Harvard’s challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power
On one side is Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university, with a brand so powerful that its name is synonymous with prestige. On the other side is the Trump administration, determined to go farther than any
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins crowded Republican governor’s race
SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox on Tuesday entered the 2026 governor’s race, adding to a growing field of Republicans vying to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Cox served as attorney general
Sarah Palin makes libel claims against The New York Times to a new jury
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin’s 8-year-old defamation claims against The New York Times were being heard anew Tuesday by a Manhattan jury after they were revived by an appeals court last year. Lawyers for the one-time
Trump has not made a decision on raising the corporate tax rate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump has not made a determination on raising the corporate tax rate to pay for other tax cuts, the White House said on Tuesday. “I don’t believe the president has made a determination
Judge drops case against man Bondi called MS-13 leader, allows time to challenge deportation
By Andrew Goudsward ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge agreed on Tuesday to dismiss a gun charge against a man Attorney General Pam Bondi has called a leader of the MS-13 street gang after prosecutors
Judge in Colorado puts temporary hold on removals sought by Trump under 18th century wartime law
DENVER (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked deportations of immigrants in Colorado who face possible removal under President Donald Trump’s invocation of an 18th century law known as the Alien Enemies Act. District Court Judge
Arkansas asks USDA to let it ban soda, candy from food stamps program
By Leah Douglas (Reuters) – Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow it to ban soda and candy from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food
Measles cases in Texas rise to 561, state health department says
(Reuters) – The Texas health department reported 561 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 20 from April 11, as the United States battles an outbreak of the childhood disease. Cases in Gaines
Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices
DOGE associate is made acting head of foreign assistance at the State Department, a US official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has expanded the power of adviser Elon Musk’s government-cutting team over the State Department, making a Musk lieutenant acting head of all foreign assistance there. A senior U.S. official confirmed the
