Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
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Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Here's what economists are saying about Trump's tariffs
Economists say that President Trump's wide-ranging new tariffs raise the risk of a recession or stagflation.
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill in recent days, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Ford offers employee pricing to car shoppers as auto tariffs kick in
Ford rolls out employee pricing promotion as new 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports take effect.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal
The Pentagon inspector general's office said it would evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss strikes against the Houthis.
Trump admin. threatens public school funding over DEI
The Department of Education sent letters to state education commissioners overseeing K-12 education agencies asking them to certify compliance with federal civil rights law.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
Man wanted for murder breaks leg trying to flee from U.S. Marshals
Charles Ray Blevins, 38, allegedly shot and killed a man while on parole in 2019.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Elon Musk will remain adviser to Trump even after DOGE work concludes, Vance says
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Layoffs spiked by 205% last month, fueled by DOGE mass firings
Job cuts more than tripled to 275,240 last month, a surge caused by mass layoffs of government workers by Elon Musk's DOGE.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
Dow plunges more than 1,600 points as stocks recoil from tariff shock
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
U.K. leader says Iran believed to have "played a part" in air base incident
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Data doesn't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes
Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight
Senate Democrats block data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
Court temporarily halts Tennessee's plan to execute first woman in 200 years
