Trump’s Deportation Push Could Hurt Republicans in the Midterms
President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign could become a political liability for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. More Americans now say they are less likely to support a congressional candidate who backs Trump’s deportation approach than say they are more likely to do so, suggesting the issue may be shifting from a Republican strength […]
Caterpillar Acquires Electric Tractor Startup Monarch in Bet on Autonomous Agriculture
Caterpillar has acquired Monarch Tractor, a California startup known for building self-driving electric tractors, in a deal that signals the industrial giant’s interest in expanding deeper into agricultural automation and cleaner equipment. The acquisition gives Caterpillar control of a company once viewed as one of the most promising startups in the ag-tech space, especially for […]
Trump’s Research Funding Overhaul Is Reshaping How Universities and Scientists Work With Washington
A major shift in how the Trump administration is approaching federal research funding, with consequences that could reach far beyond universities and laboratories is a core issue that not only covers how much money the government spends on research, but also the rules, priorities, and conditions attached to that support. The administration is trying to […]
U.S. Delays New Iran Talks but Expands Ceasefire After Pakistan Seeks More Time
President Donald Trump said the United States is indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran, just one day before the truce was set to expire, in a move that temporarily lowers the risk of an immediate return to fighting.Trump made the announcement Tuesday April 21 while a new round of peace talks was on hold, easing […]
Blue Owl Expands Healthcare Real Estate Bet With $2.4 Billion Deal for Sila Realty Trust
Blue Owl Capital has agreed to acquire Sila Realty Trust in an all-cash deal valued at about $2.4 billion, expanding its push into healthcare real estate at a time when alternative asset managers are looking for steadier, income-producing assets.The acquisition will be made through Blue Owl’s real assets division and includes Sila’s portfolio of 137 […]
Trump Signs Short-Term Extension of Controversial Surveillance Powers, Setting Up New Fight in Congress
President Donald Trump has signed a short-term bill extending one of the U.S. government’s most controversial surveillance authorities until April 30, temporarily preventing the program from expiring but guaranteeing another fight in Congress within days. Trump approved the measure on Saturday April 18 after the Senate passed it Friday in a last-minute effort to keep […]
U.S. Companies Flood New Refund System After Court Orders Return of Illegally Collected Tariffs
A new federal refund system has gone live to let U.S. companies recover money paid under tariffs that were later ruled illegal, triggering a rush of claims from importers eager to reclaim billions of dollars. The portal was launched by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after a court order required the government to prepare to […]
House Defies Trump to Extend Temporary Protections for Haitians Facing Deportation
The U.S. House of Representatives delivered a rare setback to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda by voting to extend Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for roughly 350,000 Haitians living in the United States. The House approved the measure by a vote of 224 to 204, with ten Republicans and one independent joining Democrats in support. […]
New Study Links Growing Colon Cancer Deaths in Young Adults to Deep Socioeconomic Gaps
A new study suggests that the troubling rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger U.S. adults is not affecting all groups equally. According to data, the increase is concentrated overwhelmingly among people without a four-year college degree, pointing to a strong connection between education, socioeconomic conditions, and who is most vulnerable to dying from the […]
Trump’s New Tax Cuts Reached Millions, Yet Public Frustration Over Taxes Remains Deep
More than 53 million tax filers used at least one of the new tax breaks created under Republicans’ latest tax-and-spending law, but most Americans still believe their taxes are too high. The story highlights a political tension at the center of President Donald Trump’s economic message: even when many households receive new deductions or larger […]
