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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…

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Rejoins Goldman Sachs

Former U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is returning to Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser, the bank announced Tuesday. This move comes a year after the Conservative Party’s significant defeat…

IRS Clarifies Churches May Endorse Political Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status

The IRS declared in a recent federal court filing that churches may endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking their tax-exempt status. This marks a significant shift from a…

Russia Launches 700-Drone Attack on Ukraine Following Trump’s Pledge of Additional Weapons

Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using a record 728 drones, shortly after President Donald Trump pledged to send additional defensive weapons to Kyiv and directed unusually blunt…

Trump Threatens to Impose Up to 200% Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals ‘Very Soon’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to impose tariffs as high as 200% on pharmaceutical imports into the United States, though he indicated these levies would not take effect…

Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Copper Imports

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, though he has not specified when the tariff will take effect. During a…

Trump ‘Not Happy’ with Putin, Calls Russian Leader’s Comments ‘Bullsh—’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. During a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump accused Putin…

Trump Dismisses Epstein Memo Questions as ‘A Desecration’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed aside inquiries about a new Justice Department memo concerning Jeffrey Epstein, labeling them “a desecration.” During a Cabinet meeting, after a reporter directed a…

Pentagon Halts Key Air Defense Support for Ukraine Amid Surge in Russian Drone Attacks

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have surged dramatically in recent weeks, increasing by roughly 500% in June and July compared to earlier this year, according to the Institute for the…

Japan Deems Trump’s Latest Tariff Move ‘Regrettable’ Amid Global Deadline Pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff letters, which threaten steep duties on several countries including key allies, have caused shock and regret among affected nations, even as many remain hopeful…

Following Disasters Like the Texas Flood, Trump Quickly Blames Biden

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday criticized attempts to politicize the recent deadly floods in Texas. She called out Democratic officials who linked the tragedy to cuts made…

Trump Threatens Additional 10% Tariff on Countries Supporting ‘Anti-American’ BRICS Policies

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will impose an extra 10% tariff on countries that align themselves with what he calls the “Anti-American policies of…

Trump Announces Tariff Letters to 12 Countries Signed and Set for Monday Dispatch

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has signed letters to 12 countries detailing the tariff levels they will face on goods exported to the United States. These “take…

Trump Signs Comprehensive Tax and Spending Bill into Law

US President Donald Trump signed his landmark policy bill into law on Friday, a day after Congress narrowly approved the legislation. The signing event at the White House marked the…

Musk Announces Plans to Form New Political Party Following Fallout with Trump

Billionaire Elon Musk revealed on Saturday that he is launching a third political party, calling it the “America Party,” following a public fallout with President Donald Trump over recent domestic…

Trump Announces Trade Agreement with Vietnam

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. will impose 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam as part of a new trade agreement reached in last-minute negotiations. Previously, Vietnamese…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Calls Himself ‘Politically Homeless’ in July 4 Post Criticizing Democrats

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared a candid message on X this past Friday, revealing that he feels “politically homeless” as he perceives the Democratic Party no longer supports a “culture…

Musk Supports Sen. Paul’s Critique of Trump’s Megabill in First Comment Post-Passage

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been vocally critical of President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending legislation for weeks, made his first public comment since the bill was passed.…