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Trump Extends Mexico’s 25% Tariffs for 90 Days Amid Border Trade Deal Talks
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will maintain its current 25% tariff rate on Mexican imports for an additional 90 days, delaying a previously threatened increase to 30% as trade negotiations with Mexico continue. The decision follows what Trump described as a "very successful" phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. 
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will maintain its current 25% tariff rate on Mexican imports for an additional 90 days, delaying a previously threatened increase to 30% as trade negotiations with Mexico continue. The decision follows what Trump described as a "very successful" phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. -
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on India, Warns of ‘Penalty’ Over Russian Military, Energy Ties
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports beginning August 1, escalating trade tensions with one of Washington's key strategic partners over what he characterized as unfair trade practices and close military and energy ties to Russia. 
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports beginning August 1, escalating trade tensions with one of Washington's key strategic partners over what he characterized as unfair trade practices and close military and energy ties to Russia. -
Trump Pauses AI Export Controls to China Amid Push for Xi Jinping Meeting - Report
The Trump administration has paused technology export controls on China in a move aimed at easing bilateral tensions and facilitating a high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, according to multiple officials cited by the Financial Times. The decision affects key restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence chips and follows months of quiet pressure on the Commerce Department's industry and security bureau to avoid escalatory measures against Beijing. 
The Trump administration has paused technology export controls on China in a move aimed at easing bilateral tensions and facilitating a high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, according to multiple officials cited by the Financial Times. The decision affects key restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence chips and follows months of quiet pressure on the Commerce Department's industry and security bureau to avoid escalatory measures against Beijing. -
Ghislaine Maxwell Granted Limited DOJ Immunity as Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Epstein Case
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, was granted "limited" immunity by the Department of Justice during a series of secretive interviews conducted over two days by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The decision has intensified criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein investigation, as calls grow from both parties for full disclosure of related documents. 
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, was granted "limited" immunity by the Department of Justice during a series of secretive interviews conducted over two days by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The decision has intensified criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein investigation, as calls grow from both parties for full disclosure of related documents. -
Gavin Newsom Blasts Court After Ammo Background Check Law Overturned in Major Gun Rights Ruling
A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that California's ammunition background check law violates the Second Amendment, striking down a key provision of the state's gun control framework that had been approved by voters in 2016. The 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholds a lower court's permanent injunction and sets the stage for further legal challenges and political fallout. 
A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that California's ammunition background check law violates the Second Amendment, striking down a key provision of the state's gun control framework that had been approved by voters in 2016. The 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholds a lower court's permanent injunction and sets the stage for further legal challenges and political fallout. -
Trump Briefed on Epstein File Mentions as Bondi Faces Scrutiny Over Disclosures and Redactions
President Donald Trump was informed in May by Attorney General Pam Bondi that his name appeared in Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple sources familiar with the briefing. The meeting, which included Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, was described by two White House officials as routine, covering the broader review of materials tied to Epstein's sex-trafficking investigation. 
President Donald Trump was informed in May by Attorney General Pam Bondi that his name appeared in Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple sources familiar with the briefing. The meeting, which included Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, was described by two White House officials as routine, covering the broader review of materials tied to Epstein's sex-trafficking investigation. -
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Outrageous’ and ‘Bizarre’ Treason Claims Over 2016 Election
Former President Barack Obama's office issued a rare and forceful public response on Tuesday after President Donald Trump accused him of committing "treason" and attempting to sabotage the 2016 and 2020 elections. The extraordinary exchange followed declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and growing political pressure surrounding Trump's revived grievances over Russian interference investigations. 
Former President Barack Obama's office issued a rare and forceful public response on Tuesday after President Donald Trump accused him of committing "treason" and attempting to sabotage the 2016 and 2020 elections. The extraordinary exchange followed declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and growing political pressure surrounding Trump's revived grievances over Russian interference investigations. -
Justice Department Seeks Ghislaine Maxwell Meeting Amid Epstein Fallout, GOP Demands Transparency
The Department of Justice has reached out to Ghislaine Maxwell in a dramatic shift in its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirming Tuesday that he intends to meet with Maxwell "in the coming days" to assess whether she is willing to provide evidence against uncharged individuals allegedly involved in Epstein's criminal activities. The Department of Justice has reached out to Ghislaine Maxwell in a dramatic shift in its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirming Tuesday that he intends to meet with Maxwell "in the coming days" to assess whether she is willing to provide evidence against uncharged individuals allegedly involved in Epstein's criminal activities. -
ICE Given Access to Medicaid Data in Move Critics Call 'Mass Deportation Machine'
The Trump administration has authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement to access personal data from nearly 79 million Medicaid enrollees, triggering a wave of legal and political opposition from states and privacy advocates. The move, first reported by the Associated Press, is part of a broader effort by the White House to intensify immigration enforcement and deportations nationwide. 
The Trump administration has authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement to access personal data from nearly 79 million Medicaid enrollees, triggering a wave of legal and political opposition from states and privacy advocates. The move, first reported by the Associated Press, is part of a broader effort by the White House to intensify immigration enforcement and deportations nationwide. -
Trump Demands Epstein Grand Jury Files as Fallout Over 2003 Birthday Letter Escalates
President Donald Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi late Thursday to seek the release of grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation, responding to mounting pressure from within his own base. The order comes as scrutiny over Trump's ties to the late financier reignited this week following the emergence of a sexually suggestive letter allegedly penned by Trump in 2003 for Epstein's birthday. 
President Donald Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi late Thursday to seek the release of grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation, responding to mounting pressure from within his own base. The order comes as scrutiny over Trump's ties to the late financier reignited this week following the emergence of a sexually suggestive letter allegedly penned by Trump in 2003 for Epstein's birthday.
