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The U.S. Senate narrowly avoided repealing all of President Donald Trump’s outstanding tariffs Wednesday night, a bipartisan showdown that saw three Republicans side with Democrats and voice their displeasure at economic turbulence that has rippled outward. The late-night vote ultimately ended in a 49-49 tie, allowing the president and his economic advisors to breathe a … Read more

Trump-appointed judge says president’s use of Alien Enemies Act is unlawful in first-of-its-kind ruling A Donald Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas ruled that the president unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act and blocked the administration from quickly deporting some alleged members of a Venezuelan gang. US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez of the Southern District of … Read more

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure long-term support for its defense against Russia. According to Ukrainian officials, the version of the deal signed … Read more

Newly resurfaced documents from a 2018 court case involving the alleged MS-13 member deported to El Salvador appear to confirm his association with the gang, according to statements made by the ex-husband of his wife. Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is at the center of the continuing controversy about whether the … Read more

China on Tuesday waived a 125 percent tariff on ethane imports from the United States in a major trade war concession, according to a report from Reuters. China had initially imposed the tariff as part of its retaliation against President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, which has largely focused on China. While Trump issued a 90-day … Read more

New York Attorney General Letitia James is the subject of a new state-level ethics complaint filed by pro-Trump legal nonprofit America First Legal (AFL). The AFL complaint filed last week adds to the recent woes for James, who’s also facing a criminal referral from the Trump administration related to accusations of mortgage fraud. “For a … Read more

A young British woman, Taylor Paige Courtenay, is firing back at critics, particularly from the older generation, who claim she will regret her extensive tattoos when she turns 60. Courtenay, 27, who has body art covering her neck, arms, stomach, and legs, embraces her inked skin, calling it a “tapestry of memories.” Despite often facing … Read more

On April 26, Donald Trump attended Pope Francis’ funeral wearing a bright blue suit, standing out from other dignitaries dressed in black. His choice of attire sparked criticism online, with many calling it disrespectful. The Vatican’s dress code for papal funerals requires men to wear a dark suit with a black tie, but Trump wore … Read more