Jul 14 EU trade ministers call Trump’s 30% tariff ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ plan countermeasures By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump's surprise announcement of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. Continue reading
Jul 14 Supreme Court gives greenlight for Trump to dismantle Education Department, layoff 1,400 employees By Mark Sherman, Associated Press With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan. Continue reading
Jul 14 Cuomo to run as independent in NYC mayor’s race after losing Democratic primary to Mamdani By Associated Press Cuomo, who lost to progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the June primary, says he aims to challenge Mamdani's policies, calling them "slick slogans with no real solutions."… Continue reading
Jul 14 States sue Trump over billions in frozen after-school and summer funding By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Associated Press More than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school care, summer programs and more. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if they don’t end Ukraine war within 50 days By Chris Megerian, Illia Novikov, Associated Press President Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Rollins and RFK Jr. announce U.S. ice cream makers will stop using artificial dyes by 2028 By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The move is the latest voluntary effort by U.S. food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over potential health concerns. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump says political opponents ‘wanted to take God and religion out of your lives’ By Associated Press The president began his remarks at an event hosted by the White House Faith Office by expressing his support for religion in public life. Continue reading
Jul 14 Senate GOP lawmakers consider Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in spending By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump's Republican administration is employing a rarely used tool that allows the president to transmit a request to cancel previously approved funding authority. The request triggers a 45-day clock under which the funds are frozen. If Congress fails to act… Continue reading
Jul 13 Questions remain at Secret Service one year after Trump rally shooting By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press A year after the assassination attempt against Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, multiple investigations have detailed the Secret Service breakdowns that day. Under a new leader hired by Trump, the agency has been pushing to address those problems but key questions… Continue reading
Jul 12 Trump says he’s considering ‘taking away’ comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship By Associated Press “Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship,” Trump wrote in a social media post on Saturday. He added that O'Donnell,… Continue reading