Trump Imposes 50% Universal Tariff on Copper Imports, Sending Prices Plummeting
President Donald Trump signed an order on Wednesday imposing a universal 50% tariff on copper imports, marking the latest metal targeted with steep import taxes under his administration. Market Reaction…
Democratic Lawmakers Sue Trump Administration Over Detention Center Access
Twelve Democratic members of Congress have initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that it has unlawfully obstructed their attempts to visit federal immigration detention centers. The complaint, filed…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Trade Deal Setting Seoul Tariffs at 15%
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a “Full and Complete” trade agreement with South Korea, setting a blanket tariff rate of 15% on South Korean exports to the U.S.…
China Tariff Deal Hinges on Trump’s Consent
Top officials from the U.S. and China concluded two days of talks described by both sides as “constructive,” focusing on whether to extend their 90-day tariff truce. China’s trade negotiator…
Golden Dome Might Not Be the Golden Opportunity Silicon Valley Anticipated
The Trump administration’s Golden Dome initiative aims to develop a next-generation missile defense system, setting the stage for startups and established defense contractors to compete for a massive $151 billion…
Trump Administration Permits Federal Workers to Express Religious Beliefs
The Trump administration has issued new guidance to allow federal employees greater freedom to express their religious beliefs at work. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a memorandum on…
Trump Says He Ended Ties with Jeffrey Epstein Over Theft of His Employees
President Donald Trump on Monday said he expelled his longtime friend Jeffrey Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club and severed ties years ago because Epstein “stole people who worked for me.”…
Thailand and Cambodia Leaders Agree to Ceasefire After Five Days of Fighting
The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Monday to an immediate ceasefire effective from midnight, aiming to end their deadliest conflict in over a decade following five days of…
Trump Administration to Release Over $5 Billion in Frozen Education Funds
The Trump administration has decided to release the remainder of nearly $7 billion in public school funding that was abruptly frozen earlier this month, following a programmatic review. A senior…
Trump Clashes with Powell Over Renovation Costs During Fed Visit, Softens Firing Threats
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell engaged in a public back-and-forth on Thursday regarding cost overruns at the Fed’s Washington headquarters. The exchange occurred as Trump toured…
King Meets Modi Following Signing of India-UK Trade Deal
King Charles held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sandringham following the signing of a major free trade agreement between the UK and India. The deal will make…
Columbia to Pay Over $220 Million in Deal With Trump Administration to Regain Federal Funding
Columbia University announced on Wednesday that it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding after months of negotiations. The administration called the settlement a “seismic…
Trump Says He Won’t ‘Destroy’ Musk’s Companies by Cutting Subsidies
President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed claims that he intends to undermine Elon Musk’s businesses or their collaborations with the U.S. government. Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote,“Everyone is stating…
Australia to End Import Ban on US Beef Following Trump Tariff Dispute
Australia will lift its longstanding restrictions on importing beef from the United States, removing a trade barrier that had previously angered the Trump administration. The country effectively banned American beef…