The idea of scaling back eye-watering “reciprocal” tariffs rattled around President Trump’s head for several days after the April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement.
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Columbia prof says woke has peaked — but schools still a hotbed of politics and pronouns
Self-described “contrarian” John McWhorter is used to being at the center of controversy. So it’s no surprise his new book, “Pronoun Trouble: The Story of Read More
Ukraine energy firm DTEK greenlights more US gas shipments as it seeks deal to replace Russia supply chain
The largest private energy company in Ukraine is moving forward with more shipments of liquid natural gas (LNG) purchases from the US.
White House Official Says Trump Already Received ‘Specific’ Trade Offers From Over 15 Countries
White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said on Thursday that more than 15 nations have already come forward with “specific” trade deal Read More
Two Texas Republicans throw support behind Paxton in brewing Senate fight
Two Texas House Republicans have endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 2026 Senate bid — breaking with longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn for what’s anticipated Read More
House approves Senate blueprint for ‘big, beautiful’ Trump budget bill after conservative rebellion
Despite the achievement, the GOP still faces a rocky road to getting Trump’s marquee agenda across the finish line.
White House Lays Out Exact Tariff Rate On China Going Forward
The White House clarified on Thursday morning that the total tariff rate on China sits at 145%, not 125%, as President Donald Trump said on Read More
Florida AG Charging Ryan Routh With Attempted Murder Of Trump, Says Biden, Garland Blocked Probe
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Thursday morning that his office will charge Ryan Routh, who allegedly attempted to assassinate then-GOP presidential candidate Donald Read More
SCOOP: This Texas Republican congressman endorses Paxton over Cornyn in Senate primary brawl
Republican Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas is taking sides in the Lone Star State’s burgeoning GOP Senate primary battle, endorsing state Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime Sen. John Cornyn
EU Puts Retaliatory Actions Against U.S. On Hold After Trump’s Tariff Pause
The European Union will put retaliatory tariffs on the United States on hold following President Donald Trump’s Wednesday announcement that he was pausing most tariffs Read More