum falls flat in Moscow
Russia insists on achieving Ukraine goals despite Trump's ultimatum
Kremlin says Putin is ready to discuss peace in Ukraine but wants to achieve goals
US sanctions could cause chaos on Latam farms run on Russian fertilizers
Arms for Ukraine and an ultimatum for Russia
Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal
Opinion - Yet another Trump ultimatum falls flat in Moscow
Russia insists on achieving Ukraine goals despite Trump's ultimatum
Kremlin says Putin is ready to discuss peace in Ukraine but wants to achieve goals
Two Israeli human rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza
Trump sees 'real starvation' in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
'Children look very hungry': Trump rejects Netanyahu's claim of no starvation in Gaza
Israel's representative to the U.N. faces questions about aid to Gaza
Israel strikes Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to late pope
Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, the U.N. says
Agence France-Presse says it wants to pull its hunger-stricken journalists out of Gaza
‘We are watching our colleagues waste away’: Aid workers, doctors, journalists risk starvation alongside people in Gaza
How Long Can Israel Keep Frustrating the U.S.?
UK, Canada and 26 other countries say the war in Gaza ‘must end now’
Nearly 100 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say
Inside a Gaza hospital: A British surgeon on what he's witnessing firsthand
74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food
Trump sees 'real starvation' in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
'Children look very hungry': Trump rejects Netanyahu's claim of no starvation in Gaza
Israel's representative to the U.N. faces questions about aid to Gaza
Israel strikes Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to late pope
Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, the U.N. says
Agence France-Presse says it wants to pull its hunger-stricken journalists out of Gaza
‘We are watching our colleagues waste away’: Aid workers, doctors, journalists risk starvation alongside people in Gaza
How Long Can Israel Keep Frustrating the U.S.?
UK, Canada and 26 other countries say the war in Gaza ‘must end now’
Nearly 100 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say
Inside a Gaza hospital: A British surgeon on what he's witnessing firsthand
74 killed in Gaza as Israeli forces strike a cafe and fire on people seeking food
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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UnitedHealth under federal investigation, company says in filing
Why UnitedHealth's terrible year is dragging down the Dow
UnitedHealth under criminal probe for possible Medicare fraud, WSJ reports
UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year
UnitedHealth under federal investigation, company says in filing
Why UnitedHealth's terrible year is dragging down the Dow
UnitedHealth under criminal probe for possible Medicare fraud, WSJ reports
UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year
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Appeals court upholds block against Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship
The ‘big beautiful bill’ would supercharge Trump’s immigration crackdown. Here’s how, in 6 charts.
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a day before its first arrivals are expected
Families with mixed immigration status would lose child tax credit under GOP tax and spending bill
Trump plans to visit Florida's new migrant detention center, 'Alligator Alcatraz'
How Trump's birthright citizenship ban could impact all 50 states on July 27
The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system
DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship
The ‘big beautiful bill’ would supercharge Trump’s immigration crackdown. Here’s how, in 6 charts.
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz,' a day before its first arrivals are expected
Families with mixed immigration status would lose child tax credit under GOP tax and spending bill
Trump plans to visit Florida's new migrant detention center, 'Alligator Alcatraz'
How Trump's birthright citizenship ban could impact all 50 states on July 27
The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system
DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Judges oust Trump ally Alina Habba as New Jersey’s top prosecutor
Pam Bondi fires U.S. attorney whom N.J. judges had named to replace Trump ally Alina Habba
Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor
Pam Bondi fires U.S. attorney whom N.J. judges had named to replace Trump ally Alina Habba
Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor
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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire 3 Democrats on consumer safety panel
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem
These are the Democrats who’ve been arrested, detained or charged under Trump
Florida attorney general wants lawmaker deported over criticism of Trump military parade
GOP senator criticizes Padilla being wrestled to floor
Alex Padilla recounts his removal from DHS news conference in emotional Senate speech
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire 3 Democrats on consumer safety panel
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem
These are the Democrats who’ve been arrested, detained or charged under Trump
Florida attorney general wants lawmaker deported over criticism of Trump military parade
GOP senator criticizes Padilla being wrestled to floor
Alex Padilla recounts his removal from DHS news conference in emotional Senate speech
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Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment
Military bases in New Jersey and Indiana will be expanded to detain immigrants
Court allows Trump administration to end deportation protections for Afghans, Cameroonians
As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical care
Federal judge strikes down Trump's order suspending asylum access at the southern border
Judge blocks Trump’s rule barring migrants at US-Mexico border from claiming asylum
Military bases in New Jersey and Indiana will be expanded to detain immigrants
Court allows Trump administration to end deportation protections for Afghans, Cameroonians
As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical care
Federal judge strikes down Trump's order suspending asylum access at the southern border
Judge blocks Trump’s rule barring migrants at US-Mexico border from claiming asylum
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In a landmark move, Children’s Hospital LA closes its gender-affirming care center today
Feds investigate hospitals over religious exemptions from gender-affirming care
Trump administration cuts specialized suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for minors
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that bars gender-affirming care for minors
Supreme Court faces new headwinds with roughly 2 weeks left in the term
Poll: Americans overwhelmingly want Trump to obey court rulings, but MAGA Republicans are splits
"The real wild card is Amy Coney Barrett": The Supreme Court case that could eviscerate trans rights
Feds investigate hospitals over religious exemptions from gender-affirming care
Trump administration cuts specialized suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for minors
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law that bars gender-affirming care for minors
Supreme Court faces new headwinds with roughly 2 weeks left in the term
Poll: Americans overwhelmingly want Trump to obey court rulings, but MAGA Republicans are splits
"The real wild card is Amy Coney Barrett": The Supreme Court case that could eviscerate trans rights
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U.S. coffee drinkers and businesses will pay the price for Trump's Brazil tariffs
'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
Here comes the bridal gown tariff
Canada ditches digital tax after tariff threat from Trump
'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
Here comes the bridal gown tariff
Canada ditches digital tax after tariff threat from Trump
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Bipartisan government funding is at risk of dying in Trump's Washington
GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says
Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
The Republicans who bucked Trump on his big bill: From the Politics Desk
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's massive tax and policy bill by July 4
House Republicans are ready to finish Trump's bill. Not so fast, Democratic leader Jeffries says
Maxwell Frost: 20 House Republicans a ‘no’ on ‘big, beautiful bill’
House nears final vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as opponents flip
House sizes up Senate’s version of Trump megabill; Johnson ‘not happy’ but vows passage
Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis
Comparing the Medicaid cuts in House and Senate "big, beautiful bill"
Taxes, energy, and healthcare: 3 ways Senate's Trump megabill impacts the business world
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says
Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
The Republicans who bucked Trump on his big bill: From the Politics Desk
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's massive tax and policy bill by July 4
House Republicans are ready to finish Trump's bill. Not so fast, Democratic leader Jeffries says
Maxwell Frost: 20 House Republicans a ‘no’ on ‘big, beautiful bill’
House nears final vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as opponents flip
House sizes up Senate’s version of Trump megabill; Johnson ‘not happy’ but vows passage
Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis
Comparing the Medicaid cuts in House and Senate "big, beautiful bill"
Taxes, energy, and healthcare: 3 ways Senate's Trump megabill impacts the business world
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston
Trump says he's close to 'a Deal' with Harvard, as judge grants injunction
Judge postpones decision in Harvard lawsuit against Trump over international students
US State Department orders embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas
What Trump’s Harvard Visa Restriction Means for International Students
Trump bans Harvard from admitting new international students
US State Department orders embassies to ‘immediately begin additional vetting’ for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard
Trump administration signals Harvard has more time to respond in international student case
Key takeaways from hearing in Harvard’s ongoing legal fight with the Trump administration
Trump administration backtracks on Harvard foreign student policy
Trump administration moves to cancel remaining federal funds to Harvard
Trump to push for end to all federal agencies' Harvard contracts
As Trump targets elite schools, Harvard’s president says they should ‘stand firm’
Trump again blasts Harvard over international students as judge blocks revocation
Trump's Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school's sports teams
Judge blocks Trump admin's move to bar Harvard from enrolling international students
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard
Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Homeland Security blocks Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too
Trump says he’s ‘taking away’ Harvard’s tax-exempt status. That would be an unpopular move, according to a new poll
Trump again threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status, saying, 'It's what they deserve!'
Trump's Harvard funding cuts don't put 'America first,' says Massachusetts governor
Two Republican ‘super-lawyers’ are trying to stop Trump from taking Harvard’s funding
Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism
Harvard sues Trump administration to stop a freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
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哈佛大學控告特朗普政府 挑戰當局凍結資金決定
History shows revoking Harvard's tax status won't be easy — or fast
Noem threatens Harvard with ban on foreign student visas
White House plans to target university investments
DHS demands 'detailed records' of student visa holders at Harvard
Harvard's lobbying firm also works for Elon Musk's Tesla
Feds hit Harvard with new demands, from international student records to funding cuts and tax threats
Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university
Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion after Harvard rejects its demands
Read Harvard’s Response to the Trump Administration
Trump admin freezes billions in funding to Harvard University after rejecting demands
Trump says he's close to 'a Deal' with Harvard, as judge grants injunction
Judge postpones decision in Harvard lawsuit against Trump over international students
US State Department orders embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas
What Trump’s Harvard Visa Restriction Means for International Students
Trump bans Harvard from admitting new international students
US State Department orders embassies to ‘immediately begin additional vetting’ for anyone seeking a visa to travel to Harvard
Trump administration signals Harvard has more time to respond in international student case
Key takeaways from hearing in Harvard’s ongoing legal fight with the Trump administration
Trump administration backtracks on Harvard foreign student policy
Trump administration moves to cancel remaining federal funds to Harvard
Trump to push for end to all federal agencies' Harvard contracts
As Trump targets elite schools, Harvard’s president says they should ‘stand firm’
Trump again blasts Harvard over international students as judge blocks revocation
Trump's Harvard visa threat could wipe out several of the school's sports teams
Judge blocks Trump admin's move to bar Harvard from enrolling international students
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard
Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Homeland Security blocks Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too
Trump says he’s ‘taking away’ Harvard’s tax-exempt status. That would be an unpopular move, according to a new poll
Trump again threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status, saying, 'It's what they deserve!'
Trump's Harvard funding cuts don't put 'America first,' says Massachusetts governor
Two Republican ‘super-lawyers’ are trying to stop Trump from taking Harvard’s funding
Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism
Harvard sues Trump administration to stop a freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
美國逾100所大學發聯名信 譴責川普「政治干預」
美國哈佛大學控告特朗普政府 白宮稱哈佛未符合運用稅款基本要求
哈佛大學控告特朗普政府 挑戰當局凍結資金決定
History shows revoking Harvard's tax status won't be easy — or fast
Noem threatens Harvard with ban on foreign student visas
White House plans to target university investments
DHS demands 'detailed records' of student visa holders at Harvard
Harvard's lobbying firm also works for Elon Musk's Tesla
Feds hit Harvard with new demands, from international student records to funding cuts and tax threats
Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university
Harvard's challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion after Harvard rejects its demands
Read Harvard’s Response to the Trump Administration
Trump admin freezes billions in funding to Harvard University after rejecting demands
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Friday, July 04, 2025
Thursday, July 03, 2025
Russian TV shows teenagers at 'world's biggest drone factory' making arms to hit Ukraine
Putin told Trump will not 'give up' aims in Ukraine: Kremlin
Russia ramps up drone strikes on Ukraine in June: AFP analysis
Republicans tear into Pentagon’s Ukraine weapons freeze
Ukraine hits Russian city deep behind front line, leaves three dead
Kremlin denies U.S. claims that Russia is stalling in Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian drone hits a plant deep inside Russia after record Russian drone attacks in June
North Korea's Kim seen draping coffins with flag at Russia treaty anniversary
Russia says Moscow now occupies all of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, illegally annexed in 2022
Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel mines treaty, Zelenskiy decree shows
Kremlin says Europe will feel the recoil from its 'illegal' sanctions on Russia
Kremlin, asked about US sanctions bill, suggests it would impact Ukraine peace efforts if implemented
Ahead of this week's NATO summit, Europe is uncertain about its old ally, the U.S.
Opinion - Russia is waging a bloody summer offensive, ignoring Trump’s demands
Ukraine likely to get a much cooler reception at NATO summit this year
Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different
Ukraine army chief vows to expand strikes on Russia
Russian drones slam into 2 Ukrainian cities, killing at least 1 person in nighttime attack
Russia might try to take Ukrainian city of Sumy, Putin says
Zelenskiy appoints new commander of Ukraine's land forces
Tried and tested in war: For European drone manufacturers, Ukraine is the place to be
28 killed in deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv in almost a year
Putin cautions Germany over any Taurus missile supplies to Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Russian strikes kill 14 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv
State Dept confirms death of US citizen in Ukraine, condemns strikes
Putin told Trump will not 'give up' aims in Ukraine: Kremlin
Russia ramps up drone strikes on Ukraine in June: AFP analysis
Republicans tear into Pentagon’s Ukraine weapons freeze
Ukraine hits Russian city deep behind front line, leaves three dead
Kremlin denies U.S. claims that Russia is stalling in Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian drone hits a plant deep inside Russia after record Russian drone attacks in June
North Korea's Kim seen draping coffins with flag at Russia treaty anniversary
Russia says Moscow now occupies all of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, illegally annexed in 2022
Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel mines treaty, Zelenskiy decree shows
Kremlin says Europe will feel the recoil from its 'illegal' sanctions on Russia
Kremlin, asked about US sanctions bill, suggests it would impact Ukraine peace efforts if implemented
Ahead of this week's NATO summit, Europe is uncertain about its old ally, the U.S.
Opinion - Russia is waging a bloody summer offensive, ignoring Trump’s demands
Ukraine likely to get a much cooler reception at NATO summit this year
Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different
Ukraine army chief vows to expand strikes on Russia
Russian drones slam into 2 Ukrainian cities, killing at least 1 person in nighttime attack
Russia might try to take Ukrainian city of Sumy, Putin says
Zelenskiy appoints new commander of Ukraine's land forces
Tried and tested in war: For European drone manufacturers, Ukraine is the place to be
28 killed in deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv in almost a year
Putin cautions Germany over any Taurus missile supplies to Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Russian strikes kill 14 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv
State Dept confirms death of US citizen in Ukraine, condemns strikes
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U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month. Here are the big takeaways
The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month
Trump: Fed's Powell 'should resign immediately'
Powell isn't taking a July rate cut off the table for Fed
Trump just made the Fed's rate deliberations even more complicated
Beef prices are at an all-time high. Here's why it's gotten so expensive
Fed holds interest rates steady, signals rate cuts of 0.5% later this year
Fed holds rates steady, stays on track for 2 cuts in 2025
Cloudy with a chance of showers? All eyes on Fed's economic forecast today
The secret tariff-free zone
Inflation is holding steady as Trump's tariffs have yet to fully hit
Why some economists are worried about U.S. inflation data
The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month
Trump: Fed's Powell 'should resign immediately'
Powell isn't taking a July rate cut off the table for Fed
Trump just made the Fed's rate deliberations even more complicated
Beef prices are at an all-time high. Here's why it's gotten so expensive
Fed holds interest rates steady, signals rate cuts of 0.5% later this year
Fed holds rates steady, stays on track for 2 cuts in 2025
Cloudy with a chance of showers? All eyes on Fed's economic forecast today
The secret tariff-free zone
Inflation is holding steady as Trump's tariffs have yet to fully hit
Why some economists are worried about U.S. inflation data
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Barbecue is everywhere for the Fourth of July. Here's its origin story
America has a major birthday coming up — here's what to expect for the big 2-5-0
VIDEO: Frederick Douglass' descendants deliver his 'Fourth of July' speech
An NPR Tradition, Here's The Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence
To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland
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Barbecue is everywhere for the Fourth of July. Here's its origin story
America has a major birthday coming up — here's what to expect for the big 2-5-0
VIDEO: Frederick Douglass' descendants deliver his 'Fourth of July' speech
An NPR Tradition, Here's The Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence
To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland
Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's CBS lawsuit
CBS is the latest news giant to bend to Trump's power
ABC drops Terry Moran after he calls Trump a 'world-class hater'
Terry Moran Suspended at ABC News After Posting That White House Deputy Chief Stephen Miller Is a ‘World-Class Hater’
Latinas for Trump founder now condemns White House deportation agenda: ‘Not what we voted for’
CBS is the latest news giant to bend to Trump's power
ABC drops Terry Moran after he calls Trump a 'world-class hater'
Terry Moran Suspended at ABC News After Posting That White House Deputy Chief Stephen Miller Is a ‘World-Class Hater’
Latinas for Trump founder now condemns White House deportation agenda: ‘Not what we voted for’
We flew to Newark to find out if the airport is recovering from its recent struggles
Disbelief, then fury: A Newark air traffic controller says they saw a crisis coming
Denver air traffic controllers had 2-minute communications outage, FAA official says
As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says
How to navigate Newark airport amid delays and outages
What's going on at Newark Airport? Air traffic controllers report another radar outage amid weeks of major delays, employee shortages
What is happening at Newark Airport? This and other questions answered
What's causing the major delays at Newark airport?
Disbelief, then fury: A Newark air traffic controller says they saw a crisis coming
Denver air traffic controllers had 2-minute communications outage, FAA official says
As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says
How to navigate Newark airport amid delays and outages
What's going on at Newark Airport? Air traffic controllers report another radar outage amid weeks of major delays, employee shortages
What is happening at Newark Airport? This and other questions answered
What's causing the major delays at Newark airport?
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Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Tensions are rising between Russia and Azerbaijan. Why is this happening now?
Azerbaijan detains 7 linked to a Russian media outlet as a rift between Baku and Moscow deepens
Azerbaijan arrests journalists at Russian state outlet as tensions with Moscow rise
A Russian media outlet is raided in Azerbaijan's capital as tensions rise between Moscow and Baku
Chechen leader says Putin congratulated him on son's wedding
Serbia's Moscow-friendly president visits Ukraine but refuses to sign 'anti-Russian' declaration
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic makes first-ever visit to Ukraine
Azerbaijan detains 7 linked to a Russian media outlet as a rift between Baku and Moscow deepens
Azerbaijan arrests journalists at Russian state outlet as tensions with Moscow rise
A Russian media outlet is raided in Azerbaijan's capital as tensions rise between Moscow and Baku
Chechen leader says Putin congratulated him on son's wedding
Serbia's Moscow-friendly president visits Ukraine but refuses to sign 'anti-Russian' declaration
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic makes first-ever visit to Ukraine
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Macron and Putin hold first call in 3 years. Here's what to know about their relationship
Opinion | War With Iran Exposes the Emptiness of the ‘Axis of Autocracy’
Putin, Macron discuss Iran, Ukraine in first phone call in nearly three years
The Iran-China-Russia Axis Crumbles When It Matters
Putin says he is worried when asked if he is concerned world is heading towards World War Three
There is only one warmonger on the European stage: Vladimir Putin
EU's top diplomat warns that Russia has a plan for long-term aggression against Europe
Russia's Dmitriev says Russia, US and Saudi Arabia could act jointly to stabilise oil markets
EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap
Opinion | War With Iran Exposes the Emptiness of the ‘Axis of Autocracy’
Putin, Macron discuss Iran, Ukraine in first phone call in nearly three years
The Iran-China-Russia Axis Crumbles When It Matters
Putin says he is worried when asked if he is concerned world is heading towards World War Three
There is only one warmonger on the European stage: Vladimir Putin
EU's top diplomat warns that Russia has a plan for long-term aggression against Europe
Russia's Dmitriev says Russia, US and Saudi Arabia could act jointly to stabilise oil markets
EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap
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Tuesday, July 01, 2025
What's next for Trump's tax bill? Arguing House Republicans
Senate GOP passes Trump's sweeping policy bill, setting up decisive vote in the House
Trump slams Elon Musk as megabill drops AI protections and hits snags in Senate
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
Senate remains stuck on Trump’s tax cuts bill after voting all night
Senate churns through overnight session as Republicans seek support for Trump’s big bill
A megabill mystery: New solar and wind tax comes as a surprise to Republican senators
Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned
Solar manufacturing is booming. Advocates say it could go bust without incentives
The Senate is voting on amendments to the GOP megabill. Here's what's in it
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson 'satisfied' with Trump's bill after initial opposition
Last-minute changes to Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' stun clean energy industry (and Elon Musk)
Senate GOP tax bill includes largest cut to U.S. safety net in decades
Tillis: Senate bill breaks Trump’s promise on Medicaid
In this rural Colorado valley, cuts to Medicaid would have vast ripple effects
Senate parliamentarian rejects GOP’s attempt to limit courts’ contempt powers
Polls show Trump's big bill is unpopular as Republicans stare down their deadline for passage
What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
White House floats a new funding trick — and GOP lawmakers grimace
Senate GOP passes Trump's sweeping policy bill, setting up decisive vote in the House
Trump slams Elon Musk as megabill drops AI protections and hits snags in Senate
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
Senate remains stuck on Trump’s tax cuts bill after voting all night
Senate churns through overnight session as Republicans seek support for Trump’s big bill
A megabill mystery: New solar and wind tax comes as a surprise to Republican senators
Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned
Solar manufacturing is booming. Advocates say it could go bust without incentives
The Senate is voting on amendments to the GOP megabill. Here's what's in it
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson 'satisfied' with Trump's bill after initial opposition
Last-minute changes to Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' stun clean energy industry (and Elon Musk)
Senate GOP tax bill includes largest cut to U.S. safety net in decades
Tillis: Senate bill breaks Trump’s promise on Medicaid
In this rural Colorado valley, cuts to Medicaid would have vast ripple effects
Senate parliamentarian rejects GOP’s attempt to limit courts’ contempt powers
Polls show Trump's big bill is unpopular as Republicans stare down their deadline for passage
What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
White House floats a new funding trick — and GOP lawmakers grimace
HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, US judge says
'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening
More than 400 CDC staff may be called back to work after being laid off in April
The CDC changed its COVID vaccine guidance. What does that mean for you?
COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families
CDC still recommends childhood COVID vaccines, despite RFK announcement
After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research
How safe is the food supply after federal cutbacks? Experts are worried
Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine
RFK Jr. says COVID shots no longer recommended for kids, pregnant women
'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening
More than 400 CDC staff may be called back to work after being laid off in April
The CDC changed its COVID vaccine guidance. What does that mean for you?
COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families
CDC still recommends childhood COVID vaccines, despite RFK announcement
After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research
How safe is the food supply after federal cutbacks? Experts are worried
Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine
RFK Jr. says COVID shots no longer recommended for kids, pregnant women
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Trump to Consider Deporting Musk: ‘We’ll Have to Take a Look,’ Says ‘DOGE Is the Monster That Might Have to Go Back and Eat Elon’
Elon Musk says some of his social media posts about Trump 'went too far'
Trump and Musk’s blowup fight begins to cool off
Why Is Elon Musk Tweeting About Me at 3 A.M.?
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Trump to Consider Deporting Musk: ‘We’ll Have to Take a Look,’ Says ‘DOGE Is the Monster That Might Have to Go Back and Eat Elon’
Elon Musk says some of his social media posts about Trump 'went too far'
Trump and Musk’s blowup fight begins to cool off
Why Is Elon Musk Tweeting About Me at 3 A.M.?
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