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EU to Introduce Counter Tariffs on $28 Billion Worth of US Goods

The European Union has announced plans to impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros worth of U.S. goods starting next month. This decision comes in response to the U.S. President…

China Tariffs on Canadian Seafood Increase Volatility in Industry Already Threatened by Trump

China announced a 25% tariff on Canadian seafood products, set to take effect on March 20. The list of affected products includes lobster, snow crab, shrimp, sea cucumber, whelk, and…

Trump Selects Sean Plankey as New Director of CISA

President Donald Trump has nominated Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), marking a significant step in the agency’s leadership transition. Plankey, a seasoned cybersecurity expert…

Judge Rules DOGE Likely Subject to Freedom of Information Act Requests

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) is likely subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, a significant development for watchdog groups aiming to…

Stocks Drop as Trump Cautions About US Economy ‘Transition’

The United States recently imposed steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, only to exempt many of those same goods just two days later. This rapid policy shift has…

Elon Musk Aims to Save Western Civilization by Rejecting Empathy

Elon Musk has sparked a heated debate by asserting that empathy is a fundamental weakness of Western civilization, and he believes it is actively destroying society. In his new biography…

Trump Considers Imposing Large-Scale Sanctions and Tariffs on Russia

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose extensive sanctions and tariffs on Russia, escalating tensions in response to Russia’s recent attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The announcement comes as…

Trump Administration Engages with Four Parties Over Potential TikTok Sale

The fate of the popular social media app TikTok remains uncertain as the Trump administration engages in talks with four groups about its potential sale. This development follows an executive…

Iran Rejects Negotiations Under US ‘Bullying’, Says Supreme Leader

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected the notion of entering negotiations under what he describes as U.S. “bullying.” This development comes in response to a letter from…

Trump Restricts Elon Musk’s Power Amid Backlash Over DOGE Workforce Cuts

President Donald Trump has taken a significant step to limit Elon Musk’s authority amid concerns over workforce reductions in the federal government. On Thursday, Trump addressed his Cabinet secretaries, making…

Trump’s Education Department Cuts Leave Student Loan Borrowers Without Support

The U.S. Department of Education’s ability to assist federal student loan borrowers is severely compromised following substantial staff reductions initiated under President Donald Trump’s administration. At least eight staff members,…

Trump Delays Mexico Tariffs on USMCA Goods Until April 2

President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on the 25% tariffs for imports from Mexico that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), following discussions with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.…

Officials and experts caution that Pentagon’s climate program cuts could undermine national security

The Pentagon plans to cut funding for climate-related research and programs, sparking concern among officials and experts regarding national security implications. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has labeled these initiatives…

Greenland’s Prime Minister Rejects Trump’s Bid for Control of the Island

Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, finds itself at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war as U.S. President Donald Trump expresses interest in acquiring the island. Known for its vast…

Musk Faces Republican Pressure to Involve Congress in Sweeping Cuts

On Wednesday, several Republican lawmakers privately urged Elon Musk to push his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts to go through Congress. These Republicans are looking to reassert their control…

Zelenskyy Ready to Work with Trump After Tense Meeting in the Oval Office

The United States has suspended weapons deliveries to Ukraine following a heated argument between the two nations, which reached its peak on Monday night. This move marks the most assertive…

Mexico Vows to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the country will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs. The details of the targeted products and…

Trump Administration Cuts Foreign Aid, Citing “Convenience, God Bless America”

The Trump administration recently terminated around ten thousand foreign assistance contracts and grants, including those that had been granted waivers by the State Department to continue lifesaving work. These cuts…

Potential Tariffs on Canadian Energy Set to Impact U.S. Consumers

U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on Canada are set to increase energy prices for American consumers if the new levies go into effect on Tuesday, Canada’s energy minister warned on…

Trump’s ‘Little Disturbance’ Tariff Strategy Stirs Concerns as Trade War Fears Grow

In a primetime address to Congress, President Donald Trump acknowledged that his new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico might cause “a little disturbance,” but insisted that the short-term economic…