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Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% amid US Steel deal

Trump announces 50% tariff hike, backs Nippon-US Steel deal

Trump vows no import bypass as steel tariffs soar to 50%

President Donald Trump escalates his trade war by announcing a doubling of steel import tariffs to 50%, while celebrating a controversial merger deal involving U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel amidst ongoing legal challenges and economic debates.

Elon Musk leaves Trump admin with black eye in farewell

Musk denies serious drug use as he exits Trump White House

Trump calls Musk departure 'not really leaving' DOGE role

Elon Musk departs from his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), leaving with a noticeable black eye, amidst reports questioning his drug use during the 2024 campaign and pledging that the initiative will continue.

SCOTUS allows Trump admin to end migrant parole status

Supreme Court greenlights revoking 500K immigrants’ protections

SCOTUS grants Trump go ahead to strip parole for half million

The U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for the Trump administration to revoke temporary protected status and humanitarian parole protections for over 500,000 migrants from countries such as Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, stirring immigration and legal debates.

Pentagon issues dire warning on China’s imminent Taiwan threat

Hegseth urges Asia to brace for China aggression

Defense chief vows US will stand by Indo-Pacific allies vs China

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns of a 'real and imminent' military threat from China aimed at Taiwan, calling on Asian allies to boost defense spending as tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific region.

PBS sues Trump administration over defunding order

PBS challenges Trump cuts in First Amendment lawsuit

PBS takes legal action against Trump over funding slashes

PBS files lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to block executive orders cutting federal funding for public broadcasting, joining other media entities in legal battles over funding and free speech concerns.

Harvard hit by Trump visa blocks, federal aid cuts

Trump moves to halt visas for Chinese students at top US schools

Harvard's federal funding and visa war escalates under Trump

Harvard University faces escalating conflict with the Trump administration aiming to block international student visas and cut federal grants, as debates intensify over immigration, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy.

Iran builds up weapons-grade uranium despite talks

Iran continues expanding its weapons-grade uranium stockpile and resists cooperation with UN nuclear inspections, raising tension and the possibility of reinstated sanctions amid delicate nuclear negotiations.

Trump taps far-right election denier for ethics watchdog

Trump names extremist podcaster to lead watchdog office

President Donald Trump appoints controversial far-right podcaster with ties to white supremacists as head of the Office of Special Counsel, continuing his administration’s shift toward populist and extremist figures in key posts.

Appeals court blocks Trump mass federal firings

US court keeps halt on Trump workforce cuts

Federal court denies Trump bid to resume mass layoffs

US courts maintain blocks on President Trump's sweeping plans for mass federal workforce downsizing, with appeals courts sustaining injunctions against these moves amid ongoing legal challenges.

Floods kill over 100 in Nigeria amid climate crisis

Disaster toll rises in Nigerian flooding caused by dam failure

Severe flooding in Nigeria's Mokwa market town kills at least 111 people amidst heavy rains and dam collapse, reflecting increasing climate change impacts in vulnerable regions.

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sickens 45 in 18 states

Multiple states hit by expanding salmonella outbreak

Several dozen people fall ill in a growing salmonella outbreak across 18 states linked to contaminated cucumbers, prompting a nationwide recall and public health warnings.

Russian missile strike kills Ukrainian child

Child among casualties in Russian attack on Ukraine

A Russian missile strike kills a child and injures another in Ukraine, highlighting ongoing violence and civilian suffering amid the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

250 million bees unleashed after truck overturns in Washington

Honeybee swarm prompts alerts after semi-truck crash

Massive escape of approximately 250 million honeybees from an overturned truck in Washington state sparks emergency warnings and efforts to manage the swarm, raising concerns for public safety and ecology.

UN calls Gaza 'hungriest place on Earth' at famine risk

Gaza faces starvation despite aid as crisis deepens

The United Nations warns that Gaza is facing catastrophic famine amid continued Israeli blockade and limited humanitarian aid reaching the population, intensifying calls for ceasefire and humanitarian relief.

Hamas mulls U.S. ceasefire plan amid Gaza conflict

Breaking down Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal stalemate

Hamas is currently reviewing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal in Gaza as fighting persists, with caution over key demands and the complex dynamics of peace talks amid ongoing conflict.

Trump open to pardoning Sean 'Diddy' if convicted

Trump says no pardon request yet for rap mogul Diddy

President Donald Trump hints at considering a pardon for rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs amid his ongoing trial, while facing questions on various pardons and legal controversies.

Trump claims China violates trade deal, threatens action

US trade chief accuses China of slow compliance on pact

Trade tensions continue as President Trump accuses China of breaching the recently made trade agreement, charging violations on tariffs and critical minerals amidst ongoing disputes.

Courts split on Trump's tariff orders in legal battles

Trump's tariffs face mounting legal obstacles

Federal courts reject and block some of President Trump's tariffs and workforce downsizing plans, with the Supreme Court and lower courts issuing complex rulings affecting trade policies and immigration enforcement.

PBS sues Trump over public media funding cuts

Public TV takes legal action to block Trump funding cuts

PBS files suit claiming Trump order targets free speech

PBS and public TV stations launch lawsuits against the Trump administration over executive orders cutting funding, citing viewpoint discrimination and constitutional challenges.

Trump axed National Portrait Gallery director over DEI

Portrait Gallery chief fired for partisan DEI support

President Donald Trump fires the director of the National Portrait Gallery over accusations of partisanship and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agendas, sparking debate over cultural institutions and government influence.

San Diego crews battle wildfire, order evacuations

Floods and disaster responses highlight ongoing climate and infrastructural challenges, including deadly flooding in Nigeria and wildfires in San Diego County, prompting evacuations and emergency response efforts.

California sees protests after trans athlete rules

Parents and opponents rally over gender policies in sports

Controversy surrounds transgender athletes in California as protesters and officials clash over policies, while federal and state debates intensify regarding transgender participation in sports.

Trump labels Massachusetts sanctuary state, lists defiant cities

ICE raids bust dozens in California nightclub operation

Trump’s mass deportation efforts hit close to home

The Trump administration intensifies scrutiny and expansion of immigration enforcement, including increased ICE raids, Sanctuary jurisdiction lists, and controversial deportations, facing backlash from communities and officials.

Inflation hits 4-year low under Trump administration

Personal income climbs as economy shows resilience

US economy shows signs of strength as inflation drops to four-year lows and personal incomes rise, with positive indicators countering concerns over tariff-related market turmoil and economic uncertainty.

Appeals court keeps block on Trump workforce firings

Trump’s firings stalled amid ongoing court injunctions

Legal battles continue as courts reject Trump administration attempts to mass fire federal workers and block some immigration-related policies, maintaining judicial scrutiny over executive actions.

Joe Biden returns to public events amidst health concerns

Biden makes first comments since cancer diagnosis

Controversies swirl around President Joe Biden's cognitive decline and health after recent public appearances, with political opponents and allies commenting on his performance and the implications for governance.

Trump blasts judges over tariff rulings in heated post

Trump lashes out after court blocks key tariff measures

President Trump continues aggressive rhetoric on trade and judicial matters, criticizing courts and legal advisers while defending and escalating tariff policies amid legal setbacks.