Hamas to release last American hostage in Gaza

Tala Ramadan and Nayera Abdallah  |  Reuters Trump warns Hamas as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages Washington confirmed it had held direct talks with militant group Hamas to free U.S. hostages held in Gaza. DUBAI − Hamas said on Friday it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last … Read more

Trump unleashes tariffs; shutdown dealine looms

President Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU President Donald Trump has threatened to place a 200% tariff on all alcohol from the European Union. WASHINGTON – Americans are closely watching President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff threats and deep cuts to the federal government. Now they can add rising fears of a recession and … Read more

Where a government shutdown threat stands

Good morning!🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m Nicole Fallert, Happy Pi Day 🥧🍕! Quick look at Friday’s news: Why this government shutdown threat is unlike previous ones Typically during a government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal workers, those deemed nonessential, are furloughed, or sent home without pay. They are reimbursed when they return. But this year isn’t normal: … Read more

Agreement with Elon Musk’s team for reform help

David Shepardson  |  Reuters WASHINGTON, March 13 – U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told Congress he signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s DOGE government reform team to provide assistance to the money-losing agency as it works to address “big problems.” USPS, an independent government agency with 635,000 employees that lost $9.5 billion last year, has … Read more

Trump administration outlines demands to restore Columbia funding

Trump order targets pro-Palestinians to combat antisemitism US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at combating antisemitism, particularly on college campuses.  The order directs federal agencies to take action against antisemitic discrimination, vandalism, and violence, calling it an “unprecedented wave” of harassment. unbranded – Newsworthy The Trump administration is demanding Columbia University … Read more