Wall Street faced a significant downturn on Wednesday as rising Treasury yields, fueled by concerns over the U.S. government’s growing debt, pressured major stock indices.

A diplomatic meeting between President Trump and South Africa’s leader turned tense when the president confronted an NBC reporter for attempting to change the subject. The incident underscored the ongoing rivalry between the administration and the news media.

Disney has placed dozens of Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave following the Trump administration’s revocation of Temporary Protected Status protections. Affected workers have 30 days to provide work authorization or face termination, highlighting the broader impact of shifting immigration policies on businesses and employees.

During a visit to Qatar, former President Donald Trump declared, “I can settle anything,” referring to global conflicts like India-Pakistan and alluding to wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

California Democrats are contemplating new taxes on residents to cover rising costs of providing health care to illegal immigrants, as program expenses surge from $9.5 billion to $12.1 billion in Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest budget.

Investor unease gripped the markets Wednesday, highlighted by a bond sell-off and a declining dollar, as lawmakers debated a tax-cut bill that may boost the US deficit. President Trump’s push for the legislation has raised concerns about the nation’s fiscal future.

Next month, Boston becomes the meeting ground for Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, fellow northeastern governors, and Canadian premiers as they engage in pivotal trade talks.

Louisiana State Police have recaptured 19-year-old Corey Boyd following a daring jailbreak in New Orleans. However, the manhunt intensifies as five other escaped inmates remain at large. Tensions are escalating among lawmakers and officials as investigations into the security breach begin.

The Department of Homeland Security faces legal challenges over the deportation of immigrants with serious crimes to South Sudan, as a judge considers whether their removal violates court orders and threatens to order their return.

During a rare early morning hearing, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) decried Republican support for the president’s tax-cut package, calling it “unbelievably cynical” and emblematic of “why people hate Washington.”

Facing insufficient backing from fellow NFL teams, the Detroit Lions have withdrawn their proposal to alter the playoff seeding format. The decision was made during the NFL’s Spring League Meeting, highlighting the challenges of enacting change within the league.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has stated that the Trump administration is employing habeas corpus as a tool to remove people from the United States. This legal approach is part of a broader crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Former President Trump’s assertion that Qatar gifted him a $400 million Boeing 747 is being disputed by insiders, who claim the deal was actually initiated by his own administration. This revelation raises questions about the true nature of the negotiations for a new Air Force One.

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s attempt to take over the United States Institute of Peace. NPR’s Leila Fadel discusses the institute’s future with lawyer George Foote.

Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries challenged New York Republican lawmakers after President Donald Trump demanded they cease their opposition to changes in state and local tax deductions. The confrontation over the SALT deductions is intensifying, with implications for Trump’s sprawling budget bill.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, seeking accountability for what he calls the Biden administration’s “disastrous and embarrassing” handling of the exit. The withdrawal resulted in the deaths of 13 US troops, prompting renewed scrutiny of the events.

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused Republican U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx of hiding something by scheduling a committee debate at 1 a.m. Despite the criticism, Foxx remains unwavering in her decision to proceed with the early morning meeting.

President Trump is expected to announce the “Golden Dome,” a space missile defense system costing billions. This initiative responds to the Pentagon’s warnings about advanced missiles from China and Russia, necessitating updated U.S. countermeasures.

In a pivotal move, the Harris County district attorney’s office has dismissed seven out of nine indictments against a GOP activist and a former Houston Police Department captain. The charges stemmed from a “baseless” voter fraud conspiracy scheme dating back to 2020.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urges peace with China but bolsters defenses as Beijing remains distant in dialogue.

Despite warnings of potential price hikes from Walmart’s CEO, analysts are forecasting a 14% increase in the retail giant’s stock value.