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The erratic behavior of the Treasury market has raised fears that investors are turning against U.S. assets due to escalating trade tensions proposed by President Trump. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, a key interest rate affecting corporate and consumer borrowing, rose by 0.1 percentage points most recently, enhancing a week-long trend that saw the…
Federal officials have ordered the removal of nearly two dozen international students across Oregon — including from both flagships state universities and two Portland institutions. The largest count was at Oregon State University, where 13 student visas have been revoked, a spokesperson said Thursday. Portland Community College and Portland State University also each confirmed three…
For a brief, shining moment Wednesday, it appeared that a glimmer of sanity had infiltrated Donald Trump’s trade war. Trump made a sudden reversal on the “reciprocal” tariffs he had begun imposing on various leading trade partners and other countries. He called for a 90-day pause in those tariffs while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese…
Eight relatives of the Menendez brothers sat down with ABC News in an exclusive interview the night before the case returns to court to show they are unanimous in supporting Erik and Lyle Menendez’s release from prison. This marks the first time the brothers’ aunt, Jose Menendez’s sister, Terry Baralt, has spoken out in decades….
In a significant move aimed at unifying the nation, the President of the United States has issued an executive order designating English as the official language of the country. This order emphasizes the historical roots of the English language in America, highlighting that critical governing documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution…
In a bold proclamation, former President Donald J. Trump has declared a national emergency at the southern border of the United States, citing an ongoing invasion that he claims threatens America’s sovereignty. According to Trump, the southern border is currently overrun by criminal organizations, including cartels, human traffickers, and unvetted individuals from foreign adversaries. He…
Legal scholars and lawmakers are grappling with a growing issue in the American judicial system: the increasing practice of federal district courts issuing nationwide injunctions. These injunctions grant broad relief to plaintiffs, impacting not only the parties involved in a case but also third parties who are not represented or consulted, raising serious constitutional concerns….
CHICAGO (March 31, 2025) – The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) is gearing up to face Canada in the highly anticipated Allstate Continental Clásico on July 2 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on TNT, truTV & Max, as well…
One of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top advisers has recommended that the Defense Department cut ties with Scouting America, known for decades as the Boy Scouts, saying it is too ‘woke’ to support, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions. Tami Radabaugh, the deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for strategic engagement and…
The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s pre-eminent climate report, which summarizes the impacts of rising global temperatures on the United States. Every four years, the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is required by Congress to release a new national climate assessment to ensure leaders understand the…
Each April, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) offers a cohort of around 2,000 promising young researchers a prestigious fellowship to support their careers in science. Yesterday, the agency announced that it is awarding only 1,000 fellowships — slashing the cohort by half. ‘…My career is over’: Columbia University scientists hit hard by Trump team’s…
The Trump administration’s case to deport Columbia University graduate and activist leader Mahmoud Khalil relies solely on a controversial letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which reiterates unsubstantiated claims of Khalil’s supposed antisemitism. This letter, a 1 ½-page declaration, was presented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a Louisiana immigration court, specifically…