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China Retaliates With 84 Percent Tariffs on US Goods
Beijing said that the rules will be enforced from April 10 midday local time, at 12:01 a.m. EDT.
Iran Says ‘Ball Is In America’s Court’ Ahead Of Oman Negotiations
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said of Saturday’s talks about Iran’s nuclear program, ‘It is as much an opportunity as it is a test.’
IRS Commissioner Leaving Agency After Agreement With DHS on Illegal Immigrant Data
Melanie Krause had been acting commissioner for about a month.
▶No Chemicals, No Vaccines, No Subsidies: Inside Joel Salatin’s Farming Revolution
Salatin is one of America’s most revered regenerative farmers and the author of 17 books, including ‘Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal.’
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.
Trump Urges Republicans to Back Budget Plan as Holdouts Remain
Several Republicans remain hesitant to give their blessing to the blueprint that has already passed the Senate.
US Largest Egg Producer Cal-Maine Under DOJ Price Investigation
The company earned $508 million, a 245 percent jump in earnings compared to the year prior.
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.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Announces Bid for US Senate, Challenging Fellow Republican Sen. John Cornyn
Cornyn’s campaign quickly responded to Paxton’s Senate bid.
House Democrats Move to Force Vote on Blocking Tariffs
Reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 9.
▶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.
2025 Masters Preview: Scheffler, McIlroy, LIV Golf, and the Biggest Storylines to Follow
The 89th edition of the Masters Tournament tees off on April 10 from the Augusta National Golf Club.
Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Rupture in North Dakota, Oil Spill Contained
The shut down temporarily stopped the flow of Canadian crude to U.S. refineries.
Judge Orders White House to Restore AP’s Access to Limited-Access Events
The news wire service had been kicked out after it refused to use the name ‘Gulf of America.’
Day in Photos: Military Exercises in Romania, Nightclub Roof Collapse, and Blue Diamond Debut
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Signs Executive Orders to Revive ‘Abandoned’ Coal Industry
The president issues executive actions designed to revive 19th century industrial mainstay to power 21st century economy.
Maine Sues USDA Over Funds Frozen for Allowing Male Athletes in Female Sports
The loss of funds will keep schoolchildren from being fed, the suit says. The USDA chief says the funding pause ‘does not impact federal feeding programs.’
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Judge Rejects Nonprofits’ Request to Block Homeland Security Grant Terminations
The judge said the plaintiffs were unlikely to succeed in showing that her court had jurisdiction over certain claims.
Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Leaves at Least 79 Dead, 160 Injured
Emergency workers are still searching for victims who may still be alive.
Unprecedented Job Swaps of CCP Officials Indicate Xi’s Waning Power: Analysts
It’s ‘extraordinary’ that the heads of two crucial state departments swapped roles midway through their five-year terms, an analyst says.
Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston
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