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Trump to Announce Global Tariffs on What He Calls ‘Liberation Day’
The president will announce sweeping reciprocal tariffs at a 4 p.m. ET ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ event at the White House Rose Garden.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s ‘This Lime-Tree Bower My Prison’
An unfortunate accident led the 18th-century poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge to craft a beautiful ode to nature and friendship.
‘The Penguin Lessons’: A Man, a Bird, and a New Perspective
A teacher comes to a boarding school to escape his past in this entertaining and deeply moving film.
A Heartbreaking, Inspiring Retelling of the Chosin Reservoir Withdrawal
Brutal and graphic, Joseph Wheelan’s ‘The Farthest Valley’ is a necessary work of one of America’s most heroic military moments.
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4 Takeaways From April 1 Elections in Florida, Wisconsin
Voters filled two House seats, a judicial seat in a state Supreme Court, and answered a ballot question, all with implications for the Trump agenda.
Africa at Crossroads After $13 Billion US Aid Cut, Say Analysts
U.S. funding was fighting disease and poverty, but many experts argue that resource-rich countries should carry their own burden.
Transgender Covenant School Killer Planned Attack for Years, Final Police Report Says
Audrey Hale, whose mass shooting at the Christian campus in Tennessee left six victims dead in March 2023, was seeking ‘notoriety,’ police said.
How Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Are Set to Reshape Global Trade
The president will reveal the long-awaited details of his tariff plan at a White House Rose Garden event, set to take place after stock markets close.
▶Whistleblower Reveals Far Reaching CCP Influence in UN: Emma Reilly
Emma Reilly worked as a human rights lawyer at the United Nations and was fired after blowing the whistle and revealing a UN secret policy of assisting China.
Supreme Court Reviews South Carolina’s Medicaid Funding Block on Planned Parenthood
The state argues that no one’s rights were violated when it decided to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program.
US Construction Spending Rises, Outpaces Year-Ago Period
The increase in construction spending happened even though builders were concerned about rising costs.
Entire CDC FOIA Office Fired as Health Agency Moves to Centralize Structure
A health official said all the Freedom of Information Act offices were previously operating in an isolated fashion.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Support Taiwan Against Chinese Regime’s Coercion
‘This bill pushes back on Beijing’s inclination to bully smaller countries and limit Taiwan’s global network of partners,’ Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said.
Meta Fined by Turkey After Refusing to Restrict Facebook and Instagram
The social media giant did not reveal the size of the financial penalty.
Senators Paul, Merkley Press Trump Admin to Explain Thinking on Houthi Strikes
The senators argued the Trump administration should consult with Congress before involving U.S. forces in foreign conflicts.
▶Shen Yun, a Journey to China Before Communism, Is Wonderful: Rockford Audience
Shen Yun Performing Arts transported the audience at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, Illinois, on a breathtaking journey through 5,000 years of Chinese civili
Private Employers Added 155,000 Jobs in March, ADP Report Shows
Job growth accelerated in March, with financial and professional sectors leading gains while annual pay increases continued to slow.
Cornell Foreign Student Who Sued Trump Admin Self-Deports
U.S. immigration authorities had instructed Momodou Taal to turn himself in.
Wisconsin State Schools Chief Jill Underly Declares Election Victory Over GOP-Backed Rival
Jill Underly said securing a second term in the role is ‘a win for public education’ in Wisconsin.
Weather Service Issues Highest-Level Alert for Tornadoes Across Mid-South
A rare 5/5 severe weather warning is in effect April 2 for parts of the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, with life-threatening tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds.
Supreme Court Rules 9-0 for FDA in Lawsuit Over Flavored Vapes
A federal appeals court had ruled a year ago that the agency violated federal law.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
US, EU Express Concerns Over China’s War Games Around Taiwan
The Chinese regime’s ‘aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions,’ the U.S. State Department said.
Tesla Sales Drop 13 Percent in 1st Quarter Amid Protests Over Musk and DOGE
Tesla says that the the drop in deliveries was in part due to the loss of several weeks of production of its Model Y.
When George Washington Calmed a Mutiny
In this first article of the series “When Character Counted,” we visit a moment when a pair of spectacles helped save the American experiment of democracy.
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