President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on iPhones not made in the US, seemingly in retaliation for Apple CEO Tim Cook skipping his recent Middle East trip. The move surprised both Apple and the administration. Trump publicly criticized Cook's absence and Apple's increasing manufacturing in India during his...
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deport eight migrants to South Sudan, a country facing civil war. The migrants, from various countries, were held at a U.S. military base in Djibouti. While U.S. law allows deportation to non-origin countries, this action is unusual and raises...
The article questions whether Kamala Harris should run for California governor in 2026, focusing less on her electability and more on her suitability. While initially a frontrunner, concerns exist about her lack of engagement with pressing California issues like housing, homelessness, and high taxes. The author argues she...
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced the reopening or increased investigation of three high-profile cases: the 2021 pipe bombs near the Capitol, the 2023 White House cocaine incident, and the 2022 Supreme Court Dobbs leak. These cases, generating significant public interest, will receive additional resources and weekly updates are...
Former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust urged Americans to defend democratic values, drawing parallels to the Civil War. She warned of threats to constitutional checks and the rule of law under the current administration, citing President Trump's attacks on Harvard's independence and funding. Faust highlighted the sacrifices of...
Memorial Day commemorates fallen military service members. This year's Up First newsletter featured listener stories highlighting sacrifice and valor, such as Hope Sutton's grandfather who defused booby traps in WWII and her father, a Vietnam veteran possibly affected by Agent Orange. The newsletter also noted record-breaking travel projections...
The EPA is drafting a proposed regulation to eliminate federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-powered plants. This would reverse Biden administration policies aimed at reducing pollution and could increase energy prices. The proposal cites a Supreme Court decision and argues that US power plant emissions...
Donald Trump strongly condemned Vladimir Putin's recent large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, calling Putin "absolutely crazy" for the attacks that killed at least 12 and injured dozens. Trump stated he's "not happy" with Putin's actions, advocated for further sanctions against Russia, and suggested Putin's ambitions extend...
Donald Trump announced plans to redirect $3 billion in grants from Harvard University to US trade schools. This follows his administration's recent restrictions on foreign students at Ivy League institutions. Separately, Trump's family media company seeks $3 billion for cryptocurrency investments. Trump also delivered a Memorial Day...
Five years after George Floyd's murder sparked nationwide protests, Minneapolis grapples with its aftermath. While some improvements in policing have been made under court supervision, violent crime remains a concern, and the future of George Floyd Square, the site of his death, is undecided. The city council favors a...
