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EU and Canada Postpone Retaliatory Tariffs on US

Several U.S. trading partners have begun outlining their responses to new country-specific tariffs that President Donald Trump unveiled last week. These duties are set to take effect on August 1…

Russia Feels More Relief Than Concern Over US Tariff Threat

In the Oval Office on Monday, President Donald Trump took a firm stance, announcing new US arms shipments to Ukraine—funded by European governments—and warning of potential new tariffs aimed at…

Supreme Court Permits Trump to Move Forward with Mass Firings at Education Department

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump may move forward with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education, marking a significant win…

Trump Attempts to Rewrite History About Being ‘Fooled’ by Putin

It remains uncertain how lasting and serious President Donald Trump’s recent turn against Vladimir Putin will be. While Trump has recently criticized the Russian leader in unprecedented terms and promised…

Trump Administration Seeks Appeals Court Pause on Immigration Arrest Restrictions

The Trump administration on Monday requested a federal appeals court to temporarily halt a sweeping order issued by a California judge that restricts immigration arrests without probable cause in Southern…

Trump Administration Plans $1 Billion Budget for ‘Offensive’ Hacking Operations

The Trump administration, through the Department of Defense, has announced plans to spend $1 billion over four years on “offensive cyber operations.” This funding aims to enhance the U.S. Indo-Pacific…

Powell Requests Inspector General Review of $2.5 Billion Renovation After Trump Criticism

The Federal Reserve has brought in its inspector general to examine a major building expansion project that has drawn sharp criticism from the White House, according to sources familiar with…

Elon Musk and Trump Fans Push for Truth on X Over ‘Epstein Files’ After President Dismisses It

Elon Musk and numerous supporters of President Donald Trump have taken to X, expressing concerns over the handling of the “Epstein Files.” They claim the administration is suppressing the truth…

Trump Announces US Will Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Saying ‘They Desperately Need’ Them

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will provide Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine to aid in defending against escalating Russian drone and missile attacks. However, he…

Trump Says He Can ‘Certainly’ Fire Fed Chair Powell ‘If There’s Cause’

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated on Sunday that the Trump administration is “looking into” whether the president has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before…

EU Warns It May Retaliate Against US Tariffs if Trade Deal Fails

The European Union has warned it may respond with countermeasures if a trade agreement with the United States is not reached by August 1. This development adds a new dimension…

Trump Announces 35% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Starting August 1, Warns of Increased Levies if Ottawa Retaliates

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that tariffs on Canadian imports will increase to 35%, effective August 1. The move comes amid tensions over Canada’s retaliatory duties against the…

Grok 4 Appears to Consult Elon Musk for Responses to Controversial Questions

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk livestreamed the event on his social platform X, stating that the company’s ultimate aim is to create a “maximally…

Trump Announces Deal to Send US Weapons to Ukraine via NATO

President Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday that the United States has struck a deal with NATO to send weapons to Ukraine through the alliance, with NATO covering the full…

India and China Work to Reset Relations, Approaching with Caution

After years of border tensions, India and China appear to be gradually moving toward improving relations, though significant challenges and mutual suspicions remain. Late last month, two senior Indian officials…

Brazil Plans ‘Reciprocal’ Response to Trump’s 50% Tariff, Says da Silva

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared on Wednesday that Brazil will respond in kind to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced 50% tariff on Brazilian exports. He cited…

Trump Sends Additional Letters Announcing High Tariff Rates Globally

President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent letters imposing new U.S. tariff rates on imports from at least seven more countries, reinforcing his aggressive stance on reshaping America’s global trade relationships.…

EU Aims to Finalize US Tariff Deal ‘In Coming Days’

The European Union (EU) has expressed optimism about reaching a tariff agreement with the United States soon, potentially avoiding import taxes that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on…

Trump Tariffs Heighten Risk of Steeper Economic Downturn in South Korea and Japan

In the first round of “tariff letters” sent to U.S. trading partners, President Donald Trump singled out two close allies in Asia: Japan and South Korea. Both nations, heavily dependent…

Trump Challenges MAGA Supporters to Oppose Him at This Moment

“I will give you everything,” Donald Trump famously declared during his 2016 campaign. For many of his most devoted MAGA supporters, a second Trump term promised a chance to finally…