Trump Announces 90-Day Pause on Reciprocal Tariffs, Raises Levy on China
China will now face a 125 percent tariff, the president announced.
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‘Your Friends & Neighbors: Season One’: A New Morality Play
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Markets Surge After Trump Pauses New Tariffs for 90 Days, Except for China
Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 percent after China announced a total 84 percent tariff on US goods.
DHS to Begin Screening Immigrants’ Social Media for Anti-Semitism, Terrorist Ties
Under the new policy, which kicks in immediately, online expressions of anti-Semitism will be grounds for denying immigration benefit requests.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Entities Involved in Nuclear Program
The sanctions are imposed ahead of a high-level meeting between the United States and Iran on Saturday.
In El Salvador, Locals Proud of Efforts to Lock Up Gangs—Including for US
After decades of civil war and gang violence, many citizens are glad their country is finally being recognized for its tough stance on gangs and crime.
3 Americans Convicted in DR Congo Coup Attempt Now Face US Charges
The armed attack on two presidential residences in May 2024 in the central African nation’s capital of Kinshasa left six dead.
US Spy Chief Gabbard Starts Task Force to Investigate Intelligence Community
Her statement said the group will also work in concert with the Department of Government Efficiency.
Eyeing Inflation, Federal Reserve Officials Support ‘Cautious Approach’
Monetary policymakers will be assessing the ‘net effect’ of the administration’s policy changes, including tariffs.
Appeals Court Clears Way for DOGE to Access Data at 2 Agencies
The Fourth U.S. Circuit panel reversed an injunction sealing off personal records in the Education Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
Supreme Court Pauses Orders Forcing Trump Admin to Rehire Labor Board Members
Biden appointees Gwynne Wilcox of National Labor Relations Board and Cathy Harris of Merit Systems Protection Board were fired soon after Trump took office.
Appeals Court Clears Trump Admin to Resume Mass Terminations of Newer Workers
The court said state attorneys general who sued over the firings don’t have standing.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
▶Shen Yun Inspires ‘Compassion and Kindness,’ Says Company Director
Shen Yun Performing Arts entranced the audience at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, on April 2.
Small Business Optimism Slips as Owners Expect Worse Conditions, Lower Sales
‘Global and domestic actions are generating insecurities in abundance, both political and economic,’ the NFIB wrote in a commentary.
Leading Employment Indicator Suggests Job Growth in Near Term
Last month, the United States added 228,000 jobs, beating expectations by a big margin.
German Conservatives Strike Coalition Deal With Social Democrats
Policy changes include migration and military service, but the conservative leader faces pressure as the right-wing AfD is topping the polls for the first time.
IMF Reaches Deal on $20 Billion Bailout With Argentina
The decision is welcome news to Argentinian President Javier Milei as he continues his reformation of the indebted South American nation.
Countering US Tariff Hikes, Yuan Exchange Rate Falls Below 7.4
If the USD-yuan exchange rate breaks through 8, it could trigger a global crisis of confidence in the Chinese economy, says economist David Huang.
More Than 900 Illegal Immigrants Charged With Immigration Crimes in 1 Week: DOJ
The Western District of Texas filed the highest number of cases, followed by the Southern District of Texas.
Budget Plan to Advance Trump’s Agenda Heads for House Floor Vote
The House is scheduled to vote on the resolution on Wednesday afternoon on a revised budget blueprint to unlock a bill for tax cuts, energy, and the border.
US Treasury Secretary Warns Countries Not to Align With China
Bessent did not provide details on what the Trump administration may do.
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