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FLASHBACK: Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs hit one-year mark as economists split on fallout

One year after Trump’s “Liberation Day" tariffs, a look back at economists’ warnings, market reactions and the debate over their economic impact.

Expert flags ‘disappointing’ questions from justices in Trump birthright citizenship case

President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants appears to be in jeopardy, according to a legal expert.

In ditching Jaden Ivey, Chicago Bulls expose the NBA’s hypocrisy

It’s not basketball star's advocacy, but his viewpoint that offended the Chicago Bulls and...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—April 2

1998—In an oral-history interview, liberal California supreme court justice Stanley Mosk explains that one big difference between him and former California supreme court justice Rose Bird,...

What Color Is Your Conservatism?

A comedian introduces a new color-coded politics.

Judge rules Kennedy Center must allow Dem lawmaker to attend board meeting 

A federal judge ruled Saturday that the Kennedy Center must provide Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) a “meaningful opportunity” to participate in next week’s board meeting on the storied institution’s revamp, but they don’t have to let her vote.  Beatty, an ex-officio member of the board, alleged that she was being barred from the March 16 session. Her lawyer later conceded she was in fact extended an invitation; it...

Maher swipes at Trump over Iran war: ‘I don’t understand’ why US can’t control Strait of Hormuz

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday swiped at President Trump for having no control over the Strait of Hormuz, the closure of which has led to oil and gas prices surging amid the Iran conflict. "Apparently, [the Iranians] have something left to bomb, which is the Strait of Hormuz," Maher told his "Real Time" panelists, former...

Mayors are geopolitical leaders now — we should treat them that way

Mayors are increasingly taking on the role of geopolitical leaders, managing the consequences of immigration, climate disasters, and pandemics, while also leveraging their local knowledge and authority to build international partnerships and attract global talent.

What’s the status of dividends, other funds for Americans proposed by Trump?

Gone are the days of COVID stimulus checks, but other proposals could put money in your pocket.

Trump administration orders restart of California offshore oil operations

The Trump administration on Friday directed Sable Offshore to restart its operations of the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of California, which comes as oil and gas prices surge as a result of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's order for oil production, which...

Why you may be asked about your citizenship at these national parks

It's part of new changes that took effect at the start of the year.

How a first-grader taught her school district and a federal judge about free speech

This student just won a major free speech victory before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Iran’s exiled crown prince says he’s been in contact with Trump administration

Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Friday said he has been in contact with the Trump administration amid its conflict with Iran, which began with the killing of its former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah who was ousted from power in 1979 during the Iranian Revolution, has...

Why welfare work requirements work 

We can either mimic a privatized version of failed handout welfare programs, or champion a return to the principles of charity that communicate a much-needed message: “You're not a charity case."

Is your state among the worst for student loan debt?

(NEXSTAR) - It's a number that continues to grow across the U.S. Unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States as of the end of 2025. According to a new study by SmartAsset, that number affects an average of 12.55% of adults currently paying student loan debt. The average balance for...

Trump says Iran is ‘totally defeated and wants a deal’

President Trump late on Friday declared that Iran is "totally defeated" and "wants a deal" with the U.S., two weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched joint military operations on the Middle Eastern country. "The Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated...

How bankruptcy reform can provide justice for child sexual abuse victims

Many institutions responsible for child sexual abuse have learned how to weaponize these legal tools to shield themselves from responsibility.

Iran threatens UAE cities after US attacked Kharg Island

Iran's military on Saturday threatened to attack multiple cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that it claims the U.S. used in its attack on Kharg Island, a vital economic outpost. The claim made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters was that the U.S. launched its attack from "ports, docks...

Texas bans intoxicating hemp flower effective March 31

The Texas Department of State Health Services has finalized new rules that will ban intoxicating smokable hemp, increase licensing fees for hemp stores and manufacturers, and drastically disrupt the hemp industry in the state.

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