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In a letter addressed to the U.S. Trade Representative, Elon Musk's Tesla warned that retaliatory tariffs could affect production and harm U.S. companies. LA Times
Trump administration lawyers argue that district judges should not be allowed to issue rulings that apply nationwide. LA Times
It's quite simple, really: If someone in the U.S. on a tourist visa or in possession of a green card violates the terms of their admission, they can be removed. LA Times
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Claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. New York Post
A coalition of Ukrainian allies agreed Saturday to keep the "collective pressure" on Russia to accept President Trump's ceasefire proposal and commit to supporting Ukraine if it is achieved. New York Post
The air and naval strikes on targets controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi fighters were intended to open up international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. New York Times
VOA VIEW: They should be wiped out.
The move means almost all top agents in the field will no longer answer to the deputy director, a significant departure from the way the F.B.I. has worked. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Changes are sometimes better.
Funding cuts, a censured lawmaker, citizen protests: The state has had a bumpy month since Gov. Janet Mills tangled with President Trump over transgender athletes. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Mills will lose.
Pete Buttigieg says he’s keeping his options open. Tim Walz went to Iowa. JB Pritzker’s off to New Hampshire. It’s too early to run for president, but some Democrats seem to be exploring the idea. New York Times
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A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It should have no mandatory fee structure.
The Trump administration has withdrawn Adam Boehler’s nomination to serve as presidential envoy for hostage affairs. OANN
Mark Carney has been sworn in as the prime minister of Canada saying he is willing to work with U.S. President Donald Trump. OANN
VOA VIEW: Smart determination, if he follows it.
Iraq's prime minister has announced that the leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed. OANN
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Vice President J.D. Vance said he knows billionaire Elon Musk has made mistakes at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency and has to fix them. Washington Times
A long-running legislative push to permanently put illicit fentanyl and its chemical cousins on the most restrictive list of U.S. drugs could reach President Trump's desk before the end of March. Washington Times
The IRS announced a "strategic pause" on its technology upgrades Friday, saying it wants to review all its systems to see what should be allowed to continue -- including the popular Direct File program. Washington Times
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The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has initiated investigations into more than 50 universities over allegations of "race-exclusionary practices" as part of its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion in academia. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It is important to find the facts.
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings early Saturday. CBS
Tariff trouble around the world could hit your local bar. On Thursday, President Donald Trump threatened to place a 200% tariff on some alcoholic products from the European Union after they issued a 50% tariff on all American whiskey. THe U.S. has already issued 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Now, the makers and buyers of some beloved drinks are now drowning in questions. CBS
Two astronauts are one step closer to returning to Earth. A SpaceX Dragon carrying a crew of four will dock at the International Space Station later tonight. The crew will replace Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been in space for more than nine months. CBS
The decision from the three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out. CBS
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The National Weather Service is warning of just about every kind of danger, including tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds as a large storm system moves across the U.S. CBS
President Trump visited the headquarters of the Justice Department Friday, where he addressed employees in a campaign-style speech. The address comes amid a purge that's accelerated inside the Justice Department, in which prosecutors who handled Jan. 6 cases and Trump investigations have been fired. Scott MacFarlane reports. CBS
The officials leading Trump's energy agenda downplayed climate change and called for more energy production to support economic growth and national security. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Released, atlas.
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Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to make the state attractive to investors and executives. CNBC
In Hawaii, $1.5 million in savings may not last through retirement, but in West Virginia, it could stretch for 54 years. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Not many have saved as much.
The Green Mountain State's small businesses are getting caught in the tariff crossfire between the United States and Canada. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Canada will have to agree with the US.
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. CNBC
Mark Cuban says AI is already dominating the business world, just like personal computers once did — and companies that don't understand it will be left behind. CNBC
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Liberal stupidity.
Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, experts say. CNBC
President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal should become U.S. property. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Carney is not making a smart move.
Tesla warned of the hit to its bottom line from tariffs, while SpaceX complained that foreign trade barriers affect its Starlink internet satellite service. CNBC
From California almonds to Tennessee whiskey and Michigan auto parts, some states and sectors will be hit hardest by U.S.-EU 'tit for tat' tariffs war. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The U.S.-Canada trade war could shift economic ties as tariffs rise and tensions grow, raising concerns about future trade stability, experts say. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Canada will lose.
President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Oz was not the best pick.
Columbia University's interim President Katrina Armstrong said that she was “heartbroken" by Homeland Security agents searching two students' rooms on campus Thursday night. FOX News
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a funding bill after its passage in the Senate on Friday ahead of a midnight deadline to avoid a federal government shutdown. UPI
Sec. of State Marco Rubio announced the expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following remarks Rasool made accusing the United States of engaging in "supremacist" policies domestically and globally. UPI
Four New York City deputy managers resigned over May Eric Adams' cooperation with the federal government in deporting migrants despite being a sanctuary city, his office confirmed Monday. UPI
U.S. President Donald Trump's latest round of cuts to the federal government includes the 83-year-old Voice of America. UPI
Israel on Saturday carried out airstrikes in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, killing at least nine people, including journalists, and wounding several others, according to Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. UPI
VOA VIEW: They should do more.
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American and Iraqi military forces killed a senior Islamic State leader using an airstrike, U.S. Central Command confirmed in a post on social media. UPI
The United States Department of Education said Friday that has opened investigations into seven universities that are being accused of race-related improprieties. UPI
VOA VIEW: Many Universities are in violation.
As Hamas on Friday offered to release American Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the remains of four other hostages held in Gaza, Israel's prime minister called it psychological manipulation. UPI
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Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York City, he announced Saturday afternoon, joining a crowded field that includes incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. His chance of winning is dependent on how many dumb voters live in NYC - Adams is no charm.
Cuomo, who resigned as governor of New York in 2021 after being accused of sexual harassment, began to seriously consider entering the mayor's race last week, CBS News New York reported. He is expected to make a public appearance in Manhattan and rack up some important endorsements. Cuomo's supporters had filed paperwork to form a super PAC called "Fix the City," designed to raise $15 million to boost his anticipated campaign.
Cuomo entered the race with an under-the-radar appearance at the Caridad Restaurant in the Bronx and a video released on his website and social media platforms. "I want New York to not only survive, but for New York to thrive," he said in the video. In a direct address to New Yorkers, he reeled off a litany of problems facing the city – people dealing with mental illness and homelessness, empty storefronts, graffiti, the influx of migrants and random violence.
"These conditions exist not as an act of God, but rather as an act of our political leaders, or more precisely, the lack of intelligent action by many of our political leaders," Cuomo said. He reminded voters of his long history of public service that started when he worked for his father, former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, and included serving as attorney general.
