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Investors Face Trading Platform Glitches Amid Market Swings
Markets have continued to tumble after Trump’s global tariffs. Responding to this, the president said, ’sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something.’
European Commission Leader Floats ‘Zero-for-Zero’ Tariffs
Ursula von der Leyen’s comments come after the Trump administration announced a 20 percent tariff on European Union countries.
White House Denies Report of 90-Day Tariff Pause
Hassett ‘did not say’ that the administration is seeking a 90-day reprieve on the tariffs and Trump ‘has been clear,’ the White House said.
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.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Halt Judge’s Ruling Ordering Return of Deportee
Trump administration officials have petitioned the Supreme Court to stop a court-ordered return of a deported Salvadoran man labeled an MS-13 gang member.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to New York State Gun Law
The decision leaves in place a lower court ruling that struck down some provisions in the state law but upheld others.
G7 Criticizes China Over Recent Military Drills Encircling Taiwan, Calling Them Destabilizing
‘We oppose any unilateral actions to threaten such peace and stability, including by force or coercion,’ the foreign ministers of the G7 nations said.
Musk Hopes for ‘Zero Tariff Situation’ Between US, Europe
The Tesla CEO also advocated for the free movement of people between the two regions.
ICE Arrests 133 Illegal Immigrants in New York
Some of the arrested individuals carried prior convictions for murder and assault.
Dow Falls 700 Points in Up-and-Down Session After Short Rally
It comes a day after the Trump administration said that talks are ongoing with 50 countries.
US Crude Oil Futures Drop Below $60 per Barrel to Lowest Level in 4 Years
Oil drilling activity in the United States could be negatively affected by deflated prices.
Shen Yun a ‘Wonderful, Deep, and Important Artistic Statement,’ Says Retired Ballet Dancer
Frank Dellapolla was blown away by the levels of artistry and technique in Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Appeals Court Rules Against Trump Admin, Fired Board Members to be Reinstated
The full court vacated a previous order that blocked the reinstatements of members of two boards.
Idaho Governor Signs Bill Banning Businesses, Schools From Requiring Medical Procedures
Gov. Brad Little signed the legislation after vetoing a similar bill.
European and Asian Markets Continue to Drop After US Tariffs
Trump told reporters on Sunday: ‘I don’t want anything to go down. But sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something.’
Zimbabwe Axes All Tariffs on US Goods
Zimbabwe’s main trading partners are South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and China, but it does export tobacco and rice to the United States.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
China Backed Out of Imminent TikTok Deal Due to Tariffs, Trump Says
The U.S. president said that the Chinese regime would have approved the deal ‘in 15 minutes’ if he reduced tariffs.
Trump Defends Tariffs as ‘Medicine’ Amid Market Tumble
Trump said that he will not make a deal with China unless the trade deficit is resolved.
House to Take up Revised Budget Blueprint That Passed the Senate
There are already warning signs that getting the blueprint through the House could be challenging for the Republican leadership.
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