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US to Impose 10 Percent Global Tariffs, Steeper Levies for Countries With High Trade Barriers
‘For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike,’ Trump said.
Trump Signs Order Closing Exemptions to Low-Cost Imports From China
Wednesday’s order implements duties on de minimis packages starting May 2 at 12:01 a.m.
Trump Unveils Global Tariffs Blitz
The U.S. will impose 10 percent universal tariffs, higher rates for countries with more trade barriers.
Africa at Crossroads After $13 Billion US Aid Cut, Say Analysts
U.S. funding was fighting disease and poverty, but many experts argue that resource-rich countries should carry their own burden.
Luna, Johnson Set for House Floor Showdown on Proxy-Voting for New Parents
The push to give members of Congress who are new parents 12 weeks to vote remotely has divided Republicans.
GOP Victory in Florida Special Elections Prompts Mixed Reactions
The Republicans won the contests with narrower margins than their predecessors.
White House Responds to Reports Elon Musk Is Leaving DOGE Sooner Than Later
The Tesla owner is currently a special government employee, which has a 130-day limit.
US Army Identifies 4th Soldier Who Died in Lithuania Training Accident
The soldiers went missing during a training recovery mission 6 miles from the Belarus border.
ACLU Sues Trump Admin Over Canceled Grants Tied to DEI, Gender Identity Research
The ACLU has sued the NIH over an alleged purge of research grants tied to DEI, gender identity, COVID-19, and other politically sensitive topics.
Shen Yun’s Cultural Accomplishments ‘Will Transcend Time,’ Says Investment Company President
Frederick Newcomb and Cecelia Crowley were thrilled for the opportunity to see Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Senate Approves Resolution to Nullify Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
Despite passing in the upper chamber, the bill will not make its way to the House. 4 Republican senators voted with Democrats to pass the resolution.
Biden’s Top Health Official Runs for California Governor
Xavier Becerra joins a growing field of top-tier candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Carney Responds to US Reciprocal Tariffs Update
“We are going to fight these tariffs with countermeasures,” Carney told reporters.
Tennessee Enacts Law to Stop Health Coverage for China-Linked Organ Transplants
From Jan. 1, 2026, a health insurer will not be able to fund organ transplant surgery if the operation takes place in China or the organ is from China.
How Parabens Harm Your Thyroid–and Ways to Avoid Them
Experts recommend limiting exposure to parabens, commonly found in many foods and skin care products.
Milbank Joins List of Law Firms Striking Deals With Trump
The firm agrees to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to benefit veterans and other public servants, among other terms.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Day in Photos: Burma After Deadly Earthquake, New Tariffs, and Air Balloon Festival
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Senate Releases Compromise Budget Blueprint to Advance Trump Agenda
The new version follows weeks of negotiations between the House and the Senate.
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