Companies can try to avoid or minimize tariffs by requesting exemptions or legally reclassifying their products. Here's a look at some of the strategies that have worked in the past.

Travel advisory issued by United States for Turks and Caicos Islands  WGHP FOX8 Greensboro

This date in Texas history: Longhorns turn rare triple play against Washington State  Austin American-Statesman

How one sink turned Bob’s Donuts’ new S.F. store opening into a permit nightmare  San Francisco Chronicle

Washington Commanders urged to make free agency 'splash' after Deebo Samuel trade  Sports Illustrated

Tel Aviv, Washington discuss establishing fund to finance expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza  Anadolu Agency | English

Podcaster Joe Rogan mocked liberals for saying they need to create their own equivalent network of shows like his, finding the prospect laughable.

Washington and Winnebago county sheriff's departments sign agreements to work with ICE  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

We Are Washington’s annual gala celebrates with a Mardi Gras theme  KTBS

Alaska governor signs legislation to fund new Alaska Railroad cruise dock  TRAINS Magazine

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to a South Dakota outlet demanding they correct repots she spent $650K on her credit card.

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., claimed CNN avoided covering rising prices under former President Joe Biden, especially compared to current President Donald Trump.

Bishop Barron comes to Washington, speaks with EWTN ahead of Trump’s address to Congress  Catholic News Agency

Here are the 91 largest accounting firms in Greater Washington  The Business Journals

Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those are easy.

Thousands of newly arrived refugees lost financial support and help with setting up their new lives in America. Aid groups are challenging the freeze as they scramble to keep refugees housed.

For the faithful who have descended on Rome for an event that comes every 25 years, the absence of the pope has been especially deeply felt.

NWSL Challenge Cup 2025: TV channel, live stream for Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit  USA TODAY

Shattered by a perfect storm: How Trump’s cuts are crippling journalism beyond the United States  Reuters Institute

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Rep. Ogles, R-Tenn., is a "fraud" and won't be stripping any Democratic lawmaker of their committee assignments.

Randy Leatherman is nominee for vacant Washington County Commissioners seat  Herald-Mail Media

The latest figures arrive at a turbulent moment for the stock market and U.S. trade relations.

More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.

President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.

Trump’s death penalty push faces resistance in some red states  Stateline

American farmers have stood firmly behind President Trump even when his trade policies hurt them. The latest trade war, which could be even worse for their sector, promises to test those ties again.

Ukraine relies on US military technology to maintain its F-16s, HIMARS and Patriot air defense systems. Unless Trump and Zelenskyy work out a deal, all of them could be at risk.

Some of the biggest firms in the US -- Target, Meta, Walmart and Amazon -- have dropped DEI because it was unpopular with customers and investors. Steve Forbes tells what happens now.

Nicolle Wallace’s MSNBC program averaged 1.6 million total viewers from the start of 2024 until Election Day, then saw a dramatic 35% drop once President Trump prevailed.

It was another action-packed week, with the Academy Awards, Mardi Gras and the president's address to Congress. Did you pay attention?

The changes Trump reportedly is proposing to the Postal Service, such as a merger with the Department of Commerce, would likely be challenged in federal court, experts say.

President Trump signed an order late Thursday creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve using bitcoin seized through court proceedings, directing officials to find "budget-neutral" ways to grow it.

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In Ash Avildsen's new film Queen of The Ring, Emily Bett Rickards plays the role of Mildred Burke, a single mother who defied the odds in the 1930s to become the first million-dollar female athlete in the male-dominated world of professional wrestling.

It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more. NPR keeps track, day by day.

The Trump administration has halted the U.S. refugee program, Pakistan is taking steps to force Afghans out — and their lives may be at risk if they return to their own country.

Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it’s time to accept that good quality social connections are a fundamental human need.

In On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, filmmaker Rungano Nyoni weaves a surreal drama about defiance in the face of ritual, and the secrets that flourish in silence.

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Dr. Roger Seheult offers advice on how to stay healthy with these daily practices.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," forcefully endorsing a currency once shunned as a tool for money launderers.

Why is the U.S. negotiating with Hamas, in conflict with policy to not negotiate with U.S.-designated terrorist groups? NPR speaks with Brian Katulis, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute.

The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas ended with no agreement on what comes next. President Trump is demanding that Hamas immediately free all of its remaining hostages.

Indonesia approved local certificates for more than a dozen Apple products on Friday, the industry ministry said, moving the tech giant a step closer to having a ban lifted on iPhone sales in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

A genetically engineered tree holds promise to possibly save Florida's citrus industry from an insect that causes "greening disease." The Asian citrus psyllid has devastated the industry.

The Labor Department is expected to show a modest uptick in hiring as part of its monthly jobs report card. But federal government layoffs could cast a chill over the job market in coming months.

Lifesaving peanut paste for malnourished children is being produced again at a Georgia factory after the Trump administration reversed course on a canceled USAID contract.

Singer and guitarist Jessica Dobson of the band Deep Sea Diver speaks with NPR's A Martinez about overcoming feelings of self-doubt on her new album, "Billboard Heart."

The chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee spoke with Fox News Digital this week about the possibility of President Trump abolishing the Department of Education.

Activist Scott Presler says President Donald Trump’s voting gains in blue state New Jersey could signal a broader voting shift for future elections.

A British traveler recently spoke about his rare experience being one of the first foreign tourists to visit North Korea in more than five years since the country reopened tourism.

Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro announced an effort to fill hundreds of state job openings while DOGE is trimming federal bureaucracy, while also focusing on the private sector.

Prince William is Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne. He reportedly has a warm relationship with President Donald Trump like his father, King Charles III.

With romance scams on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation to hold fraudsters accountable for targeting Americans' savings.

Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida speaks with Fox News Digital on the sidelines of his policy summit to help pass the Trump agenda. The senator says he’s doing "everything he can" to turn the president's proposals into law.

Music writer Andrew "Noz" Nosnitsky gets into why bay area rapper Saafir's debut record Boxcar Sessions, deserves to be inducted into the canon of great pop culture albums.

Challenge Cup: Orlando and Washington meet again to open 2025 NWSL season  Soccer America

China FM vows to fight Trump tariffs, says US is ‘meeting good with evil’  Al Jazeera English

Trump tells Cabinet that they, not Musk, should ‘go first’ in cutting workers  The Washington Post

CNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq enters correction territory  NBC Los Angeles

Luka Doncic and LeBron James Make NBA History in Knicks Game  Athlon Sports

United’s Hawaii Flight Surge: Blocking Hawaiian/Alaska’s Next Move?  Beat of Hawaii

Skyline Insurance expands homeowners coverage across Washington amid rising property values  Reinsurance News

HS State Basketball Highlights: Seattle Prep vs. Rainier Beach Boys  KING5.com

Macron says France is 'loyal' US ally as Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity  FRANCE 24 English

HS State Basketball Highlights: Lake Washington vs. Davis Girls  KING5.com

The Labor Department will release the monthly jobs report card today, which is expected to show solid growth. But that's not the whole picture. And, the White House will host a cryptocurrency summit.

Home Depot has rolled out an online concierge, powered by generative artificial intelligence, to help answer customers' questions about millions of products and even how to get projects done.

Inflows into global money market funds jump as US tariffs deepen economic fears  Reuters

The bombardment came just days after the United States said it was suspending intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

The architect behind the Spirit’s rise is still putting the pieces together  The Washington Post

With the country facing years of drought and economic strife, King Mohammed VI told people they could skip the traditional slaughter for the holy feast in June.

George Washington U. faulted for ‘serious issues’ in rollout of armed police  The Washington Post

The Venezuelan tropical rock band Rawayana joined the electro-cumbia Colombian group Bomba Estéreo in a Miami studio to work on a collaborative single. The songs kept multiplying and the two formed the new super group Astropical, its self-titled debut out March 7.

The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity company GuidePoint Security, claim that hackers have gained access to an organization’s network to steal sensitive data, and threaten to publish the stolen data unless […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

LA fires aftermath: How people are rebuilding after losing almost everything  ABC News

California water wars: A century of wrangling over Los Angeles’s water  Al Jazeera English

Tim Curry and colleagues recall the musical’s misadventure at the Belasco Theater in 1975.

A man convicted over his role in a deadly 2002 bombing was released in one of the recent cease-fire exchanges, which have created intense, conflicting emotions for Israelis and Palestinians.

Elon Musk's DOGE efforts have saved roughly $100 billion. But that's nowhere near enough to bring fiscal sanity and stop the national debt from reaching $40 trillion.

Mental health professionals with the Veterans Health Administration say the stress caused by Elon Musk's "What did you do last week?" emails is hurting veterans' care.

South Korea military drills pause after accidental bombing may hinder upcoming exercises with U.S., experts say  CBS News

Trains in France, including the Eurostar, were disrupted for hours as the authorities worked to remove the old device near tracks north of the French capital.

Washington is warming up to crypto faster than even industry insiders expected  Business Insider

Early data shows Seattle halved pedestrian deaths and had zero bicycling deaths in 2024  Seattle Bike Blog

Eurostar trains to London, including all trains heading to northern France, stopped abruptly on Friday morning after an unexploded bomb dating to World War II was found.

The surviving brother of Princeton murder suspect Matthew Hertgen sent a warning text message to his youngest brother about an hour before he was murdered.

As the investigation into Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's deaths continues, a retired NYPD inspector says there's one key detail that could help solve the mystery.

The skirmishes along the Mediterranean coast were among the bloodiest since rebels ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad and installed a transitional government.

Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France have been brought to a halt following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the tracks

Dozens arrested in recent San Francisco park drug raid were already wanted on warrants: officials  ABC7 Bay Area

Can NATO survive without the United States? The answer may surprise you  CNN

Minnesota Station Owner David Linder Dies In Alaska Avalanche.  Insideradio.com

Radio station owner, two friends killed after getting stuck in Alaska avalanche while heli-skiing  New York Post

Undocumented El Monte mother faces judge, sees sick daughter from detention center  NBC Los Angeles

A digital ID may be even more secure than a physical ID. Storing your driver's license in your Apple Wallet is an ideal solution for commuters.

American Trucks Driving to Alaska Could Soon Face Canada Toll  Newsweek

There are now two confirmed deaths in a measles outbreak that has spread from West Texas across the border into New Mexico. And infectious disease doctors are concerned RFK Jr's response is missing the mark.

As Musk’s influence in Washington grows, Tesla’s stock sinks—erasing $103 billion from his net worth  Yahoo Finance

Dolly Parton and late husband Carl Dean had a thriving marriage of 60 years outside the spotlight, though the country star admitted her spouse wasn't the "biggest fan" of her music.

Thursday's high school girls basketball scores in Washington  Walla Walla Union-Bulletin