Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% Amid Major US Steel Deal
President Donald Trump announced a doubling of steel import tariffs to 50 percent during a rally celebrating a landmark deal with Japan's Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel, promising to protect American jobs and industry.
24 Hours Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50 percent + Iran boosts near weapons-grade uranium stockpile + Aid trucks ransacked in Gaza famine crisis + Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat + Supreme Court clears Trump to end immigrant parole + Opec+ to raise oil output for third straight month + Russian drone strikes kill civilians in Ukraine + Elon Musk exits Trump administration with black eye + PBS sues Trump over media funding cuts + Trump hints at Israel-Hamas ceasefire soon + Court blocks mass federal layoffs by Trump admin + Trump praises Nippon Steel US deal as jobs saved + Hegseth vows US support for Indo-Pacific allies + Seven arrested aiding New Orleans jail break + Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers grows + US court halts Trump workforce downsizing plans
Number 50% - Trump doubles tariffs on imported steel amid trade tensions.
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Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% After US Steel Deal
White House blasts court ruling blocking Trump tariffs
Trump fires head of National Portrait Gallery over DEI agenda
Trump administration escalates trade tariffs and wins legal battles slowing down opponents. The White House celebrates a major steel deal with Japan, doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

Iran Amasses More Near Weapons-Grade Uranium, U.N. Warns
Iran Builds Up Near Weapons-Grade Uranium Despite Talks
Damning IAEA Report Outlines Iran's Secret Nuclear Activities
Iran increases stockpile of uranium enriched near weapons-grade despite ongoing nuclear talks and UN scrutiny, heightening tensions in Middle East diplomacy.

Gaza Aid Trucks Hit by Looting as Ceasefire Awaits
Nearly 80 Aid Trucks Ransacked in Gaza Famine Crisis
UN Reports Gaza as Hungriest Place on Earth Amid Famine
Hamas and Gaza face humanitarian crisis amid blockade, aid disruptions and escalating violence. Aid convoys are looted and famine conditions worsen while hostage deal and ceasefire talks continue under pressure.

Pentagon Warns of Imminent China Threat - Allies Urged to Prepare
Pete Hegseth Pledges Military Support for Indo-Pacific Allies
Hegseth Throws Down Gauntlet to China
National security concerns escalate over China with US defense leaders calling for increased spending and readiness against the growing threat, while diplomatic pressures intensify.

SCOTUS Clears Trump to End Migrant Parole for 500K
Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Push for Mass Federal Firings
US Judge Keeps Block on Trump Workforce Downsizing Plans
Legal battles affect Trump's immigration agenda with Supreme Court decisions allowing revocation of migrant protections but courts also impede mass federal workforce layoffs.

Opec+ to Boost Oil Output Third Consecutive Month
OPEC+ Agrees on Third Oil Supply Surge to Deepen Price Slump
OPEC Plus Plans Fast-Track Output Increase
Oil production sees steady hikes as Opec+ agrees to further boost output for third straight month, exerting downward pressure on prices amid global market dynamics.
Russian Drone Strikes Kill At Least Two Civilians in Ukraine
At Least Two Killed as Ukraine Faces Russian Attacks
Russia Captures Two Villages in Ukraine Offensive
Violence escalates in Ukraine with Russian drone and missile attacks killing civilians including children amid stalled peace talks.

Elon Musk Leaves Trump White House With Black Eye
Musk Exits DOGE Role but Vows Work Continues
Elon Musk Drug Use Report Overshadows White House Farewell
Elon Musk exits Trump administration amid reports of drug use; departs with a public sendoff, leaving his government efficiency reforms under scrutiny.

PBS and Public TV Sue Trump Over Funding Cuts
PBS Sues Trump to Protect Public Media Funding
PBS Lawsuit Challenges Trump Funding Cuts
Public broadcasting sues Trump administration for defunding attempts, aiming to block cuts to federal funding for NPR and PBS.

Trump Open to Pardoning Diddy If Convicted
Diddy's Ex-Assistant Testifies of Abuse Amid Trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Drama Unfolds in Court
Legal and political turmoil around rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ sex trafficking trial; Trump hints at pardon possibility amid ongoing court proceedings.

Salmonella Outbreak in Cucumbers Sickens 45 Across 18 States
Cucumber-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Grows
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers expands across 18 states, sickening dozens and prompting product recalls nationwide.
Dozens Arrested for Aiding New Orleans Jailbreak
Friends and Family Helped Jail Escapees, Arrests Rise
New Orleans manhunt intensifies as arrests grow among friends and family aiding recent jail escapees, sparking widespread law enforcement actions.

Israel Blocks Arab Foreign Ministers’ West Bank Meeting
Israeli Defense Minister Warns Hamas: Accept Deal or Be Annihilated
Hamas Still Reviewing U.S. Ceasefire Proposal
Tensions persist as Israeli forces block planned West Bank diplomatic meeting and threats escalate against Hamas, amid ongoing peace negotiations and ceasefire talks.

Trump Sanctuary Cities List Sparks Backlash
Trump Officials’ Mass Firings Blocked by Courts
Appeals Court Denies Healing Mass Layoffs Pause
Trump administration faces continued court challenges on immigration policies, including sanctuary jurisdiction lists and workforce reductions, amidst rising political backlash.

Republicans Defend Medicaid Cuts Despite Backlash
Trump Administration Unveils Deep Aid Cuts to Health, Housing
Energy Department Axes $3.7B in Clean Energy Grants
US healthcare faces funding cuts with Medicaid changes causing uproar from Republicans and recipients alike, while medical research sees steep budget slashes.

Texas Driver Films Partial Overpass Collapse On Highway
Texas driver captures dramatic footage of partial overpass collapse raising concerns over infrastructure safety and maintenance.

Ex-Prosecutor Warns Trump Pardon Could Haunt
Trump Slams Federalist Society and Leonard Leo
FBI Deputy Dan Bongino Claims Closer to Jan 6 Bombers
Legal controversies mount with federal judges, prosecutors, and politicians involved in high-profile cases of obstruction, pardons, and political feuds within Trump's administrative circle.

Death Toll Over 150 as Nigerian Floods Ravage Town
Floods Kill At Least 111 in Nigerian Market Town
Nigerian Flood Deaths Rise Amid Thousands Displaced
Humanitarian crises worsen as floods in Nigeria claim over 150 lives with thousands displaced amid efforts to cope with extreme weather events.

Trump Moves to Punish Harvard Over Foreign Students
MIT Shuts DEI Office Under Federal Pressure
Trump Expansion of Visa Vetting Includes Social Media Checks
Political battles emerge in education and immigration sectors with universities confronting visa restrictions and fights over diversity programs intensifying under Trump administration.

SCOTUS Lets Trump End Migrant Parole Protections
Appeals Court Keeps Block on Trump Layoffs
Trump Nominates Extremist to Lead Ethics Office
US legal and political drama continues as Supreme Court and courts block or allow measures on immigration, workforce cuts and government ethics appointments.

250 Million Bees Escape After Truck Overturns in Washington
Police Warn After Massive Bee Escape in Northwestern US
Massive bee escape causes emergency warnings in US Northwest after a truck accident unleashes millions of honeybees, prompting public safety alerts.

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Strip Migrant Legal Status
Massive Workers Firings Blocked by US Appeals Court
Judge Blocks Trump Moves Against Workers and Migrants
Supreme Court rulings deliver wins to Trump administration allowing revocation of protections for immigrants while extending legal battles in immigration and labor sectors.

Dozens Arrested in Immigration Raid on Martha's Vineyard
Key political arrests made including immigration raids in Martha’s Vineyard and arrests linked to an investigation of a Defiance man accused of murder in Indiana.
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