Europe Pushes Deeper Trade Cooperation With Washington as Tariffs and Minerals Stay in Focus
The European Union and the United States are continuing talks on critical minerals and tariffs, a sign that both sides are trying to stabilize trade ties after months of tension and avoid a broader economic confrontation. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic described his meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as “very positive” after the […]
Cities and States Move to Rebrand César Chavez Day After Abuse Allegations
Communities across the United States are rapidly rethinking how they commemorate César Chavez after allegations that he sexually abused women and girls during the 1960s. Elected officials, civil rights groups, and local organizers are moving quickly to distance public celebrations, holidays, and landmarks from Chavez’s name, especially as March 31, his birthday and the traditional […]
Trump Says White House Ballroom Project Is Ahead of Schedule Despite Legal Challenge
President Donald Trump said the new White House ballroom project is moving faster than expected and costing less than planned, even as the construction faces legal and political opposition. Speaking aboard Air Force One on March 29, Trump said the ballroom was “ahead of schedule and under budget,” and pointed to new renderings as he […]
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Data on U.S. Gun Exports Tied to Cartels and Criminal Violence
Two senior Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Commerce Department for detailed information about U.S. exports of semi-automatic firearms, arguing that legally approved American gun sales may be helping fuel cartel violence and broader criminal activity across the Western Hemisphere. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Representative Gregory Meeks of New York asked Under Secretary of […]
BlackRock Backs IQM With $57 Million as Quantum Firm Prepares for U.S. Market Debut
Finnish quantum computing company IQM Quantum Computers has secured about 50 million euros, or roughly $57.6 million, in new venture financing from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, in a move designed to accelerate the company’s growth ahead of a planned U.S. stock market debut later this year. The financing will help IQM expand globally, […]
Homeland Security Funding Deal Collapses as Airport Disruptions and Pay Crisis Deepen
A new congressional effort to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security failed on March 27, 2026, leaving thousands of federal employees without pay and raising fears of worsening travel disruptions across the United States. Congress could not break a six-week deadlock over immigration enforcement funding, even after a day of dramatic […]
U.S. Lawmakers Move to Block Federal Use of Chinese-Made Robots Over Security Fears
A new bipartisan bill in Congress would ban the U.S. government from buying or using humanoid robots made by Chinese companies, reflecting growing concern in Washington that advanced robotics could become the next major national security battleground. Republican Senator Tom Cotton and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer planned to introduce the American Security Robotics Act, a […]
New Brain Protein Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Schizophrenia’s Cognitive Symptoms
Researchers have identified a biological marker linked to schizophrenia that could eventually lead to a new type of treatment, especially for symptoms that current medications often fail to improve.U.S. scientists found unusually low levels of a brain protein called CACNA2D1 in people with schizophrenia, raising hopes that the discovery could help address the disorder’s cognitive […]
Pentagon Imposes New Press Restrictions After Court Blocks Earlier Media Policy
The Pentagon has announced a new set of restrictions on journalists working at the Defense Department, triggering a fresh clash over press freedom and government transparency. The move came just days after a federal judge blocked an earlier Pentagon media policy that critics said unlawfully threatened reporters and gave officials too much power to punish […]
Supreme Court Pushes for Funding Boost to Expand Protection for Justices and Defend Against Cyber Threats
The U.S. Supreme Court is asking Congress for a significant funding increase aimed at strengthening both physical security and cybersecurity, reflecting growing concern about threats facing the justices, their families and the court itself. The court is seeking an additional $25.4 million as part of the federal judiciary’s broader $9.7 billion budget request for fiscal […]
