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Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in major trade move

Trump touts $14B US-Japan steel partnership deal

Court battles intensify over Trump's tariff plan

President Donald Trump doubles tariffs on steel imports to 50% amid ongoing trade tensions with China and a new US-Japan steel partnership deal. Legal battles continue over tariffs' future as courts block Trump’s policies but the administration fights back.

Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal status of 500K migrants

SCOTUS clears way for mass immigrant deportations

High court lets Trump end parole protections for 530K migrants

The US Supreme Court grants the Trump administration the authority to revoke legal protections for over 500,000 immigrants, including humanitarian parole and temporary protected status, marking a major immigration policy shift met with both support and protests.

Elon Musk departs White House with black eye amid drug reports

Musk and Trump hold final Oval Office press conference

Musk vows DOGE work not over as he leaves government role

Elon Musk ends his official role at the White House amid reports of extensive drug use during Trump’s 2024 campaign. Musk shows up with a black eye at a farewell press conference with President Trump. Despite exit, Musk and Trump pledge continued collaboration.

PBS sues Trump to block funding cuts

Public TV sues Trump administration over defunding move

PBS joins NPR in legal fight against Trump funding cuts

PBS and other public broadcasting entities sue the Trump administration over executive orders cutting federal funding, alleging unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination, as the White House continues budget disputes impacting public media.

Hamas mulls US Gaza ceasefire proposal

UN warns Gaza conditions catastrophic despite renewed aid

UN declares Gaza at brink of famine amid blockade

Amid escalating conflict in Gaza, Hamas is reviewing a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire after recent Israeli airstrikes, with UN warning of catastrophic famine risk in Gaza caused by blockade and restricted aid delivery.

US inflation falls to 4-year low in April

Key US inflation gauge subdued as spending cools

Personal income rises while inflation eases in April

Inflation in the US drops to a four-year low in April as personal income rises and consumer spending slows, showing positive economic momentum despite ongoing trade disputes and tariff controversies.

Jamie Dimon warns US debt crisis looms

Dimon: US facing internal enemy amid debt worries

JPMorgan CEO: Bond market will crack under pressure

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns US faces a looming crisis due to government mismanagement and rising debt, predicting severe stress in bond markets unless action is taken to stabilize finances and control spending.

Trump axes $3.7B in clean energy project grants

DOE cancels $3B in Biden-era loans under Trump

Department of Energy halts multiple energy projects

The Trump administration announces major funding cuts, canceling nearly $3.7 billion in clean energy grants, delaying projects and impacting US emissions reduction goals as part of broader budget reshaping.

Sean Diddy Combs accused in high-profile sex trafficking trial

Ex-assistant testifies about abuse claims in Diddy trial

Trump won’t rule out pardoning Diddy if convicted

Growing legal drama surrounds rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs with ongoing federal sex trafficking trial; his former assistant testifies about alleged abuse and PTSD, while Trump hints at possible pardon consideration if convicted.

Whitmer: Trump won’t pardon convicted kidnap plotters

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Trump would break his word by pardoning men convicted of a kidnapping plot, revealing friction over clemency decisions in high-profile criminal cases under Trump’s administration.

Trump administration orders social media vetting for Harvard visitors

Harvard fights Trump moves to cut foreign student visas

Trump launches new legal and political attacks on Harvard

Harvard University faces intensified Trump administration scrutiny with mandatory social media screening for all foreign visa applicants amid broader education funding and international student enrollment battles.

Newark airport runway to reopen early after repairs

Newark Liberty International Airport’s aging runway, closed for repairs causing major delays, will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, offering relief to travelers and boosting operations at the busy New Jersey airport.

Canadian wildfires push smoke into US, air quality worsens

Wildfires rage across Canada, sending heavy smoke into parts of the United States, worsening air quality and raising health concerns as officials issue warnings across affected regions.

Taylor Swift buys back masters for first 6 albums

Taylor Swift regains ownership of her first six albums after a long battle, announcing she finally bought back all her masters for full control over her music career.

NBA star Zion Williamson hit with rape and abuse allegations

Second suspect indicted in Manhattan crypto kidnapping case

NYPD officers investigated in Bitcoin kidnapping torture case

Violence and allegations in sports and crime dominate as former NBA star Zion Williamson faces a rape lawsuit; multiple arrests are made in high-profile kidnapping and crypto-torture cases.

Trump nominates far-right podcaster to lead ethics office

Trump plans Office of Remigration to boost deportations

Trump administration targets sanctuary cities list

President Trump continues to push his immigration agenda amid controversy, nominating far-right figures to federal roles, expanding deportation efforts, and seeking to create an Office of Remigration targeting foreign nationals.

Trump and Musk hold farewell Oval Office press conference

Musk vows DOGE work continues despite White House exit

Elon Musk receives White House key at Trump send-off

President Trump and Elon Musk hold a joint press conference marking Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting clashes, achievements, and Musk’s stated intention to remain an adviser.

Senator Ernst shrugs off Medicaid cut death fears: ‘We all are going to die’

GOP senator's callous Medicaid defense sparks outrage

Senator Joni Ernst faces backlash at town hall over defending steep Medicaid cuts, dismissing constituent concerns with 'we all are going to die,' causing political controversy amid debates on health and budget policies.

India’s economy outpaces China with 7.4% growth

Indian economy outperforms China with a 7.4% growth rate between January and March 2025, signaling a booming economic phase compared to China's slower expansion in the same period.

CDC keeps Covid vaccine advice despite RFK Jr. dissent

CDC updates child vaccine guidance, maintains schedule

Public health agencies like CDC maintain Covid-19 vaccination recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women, contradicting statements by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid ongoing vaccine debates.

FBI probes White House chief of staff impersonation scam

Federal employee charged for biggest food stamp fraud in US history

Feds seek jail for former mayor on IRS charge

Investigations continue into security incidents, with FBI probing impersonation cases involving White House Chief of Staff and other law enforcement intensifying actions on high-profile criminal conspiracies and fraud.

Two courts block Trump tariffs but give different reasons

Trump’s visa ban imperils US-Chinese academic ties

Supreme Court says Trump can cut immigrant parole protections

Federal courts navigate major legal battles concerning President Trump's tariffs, immigration policy reforms, and attempts to reshape foreign student visa regulations, signaling ongoing tensions over executive authority and judicial oversight.