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Also, millions of Americans are at risk for tornadoes and "generational" flooding. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor NPRCory Booker's historic speech energizes a discouraged Democratic base CNNThe Movie That Can Help You Understand Cory Booker's 25-Hour Senate Speech The New York TimesCory Booker, Endurance Athlete The AtlanticYes I asked: @SenBooker comms director Jeff Giert
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Trump announces 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some countries Reuters
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Oil prices fall into negative territory as Trump announces new tariffs Reuters
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Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered no new details Wednesday about his massive restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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President Trump, accusing 'friend and foe alike' of taking advantage of the United States on trade, said he would impose what he calls reciprocal tariffs on countries all over the world.
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Joy Behar said Wednesday on "The View" that the Trump DOJ seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione could spark "backlash" against Republicans because he's a "popular guy."
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Responses to the mass firings in the federal government. Also: Cory Booker's speech; talk of a third Trump term; Republicans and Ukraine; a letter to Canada.
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Inside Trump and RFK Jr.'s Health Agency ‘Bloodbath' Rolling Stone200 jobs at federal research facility in the South Hills getting cut amid federal HHS overhaul Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRFK Jr.'s End Game The AtlanticHHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled NPR
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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione , who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Trump Tariffs Live: Stocks and futures tumble after US imposes 10% baseline tariffs Reuters
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After a failed $20 million effort to tilt a State Supreme Court race, Elon Musk joins the ranks of billionaires frustrated by the laws of politics.
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The former president was taking a morning walk just as two young siblings posed with the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms serving as a perfect backdrop.
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World War II veteran Denver Moore went viral after inviting President Donald Trump to attend his upcoming 104th birthday party next month in Ohio.
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President Trump has called out nations like China and Canada and the European Union for "unfair" trading practices and tariffs on the U.S.
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Elon Musk recently suggested that he will be done with his work at DOGE in the near future.
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Service sectors make up the vast bulk of the American economy, which gives trading partners some clout in trade negotiations.
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Judge Dale E. Ho refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating charges against the mayor. But he acknowledged the president's power to determine the fate of prosecutions.
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A A Virginia family got the surprise of a lifetime while posing next to the cherry blossom trees at a scenic spot in Washington, DC — when former president Barak Obama photobombed the perfect shot.
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The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday in a case over whether states should be to able cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.
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Dollar moves higher against the yen as Trump announces tariffs Reuters
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Trump slaps big reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world; markets drop: Live updates CNBCTrump to roll out sweeping new tariffs CNNTrump tariffs live updates: Trump to reveal tariff plans in 'Liberation Day' event Yahoo FinanceTrump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Liberation Day' Announcement Could Upend Global Trade The New York Times
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Dow closes more than 200 points higher ahead of Trump's tariff rollout: Live updates CNBCU.S. stocks drop after hours as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs, S&P 500 ETF falls 2%: Live updates CNBCStocks Post Gains Ahead of Trump Tariff Announcement WSJStock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow jump as investors brace for Trump's tariff bazooka Yahoo Finance
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The liberal candidate in the state's Supreme Court race benefited from outsize Democratic turnout as counties swung left across the state.
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Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65 The New York TimesVal Kilmer, ‘Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65 AP NewsVal Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer over a decade ago, but it wasn't his cause of death Business InsiderInside Val Kilmer's Tragic Marriage to Only Wife Joanne Whalley YahooVal Kilmer obituary: A difficult man but a brilliant actor BBC
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A top official said "large areas" of the enclave would be seized, suggesting that Israel intended to hold on to more territory.
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The student group was promoting conservative-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel and superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser, both of whom lost their elections Tuesday.
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Stocks rise on Wednesday ahead of Trump tariff announcement: Live updates CNBCTrump Tariffs Live Updates: 'Liberation Day' Plan to Be Announced; Dow, S&P 500 Steady WSJStock market today: Wall Street swings in final hours of trading before Trump's tariff announcement AP NewsStock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow rebound as investors brace for Trump's tariff bazooka Yahoo Finance
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Judge dismisses Eric Adams case, denying DOJ an opportunity to revive it later PoliticoJudge dismisses Eric Adams case and says it cannot be brought again, defying Trump DOJ CNNUS judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Al Jazeera
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Freshly unburdened Mayor Eric Adams vowed Wednesday that he'll win re-election after a federal judge killed his corruption case for good. Adams, in a five-minute address outside Gracie Mansion, told New Yorkers that the dismissal marks the end of a difficult chapter for himself and the city. "I also want to apologize to New Yorkers for...
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Netanyahu says Israel will establish a new security corridor across Gaza to pressure Hamas AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
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Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies at 65 Reuters
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At issue is whether a state, in this case, South Carolina, can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though Medicaid funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
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Judge finds two men guilty in videotaped slaying of Brittany Hill, whose daughter waved at killers in North Austin attack.
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Before Wisconsin's election, a right-wing group rallied for voters' attention with unauthorized photos of Emily Ratajkowski and a shirtless man holding a dog.
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Senate Republicans moved ahead of the House to propose a $5 trillion increase to the debt limit and make 2017 federal tax cuts permanent.
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"We need new leaders. Because the same people in DC who got us into this mess are not going to be the ones to get us out of it," McMorrow declared in her campaign launch video.
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The Supreme Court is divided on whether funding for Planned Parenthood can be blocked by a state, a decision that carries the weight of a larger fight on abortion.
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Senate Republicans release budget blueprint with new tax cuts and a $5 trillion debt limit hike NBC NewsSenate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump's agenda NPRSCOOP: Lindsey Graham amendment signals GOP budget breakthrough, sets stage for Trump agenda Fox NewsTrump gives GOP senators his sup
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2025 college basketball transfer portal: Which teams are contacting top forwards 247SportsRanking the top 50 men's basketball transfers to enter the portal ESPNRanking the top 50 players in the college basketball transfer portal 247Sports
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Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a rising star in the Democratic Party who doesn't support Chuck Schumer, is launching a U.S. Senate run in the 2026 midterms.
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Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk Reuters
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5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections, including bad news for Elon Musk NPRDemocrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday's Elections The New York TimesUnpacking election results from Florida and Wisconsin NPRRepublicans reel as Dem over-performances hit a swing state and MAGA country PoliticoThe Florida and Wisconsin election results are a warning for Trump and Republicans | Lloyd Green
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Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose Democratic resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs PBSKey Senate Democrat confident in GOP support ahead of vote to rebuke Trump tariff policy CNNMcConnell breaks with party to reject Trump's Canada tariffs Politico
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Republicans hold two seats in Florida congressional races, shoring up narrow House majority CNN‘He repels people': DeSantis tears into Fine after Florida special election underperformance PoliticoEXCLUSIVE: Jubilant Mike Johnson claims victory as Florida helps House GOP grow majority Fox NewsRepublicans win twice in Florida but results may stoke anxiety about midterms
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After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.
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Referendums in Northbrook School Districts 27 and 28 appeared to have won April 1, per unofficial election results.
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Plus, Val Kilmer's legacy.
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Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., gave the longest Senate floor speech in the chamber's history — more than 25 hours — in protest of Trump administration policies.
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Voters in Tuesday's consolidated election appear to have shot down a referendum question in Kane County that would have increased the sales tax by 0.75% to pay for public safety expenses in the county.
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Ocean Parkway has been a dangerous drag where speeding motorists showed little regard for pedestrians -- even before wacky wigmaker Miriam Yarimi allegedly mowed down three people this weekend, locals told The Post.
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The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff — 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary separation offers.
The post Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease, and regulating food appeared first on Boston.com.
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At least four states — Illinois, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana — are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income.
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It set the record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech in the chamber's history, though Booker was assisted by fellow Democrats who gave him a break from speaking by asking him questions on the Senate floor.
The post Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance? appeared first on Boston.com.
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4.
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Booker railed against cuts to Social Security offices and spoke to concerns that broader cuts to the social safety net could be coming, though Republican lawmakers say the program won't be touched.
The post New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker launches overnight speech to protest Trump's agenda appeared first on Boston.com.
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 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden launched his first major advertising blitz in six battleground states on Thursday as he intensified his effort to defeat President Donald Trump in November's election.
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