Top IRS officials join chief in quitting following immigration data deal
Nathan Layne and Kanishka Singh | Reuters IRS agrees to share tax information to help Trump’s deportation plans The IRS will share taxpayer information, including addresses, with Homeland Security to assist in locating undocumented immigrants. April 8 (Reuters) – The acting head of the Internal Revenue Service and other top officials are quitting the tax-collecting agency after … Read more
AOC, Dingell say deportations could increase health worker shortage
Trump cracks down on visas as some students face deportation The visas of international students around the U.S. are being unexpectedly revoked under the Trump administration’s agenda to reduce the number of both legal and undocumented immigrants. unbranded – Newsworthy WASHINGTON – A group of House Democrats warned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. … Read more
Trump trade war focuses on China after EU delays tariffs: Live updates
Americans react to trade war developments Americans are reacting to a 90-day pause on global reciprocal tariffs for some countries, and a boost on China’s levy. The European Union put on hold for 90 days its first countermeasures against U.S. tariffs amid signs the global trade war sparked by President Donald Trump might be easing. … Read more
Talks to start Friday, deputy PM says
KYIV, April 10 (Reuters) – Technical consultations between the U.S. and Ukraine on a minerals deal will begin in Washington on Friday and will not interfere with Kyiv’s other financial commitments, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking a bilateral minerals deal as part of a peace … Read more
Emmanuel Macron says France could recognize Palestinian state in June
PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state of Israel. “We need to move towards recognition (of a Palestinian state). And so over the next few months, we will. … Read more
Seniors worried DOGE could put Meals on Wheels on chopping block
As layoffs and other cuts roil federal agencies, Meals on Wheels workers, volunteers and recipients brace for a bumpy ride ahead. Abilene’s Meals on Wheels Plus future uncertain as feds mull cuts Meals on Wheels Plus Executive Director Betty Bradley outlines the mission of her nonprofit and the possibility of a halt in federal aide … Read more
Ksenia Karelina, Russian-American woman, freed in prisoner swap
Lucy Papachristou and Guy Faulconbridge | Reuters MOSCOW, April 10 (Reuters) – Russia released a dual Russian-U.S. citizen jailed for donating to a charity providing aid to Ukraine, her lawyer said on Thursday, in what the Wall Street Journal described as a swap for a Russian-German national jailed in the United States. A lawyer for … Read more
Federal judges curb use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
Luc Cohen and Ted Hesson | Reuters Family, lawmakers call the for return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia “History will always remember you.” Family and lawmakers called for the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. NEW YORK CITY — U.S. judges in Texas and New York dealt blows on Wednesday to President Donald … Read more
Michelle Obama blasts divorce rumors, talks making choices for herself
Michelle Obama dismissed rumors that she and former President Barack Obama are heading toward divorce. While speaking on the “Work in Progress” podcast, the former first lady discussed having the freedom to pursue and decline different opportunities since leaving the White House. She said whenever she makes “a choice for myself,” people are quick to … Read more