President Trump is promising that his April 2 “Liberation Day” volley of tariffs will “make America wealthy again” by repatriating manufacturing jobs and reviving demand for […]
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Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Washington — Backlash to President Trump’s tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill on Thursday, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies […]
Federal workers who were fired then rehired describe uncertainty over jobs, confusing transition: “What a mess”
It has been three weeks since courts ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers it terminated in a flurry of mass cuts […]
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Hegseth’s use of Signal
The Pentagon inspector general’s office said in a memo Thursday it will evaluate Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss strikes against the […]
Ford offers employee pricing to all car shoppers as new auto tariffs kick in
Ford Motor on Thursday announced that it would allow car shoppers to buy its 2024-25 vehicles, including gas, electric and hybrid-powered models, at the discounted […]
Trump administration threatens public schools’ federal funding over DEI initiatives
Washington — The Department of Education warned state education commissioners Thursday that federal financial assistance for their K-12 schools may be at risk unless they […]
Stellantis to pause production at Windsor plant, lay off 900 workers in Midwest
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest. Beginning April 7, Stellantis […]
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating outbreaks of STDs and hepatitis
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has eliminated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s laboratories for sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis, […]
Fugitive wanted for Kentucky murder breaks leg trying to flee U.S. Marshals in South Carolina
A man wanted for a 2019 Kentucky murder has been arrested after breaking his leg while trying to flee from U.S. Marshals in North Carolina, […]
Top National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
At least three senior staffers at the National Security Council have been fired, with more firings expected, two U.S. officials with knowledge tell CBS News. […]