PARIS (AP) — Vice President JD Vance has delivered an unmistakable message in his first foreign policy speech. He says America under the 47th president has room for you on the Trump train but also has no problem leaving you behind. Vance spoke Tuesday at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris and hewed closely…… MORE
Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Push To Reinstate Spending Freezes On Grants And Loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected a Trump administration push to reinstate a sweeping pause on federal funding, a decision that comes after a judge found the administration had not fully obeyed an earlier order. The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals turned back the emergency appeal, though it said…… MORE
NASA’s 2 Stuck Astronauts May Return To Earth Sooner Under New Plan
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned. The space agency said Tuesday that SpaceX will switch capsules for upcoming crew flights to bring Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home in mid-March instead of late March or April. That will shave at least…… MORE
Judge Leaves Intact A Ban On DOGE Access To Treasury Records Pending A Hearing Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has left intact a ban that prevents Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans, though she made clear that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is exempt. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas issued an order Tuesday continuing a ban…… MORE
EU Vows Countermeasures To US tariffs. Bourbon, Jeans, Peanut Butter, Motorcycles Are Easy Targets
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen says U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered” and will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc. She said the EU will act to safeguard its economic interests and protect its workers, businesses and consumers after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs…… MORE