Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in bold trade escalation
President Trump announced a doubling of steel tariffs from 25% to 50%, intensifying global trade tensions and sparking backlash from major trading partners like the EU and UK, marking a major shift in US trade policy.
24 Hours Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50 percent + Hegseth warns allies of imminent China threat + Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages amid ceasefire talks + Iran stockpiles near weapons-grade uranium, UN warns + Drive-by shooting wounds 7 teens in Chicago + PBS sued by Trump administration over funding cuts + White House reveals heartbreaking update on DJ Daniel + OPEC+ holds firm on July oil output hike + Appeals court blocks Trump mass federal firings + Russian drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine + MIT bans class president from graduation after pro-Palestinian speech + Hegseth pledges US support to Asian allies + Chicago man charged with murder in Oak Forest case + Hurricane season begins amid federal agency cuts concerns + Trump rejects Paramount settlement over CBS suit + Federal judge blocks Trump immigration changes
Number 50% - Trump doubles steel import tariffs to this new high rate
Quote "There’s no reason to sugarcoat it" — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on China threat

Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% amid trade war
EU 'strongly regrets' US steel tariff hike - retaliations loom
U.K. Steelmakers slam Trump's tariff hike as 'body blow'
President Trump announces a major increase in tariffs on steel imports amidst trade tensions with global partners, causing economic and diplomatic ripples in the US and worldwide.

Iran stockpiles near weapons-grade uranium, UN warns
IAEA report exposes Iran's secret nuclear material sites
Iran hiding nuclear sites, pushing toward arsenals
Multiple reports reveal concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, highlighting increased enrichment and hidden sites, raising alarms in the international community and threatening global security.

Hegseth warns allies of imminent China threat
Pentagon chief urges Asia to boost defense vs China
Hegseth pledges U.S. military support for Taiwan
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issues repeated stark warnings to Asian allies about the growing and imminent military threat posed by China, emphasizing the need for increased defense cooperation and preparedness.

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages amid ceasefire talks
Hamas counters U.S. ceasefire plan, seeks amendments
Hamas responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza
Hamas responds to U.S.-backed ceasefire proposals for Gaza, agreeing to release hostages while negotiations continue amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises.

Appeals court blocks Trump mass federal firings
Federal appeals court upholds pause on Trump firings
Appeals court keeps block on Trump downsizing federal workforce
Federal courts block President Trump's aggressive plans for mass firings and workforce downsizing across federal agencies, mid a contentious battle over executive authority and judicial oversight.

Sen. Ernst says 'we all are going to die' on Medicaid cuts
Trump criticized for Medicaid funding slash
President Trump faces backlash after controversial comments defending Medicaid changes at a town hall; remarks spark public outcry and political debate.

PBS sues Trump over funding cuts
PBS sues Trump administration over defunding
Minnesota public TV joins PBS lawsuit against Trump
PBS and other public broadcasting entities sue the Trump administration over executive orders stripping federal funding, arguing threats to editorial independence and public media viability.

White House releases heartbreaking update on DJ Daniel
Father of DJ Daniel gives heartbreaking health update
White House celebrates and prays for DJ Daniel’s battle
White House updates public on 13-year-old honorary Secret Service agent DJ Daniel's health battle, revealing a grim diagnosis with additional tumors, prompting national sympathy.

OPEC+ sticks to big July oil output hike
OPEC+ agrees third oil supply surge
OPEC Plus members fast-track production boost
OPEC+ oil producers hold steady on plans for another significant increase in oil output for July despite market pressures, impacting global energy prices.

Drive-by shooting wounds 7 teens near Chicago church
Seven teens wounded in Chicago overnight shooting
Manhunt launched after Chicago drive-by shooting
Violence surges with multiple shootings in Chicago and across US cities, sparking manhunts and concerns over public safety.

Friends and family of New Orleans fugitives arrested
More arrested in New Orleans jail escape plot
Family, friends arrested for aiding New Orleans fugitives
Federal and local investigations ramp up amid multiple arrests linked to the escape of New Orleans jail inmates aided by family and friends.

Military aircraft evacuates residents from Canada fire
Billowing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into U.S.
Millions of bees escape after truck overturns in US
Massive wildfires and natural disasters sweep parts of Canada and the US, prompting evacuations and warnings over air quality and safety.

MIT bans class president after pro-Palestinian speech
Harvard faces growing federal funding battles
Harvard student decries 'dehumanization' in Trump fight
Controversies and tensions rise at Harvard and other academic institutions as they face Trump administration scrutiny over international students and diversity policies.

Anti-Israel materials found in NYC schools, stoking protests
Maher says university campus rhetoric fuels violence
Moulton warns campus intifada rhetoric endangers lives
Tensions flare over protests and attacks related to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with criticism of campus rhetoric and increased anti-Israel materials in school systems.

Trump administration releases sanctuary city ‘neglectful’ list
Trump’s immigration moves spark backlash from cities
Federal judge blocks Trump plan to downsize workforce
President Trump engages in multiple high-profile legal and political battles involving immigration policies, sanctuary city designations, and federal workforce changes.

Elon Musk departs White House post with black eye
Musk jokes, mocks NY Times in Oval Office farewell
Trump praises Musk’s work as DOGE ends tenure
Elon Musk officially leaves his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), drawing mixed reactions amid reports of drug use and a tattered final public appearance.

Storms batter South and East coasts as hurricane season looms
Experts worry about storm readiness amid federal cuts
Hurricane season begins with looming funding cuts
Severe weather outbreaks, including storms and hurricanes, threaten large areas of the US, while experts raise concerns about cuts to key federal disaster and health agencies.

Russia drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine amid stalled talks
Russian forces capture villages in Ukraine offensive
Putin to skip peace talks as Ukraine war grinds on
Ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues with Russian drone strikes causing casualties, while peace talks remain uncertain amid military escalations.

More than 130 former judges slam Judge Dugan’s indictment
Milwaukee judge claims immunity in obstruction case
House Ethics watchdog gutted under Speaker Mike Johnson
Legal indictments and criminal accusations shake political and public figures, highlighting controversies and challenges in judicial accountability.

CDC warns travelers of rising measles cases at airports
FDA approves new Moderna COVID vaccine for seniors
CDC contradicts RFK Jr. on Covid vaccine for healthy kids
Concerns mount over health risks and FDA updates with ongoing shifts in vaccine recommendations, outbreak alerts, and public skepticism of medical guidance.

Victim stabbed in maniac attack in Grand Central
Road rage shooting in Chicago foiled by concealed carrier
Man arrested after hitting pedestrians in UK incident
Violent crimes and attacks, including stabbings and shootings, plague urban areas as authorities launch manhunts and urge public caution.

Nearly 80 aid trucks ransacked in Gaza amid famine
UN food trucks blocked and offloaded by Palestinians
Gaza aid supplies hit by looting as ceasefire talks stall
Humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza deteriorate as UN food supplies are looted by desperate civilians amid famine fears and ongoing siege conditions.

Flood death toll tops 150 in north-central Nigeria
Death toll rises to 14 after quarry collapse in Indonesia
Death toll climbs to 151 from Nigerian floods
Harsh accidents and disasters claim multiple lives in Nigeria, Indonesia and beyond, spotlighting climate change effects and search efforts ongoing for missing victims.

Secret Service whistleblower: Biden would get lost in closet
Senator airs alarming claims of Biden confusion at White House
Biden jokes about beating 'Original Sin' book authors
Mounting controversies surrounding Biden’s cognitive decline dominate headlines with whistleblower revelations and media debates.

Trump admin expands mass deportations, reorganizes ICE
Trump's migrant parole revocation gains Supreme Court nod
Trump White House pushes for faster ICE arrests amid backlash
Legal battles and political disputes heat up over Trump administration's immigration policies, deportations, and sanctuary city controversies.

Trump lashes out at Federalist Society after court losses
Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director over DEI stance
Trump administration faces judicial nomination wars ahead
President Trump faces renewed criticism and legal challenges amid heated rhetoric and controversies involving judicial picks and court rulings.
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