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Trump Announces 90-Day Pause on Reciprocal Tariffs, Raises Levy on China
China will now face a 125 percent tariff, the president announced.
Back Story Gone Awry: Dickens’s Fagin Gets a New Treatment
Allison Epstein wastes her talent in ‘Fagin The Thief,’ trying to right literary wrongs by revising a serial child exploiter.
‘Your Friends & Neighbors: Season One’: A New Morality Play
Jon Hamm revisits ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Landman’ by playing an appealing anti-hero.
Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature
‘The Garden’ by 17th-century English poet Andrew Marvell covers much ground, from the benefit of alone time in nature to the soul’s search for a divine Creator.
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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.
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.
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.
Why US Has Upper Hand Over Beijing in Tariff Standoff
Experts say the tariff standoff is beyond economic conflict; Trump and Xi are contesting U.S. economic might versus communist political control.
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.
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.
US Treasury Secretary Warns Countries Not to Align With China
Bessent did not provide details on what the Trump administration may do.
Pharmaceutical Business Worth More Than $100 Billion Could Shift to US, Says European Trade Group
Trump has said he plans to announce tariffs on pharmaceuticals ‘very shortly.’
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.
China Is Targeting US Gov’t Employees With Job Opportunities, Intelligence Agency Warns
‘Current and former federal employees should beware of these approaches and understand the potential consequences of engaging,’ the NCSC warned.
Northwestern, Cornell Universities Face Federal Funding Freeze Amid Civil Rights Probes
The freeze follows the withholding of billions of dollars in federal funding from several Ivy League universities.
Mortgage Credit Availability Jumps to Highest Level in More Than 2 Years
The increase came while mortgage rates remained elevated above the 6.5 percent level.
EU Approves Retaliatory Measures Against US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
The bloc is still assessing how to respond to the car and broader tariffs.
Trump Says Companies Investing in US Is Solution to Higher Tariffs
His comment came as U.S. tariffs went into effect on Wednesday.
Trump Directs DOJ to Challenge Energy Rules That Could Be Unconstitutional
A new order aims to identify any state laws, regulations, policies, or practices that may be unenforceable.
US, Russian Officials to Hold 2nd Meeting in Istanbul to Discuss Embassy Operations
Slated for April 10, the meeting follows a first round of U.S.–Russia discussions hosted by Turkey in February.
EU to Put Tariff Response Plan to Members Early Next Week
‘We’re trying to actively sit down with our American friends and say, let’s make the situation better,’ a European Commission spokesperson said.
Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston
The ‘Intentional Beauty’ of Jewish craftsmanship is in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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