Category: News
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US Stock Market Tumbles Amid Trade War Concerns
Are American Consumers Paying the Price for Trump’s Tariff Turmoil? The US stock market experienced significant declines on Monday, with the S&P 500 falling about 2% in early trading. The Dow Jones decreased by 0.9%, while the Nasdaq dropped by over 3.5%. President Donald Trump referred to this as a “period of transition” when questioned…
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Trump Cuts $400M to Columbia University
Trump Administration Withdraws $400 Million from Columbia University The Trump administration has withdrawn $400 million in federal grants and contracts from Columbia University, citing concerns over antisemitism on campus. This decision stems from claims that Columbia hasn’t adequately protected Jewish students from harassment, which the university disputes. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated: "Universities must comply…
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Trump Delays Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
Trump Delays Tariffs on USMCA Goods from Mexico and Canada President Trump has signed executive orders delaying tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2. This decision followed discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The delay means products covered by the USMCA…
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Trump to Direct McMahon to Dismantle Education Dept.
Trump’s Plan to Dismantle the Department of Education President Trump is set to direct Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education. This executive order, while aiming to scale back federal involvement, acknowledges the president’s limited power to fully abolish the department without Congressional approval. The Wall Street Journal revealed this draft…
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Trump Weighs Legal Status of Ukrainians
Trump Considers Revoking Temporary Status for Ukrainians President Donald Trump is contemplating a decision that could impact approximately 240,000 Ukrainians living under temporary legal status in the United States. This potential shift marks a stark contrast to the welcoming stance previously shown under President Joe Biden’s administration. From the Oval Office, Trump stated, “We’re not…
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‘Deeply Unfair’: Newsom on Transgender Athletes in Sports
Newsom Acknowledges Fairness Concerns in Transgender Sports Debate California Governor Gavin Newsom recently addressed the contentious issue of biological men competing in women’s sports on his inaugural podcast episode, “This is Gavin Newsom.” In a surprising turn, Newsom found common ground with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on the matter of fairness in athletics. During their…
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Freeze In a 5-4 decision on Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to maintain a freeze on billions of dollars in foreign aid. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the three liberal justices in this decision, forming an unexpected alliance.…
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Breaking Down Trump’s Social Security and Economic Claims
Political statements often spark debate, especially when they involve major issues like Social Security, inflation, and immigration. Former President Donald Trump has made several claims about these topics, some of which have been challenged by data, while others tap into genuine concerns about government efficiency and economic challenges. Are millions of undocumented centenarians really collecting…
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Trump’s Speech To Congress Tonight – What to Expect
Trump’s Address to Congress: What to Expect President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking his first speech before both chambers since returning to office six weeks ago. The theme is “The Renewal of the American Dream,” according to a White House official. Key points to watch for: The speech is…
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Zelenskyy Commits to Peace under Trump’s Leadership
Ukraine’s President Calls for Peace and Cooperation with US Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently called for peace following Russia’s invasion. He expressed intent to work towards a resolution under President Donald Trump’s direction. With American leadership support, Zelenskyy is pursuing lasting peace through a plan beginning with ceasefire negotiations. This would include: Zelenskyy’s approach aligns…