Politics
‘It’s unlike anything we have seen before:’ European Union left reeling after Trump’s first 100 days
European leaders have been left reeling after the first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term saw increasing geopolitical and trade turmoil. “It’s unlike anything else we’ve seen before from the U.S. administration,” European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told CNBC’s “Europe Early Edition” when asked what Trump’s first 100 days have […]
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White House names McNeill acting head of Transportation Security Administration
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent’s patch is seen as she helps travelers place their bags through the 3-D scanner at the Miami International Airport. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The Trump administration has tapped a former White House official to serve as the acting head of the 60,000-employee Transportation Security Administration. The TSA confirmed on Monday Ha Nguyen McNeill has been named deputy administrator and is serving […]
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Man accused of stealing from Homeland Sec. Noem hit with federal charges in three robberies
Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, during a meeting with US President Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s president, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, April 14, 2025. Al Drago | The Washington Post | Getty Images A man accused of stealing the purse of Homeland Security […]
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Trump administration targets Harvard Law Review with race-based discrimination investigation
People walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachussetts, on April 15, 2025. Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty Images The Trump administration on Monday announced the opening of two investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review after reports that the prestigious legal journal was selecting articles for publication […]
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U.S. House panel proposes moving FTC antitrust work to DOJ in budget package
The U.S. Capitol building is seen on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kayla Bartkowski | Getty Images The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Monday said it proposed transferring the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust work to the Department of Justice as part of a budget reconciliation package. The proposal would allocate funds for […]
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Musk’s DOGE cuts helped his companies avoid over $2 billion in legal liabilities, new Senate report alleges
Elon Musk may skirt more than $2 billion in possible financial liabilities by exercising his influence over the federal government, a new report from Senate Democratic committee staffers out Monday alleges. Musk’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ has brought sweeping changes to Washington with its slash-and-burn campaign to gut agencies and purge the federal workforce. President […]
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Musk’s DOGE cuts helped his companies avoid over $2 billion in legal liabilities, new Senate report alleges
Elon Musk may skirt more than $2 billion in possible financial liabilities by exercising his influence over the federal government, a new report from Senate Democratic committee staffers out Monday alleges. Musk’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ has brought sweeping changes to Washington with its slash-and-burn campaign to gut agencies and purge the federal workforce. President […]
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On air, ’60 Minutes’ reporter says ‘none of us is happy’ about changes that led top producer to quit
Scott Pelley attends the CBS Fall Schedule Celebration at Paramount Studios on May 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Frazer Harrison | Wireimage | Getty Images “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley paid tribute Sunday to Bill Owens, the show’s executive producer who resigned last week, saying on the air that “none of us is happy” […]
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Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in May to mark 80 years since WW2 victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits a nuclear submarine base March 26, 2025, in Murmansk, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies […]
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Trump’s approval ratings fall as he nears 100 days in office, polls show
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs for Rome, Italy, to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters President Donald Trump’s approval rating is dipping as he nears 100 days in office and Americans grow skeptical of […]
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