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World leaders react with shock and dismay to Trump's latest tariff announcement

World leaders react with shock and dismay to Trump's latest tariff announcement

RFK Jr.'s loaded medical panel reaches shock decision on peptides amid safety concerns

RFK Jr.'s loaded medical panel reaches shock decision on peptides amid safety concerns

Sheinbaum's meeting with Greer pays off with stunning exemptions from Trump's tariffs

Sheinbaum's meeting with Greer pays off with stunning exemptions from Trump's tariffs

Trump hits Cuba with deadly new sanctions targeting crucial industry

Trump hits Cuba with deadly new sanctions targeting crucial industry

House of Representatives pushes back against Trump with latest Iran war powers vote

House of Representatives pushes back against Trump with latest Iran war powers vote

Secret Service sounds alarm on rising threats ahead of rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

Secret Service sounds alarm on rising threats ahead of rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

US House passes record $1.15 trillion annual defense bill including funding for Trump's "golden dome"

US House passes record $1.15 trillion annual defense bill including funding for Trump's "golden dome"

Trump admin. announce deal to assist in Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions

Trump admin. announce deal to assist in Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions

Hegseth and Trump's massive $95 billion Iran war budget boost approved by House

Hegseth and Trump's massive $95 billion Iran war budget boost approved by House

Venezuela's ousted leader Maduro set to appear again before a New York court

Venezuela's ousted leader Maduro set to appear again before a New York court

Trump to help Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program, report reveals

Trump to help Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program, report reveals

US to impose new global tariffs as Trump's 10% levy set to expire

US to impose new global tariffs as Trump's 10% levy set to expire

Colombia's new far-right government to join Trump's anti-cartel alliance

Colombia's new far-right government to join Trump's anti-cartel alliance

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill reveals massive voter roll error: "I am appalled"

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill reveals massive voter roll error: "I am appalled"

US involved in attacks on fishing boats off Ecuador's coast, report alleges

US involved in attacks on fishing boats off Ecuador's coast, report alleges

US slams "dangerous" Chinese actions after sea clash with Philippines navy

US slams "dangerous" Chinese actions after sea clash with Philippines navy

US sanctions Sudan over chemical weapons deabte

US sanctions Sudan over chemical weapons deabte

Did Cuba infiltrate the highest levels of US government?

Did Cuba infiltrate the highest levels of US government?

Democrats' split on support for Israel widens ahead of crucial midterm elections

Democrats' split on support for Israel widens ahead of crucial midterm elections

Iraq and US sign dozens of agreements during prime minister's visit

Iraq and US sign dozens of agreements during prime minister's visit

Canada attacked by Republicans over wildfire smoke crossing US border

Canada attacked by Republicans over wildfire smoke crossing US border

Republicans "scared s**tless" about Trump's big speech, insiders reveal

Republicans "scared s**tless" about Trump's big speech, insiders reveal

Trump more unpopular than ever before in shocking new international poll

Trump more unpopular than ever before in shocking new international poll

US moves to globalize fight against the "transnational threat" of "far-left political terrorism"

US moves to globalize fight against the "transnational threat" of "far-left political terrorism"

Trump admin. won't obstruct Venezuelan opposition leader's return, diplomat reveals

Trump admin. won't obstruct Venezuelan opposition leader's return, diplomat reveals

Trump administration approves $2 billion weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

Trump administration approves $2 billion weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

US unveils major new 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil

US unveils major new 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil

Top science body prepares to drop climate change report as Republicans push back

Top science body prepares to drop climate change report as Republicans push back

Republicans unveil $95 billion spending push ahead of critical midterm elections

Republicans unveil $95 billion spending push ahead of critical midterm elections

Bessent makes bizarre comments on Trump officials' sex lives: "We know what their hobby is"

Bessent makes bizarre comments on Trump officials' sex lives: "We know what their hobby is"

China condemns US sanctions for countries buying Russian energy

China condemns US sanctions for countries buying Russian energy

Blanche to face fiery attorney general confirmation hearing

Blanche to face fiery attorney general confirmation hearing

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs moratorium on large-scale AI data centers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs moratorium on large-scale AI data centers

Supreme Court justices ask Congress for security protections as Trump spikes tensions

Supreme Court justices ask Congress for security protections as Trump spikes tensions

Hegseth announces task force to prosecute leaks to the news media

Hegseth announces task force to prosecute leaks to the news media

HHS reverses freeze on billions in funding for Democratic-led states following legal challenge

HHS reverses freeze on billions in funding for Democratic-led states following legal challenge

Trump admin. pays back $81 billion in tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court

Trump admin. pays back $81 billion in tariffs ruled illegal by Supreme Court

Tim Walz mobilizes Minnesota National Guard to fight major wildfires on Canada border

Tim Walz mobilizes Minnesota National Guard to fight major wildfires on Canada border

Lindsey Graham's cause of death revealed in preliminary examination

Lindsey Graham's cause of death revealed in preliminary examination

US government sends out first payments to victims of "Havana Syndrome"

US government sends out first payments to victims of "Havana Syndrome"

Senators reach deal with Trump to advance bipartisan Russian sanctions bill

Senators reach deal with Trump to advance bipartisan Russian sanctions bill

Bipartisan housing bill set to become law despite Trump's refusal to sign

Bipartisan housing bill set to become law despite Trump's refusal to sign

Trump's brutal aid cuts left one million women and girls without life-saving humanitarian assistance

Trump's brutal aid cuts left one million women and girls without life-saving humanitarian assistance

Mexican politician denies being in hiding over US drug trafficking charges

Mexican politician denies being in hiding over US drug trafficking charges

Trump admin. scraps Obama's plan to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill

Trump admin. scraps Obama's plan to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill

Democrats face painful reckoning after Graham Platner's Senate campaign implosion – are midterms a wash?

Democrats face painful reckoning after Graham Platner's Senate campaign implosion – are midterms a wash?

Reflecting pool drained yet again as Trump scrambles to fix algal bloom, chipped paint

Reflecting pool drained yet again as Trump scrambles to fix algal bloom, chipped paint

Trump weighs in on Platner sexual assault allegations: "A lot of people say big falsehoods"

Trump weighs in on Platner sexual assault allegations: "A lot of people say big falsehoods"

China demands US end brutal embargo on Cuba during UN debate

China demands US end brutal embargo on Cuba during UN debate

Trump administration threatens cuts to anti-terrorism funding if voting rules don't change

Trump administration threatens cuts to anti-terrorism funding if voting rules don't change

Graham Platner asked to step aside by Mamdani, Sanders over sexual assault allegations

Graham Platner asked to step aside by Mamdani, Sanders over sexual assault allegations

The View co-host Sunny Hostin faces MAGA rage after voicing "fear" that white supremacists have co-opted the US flag: "Might as well have a hood on"

The View co-host Sunny Hostin faces MAGA rage after voicing "fear" that white supremacists have co-opted the US flag: "Might as well have a hood on"

New York man sues after getting threatened by federal officers over email criticizing ICE chief

New York man sues after getting threatened by federal officers over email criticizing ICE chief

HHS announces major investment in addiction, overdose, and mental illness programs

HHS announces major investment in addiction, overdose, and mental illness programs

US ambassador claims Trump's tariffs helped Canada and says Ottawa didn't pay for massive new bridge

US ambassador claims Trump's tariffs helped Canada and says Ottawa didn't pay for massive new bridge

US voices nuclear alarm after China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific

US voices nuclear alarm after China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific

Trump White House claims Smithsonian Museum of American History is run by "people who don't want you to love your country"

Trump White House claims Smithsonian Museum of American History is run by "people who don't want you to love your country"

Senior Trump official defends white supremacist march in DC as just part of "messy" democracy

Senior Trump official defends white supremacist march in DC as just part of "messy" democracy

Rain, lightning, and chaos define Trump's speech as July 4 event evacuated over severe thunderstorm

Rain, lightning, and chaos define Trump's speech as July 4 event evacuated over severe thunderstorm

Trump calls US "crowning achievement" of human history, blasts "communists" in 250th anniversary speech

Trump calls US "crowning achievement" of human history, blasts "communists" in 250th anniversary speech

Lebanese President urges US to "keep standing" by his country

Lebanese President urges US to "keep standing" by his country

Trump warns American identity under "renewed attack" in angry 250th speech at Mount Rushmore

Trump warns American identity under "renewed attack" in angry 250th speech at Mount Rushmore

Pope Leo urges "respect for the views of others" in rare speech on US politics

Pope Leo urges "respect for the views of others" in rare speech on US politics

Statue of Liberty gets dazzling techno makeover for America's 250th anniversary

Statue of Liberty gets dazzling techno makeover for America's 250th anniversary

FBI ramps up Georgia election probe as Kash Patel designates it a "priority effort"

FBI ramps up Georgia election probe as Kash Patel designates it a "priority effort"

Trump's massive July 4 firework show raises health alarms and environmental concerns

Trump's massive July 4 firework show raises health alarms and environmental concerns

British archivist stumbles upon "vanishingly rare" Declaration of Independence copy

British archivist stumbles upon "vanishingly rare" Declaration of Independence copy

Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark 250th anniversary

Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark 250th anniversary

OpenAI considers US government ownership stake in bid to improve ties with Trump

OpenAI considers US government ownership stake in bid to improve ties with Trump

Trump's bid to crack down on mail-in voting dealt major blow by judge

Trump's bid to crack down on mail-in voting dealt major blow by judge

Platner accuses Collins of "throwing gasoline" on healthcare crisis during address at shuttered hospital

Platner accuses Collins of "throwing gasoline" on healthcare crisis during address at shuttered hospital

Tucker Carlson announces he'll form new political party after massive MAGA breakup

Tucker Carlson announces he'll form new political party after massive MAGA breakup

Trump administration refuses to extend US trade pact with Mexico and Canada

Trump administration refuses to extend US trade pact with Mexico and Canada

University of Tennessee professor wins huge settlement after being fired over Charlie Kirk criticism

University of Tennessee professor wins huge settlement after being fired over Charlie Kirk criticism

US imposes strict sanctions on Mexicans linked to cartel smuggling scheme

US imposes strict sanctions on Mexicans linked to cartel smuggling scheme

Trump administration threatens to cut funds from Kansas school district over pro-trans policies

Trump administration threatens to cut funds from Kansas school district over pro-trans policies

Speaker Mike Johnson again loses control of the House floor, asks members to leave early

Speaker Mike Johnson again loses control of the House floor, asks members to leave early

Platner "blown completely out of the water" by massive pro-Collins election spending, internal memo reveals

Platner "blown completely out of the water" by massive pro-Collins election spending, internal memo reveals

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado congressional primary

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado congressional primary

Trump celebrates "big win for Republicans" after Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending

Trump celebrates "big win for Republicans" after Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending

Colorado Democrats rejected in congressional redistricting efforts

Colorado Democrats rejected in congressional redistricting efforts