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EU to Issue Antitrust Ruling on Apple, Meta Within Weeks
Brussels’s antitrust chief Teresa Ribera told the European Parliament that the ruling, previously expected in March, was on its way.
Used Car Prices, Inventories Decline in March: Manheim Index
However, prices could rise as a result of newly announced auto tariffs by the Trump administration.
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.
Victims of Swatting Warn ‘Untouchable Crime’ Will End in Tragedy
‘This is an absolute attempted murder,’ Chad Caton, an outspoken conservative who was swatted, said.
US Supreme Court Sides With Trump for Now in Fired Federal Worker Case
The president asked the high court to intervene after a lower court judge ordered the administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers.
Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Boost Transparency on Foreign Funding in Higher Education
‘If America’s adversaries are using these gifts to infiltrate college campuses, we need to know about it,’ Sen. Bill Cassidy said.
US Treasury Secretary Says Around 70 Countries Have Reached Out Over Tariffs
Bessent also said on Tuesday that he believes ‘a couple of big trading partners’ will ’do deals very quickly.’
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.
Judge Boasberg Cancels Hearing After SCOTUS Vacates His Orders
The Supreme Court ruled that the case was wrongly brought in Washington, instead of where illegal immigrants are being held.
DOJ Repeals ‘Zero Tolerance’ Firearm Rules
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the policy had ‘unfairly targeted law-abiding gun owners.’
US Stock Market Claws Back Some of Last Week’s Losses as Tariff Talks Underway
Tuesday’s bump occurred as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that more than 70 countries have reached out to the White House over tariff negotiations.
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On April 3, Shen Yun Performing Arts captivated audiences at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
State Department Reminds Public of May 7 Real ID Deadline
All states, the District of Columbia, and the five territories are required to comply with Real ID requirements.
EU Urges China to Seek ‘Negotiated Resolution’ to US Tariffs
Brussels wants to ensure co-operation with Beijing to ’support a strong reformed trading system,' EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
DNC Launches ‘People’s Cabinet’ to Fight Trump Administration
The White House, meanwhile, has a Rapid Response team that actively works to respond to contesting narratives and explain the administration’s accomplishments.
Ukraine Captured 2 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy Claims
The Ukrainian president said he has instructed the minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine to ‘immediately contact Beijing.’
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
EU Must Buy US Energy to Get Tariff Relief: Trump
The president rejected the EU’s proposals for a ‘zero for zero’ tariffs on cars and industrial goods.
Global Markets Regain Some Ground After Dropping Amid US Tariffs
The Asian markets were boosted by recoveries in Japan, while in Europe, Frankfurt, Paris, and London all opened up on yesterday’s close.
South Korea to Hold Snap Election for New President
Ahn Cheol-soo, 63, a former software entrepreneur, has announced he is running for the People Power Party nomination for the presidential election.
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