Mar 31 French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for 5 years after embezzlement verdict By Sylvie Corbet, John Leicester, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Le Pen denounced the verdict in an interview with French TV channel TF1 as a “political” move aimed at preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election and said that millions of French people “are outraged.”… Continue reading
Mar 30 Fact check: Can you 'erase' your student debt because DOGE accessed federal loan databases? By Claire Cranford, PolitiFact Don’t trust videos saying you can erase your student loans by filing a student privacy law complaint. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 5:49 How Trump's steep tariffs on imported vehicles may affect car prices and the auto industry By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn Some car buyers have been rushing to showrooms across the country this weekend, as automakers brace for Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on vehicles and auto parts made outside the United States. The tariffs kick in on Thursday and could raise… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 3:35 News Wrap: Trump says he's 'not joking' about a third term as president In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said he is considering a third term despite the Constitution banning it, the growing Texas measles outbreak is sparking concern in Washington and putting a spotlight on RFK Jr., crews are fighting to contain… Continue watching
Mar 30 What happens to health research when 'women' and 'diversity' are banned words? By Shefali Luthra, Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th Trump's federal funding cuts are shutting down studies on Alzheimer’s care, uterine fibroids and pregnancy risks — all because they focus on gender. Continue reading
Mar 30 Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Danish FM's scolding remarks By Philip Crowther, Kirsten Grieshaber, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains open to more cooperation with the U.S. Continue reading
Mar 30 Protests against Elon Musk's role in Trump administration swarm Tesla showrooms By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s… Continue reading
Mar 29 What is the legal process for deporting U.S. green card and visa holders? By Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact Immigration experts said people with visas and green cards have been deported under other administrations, but some of the Trump administration’s actions have been unprecedented. … Continue reading
Mar 29 U.S. Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions following Trump order By Brian Witte, Associated Press The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, a response to an executive order by President Donald Trump, according to federal court documents made public Friday. Continue reading
Mar 29 Analysis: Trump order targets agency that provides crucial funding for libraries and museums By Devon Akmon, The Conversation The Institute of Museum and Library Services provides financial support to a wide array of cultural and educational institutions, including art, science and history museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, historic sites and libraries of all types – public, academic, school… Continue reading