Politics
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Trump Grants One-Month Exemption for US Automakers from New Tariffs
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers.
Elon Musk to Meet with House Republicans
Elon Musk is set to meet with House Republicans, discussions will focus on topics like tech regulation, cybersecurity, and national security concerns.
Trump Announces ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ for 4/2
During his address President Trump highlighted that the U.S. would adopt a reciprocal tactic by countering any tariffs or taxes imposed by other countries.
China Retaliates Against U.S. With 15% Tariffs
China is retaliating against recent U.S. tariff hikes by imposing new tariffs on American goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports.
Melania Trump: Impact of revenge porn on teens is ‘heartbreaking’
Melania Trump says it’s “heartbreaking” to see teens grapple with the fallout after they’re targeted by malicious and sexually explicit online content.
Trump Announces Strategic Crypto Reserve
President Trump announced the formation of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve incorporating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
Trump Continues Tariff Threats
Tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go into effect on March 4th as scheduled, President Trump said on Thursday.
Trump Sets March 21 Deadline for New York to End Congestion Pricing
President Donald Trump's administration has given New York until March 21 to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system.
Scotus Pauses Order on Trump Admin. to Pay Foreign Aid
Chief Justice John Roberts granting the Trump administration's emergency request to pause a order requiring the government to pay foreign aid contractors.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on EU
President Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union, claiming that the economic and political bloc was formed to screw the U.S.
Trump May Offer $5M ‘Gold Card’ for Citizenship
They say wealth has its privileges, and soon one of those privileges will be U.S. citizenship.
Musk Gives Federal Workers “Another Chance”
Elon Musk telling federal workers Monday evening that they have a second chance to justify their work or lose their jobs.
Musk Gives Federal Workers an Ultimatum
What did you do last week? That's what Elon Musk is asking more than 2 million federal employees as a test of whether or not they should keep their jobs.
Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director
Longtime Trump loyalist Cash Patel confirmed by the Senate as FBI director.
Trump Trying to Stop NYC Congestion Pricing
Just when it appeared NYC's controversial congestion pricing was working, reducing traffic and raising money, the Trump administration moving to kill the plan.
Social Security Head Steps Down Over DOGE Access Requests
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests.
