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Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

Trump’s 50% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum come into effect

Donald Trump doubles US steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%

Trump administration imposes and doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, triggering backlash from trade partners and sparking domestic debates over economic and political impacts.

Elon Musk calls Trump’s big bill ‘disgusting abomination’

Musk blasts Trump’s budget bill as ‘disgusting abomination’

Musk blasts Trump’s signature bill as 'disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk publicly criticizes President Trump's massive budget bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination', causing tensions within the Republican party and prompting responses from White House officials.

Family of Boulder terror suspect detained by ICE

Family of suspect in Colorado fire attack taken into custody

Boulder attack suspect’s wife and kids taken into ICE custody

Following a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, the family of suspect Mohamed Soliman has been detained by immigration authorities as part of a broader crackdown on terrorism and illegal immigration.

Hegseth orders Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk

Pete Hegseth orders Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk

Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk honoring gay rights activist

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the U.S. Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a gay rights icon, sparking controversy and debate during Pride Month about military culture and inclusivity.

South Korea’s new president vows US-Japan ties, North talks

Leftist Lee elected South Korea’s president amid trade fears

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung takes office

South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung vows to improve ties with the US and Japan and pursue talks with North Korea, warning of severe challenges including global trade instability.

Chinese couple charged with smuggling dangerous pathogen into US

Two Chinese scientists arrested for smuggling agroterrorism weapon

U.S. charges Chinese couple with smuggling fungus potential bio-weapon

Two Chinese nationals face federal charges for smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen with potential agroterrorism use into the United States, raising national security concerns.

Ukraine destroys pillar of critical Russian bridge in Crimea

Ukraine claims attack on Kerch Bridge linking Crimea, Russia

Ukraine war briefing: Russian warplanes prey to ‘Spiderweb’ drone strike

Ukraine conducts daring drone strikes and an underwater explosion to destroy a key Russian bridge in Crimea, signaling escalating military operations amid ongoing conflict.

FDA to review safety of abortion drug mifepristone

FDA taking another look at use of challenged abortion drug

The FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announces a review of the safety of the abortion drug mifepristone following studies raising concerns, impacting federal abortion drug regulation.

Feds arrest nightclub owner, illegal immigrants in South Carolina raid

More than 100 illegal immigrants arrested by ICE in Florida

ICE arrests family of Boulder terror suspect, preparing deportation

Federal immigration enforcement actions intensify with arrests of individuals linked to illegal activities and terrorism, including raids in South Carolina and ICE detentions of families.

Newark Mayor sues US attorney over ICE arrest

Newark mayor files lawsuit against Trump-appointed prosecutor

Newark mayor sues DOJ for false arrest at ICE detention center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka files lawsuits against federal and state officials following his arrest at an ICE detention center, accusing them of malicious prosecution and political spite.

FEMA head reportedly unaware US hurricane season started

DHS denies FEMA chief unaware of hurricane season

FEMA and National Weather Service start hurricane season under cloud

FEMA leadership faces criticism after acting head reportedly unaware that hurricane season had started, raising concerns about agency preparedness amid climate challenges.

Kennedy Center subscription sales plunge after Trump takeover

Kennedy Center rebuffs report on falling subscriptions

Kennedy Center sales down 36 percent from last year

The Kennedy Center experiences a steep drop in subscription sales following President Trump's takeover, sparking debates about its future direction and financial health.

House GOP plans vote on $9.4B spending cuts next week

White House sends $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts to Capitol Hill

Congressional Republicans prepare to vote on a $9.4 billion rescission package targeting foreign aid and public media funding, as budget debates intensify in the House.

Russia kills 3 in northeastern Ukraine amid bridge attack

Russia moving forward against Ukrainian positions despite losses

Putin demands emerge after stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russian military continues offensive in Ukraine despite losses, including damage to strategic infrastructure such as the Crimean bridge from Ukrainian attacks.

Federal judge orders prisons to provide transgender care

Federal judge blocks Trump order on transgender inmates care

Judge blocks enforcement of Trump transgender inmates ban

Federal judiciary takes steps to uphold transgender rights in prisons by ordering continued provision of gender-affirming care, despite opposition from the Trump administration.

Supreme Court declines major Second Amendment cases

Supreme Court declines to hear significant Second Amendment cases involving firearms, leaving major gun laws and rights challenges unresolved at the national level.

Marjorie Taylor Greene regrets voting for Trump bill she didn’t read

Trump administration rescinds emergency abortion guidance

Various investigations, controversies, and lawsuits ongoing involving high-profile figures and policies related to immigration, gun rights, abortion, and political conflicts in the US.

Ukraine’s Drone Strike Exposes Russia’s Military Weakness

Ukraine’s Drone Strike Is a Warning for the U.S.

Ukraine frontline fighters risk it all amid drone barrage

Major developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict include Ukraine’s audacious drone strikes damaging Russian airfields and logistical targets, revealing vulnerabilities in Russian defenses.

Wells Fargo sheds Fed caps after fake account scandal

Citigroup ends 7-year banking restrictions on gun sellers

Nvidia regains top market value, beats Microsoft

Corporate governance and financial sector updates include Wells Fargo lifting Fed restrictions, Citigroup ending gun-related banking curbs, and Nvidia regaining title as most valuable public company.

Trump warns California over trans athlete winning girls’ events

Transgender athlete mocks hecklers after state championship wins

Trump administration demands California ban transgender athletes in girls' sports

Controversies arise involving transgender athletes and state bans, with President Trump threatening fines on California following a biological male winning girls' track events.

Senator Joni Ernst faces backlash over ‘we all gonna die’ Medicaid comment

House Republicans defend Medicaid cuts amid growing criticism

Education Secretary Linda McMahon struggles with budget questions

Democratic and Republican lawmakers clash over Medicaid cuts, immigration policies, and education department budget fights amid rising political tension.

One-third of top U.S. cybersecurity agency workforce departs under Trump

National Weather Service hires after Trump-era staffing cuts

Federal hiring issues raise national security alarms

Federal agencies face staffing challenges and operational changes impacting national security and emergency services, including cybersecurity workforce reduction and hiring in weather services.

Saharan dust cloud heads toward US amid Canadian wildfire smoke

Mount Etna erupts in strongest blast in four years

Volcanologists explain latest Mount Etna eruption

Massive Saharan dust cloud and Canadian wildfire smoke combine to impact US air quality, while new volcanic activity at Mount Etna draws global attention.

Security guard testifies Diddy paid $100K to suppress assault video

1978 cold case murder solved after killer's relative confesses

Jonathan Joss’s death confirmed as murder with confession

Investigations and legal proceedings unfold involving prominent figures across entertainment, sports, and political domains including Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial and cold case murder breakthroughs.