Trump Threatens 35% Tariff on Canada... Trade War Escalates
President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1 amid fentanyl crisis tensions, worsening the strained economic relations between the US and its northern ally. This move signals a sharp escalation in an ongoing trade dispute with significant global repercussions.
Number 35% - Proposed tariff rate on Canadian goods by the US starting August 1, 2025.
Quote "We’ve never had such a friend, such a great friend for Israel as President Donald Trump" — Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs on Canadian Goods... Tensions Soar
Trump Announces 35 Percent Tariffs on Canada Imports... Trade Battle Heats Up
Protests Rage in Brazil Over Trump’s 50% Tariffs... Global Trade Shaken
President Donald Trump escalates trade tensions with Canada by threatening a 35% tariff on imports amid ongoing fentanyl crisis concerns. This move deepens the economic rift between the longtime allies and has prompted protests in Brazil following similar tariff threats.

Texas Floods Kill 120 as Rescue Efforts Intensify... Trump Heads to Disaster Zone
Trump to Tour Texas Flood Damage... FEMA Response Under Fire
Warning Sirens Saved Lives in Texas Floods... Early Alerts Praised
Severe floods devastate Texas, killing over 120 and leaving many missing. President Trump and First Lady travel to affected areas amid criticism over FEMA's disaster response and delayed warnings.

State Department Fires Over 1,300 Workers... Major Shakeup Underway
State Department Layoffs Exceed 1,300 Amid Trump Overhaul... Diplomats Decry Cuts
State Dept Begins Mass Layoffs... Trump’s Reorganization Plan in Action
The U.S. State Department undergoes significant layoffs and restructuring, firing over 1,300 employees amid controversy over potential impact on U.S. diplomatic influence overseas.

Violence Erupts at ICE Raids on California Weed Farms... Shots Fired
FBI Offers $50,000 for Info on ICE Raid Shooter... Man Fires Pistol at Agents
Protesters and Federal Agents Clash During Immigration Raid... Tensions Spike
Violent clashes erupt during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on California cannabis farms, with federal agents firing tear gas and a suspect reportedly shooting at law enforcement, sparking investigations and uproar.

Russia Ratchets Up Drone Attacks on Ukraine... Kiev Hit Overnight
Trump Announces NATO Will Foot US Weapon Bill for Ukraine... Alliance Support Rises
US to Resume Weapons Shipments to Ukraine via NATO Allies... Military Aid Flows
Developments in the Ukraine conflict with Russia intensifying missile and drone attacks, NATO pledging to fund missile shipments, and U.S. sending military aid through NATO allies amid ongoing global tensions.

FBI Ramps Up Loyalty Polygraphs Under Kash Patel... Internal Tensions Grow
Steve Bannon Demands Special Prosecutor for Epstein Files... Justice Intrigue
Justice Department Denies Rift with FBI Over Epstein Docs... Official Pushback
Controversial FBI and Justice Department moves include polygraph loyalty tests for FBI staff, internal clashes over handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, and calls for special prosecutors to investigate Epstein-associated documents.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide
Man Seeks Self-Representation in Trump Assassination Attempt Case... Court Drama
Columbia University Nears Settlement Over Discrimination Claims... Trump Pressure
Legal and political disputes unfold with a federal judge blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide, delays in deportation cases, and lawsuits against the Trump administration over immigration and discrimination issues.

Trump Ends Billions in Benefits for Illegal Immigrants... Crackdown Expands
Border Czar Tom Homan Reports 10,000 Missing Children Found Since Biden Era
ICE Raids Spark Controversy and Protests... Immigration Battles Escalate
Trump administration and allies increase immigration enforcement efforts including plans for mass deportations, cutting benefits for illegal immigrants, and facing legal challenges and unrest caused by raids.

DOJ Issues Subpoenas to Clinics Providing Transgender Care to Minors... Legal Fight
Trump DOJ Targets Doctors in Trans Care Probe... Healthcare Clash Deepens
The Justice Department subpoenaed clinics performing transgender medical procedures on minors, escalating political and legal conflicts concerning gender-affirming care in the U.S.

Trump’s Tariff Threats Shake Markets... Dow Drops 200 Points
Nvidia Stock Hits $4 Trillion Valuation... AI Boost on Wall Street
Bitcoin Tops $118,000... Crypto Surges With ETF Inflows
Significant economic and market events include tariffs causing market dips, tax reform bills passed by Trump, Nvidia’s record AI-driven growth and Bitcoin reaching historic highs.

Texas AG Paxton’s Wife Files for Divorce on Biblical Grounds
Trump Threatens GOP Senators: Defund PBS or Lose Endorsement
Senate Republicans Under Pressure Over Trump’s $9.4B Spending Cuts
Political drama continues as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces divorce filings amid scandal, and GOP tensions rise over Trump’s spending cuts and tariff threats affecting alliances and election endorsements.

Russia Shutters Polish Consulate in Kaliningrad... Diplomatic Row Escalates
Marco Rubio Hails Positive US-China Talks... Trump-Xi Summit Likely
US Secretary Rubio Meets Russian Foreign Minister Amid Ukraine Tensions
Diplomatic relations strain: Russia closes Poland consulate amid tit-for-tat closures, US-China tensions continue with high-level meetings, and talks on Trump-Xi summit are ongoing.

FBI Offers $50K for Info on Gunman Firing at ICE Agents
Appeals Court Tosses Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
French Prosecutors Probe Elon Musk’s Platform X for Alleged Algorithm Manipulation
Investigations and court rulings impact major figures: FBI seeks info on ICE raid shooter, appeals court overturns plea deal for 9/11 mastermind, and multiple investigations into media and tech companies unfold.

Israel Expands Gaza Offensive Amid Humanitarian Disaster
Nearly 800 Killed at Gaza Aid Sites Since May... UN Reports
European Deal Aims to Boost Gaza Food and Fuel Amid Ongoing Strikes
Middle East conflict escalates with Israel’s Gaza operations, humanitarian crises mounting, and international calls for ceasefire amid increasing casualties and destruction.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Faces Backlash Over Court Role Statements
GOP Lawmakers Push Back Amid Accusations of Discrimination and Election Fraud Claims
Fox News Panel Roasts Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Over Political Comments
US domestic political scene heats up with controversies involving Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, CM Banned Schools, and GOP election rhetoric mixing with policy battles.

Schumer Pushes for Measles Emergency Declaration... Outbreak Fears
CDC Reports 30% of Teens Now Prediabetic... Health Alarms Raised
Trump Budget Bill Cuts Medicaid, Threatens Rural Maternity Care
Public health and social issues arise including Senate calls for measles emergency, study shows rise in adolescent prediabetes, and ongoing debates over immigration and social welfare policies unfold.

Goldman Sachs Tests Autonomous AI Coder in Wall Street Milestone
Nvidia’s Revenues Soar 513% in Two Years Fueled by AI Surge
AI Voice Deepfakes of Marco Rubio Raise Alarm Among Lawmakers
Technology and market innovation stories highlight Goldman Sachs piloting AI coder, Nvidia’s strong revenue growth due to AI, and new AI-centered controversies including voice deepfakes and Elon Musk chatbot incidents.

Trump: NATO Will Pay for US Weapons Sent to Ukraine
Trump Plans To Resume US Weapons to Ukraine via NATO Allies
Pentagon Orders Major Drone Production Boost Under Hegseth Directive
Trump administration expects to resume weapons deliveries to Ukraine, with NATO allies footing costs, amid rising missile production and renewed efforts to push back Russian aggression.

Two Killed in Hit-and-Run in NYC... Driver Flees Scene
Mass Drug Overdose Hospitalizes Dozens in Baltimore... Crisis Grows
Boxing Star Gervonta Davis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Incidents of violent crime and legal proceedings appear in police investigations, arrests of public figures, and mass overdose events, adding to the social unrest and law enforcement challenges.

Wildfires Force Evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon Parks
Climate Change Made Texas Floods More Deadly, Experts Warn
Lithuania Works to Save Baltic Seals Amid Climate Threats
Global environment and climate crisis stories include severe wildfires prompting evacuations, climate change worsens Texas floods, and countries planning for reef protection and reduction of illegal migration linked to aid policies.

Bitcoin Soars Past $118K as Crypto ETFs Draw Billions
Trump’s Tariffs Not Fueling Manufacturing Surge, Experts Say
Wall Street May Be Enabling Trump Tariffs Despite Risks
Financial sector updates include rising inflows into cryptocurrency ETFs, multiple companies adjusting to AI trends, and challenges faced by US manufacturers due to ongoing tariff and trade policy uncertainties.
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