China prepared to eliminate all tariffs on imports from Africa
China has announced its readiness to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic relations. The decision was unveiled at a China-Africa cooperation meeting,…
UN nuclear watchdog board declares Iran in violation of non-proliferation obligations
On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, representing 35 nations, formally declared Iran in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations for the first time in nearly…
U.S. tariffs on China to stay steady, Lutnick confirms following trade discussions
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated Wednesday that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will stay at their current levels despite ongoing trade negotiations. When asked on CNBC’s “Money Movers” if tariffs…
Trump’s tough stance on immigration protests puts Democrats in a political bind
President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy military troops to California amid immigration protests has thrust Democrats into a politically difficult position. They seek to condemn the escalating unrest and violence…
Trump unveils $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event
President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable at the White House on Monday to highlight a significant provision within the sweeping Republican domestic policy bill. The proposal would establish a $1,000…
Trump administration challenges Biden and Obama-era cybersecurity rules
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that revises several cybersecurity policies established by his Democratic predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The White House released a fact sheet…
Trump approves deployment of 2,000 additional National Guard troops to LA
President Donald Trump has authorized sending another 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, U.S. officials told the Associated Press on Monday. This deployment comes just hours after California Governor…
Trump Confirms China Visit Following ‘Very Good’ Call With Xi
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to visit China after holding a “very good talk” with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over the phone. Trump said he reciprocated…
Supreme Court Blocks Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government that sought to hold American gun manufacturers responsible for cartel violence along the Southwest border.…
Trump Signs Order Banning Travel From 12 Countries
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening imposing travel bans on nationals from 12 countries, citing security risks. The affected countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Republic of the…
Trump Says He Talked to Putin, Predicts No ‘Immediate’ Peace Between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for over an hour, discussing Ukraine’s recent airstrike on Russian bombers and ongoing nuclear talks with…
Harvard Tells Court DOD Official Advised Trump Not to Cut Biological Threat Research Grant
A Defense Department official cautioned the Trump administration against terminating a $12 million biological threat research grant at Harvard, warning it posed serious national security risks, according to recent court…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects US Nuclear Proposal
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment is “100%” against the country’s interests. His remarks came as a rejection of a central US demand…