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U.S. and China agree to slash reciprocal tariffs in major step toward easing trade war
The world’s two biggest economies agreed to a 90-day pause on most of their levies after a first round of trade talks in Switzerland over the weekend.
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Elon Musk's regulatory troubles have begun to melt away in Trump's second term
The Trump administration has halted some regulatory matters involving Musk’s companies and fired people from agencies investigating Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink.
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Trump administration fires top copyright official days after firing Librarian of Congress
The Trump administration has fired the nation’s top copyright official, Shira Perlmutter.
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Donald Trump to sign executive order that aims to reduce medication costs
President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications.
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Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week.
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Trump administration halts research to help babies with heart defects
James Antaki has worked for over 30 years on a device to help infants with holes in their hearts and other defects. Now it’s all at risk.
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These household items have gotten pricier since Trump's tariffs announcement, new report finds
Some household items, like a Barbie doll at Target and a washing machine at Lowe’s, have gone up in price since April 16, according to Telsey Advisory Group.
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Two dolls instead of 30? Toys become latest symbol of Trump's trade war
Toy dolls have become the latest rhetorical poster child for President Donald Trump’s tariffs crusade.
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Judge pauses Trump's effort to reduce the size of the federal government
A judge in California temporarily blocked plans for reductions-in-force and reorganization at 21 departments and agencies across the federal government.
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Deep Dive: DOGE contract cuts spur layoffs, uncertainty for Bay Area businesses
The Trump administration’s newly formed Dept. of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has saved taxpayers billions of dollars by terminating government contracts. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke with Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban about the impact to Bay Area businesses and nonprofits that have seen much of their budgets wiped away as a result of the cuts.
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Trump administration cuts legal aid program funding aimed at helping immigrants with mental illness
The Trump administration partially cut another legal aid program that funds immigration attorneys for those facing deportation, but also deemed mentally incompetent.
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Trump administration cuts legal aid program geared to help immigrants deemed mentally incompetent
The Trump administration partially cut another legal aid program that funds immigration attorneys for those facing deportation, but also deemed mentally incompetent. Hilda Gutierrez reports.
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US spy agencies told to gather intelligence on Greenland
The move has drawn objections from Denmark, a NATO ally which rules the semi-autonomous island.
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Inside the salacious scandal that derailed Jeanine Pirro's political career
The incident is likely to receive renewed attention now that Pirro is President Donald Trump’s pick to be the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
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Top White House adviser: ‘We're actively looking at' suspending due process for migrants
The “privilege of the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended at a time of invasion. So I would say that’s an action we’re actively looking at,” Miller told reporters outside the White House.
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FDA stalls in posting food safety warning letters amid staff cuts
A seafood company failed to follow federal safety rules to prevent potential botulism contamination. A business was hawking dietary supplements with the misleading claim that they’d cure, treat or prevent disease. A fresh sprouts producer didn’t take adequate precautions against contamination. The Food and Drug Administration laid out these inspection findings in warning letters, accusing the companies of committing...
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White House defends firing Librarian of Congress
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Friday that the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, had been fired due to her efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, calling her actions “concerning.”
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White House reaffirms plans to upgrade FAA systems after Newark outage
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the telecommunications issues that took Newark Airport offline early Friday morning, citing “no operational impact.”
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5 things to know about Jeanine Pirro
Jeanine Pirro, also known as “Judge Jeanine,” is a former Westchester County judge and successful media personality. Here’s what you need to know.
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President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.