Chase Smith
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Chase is an award-winning journalist. He covers national news for The Epoch Times and is based out of Tennessee. For news tips, send Chase an email at chase.smith@epochtimes.us or connect with him on X.
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Buffett’s Company Denies Viral Claim About Trump’s Tariff Strategy
Berkshire Hathaway issued a statement apparently denying a widely circulated video claiming Buffett called Trump’s economic moves the best in 50 years.
Education, Justice Departments Launch Special Title IX Team Amid ‘Staggering Volume’ of Complaints
The team will fast-track enforcement to address complaints, particularly those involving women’s sports and gender-based policies in schools.
16 States Sue Trump Administration Over Halted NIH Grant Funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration’s actions include canceling required peer review meetings and withholding final decisions on applications.
Stellantis Pausing Production at Canada, Mexico Plants; 900 US Workers Temporarily Laid Off
The move follows the start of new U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, with ripple effects across North American automotive supply chains.
Tornadoes Kill at Least 7 as Storms Sweep South, Midwest
Deadly storms continue to batter the region, with more severe weather expected through the weekend.
Pennsylvania Can’t Reject Misdated or Undated Ballot Envelopes, Court Rules
A U.S. district judge said the dating requirement violates voters’ constitutional rights without improving election security.
Private Employers Added 155,000 Jobs in March, ADP Report Shows
Job growth accelerated in March, with financial and professional sectors leading gains while annual pay increases continued to slow.
Weather Service Issues Highest-Level Alert for Tornadoes Across Mid-South
A rare 5/5 severe weather warning is in effect April 2 for parts of the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, with life-threatening tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds.
Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs to Take Effect Immediately After President’s Remarks on April 2, White House Says
Specific tariff levels will be disclosed by the president.
Retrial Begins for Karen Read in Death of Boston Police Officer Boyfriend
Jury selection is underway in the high-profile case after last year’s mistrial left jurors deadlocked over charges that Read ran over John O’Keefe.
