E.U. hits the brakes on U.S. trade deal after Trump threatens 15% global tariffs

The European Parliament on Monday halted the ratification process of a sweeping trade deal with the United States, the latest fallout from the Supreme Court striking down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Following an emergency meeting in Brussels, lawmakers said the U.S.’ side of the deal is now “so uncertain.” “Nobody knows what will … Read more

Why did the Supreme Court rule against tariffs? Here’s what the justices said.

In one of its most significant decisions of the year, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on Friday. The tariffs had been one of Mr. Trump’s signature policies, but the court held – in a 6-3 decision that split the court’s six conservative justices – that the president could not … Read more

Maps show winter storm forecast to bring up to 2 feet of snow, blizzard conditions to East Coast

More than 40 million people are under blizzard warnings Monday as a historic winter storm strikes the East Coast with heavy snow and fierce winds. In many parts of the Northeast it is forecast to be the biggest winter storm in nearly a decade, with up to 2 feet of snow expected in some areas … Read more

Rubio goes to Caribbean to assert US interests after Venezuela strikes, Iran threats

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere just a month after the U.S. military operation that removed then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. With the eyes of much of the world on … Read more

State Dept orders evacuation of non-emergency US personnel from embassy in Beirut

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon on Monday. The department did not offer any details for the reason behind the evacuation. The move comes as President Donald Trump has ordered a large buildup of forces in the Middle … Read more

3 in 5 US undergrads struggle with basic needs. How some colleges are helping.

The food pantry at Austin Community College’s Highland campus was busy, with a steady stream of students stocking up on essentials. Many items had posted limits – one cabbage, two onions, three potatoes – but zucchini were in abundance. “Take more,” the cashier urged the shoppers, some stopping in between classes. And they did. With … Read more

Supreme Court takes up oil companies’ plea to end climate change lawsuits

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an attempt by energy companies to throw out a lawsuit filed in Colorado seeking to hold them accountable for the costs of climate change. The court’s ultimate ruling in the case will have national implications, likely determining whether similar lawsuits filed by cities and municipalities … Read more

Supreme Court takes up oil companies’ plea to end climate change lawsuits

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an attempt by energy companies to throw out a lawsuit filed in Colorado seeking to hold them accountable for the costs of climate change. The court’s ultimate ruling in the case will have national implications, likely determining whether similar lawsuits filed by cities and municipalities … Read more