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Sri Lanka's target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid
Read full article: Sri Lanka's target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aidThavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decades-long separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines.
Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in Oregon, Washington
Read full article: Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in Oregon, WashingtonLawmakers in Oregon and Washington are considering whether striking workers should receive unemployment benefits.
World stocks slide as investors count potential costs of Trump's tariffs
Read full article: World stocks slide as investors count potential costs of Trump's tariffsMarkets in Europe and Asia have fallen further after Wall Street led the biggest loss among world's markets following U.S. President Donald Trump's āLiberation Dayā tariffs.
Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
Read full article: Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproarAfter a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trumpās āābig, beautiful billā of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
Read full article: Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffsPresident Donald Trump is sounding an upbeat note about his tariffs even as the stock market reacted by falling more than 1,600 points.
Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison
Read full article: Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prisonA Georgia businessman who scammed former NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions of dollars in a bogus scheme to buy the WNBAās Atlanta Dream has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison.
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
Read full article: No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese importsA notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency
Read full article: Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agencyFormer heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Zelle has shut down its app, but customers can still use service
Read full article: Zelle has shut down its app, but customers can still use serviceZelle has been used by banking customers for several years to transfer money from person-to-person. While it will still be available through your banking institution, the company has shut down its app.
What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets
Read full article: What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and marketsThe trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United Statesā longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia.
Demand for viral 'torpedo' baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdrive
Read full article: Demand for viral 'torpedo' baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdriveTorpedo bats drew attention over the weekend when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers in one game.
Trump's tariffs aren't strictly reciprocal. Here's how he calculated them
Read full article: Trump's tariffs aren't strictly reciprocal. Here's how he calculated themPresident Donald Trump promised tariffs that would raise U.S. import taxes high enough to mirror what other assess as trade penalties on American goods.
Mexico celebrates dodging latest US tariffs but feels the effects of global economic uncertainty
Read full article: Mexico celebrates dodging latest US tariffs but feels the effects of global economic uncertaintyMexico is celebrating having dodged the latest round of tariffs from the White House taking aim at dozens of U.S. trading partners around the world.
The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official says
Read full article: The US is negotiating a minerals deal with conflict-hit Congo, a Trump official saysA Trump administration official says the United States is talking with conflict-plagued Congo about developing its mineral resources under a deal that the Congolese president has said could help make his country safer.
Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession wipes out more than $2 trillion in value from US stocks
Read full article: Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession wipes out more than $2 trillion in value from US stocksU.S. companies had trillions of dollars in value wiped out Thursday after President Donald Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
Car dealers in South Florida plan how to respond to Trumpās tariffs blitz
Read full article: Car dealers in South Florida plan how to respond to Trumpās tariffs blitzA 25% tariff on auto imports took effect Thursday and car dealerships in South Florida had not felt the impact -- except for a rush to buy now before the prices change.
Trumpās tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlash
Read full article: Trumpās tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlashPresident Donald Trumpās expansive new tariff regime reverses a decades-long global trend of lower trade barriers that will likely raise prices for U.S. consumers and threatens to sharply slow the economy this year.
Stellantis temporarily halting production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico
Read full article: Stellantis temporarily halting production at 2 plants in Canada, MexicoAutomaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada and a plant in Mexico shortly after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.64% for the second drop in 2 weeks
Read full article: Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.64% for the second drop in 2 weeksThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower for the second week in a row, a modest but welcome boost for prospective home shoppers in the midst of the spring homebuying season.
A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2
Read full article: A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2Nintendoās Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into āa new eraā where social experiences are at the forefront.
The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio One
Read full article: The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio OneAbbey Road's Studio One is where the scores of āStar Wars,ā āHarry Potter,ā and āWickedā were recorded.
Once called the world's most popular politician, Brazilās Lula faces plummeting approval
Read full article: Once called the world's most popular politician, Brazilās Lula faces plummeting approvalBrazilās President Luiz InĆ”cio Lula da Silva was once called the most popular politician on Earth by then-U.S. President Barack Obama.
Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups
Read full article: Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groupsEmployer-sanctioned groups designed to enhance diversity and inclusion began in corporate America in the 1970s to help address tensions around race, gender and sexual orientation.
EEOC chief shifts focus to investigating DEI but the methods provoke an outcry
Read full article: EEOC chief shifts focus to investigating DEI but the methods provoke an outcryThe acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights has signaled a pivot toward prioritizing President Donald Trumpās campaign to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors.
Rocky outcrops home to polar bears and tiny tropical islands slapped with US tariffs
Read full article: Rocky outcrops home to polar bears and tiny tropical islands slapped with US tariffsThe Trump administration appears to be leaving no stone unturned with its sweeping tariffs around the globe, from rocky outcrops home to polar bears in the Arctic to tiny tropical islands to a former British penal colony.
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strengthThe number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years.
Why Rihanna's expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy
Read full article: Why Rihanna's expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropyRihanna fans might know the musician for hits such as āUmbrellaā and āDiamonds."
The EU Parliament has transparency problems. Marine Le Pen's case is a window into what's wrong
Read full article: The EU Parliament has transparency problems. Marine Le Pen's case is a window into what's wrongThe conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzling funds from the EU Parliament has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond.
Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators
Read full article: Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislatorsNorth Carolina enacted a rare energy law in the South in 2021 that directed power plant emissions be sharply reduced.
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trumpās tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
Read full article: Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trumpās tariffs cause a COVID-like shockFinancial markets around the world reeled following President Donald Trumpās latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market took the worst of it.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
Read full article: Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technologyEven as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology.
Sweeping Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talks
Read full article: Sweeping Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talksTariff hikes announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer.
Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffs
Read full article: Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffsAfter weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.
Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legal
Read full article: Federal judge questions whether EPA move to rapidly cancel 'green bank' grants was legalU.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Wednesday questioned a Department of Justice attorney over whether the Environmental Protection Agency violated the law when it terminated $20 billion in green bank grants allegedly without following the proper process.
Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airport
Read full article: Air traffic controllers to get more support after a fight and latest near miss at Washington airportAir traffic controllers at Washingtonās Ronald Reagan National Airport will be offered crisis counseling and additional supervision after a fight in the tower and another alarming near miss two months after a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.
Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source says
Read full article: Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward, AP source saysThe yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves seems to finally be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an arbitration panelās ruling that he must go forward with the $1.5 billion sale.
Supreme Court sides with the FDA in its dispute over sweet-flavored vaping products
Read full article: Supreme Court sides with the FDA in its dispute over sweet-flavored vaping productsThe Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids says the Supreme Court's ruling for the Food and Drug Administration in its crackdown on sweet-flavored vaping products is āa major victory for the health of Americaās kids.ā.
Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's win
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court to tackle abortion, unions and redistricting after a liberal's winSusan Crawfordās Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the stateās top court for at least three more years.
Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centers
Read full article: Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centersWhat was once Pennsylvaniaās biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demands.
Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court says
Read full article: Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court saysThe Supreme Court is siding with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuanaās active ingredient and resulted in him getting fired.
New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocket
Read full article: New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocketA high-stakes race to decide who will get to build a casino in New York City might end up with one famous former resident hitting a $115 million jackpot: President Donald Trump.
Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
Read full article: Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok runningPresident Donald Trumpās executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peep.
Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Read full article: Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and InstagramFacebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content.
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait
Read full article: China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan StraitChina has conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade.
Trump announces new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble
Read full article: Trump announces new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamblePresident Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners ā including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game
Read full article: Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World gameNintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises in another jittery day ahead of Trump's tariff announcement
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rises in another jittery day ahead of Trump's tariff announcementU.S. stocks whipped through another dizzying day before President Donald Trumpās unveiling of his āLiberation Dayā tariffs.
MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows
Read full article: MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study showsMajor League Baseballās average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Anger against Trump is likely to cost the US international visitors, forecaster says
Read full article: Anger against Trump is likely to cost the US international visitors, forecaster saysAn influential travel forecasting company says anger over the Trump administrationās tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year.
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Read full article: Meta's head of AI research stepping downThe head of Metaās artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy
Read full article: Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policyPresident Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a āLiberation Dayā for the United States.
With a TikTok ban looming, Trump signals a deal will come before April 5 deadline
Read full article: With a TikTok ban looming, Trump signals a deal will come before April 5 deadlineAs the deadline to strike a deal over TikTok approaches this week, President Donald Trump has signaled that he is confident his administration can broker an agreement with ByteDance, the social media appās China-based parent company.
February US job openings slip to 7.6M, consistent with a healthy but decelerating job market
Read full article: February US job openings slip to 7.6M, consistent with a healthy but decelerating job marketEmployers posted 7.6 million job openings in February, a sign that that the job market is slowing but remains healthy.
Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe SaldaƱa earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter Butter
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe SaldaƱa earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter ButterKendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe SaldaƱa and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this yearās Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc
Read full article: Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talcA U.S. bankruptcy court judge has denied Johnson & Johnsonās settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc, providing another setback in the companyās efforts to resolve the matter.
A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate change
Read full article: A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate changeA Jesuit priest says he will rather go to prison than pay a fine of 500 euros or $541 for participating in a climate activistsā street blockade in the southern German city of Nuremberg.
Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'
Read full article: Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU āholds a lot of cardsā when it comes to dealing with the Trump administrationās new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to.
Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption
Read full article: Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemptionJapanās Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect this week.
Stock market today: More swerves hit Wall Street as Trump's "Liberation Day" nears
Read full article: Stock market today: More swerves hit Wall Street as Trump's "Liberation Day" nearsU_S_ stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his āLiberation Day.ā.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Read full article: A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican supportWith President Donald Trumpās so-called āLiberation Dayā of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEO
Read full article: Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEOThe Tennessee Valley Authority has promoted one of its top executives to CEO as President Donald Trump has begun turning his attention back to the nation's largest public utility.
Thousands of workers at nation's health agencies brace for mass layoffs
Read full article: Thousands of workers at nation's health agencies brace for mass layoffsAs they readied to leave work Monday, some workers at the Food and Drug Administration were told to pack their laptops and prepare for the possibility that they wouldnāt be back.
Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers
Read full article: Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpersPresident Donald Trump invited Kid Rock into the Oval Office and signed an executive order that he says will help curb ticket scalping and bring ācommonsenseā changes to the way live entertainment events are priced.
Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know
Read full article: Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to knowMarkets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high.
US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and '51st state' talk
Read full article: US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and '51st state' talkAs the United States prepares to welcome the world for FIFAās Club World Cup this June, golfās Ryder Cup in September, the World Cup next year and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the question becomes: Will the world want to come.
NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
Read full article: NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule againNASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again.
Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas
Read full article: Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gasDow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas.
AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
Read full article: AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damageJust after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Fridayās 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southeast Asian countyās second-largest city.
Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to side with Catholic Charities in religious-rights caseThe Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the world
Read full article: Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the worldA federal judge in Florida has blocked the imports of a high-priced Chilean sea bass from protected waters near Antarctica.
Paris Hilton's nonprofit gives $25,000 grants to women-owned small businesses hit by the Eaton Fire
Read full article: Paris Hilton's nonprofit gives $25,000 grants to women-owned small businesses hit by the Eaton FireFifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hiltonās nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
16 Tesla EVs are destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arson
Read full article: 16 Tesla EVs are destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arsonItalian police are investigating as possible arson a fire that destroyed more than a dozen Tesla electric vehicles at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome.
China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024
Read full article: China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei says its net profit fell 28% in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologies.
CEO of fast-fashion brand Primark steps down after allegations of bad behavior in social situation
Read full article: CEO of fast-fashion brand Primark steps down after allegations of bad behavior in social situationThe chief executive of Primark, one of Europeās biggest fast fashion retailers, has resigned after an investigation into his behavior toward a woman in a social environment.
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
Read full article: France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking TransparencyFranceās antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law.
Bangkok reviews construction safety after a high-rise was crumpled by an earthquake 800 miles away
Read full article: Bangkok reviews construction safety after a high-rise was crumpled by an earthquake 800 miles awayThe governor of Bangkok says authorities are investigating why a high-rise building under construction collapsed during an earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the Thai capital.
Wall Street swings again as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' wallops stock markets worldwide
Read full article: Wall Street swings again as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' wallops stock markets worldwidePresident Donald Trumpās fast-approaching āLiberation Dayā sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide.
Stathamās 'A Working Manā upsets āSnow Whiteā to take No. 1 at the box office
Read full article: Stathamās 'A Working Manā upsets āSnow Whiteā to take No. 1 at the box officeIn an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller āA Working Manā has taken the No_ 1 spot at the box office, besting the rapidly declining performance of āSnow White.ā.
France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policies
Read full article: France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policiesA French minister has accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S. President Donald Trumpās rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could also apply outside of the United States.
Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fight
Read full article: Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fightIn the early part of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken action against individuals, law firms, private corporations, media companies and universities he regards as adversaries.