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Democrats seek more info on DOGE's presence in agencies after Musk's exit

A group of Democrats in Congress is seeking to stop Department of Government Efficiency employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government.

Patient numbers at NIH hospital drop under Trump, jeopardizing care

The renowned research hospital that cares for people with rare or life-threatening diseases has been pummeled by an employee exodus and the gutting of research, both driven by the Trump administration.

Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations

The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.

U.S. soldier charged with trying to trade Army tank info for Russian citizenship

Federal prosecutors claim a 22-year-old Army soldier offered to expose "weaknesses" about the M1A2 Abrams tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.

Trump threatens roughly 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors

President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a hefty new tariff — "approximately 100%" — on imported microchips, unless companies make them in the United States.

Trump, Putin meeting agreed on, Kremlin says

The United States and Russia have agreed on a meeting "in the coming days" between President Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said Thursday.

U.S. sanctions popular "narco-rapper" over alleged cartel ties

The administration alleges that 50% of the musician's royalties on streaming platforms go directly tothe Cartel del Noreste.

Trump hits India with additional 25% tariff over Russian oil imports

Mr. Trump said he was imposing the additional 25% tariff because India continues to buy oil from Russia.

U.S. to auction seized Russian yacht worth hundreds of millions

The 348-foot Amadea was seized in 2022 by a federal task force that aimed to punish sanctioned Russian oligarchs.

EPA considers ending $7 billion Solar for All program funding

The Solar for All program provides funding to grant recipients that planned to create or expand solar programs for low-income communities.

Trump, Apple announce new $100B commitment to U.S. manufacturing

The new investment — announced by Apple's Tim Cook — would increase the company's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, a White House official said.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces bid for Tennessee governor

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced a bid for Tennessee governor on Wednesday, pledging to make the state "America's conservative leader for this generation and the next."