Trump Secures US-China Trade Deal... Rare Earths In, Tariffs Stay High
President Trump announced a new trade framework with China ensuring the US receives magnets and rare earth minerals upfront while maintaining 55% tariffs on Chinese goods, pending final approval by both presidents.
24 Hours Trump announces US-China rare earths deal with 55% tariffs + Mass arrests hit Los Angeles under new curfew + Elon Musk regrets anti-Trump posts after public feud + California Gov. Newsom declares democracy under assault + Federal appeals court allows Trump tariffs to stay + National Guard troops protect ICE agents during raids + LA riots spread to New York Chicago with police clashes + Trump military parade faces GOP lawmaker boycott + Trump less confident on Iran nuclear deal progress + Austrian school shooter killed 10 in mass attack + Bolton slams Trump threat to parade protesters + Kristina Khorram testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ trial + Dem Rep indicted over ICE protest assault charges + GM to invest $4B in US plants amid tariff shifts + Pentagon releases video of al-Baghdadi raid + House GOP to finish Trump megabill after July 4 + DHS doubles down on immigration arrests despite protests + Trump vows to wind down FEMA post hurricane season
Number 55% - Tariff rate on Chinese goods maintained under new US-China trade deal.
Quote "Democracy is under assault under Donald Trump’s leadership." — California Governor Gavin Newsom

Trump announces US-China rare earths deal with 55% tariffs
Trump confirms US-China trade deal is done... pending final OK
US China framework deal means rare earths upfront... tariffs high
President Trump reached a trade deal with China involving rare earth minerals supply and plans to maintain high tariffs. The agreement awaits final approval by both leaders and impacts US-China trade relations significantly.

Mass arrests hit Los Angeles under new curfew
LA mayor imposes curfew to stop looting amid riots
National Guard troops protect ICE agents during raids
Outlawed protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids sparked violent unrest in Los Angeles, leading to a city curfew, mass arrests, and deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to restore order.

Elon Musk regrets anti-Trump posts saying they went too far
Musk backs off feud with Trump, offers apology
Musk expresses regret for Trump barbs after public blowup
Tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly apologized for some of his recent harsh social media posts targeting President Donald Trump, signaling a potential reconciliation after a high-profile public feud.

California Gov. Newsom declares democracy under assault
Newsom humiliated over LA protests and Trump clash
Newsom warns US democracy under threat from Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a stern address, accusing President Trump of undermining democracy amid ongoing protests and troop deployments in Los Angeles, emphasizing the state's need for leadership against authoritarian threats.

Federal appeals court allows Trump tariffs to stay
Trump hails appeals court ruling on tariff policy as win
Appeals court stays ruling blocking Trump's tariffs
Federal appeals courts temporarily reinstated President Trump's sweeping tariffs against China, allowing them to remain in effect while legal battles continue, marking a significant judicial win for the administration.
Red state governor deploys National Guard for anti-ICE unrest
Texas Gov. Abbott deploys National Guard ahead of protests
National Guard troops were deployed to support ICE agents making arrests during immigration raids, expanding their role amid ongoing protests and civil unrest in multiple US cities.

LA riots spread to New York Chicago with police clashes
Protests grow across the US against immigration crackdowns
Protests over immigration raids pop up nationwide, more planned
Violent protests over immigration raids have spread across major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, leading to police confrontations, curfews, and growing national unrest.

Trump military parade faces GOP lawmaker boycott
Only 12% of GOP lawmakers plan to attend Trump’s parade
Trump warns of heavy force against parade protesters
President Trump's upcoming military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and his birthday, is facing low attendance from GOP lawmakers and widespread controversy.

Trump less confident on Iran nuclear deal progress
Trump calls Iran ‘much more aggressive’ than days ago
Trump says Iran deal prospects slipping amid tensions
President Trump expressed doubts on reaching a new Iran nuclear deal, signaling increased tension and uncertainty in diplomatic negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.

Austrian school shooter killed 10 in mass attack
Bomb attack plans found at Austrian shooter’s home
Austria mourns mass shooting with 10 dead victims
A deadly school shooting in Austria shocked the nation, with a former pupil killing 10 people including a neighbor’s daughter, and police uncovering bomb plans at the suspect's home amidst mourning and national concern.

Kristina Khorram testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ trial
‘Jane’ returns to the stand in Sean Combs case
Combs trial heats up with witness cross-examination
Former Chief of Staff Kristina Khorram took the stand again in the high-profile Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, providing key testimony in the ongoing legal proceedings.

Dem Rep indicted over ICE protest assault charges
LaMonica McIver indicted on federal ICE confrontation charges
Rep. McIver faces federal charges for protest clash
A Democratic representative from New Jersey, LaMonica McIver, was indicted on federal charges for assault and obstruction related to obstruction of immigration officers during protests, highlighting ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement.

GM to invest $4B in US plants amid tariff shifts
GM announces $4B boost for US manufacturing
GM ramps up U.S. production with $4 billion plan
General Motors announced a $4 billion investment to boost production at U.S. plants, shifting manufacturing back from Mexico as tariffs influence the auto industry landscape.
Pentagon releases video of al-Baghdadi raid
Pentagon released new footage of the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, shedding light on a pivotal military operation against terrorism.

House GOP to finish Trump megabill after July 4
House Republicans are pushing to complete the debated 'One Big Beautiful Bill' act after the July 4 recess, aiming to advance President Trump's legislative agenda including tax reform and AI regulation.

DHS doubles down on immigration arrests despite protests
DHS remains committed to immigration enforcement despite widespread protests, seeking new approaches to ramp up arrests and counter resistance nationwide.

Trump vows to wind down FEMA post hurricane season
President Trump announced plans to phase out FEMA after this hurricane season, shifting disaster response to state-level agencies and reducing federal involvement.
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