The Washington Post - August 30, 2025 - Today's Headlines - Appeals court strikes down Trump’s tariffs as illegal but leaves them in place

 

PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP Today's Headlines The morning’s most important stories, curated by Post editors.   Appeals court strikes down Trump’s tariffs as illegal but leaves them in place (Demetrius Freeman/The Post) President Donald Trump’s cornerstone economic policy faced another challenge as a federal appeals court ruled he did not have the authority under an emergency powers act to impose them. By Rachel Lerman and David J. Lynch   Read more     Judge blocks administration’s broad expansion of expedited removal of migrants   Social Security whistleblower quits after saying Americans’ data was compromised   New FDA coronavirus vaccine rules bring U.S. closer to other countries   As Israel seeks to empty Gaza City, its residents weigh whether to leave   We finally know why Emma Stone shaved her head   Opinions Crime was down before Trump took over, but maybe less than D.C. claimed   Opinion My workers voted for Trump. Now they’re absorbing the impact.   Thoughts and prayers, yes — but follow them with action   Advertisement   Why is Trump so much more powerful this time?   Trump’s National Guard deployment echoes Hurricane Katrina mistakes   Israel blocking outside journalists from Gaza doesn’t help its cause   Letters to the Editor Trump is wrong about Jimmy Carter: My grandfather trusted mail-in voting   Cartoon: Students adapt to school cellphone bans   Advertisement   More News Four dead, buildings ablaze as Indonesians demand government accountability   Republicans eye next House carveout with Missouri special session   Trump administration cuts grants for child care on college campuses   Comer set to meet privately with Epstein victims   Take a Game Break News quiz: Still need to finish this weekend's On the Record? We've got you.  Word game: One word to spell ’em all! Can you solve today’s Keyword in 6 guesses? Crossword: It's time to solve! Play now.  Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game.   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE The Optimist Sydney Page shares her favorite inspiring stories from the week to bring a little boost to your Sunday. Sign up ➝