Jul 12 Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico and European Union beginning Aug. 1 By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press With Saturday's letters, Trump has now issued tariff conditions on 24 countries and the 27-member European Union. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 2:55 Trump tours catastrophic flood damage in central Texas, defends state and federal response By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson President Trump and the first lady visited central Texas on Friday, surveying the catastrophic damage and offering comfort to families who lost loved ones in last week's floods. The death toll stands at 120 and at least 160 people are… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 6:20 How the toy industry is feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs By William Brangham, Diane Lincoln Estes President Trump is dialing up the pressure on several countries in pursuit of trade deals. Trump dismissed a warning from Hasbro’s CEO that toy prices will rise if the U.S. continues to hike tariffs. William Brangham discussed the tariffs and… Continue watching
Jul 11 WATCH: Trump attends roundtable on Texas flooding with state officials in Kerrville By Sean Murphy, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents fast enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way. Continue reading
Jul 11 As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal By Michelle L. Price, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s ability to strike a ceasefire deal in the 21-month war will reveal the boundaries of his influence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, especially after their recent joint strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities that both leaders touted… Continue reading
Jul 11 U.S. is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says By Associated Press President Donald Trump's Republican administration has given conflicting signals about its readiness to provide more vital military aid to Ukraine for its more than three years of fighting Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Jul 11 U.S. stocks move lower and pull S&P 500 back from its record By Alex Veiga, Associated Press President Donald Trump said in a letter Thursday that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening the rift between the longtime North American allies. Continue reading
Jul 11 Poll shows how U.S. views of immigration have changed since Trump took office By Linley Sanders, Associated Press Since taking office, Trump has called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to do all in its power to deliver “the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”… Continue reading
Jul 11 Ukraine’s capital buzzes during the day, but it’s a battleground at night By Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The nighttime assaults have intensified in the fourth year of the full-scale invasion, with the number of drones sometimes exceeding 700. Continue reading
Jul 11 Trump to visit Texas where floods have killed at least 120 people By Associated Press The president is expected to do an aerial tour of some of the hard-hit areas, a relatively common practice that allows presidents to visit disaster sites and hopefully ease logistical burdens for authorities on the ground. Continue reading