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From tech bans to ending ties, US states have over 240 anti-China measures
Anti-China proposals have been introduced this year in at least 41 states, but mostly in GOP-controlled legislatures, according to an Associated Press analysis
 "From tech bans to ending ties, US states have over 240 anti-China measures")
Trump signs executive orders targeting US colleges, accreditation system
US President Donald Trump has directed the education department and the attorney general to take strict action against institutions that violate Section 117 of the Higher Education Act
 "Trump signs executive orders targeting US colleges, accreditation system")
At 100 days, Donald Trump faces low approval and deep partisan divides
As Donald Trump approaches 100 days in office, his approval dips and public opinion turns sharply against tariffs, spending cuts, and sweeping executive orders
 "At 100 days, Donald Trump faces low approval and deep partisan divides")
Harvard seeks speedy resolution of lawsuit over Trump's funding cuts
Harvard filed the lawsuit after the White House froze $2.2 billion in research grants on 14 April over its refusal to change policies on governance, discipline, hiring and admissions
 "Harvard seeks speedy resolution of lawsuit over Trump's funding cuts")
Judge halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US
US District Judge Paula Xinis granted the stay until April 30, but her order did not make any changes to the required daily status updates
 "Judge halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US")
Top Trump officials, US lawmakers continue condemnation of Pahalgam attack
Terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019
 "Top Trump officials, US lawmakers continue condemnation of Pahalgam attack")
Raising millionaire tax would push the wealthy to leave US: Donald Trump
Trump's remarks are likely to pour cold water on discussions about creating a new 40 per cent tax bracket for people earning $1 million or more
 "Raising millionaire tax would push the wealthy to leave US: Donald Trump")
Trump again flags Canada's reliance on US days ahead of federal election
Trump re-inserted himself into Canada's election during a signing ceremony inside the Oval office saying Canada would cease to exist as a country without the US buying goods from Canada
 "Trump again flags Canada's reliance on US days ahead of federal election")
Trump putting his 'touches' on WH with flagpoles, Oval Office overhaul
The Republican president recently hung new artworks featuring himself, including a rendering of him with his fist raised after last year's attempted assassination in Pennsylvania
 "Trump putting his 'touches' on WH with flagpoles, Oval Office overhaul")
Zelenskyy prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump
During similar talks last week in Paris, US officials presented a proposal that included allowing Russia to keep control of occupied Ukrainian territory as part of a deal
 "Zelenskyy prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump")
84 per cent of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
The average annual sea surface temperature of oceans away from the poles was a record 20.87 degrees Celsius
 "84 per cent of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record")
Americans see govt as inefficient, but sceptical if Musk & DOGE can fix it
Recent poll suggests that while many Americans support improving government efficiency, there is growing concerns about Elon Musk's leadership of DOGE causing sharp divisions among US voters
 "Americans see govt as inefficient, but sceptical if Musk & DOGE can fix it")
Trump admin would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks
China tariffs could come down to between 50% and 65%, the paper said, citing a White House official
 "Trump admin would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks")
US markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.9% before the bell Wednesday, while S&P 500 futures rose 2.6%. Nasdaq futures climbed a full 3%
 "US markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell")
US, Russia may pause Ukraine talks until Zelenskyy okays Trump envoy deal
The London meet on Ukraine was downgraded to expert-level after State Secretary Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff cancelled their visit
 "US, Russia may pause Ukraine talks until Zelenskyy okays Trump envoy deal")
Trump states target driving rights: Indian immigrants face new hurdles
"Welcome to Tennessee, illegal immigrants are not welcome," said Tennessee House Majority Leader William Lamberth in a statement
 "Trump states target driving rights: Indian immigrants face new hurdles")
'Testament to true love': JD Vance after visiting Taj Mahal with family
The Vance family landed at the Agra airport from Jaipur on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
 "'Testament to true love': JD Vance after visiting Taj Mahal with family")
Meta, Oracle bosses sold billions in stocks before Trump's tariff crash
Mark Zuckerberg, Jamie Dimon, Safra Catz among top CEOs who sold billions in shares weeks before Trump's tariff move triggered a historic $6.6 trillion stock market wipeout
 "Meta, Oracle bosses sold billions in stocks before Trump's tariff crash")
US sees 1% rise in births in 2024, but not enough to halt 'population dip'
US births rose 1 per cent in 2024 after a previous dip, driven by Hispanic and Asian women; Trump admin eyes incentives like a $5,000 bonus to tackle falling fertility rates
 "US sees 1% rise in births in 2024, but not enough to halt 'population dip'")
Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially' if trade deal reached
China hasn't officially responded to Trump's pledge to play "nice" but the media outlet Cailian called it "a sign that Trump is already softening stance on his signature tariff policies"
 "Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially' if trade deal reached")