‘Hands Off!’ protests happening Saturday, April 5: What to know

President Donald Trump’s moves to overhaul the federal government have prompted protests in recent weeks, but Saturday brings a nationwide, coordinated effort that could be the biggest one yet. Hundreds-of-thousands of people had RSVPed to take part in the demonstrations, which are being held in big cities and small towns around the country, according to … Read more

Rand Paul carves out ant-tariff haven within GOP

Fed Chair Powell says tariffs may increase inflation Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the economy is in “good condition,” but notes inflation’s uncertainty. As the global economy absorbs Donald Trump’s massive tariffs, Sen. Rand Paul is continuing to speak out about the negative consequences of the president’s course of action. The Kentucky Republican, who … Read more

US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff

David Lawder  |  Reuters Where does the money generated from tariffs go? The Trump administration predicts tariffs will generate billions of dollars, but where will that money go? WASHINGTON – U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from … Read more

Obama urges Americans to resist being ‘intimidated’ by Trump’s agenda

Chance the Rapper reveals if he’s heard from Obama since ‘Together’ Chance the Rapper tells USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa about the meaning behind his Obama Presidential Center reference in the song, “Together.” Former President Barack Obama gave warned this week that Americans may have to “possibly sacrifice” if they want to stick up for democratic … Read more

Military takes an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research

The Trump administration has signaled the military won’t be focusing on climate change, a move that follows decades of climate research. Hegseth: ‘Diversity is our strength’ is dumbest phrase in military history U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called ‘diversity is our strength’ the dumbest phrase in military history. Every other winter, the U.S. military gathers … Read more

How Trump’s record pace of executive orders is testing the courts

GOP, Democrats grapple over judiciary power Congress held a hearing over the judiciary’s role as multiple injunctions come on the heels of President Trump’s executive orders. WASHINGTON – Everything is an “emergency” in the legal fight over President Donald Trump’s second-term policies − and the courts are groaning under the weight of it all. Trump … Read more