Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% Amid Trade War Escalation
President Donald Trump dramatically escalates trade tensions by doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, celebrating a major steel partnership deal with Japan's Nippon Steel at a U.S. Steel plant rally in Pennsylvania.
24 Hours Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50 percent + Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke migrant parole + Elon Musk exits White House with black eye + U.S. officials warn of imminent China threat + PBS sues Trump administration over funding cuts + Georgia mayor jailed over election interference + 250 million bees escape overturned truck in Washington + Hegseth pledges U.S. support for Taiwan + US senators meet Zelensky amid peace talks doubts + MIT disbands DEI office under federal pressure + Former paramilitaries sentenced to 40 years in Guatemala + Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director + Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers expands + Trump administration posts list of sanctuary jurisdictions + Hamas reviewing U.S. ceasefire proposal + FBI investigates impersonation of White House chief of staff + Trump administration cuts $3.7 billion in clean energy grants + China manufacturing activity falls in May + US Defense Secretary urges Asia allies to boost defense + Former ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent slams Paramount over Trump lawsuit
Number 50% - Trump doubles tariffs on steel imports, raising to half the cost
Quote "We’re going to bring it from 25% to 50%, the tariffs on steel into this country" — President Donald Trump

Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% Amid Trade War Escalation
Trump Announces 50% Steel Tariffs at U.S. Steel Rally
Trump to Double Tariffs on Steel Imports After US-Japan Deal
President Donald Trump escalates his trade war by doubling steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 percent, celebrating a steel deal with Japan’s Nippon Steel amid market uncertainties and legal challenges.

Supreme Court Lets Trump End Humanitarian Parole for 500,000
Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke migrant parole status
SCOTUS Allows Trump Administration to Revoke Parole Status
The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to revoke temporary humanitarian parole protections for over 500,000 immigrants from four countries, enabling mass deportations under the pending appeals process.

Elon Musk Exits White House with Black Eye and Trump’s Thanks
Trump bids Elon Musk farewell in Oval Office with gold key
Elon Musk sports black eye at White House farewell press conference
Elon Musk departs from his role as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), receiving a dramatic farewell from President Trump despite reports of drug use and internal tensions.

Hegseth Warns of Imminent China Threat to Taiwan and Allies
Pentagon chief says ready to ‘fight and win’ against China
Hegseth pledges U.S. support for Taiwan amid growing China threat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issues strong warnings about China’s military threat to Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region, urging allies to boost defense spending as the U.S. pledges continued military support.

PBS Sues Trump Over Federal Funding Cuts
PBS sues Trump administration over executive order defunding
PBS files lawsuit against Trump administration for funding cuts
PBS and other public broadcasting entities sue the Trump administration over efforts to defund and cut federal funding, claiming unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and censorship.

Georgia mayor jailed for election interference charges
Georgia detains second opposition leader amid protests
Georgia detains second opposition leader amid unrest
Georgia political crackdown intensifies as a mayor and other opposition leaders are jailed on felony charges related to efforts to halt local elections amid ongoing protests against the ruling party’s governance.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Spreads to 18 States
Salmonella outbreak expands sickening dozens in US
Dozens sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers expands across multiple U.S. states, sickening dozens and prompting product recalls to contain the food safety threat.

Supreme Court Lets Trump End Migrant Parole Protections
Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal parole of migrants
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end humanitarian status
The Supreme Court deals a major blow to Biden-era migration policies by allowing the Trump administration to end humanitarian parole protections for approximately half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

Third Arrest Made in Death of Super Bowl Reporter in New Orleans
Texas oil operators indicted in drug cartel smuggling case
Dozens arrested in raids on underground nightclubs in Southern California
Authorities investigate violent and organized crimes, including murder of a Super Bowl reporter in New Orleans and drug smuggling schemes linked to cartels in Texas, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts.

Trump launches social media vetting for all visa applicants
Chinese students shaken by US visa crackdown seek alternatives
Jewish students walk out after MIT speech accusing Israel
University and immigration controversies swirl as Trump administration cracks down on international student visas and alleges alliances with hostile foreign powers, while protests erupt against university speakers criticizing Israel.

250 Million Bees Escape After Truck Overturns in Washington
Truck accident unleashes 250 million honeybees in northwestern US
Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck
250 million honeybees escape after truck overturns in Washington state, sparking emergency warnings and efforts to recapture the massive swarm threatening public safety in the area.

Sen. Joni Ernst shrugs off Medicaid cuts: ‘We all are going to die’
‘We all are going to die’: Senator defends Medicaid changes
Joni Ernst faces backlash for Medicaid comment at town hall
Political figures face criticism over Medicaid and social program cuts amid sharp public backlash at town halls, with some making provocative statements about the consequences of these legislative changes.

Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Federal Workforce Layoffs
Appeals Court Denies Trump Request to Resume Mass Firings
US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul
Legal battles continue around Trump’s mass firings and immigration policies, with courts blocking or allowing actions related to federal workforce downsizing and immigrant deportations under contentious circumstances.

Trump Fires National Portrait Gallery Director Over DEI
President Trump fires Portrait Gallery director for partisanship
Trump Fires National Portrait Gallery Head Over Woke Agenda
Former National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet is fired by President Trump over perceived political partisanship and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives during her 12-year tenure.

Israel Attacks Western Syria After Indirect Tensions Climb
Hamas Reviewing U.S. Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza Conflict
Breaking Down Latest Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Proposal
Ongoing conflict, ceasefire talks, and humanitarian crises dominate Middle East news, with Israel engaging militarily in Syria and disputes continuing over aid to Gaza as international tensions persist.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Former Assistant Testifies About PTSD
‘Mia’ Testifies in Sean Combs Trial on Alleged Abuse Claims
Combs’ ex-assistant faces aggressive cross-examination
Legal proceedings continue in high-profile cases including Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal trial, with intense courtroom questioning amid allegations of abuse and trafficking.

Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers expands to 18 states
CDC warns travelers of higher measles risk
CDC maintains COVID vaccine advice for children, contradicting RFK Jr
Public health warnings arise with expanding salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers, measles cases detected at airports, and vaccine guidance updates regarding COVID-19 in children.

Russia confirms Putin won’t attend peace talks in Turkey
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of sabotaging talks
Putin to skip peace talks while war rages on
Russian-Ukrainian conflict and peace talks remain tense; Kremlin confirms Putin’s absence from ceasefire talks as airstrikes continue, with international negotiations ongoing.

Trump tariff plans face legal battles, future uncertain
Trump administration struggles as courts block tariffs
Trump’s tariff rulings face appeals court challenges
Legal challenges and court rulings shape the future of federal policies, including tariff impositions, refuge status for immigrants, and oversight on government workforce rearrangements under the Trump administration.

Trump administration revokes visas of Chinese students linked to CCP
Global universities welcome students amid US visa crackdown
International students face increased hurdles as the Trump administration revokes visas amid concerns over foreign influence, prompting global universities to welcome affected students.

US senators meet Zelensky in Kyiv amid stalled talks
Sens. Graham and Blumenthal advocate stronger sanctions with Zelensky
US lawmakers discuss Ukraine aid amid peace talks
U.S. senators from both parties meet Ukrainian President Zelensky amid ongoing conflict, urging sanctions on Russia while facing uncertainty about upcoming peace negotiations.

Trump administration posts sanctuary cities crackdown list
ICE arrests couple in sanctuary state linked to fatal crash
Federal authorities crack down on immigration violations, including mass arrests in sanctuary jurisdictions and raids at illegal nightclubs, targeting criminal activities and enforcing federal laws.
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