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Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts over feud
President Donald Trump is threatening to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts as their fractured alliance rapidly escalated into a public feud.
Trump Reinstates and Expands Travel Ban
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation reinstating and expanding a travel ban that restricts entry into the United States for nationals from 12 countries.
Tariff Turmoil Continues for Steel and Aluminum
The U.S. has doubled tariffs on most imported steel and aluminum—from 25% to 50%—as part of a broader push to protect domestic producers.
Musk slams Trump’s big tax bill as senators race to meet deadline
President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be singed into law by Independence Day. And he’s pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later. Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House early this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to encourage them to act. But it’s still a long road ahead for the bill. Senators want to make changes to protect Medicaid and to make sure some tax breaks become permanent. Elon Musk called the whole bill a "disgusting abomination.”
U.S. and China Relations Tense Among Trade Truce
China has accused the United States of violating a recent 90-day trade truce by imposing new export controls and revoking student visas.
China says US moves on chips and student visas violate tariffs truce
China has blasted the U.S. for issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas.
Global Stocks Take Sharp Dip as Tariff Talks Continue
Global stock markets declined sharply on June 2nd, following President Donald Trump’s announcement to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%.
Why Trump and Putin won’t find it easy to talk business after Ukraine
Would U.S. companies go back to Russia if there’s a peace deal over Ukraine?
States are rolling out red carpets for data centers, but not all
The explosive growth of the data centers is eliciting some pushback.
Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices
President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles.
What happens to Trump’s tariffs now a court has knocked them down?
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Thursday allowed the president to temporarily continue collecting the tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the trade court’s decision.
Trump rejects claim he’s ‘chickening out’ on tariffs
President Donald Trump wants the world to know he’s no “chicken” just because he’s repeatedly backed off high tariff threats.
Wall Street whips back upward after Trump pauses more tariffs
Wall Street is rallying after President Donald Trump delayed a 50% tariff on goods coming from the European Union.
Disney puts Venezuelan workers on leave after Trump strips status
Almost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have been put on leave by Disney after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip them of legal protections.
Trump’s latest tariff threats knock U.S.,Euro Stocks and Apple
U.S. stocks are falling after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union that could begin in a little more than a week.
House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill after all-night session
House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
Trump implores divided Republicans to unify behind his budget
President Donald Trump has implored House Republicans on Capitol Hill to drop their fights over his budget.
