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EU retaliates after Trump tariffs, announcing duties on US goods

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."

Pope begins 27th day in hospital after resting peacefully overnight

The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.

EU announces €26 billion in countermeasures to Trump's steel tariffs

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."

Man caught trying to smuggle living turtle through airport security down his pants

A Pennsylvania man attempting to go through airport security was discovered to have been hiding a living turtle in his pants as he tried to sneak it onto the plane.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to square off

Candidates in a race that will determine ideological control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will square off in their only scheduled debate before the April 1 election

Judge to consider blocking mass firings of government employees after 20 states sue

A federal judge will consider issuing a temporary restraining order that would block future firings and reinstate probationary employees.

DOJ lawyers decline to let OMP's acting director testify about mass firings

The Trump administration could be sanctioned after the DOJ declined to make a top administration official available for sworn testimony regarding the recent mass firings.

After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice

House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.

Passenger attacked a flight attendant, swallowed rosary beads on plane

Court records say a passenger on a small regional flight to Miami attacked a flight attendant and swallowed rosary beads as pilots returned to the airport in Savannah, Georgia

House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia

Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.

Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.

2 more suspects arrested after student dies in alleged hazing incident

Two men were arrested this week on charges of criminal hazing, a felony, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.

Law firm sues Trump administration after executive order targeting its attorneys

Perkins Coie has filed suit against the Trump administration over an executive order that targeted the firm for its work representing Clinton's 2016 campaign.

As USAID clears out, official directs employees to use burn bags on documents

A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.

House Republicans pass spending bill as government shutdown looms

In dramatic fashion, House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025.