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Ukrainians in the U.S. use connections and their art to support the war effort
Amid concerns over Trump's foreign policy and Russian influence, Ukrainians look for new ways to raise awareness.
Is it ‘Made in USA’? The answer can be complicated
In a global economy, something called "substantial transformation" comes into play when the U.S. determines where a product is made.
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wins reelection
Ecuador's conservative millionaire incumbent handily won Sunday's presidential run off against a leftist challenger.
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with greeting in St. Peter’s Square
A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.
More than 30 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
More than 30 people were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials said.
Ecuador’s next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it
Ecuador's runoff vote pits Trump ally and incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist challenger Luisa González, in an election dominated by the issue of security in a highly polarized political landscape.
Dozens of USAID contracts were canceled last weekend. Here’s what happened
The rationale was to address "mismanagement, fraud, and misaligned priorities." Former USAID official Jeremy Konyndyk said reversals and inconsistences in the cancellations created "total whiplash."
Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
The judge gave Khalil until April 23 to request a stay of his deportation and said that if his attorneys miss the deadline, she will order him deported either to Syria or to Algeria
Maryland judge again asks government to return man wrongly deported to El Salvador
A federal judge in Maryland wants the government to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. after the Supreme Court largely upheld her original order.
Amid deep mistrust, U.S. and Iran try to work out a nuclear deal
President Trump pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran in his first term. Now he's trying to negotiate a new agreement that would prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
To instill confidence, China tries to reassure private entrepreneurs of support
As the country faces slowing economic growth and a trade war with the U.S., China has taken pains to reassure entrepreneurs by telling them they can start businesses, create jobs and benefit society.
Jewish students at Georgetown protest detention of professor Badar Khan Suri
More than 130 Jewish students, staff and alumni from Georgetown University signed a public letter opposing the detention of Badar Khan Suri, saying that President Trump's policies make Jews less safe.
The controversial and obscure law being used against immigrant student protestors
The Trump Administration is using an obscure and controversial immigration law from 1952 to try to deport Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
4 takeaways from the week: In a world that craves stability, Trump brings the chaos
President Trump's trade war sent global markets reeling this week. How Trump has handled tariffs shows the farthest thing from stability and predictability. A look at this and three other takeaways.
Supreme Court says Trump officials should help return wrongly deported Maryland man
The Supreme Court ordered the administration to "facilitate" the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly taken to El Salvador and remains in custody there.
Trump administration lays out its evidence for deporting activist Mahmoud Khalil
Khalil's attorneys say the government's case against their client largely rests on a single letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging that Khalil participated in "antisemitic" and "disruptive activities."
Where do tariffs stand? A look at what’s in place and what’s on pause
Trump announced a 90-day pause on most country-specific tariffs, but left other duties in place. Here's a look at where things stand and what could happen next.
U.S. stocks slide again as euphoria over Trump’s tariff pause starts to fade
U.S. stocks fell a day after posting spectacular gains over President Trump's decision to pause many of his tariffs. Now, some of that relief is starting to fade.
Asia markets soar, after President Trump pauses global tariffs
Asia markets followed Wall Street's gains after Trump announced a pause on higher global tariffs, but investors are still looking to Beijing for reaction.
A former hostage struggles with the return home
Paul Whelan was part of the largest prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia since the end of the Cold War. He says bureaucracy in the U.S still has him imprisoned.
Syria’s dictator is gone. Its civil war is over. But Israel keeps attacking
Almost immediately after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled, Syria came under attack. Israeli airstrikes have hit several hundred times since December. Syria's new leaders are starting to speak up.
The Israeli troop killing of a U.S. teen in the West Bank sparks outrage
The killing of a Palestinian American teen by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank has sparked an outcry from relatives and community members in the Palestinian territory as well as the U.S.
U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants’ social media for antisemitism
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
Trump’s tariffs have been a source of both hope and fear among Gulf South industries
As Wall Street swings wildly under the weight of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, reactions in the Gulf South are mixed.
How Trump’s immigration policies could worsen the health care worker shortage
Hospitals and nursing homes rely on the immigrant workforce to fill many key roles, research finds. Trump's crackdown on immigration threatens to exacerbate shortages.
Sen. Maria Cantwell says there is bipartisan support to rein Trump’s tariffs
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., says a bill that would require Congressional approval for tariffs has bipartisan support because they are an "economic nightmare."
Immigration judge to rule Friday on detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge in Louisiana has ordered the government to turn over its evidence against Mahmoud Khalil. She says she will rule Friday on whether the Pro-Palestinian activist can be deported.
Fact-check: Who’s right in the Musk-Navarro feud over Tesla?
President Trump's rival advisors Peter Navarro and Elon Musk are in a war of words over whether Tesla relies on imported parts. Musk has the facts on his side.
Mixed messages on tariffs raises scrutiny on Trump aides
President Trump is boasting about the wheeling and dealing he's doing to cut deals on steep new tariffs. But for weeks, his aides have insisted that tariffs were not a bargaining chip.
100 years later, ‘The Great Gatsby’ still speaks to the troubled dream of America
Great works of art are great, in part, because they continue to have something to say to the present: They're both timebound and timeless. And, boy, does Gatsby have something to say to us in 2025.
Biden’s closest advisers were in ‘denial’ about his decline, ‘Uncharted’ author says
Author Chris Whipple says Biden's family and closest advisers operated in a "fog of delusion" regarding his ability to serve another term: "There's no doubt that they were protecting the president."
What is Tren de Aragua’s footprint in the U.S.? Experts say smaller than federal officials say
Unreliable federal gang data and a heavy reliance on tattoos and clothing styles can skew the picture of this Venezuelan gang's operations in America.
