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Trump Temporarily Suspends Tariffs on Technology Products: A Compromise Under Pressure or a Strategic Move?
On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of 'reciprocal tariffs' on 75 trading partners, lowering the tax rate to 10%, while increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%.
Milton Strengthens to Category 5 Hurricane, US NHC Says
Milton has rapidly intensified into a category 5 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.
In-person Voting to Begin in North Carolina Oct. 17, Despite Storm Damage
(The Center Square) – With just 10 days until in-person early voting begins in North Carolina, the State Board of Election voted unanimously to pass a resolution to assist with
Report: Trump, Harris Plans Both Add to US Debt; Trump's Costs More
(The Center Square) – No matter who voters elect to be the next president, the U.S. federal debt is expected to continue to grow.
Explainer-The Electoral College and the 2024 US Presidential Race
In the United States, a candidate becomes president not by winning a majority of the national popular vote but through a system called the Electoral College, which allots electoral votes to the 50 states and the District of Columbia largely based on their population.
Op-Ed: Harris Campaign Designed to Attract Uninformed Voters
“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all." – John F. Kennedy
US Lets Starlink Provide Direct-to-cell Coverage for Hurricane-hit Areas
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Sunday allowed Elon Musk's SpaceX and T Mobile to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cellphones in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
Jill Stein Sees 'No Lesser Evil' Between Harris, Trump
Widespread anger among Arab Americans and Muslims over U.S. support for Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon could cost Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, the election, Green Party candidate Jill Stein told Reuters on Sunday.
Kamala Harris, on Popular Podcast, Rejects Republican Digs at Childless Women
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday rejected Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders' suggestion that the Democratic presidential candidate is not humble because she does not have biological children.
Trump Threatens a 200% Tariff on Vehicles Imported From Mexico
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday said he would slap tariffs as high as 200% on vehicles imported from Mexico as he ratchets up his protectionist trade rhetoric ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Progressives Either Silent on or Not Worried About Harris' Policy Flips
(The Center Square) – As Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns for president, she notably has tried to distance herself from some of her past progressive policy positions, moving closer to
Biden Approves More Troops to Move to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene Response
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he ordered another 500 active-duty troops to move into western North Carolina and assist with the response and recovery efforts after the deadly and devastating Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton Set to Intensify as It Heads Toward Florida, NHC Says
Hurricane Milton is forecast to rapidly intensify during the next couple of days and become a major hurricane on Monday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Sunday.
Election 2024: Harris Giving It Another Go in 8th Congressional District
(The Center Square) – Democrat Justin Dues and Republican Rev. Mark Harris face off in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, a strong GOP area whose incumbent is trying to become
Harris Reiterates Support for Gaza Ceasefire as Conflict Escalates
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Washington will continue to pressure Israel and other players in the Middle East to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza even as advocates say that the United States has not thus far used its leverage over its ally.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses to Say Trump Lost 2020 Election
Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson sidestepped a question on Sunday on whether he accepted that Donald Trump lost to Democratic President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, giving a response similar to that from the former president's running mate in the vice-presidential debate.
US Teachers Face Language Barriers, Student Trauma as Record Migration Reaches Classrooms
Dana Smith had been teaching first grade at the public school in the small Pennsylvania town of Charleroi for more than 16 years when she found herself confronting a new challenge last year: a sharp rise in students from Haiti who did not speak English.
Venture Capitalist Ben Horowitz to Make 'Significant Donation' for Harris
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz said on Friday he will make a "significant donation" to entities supporting the Democratic presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris who faces Republican former President Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 election.
Report: More Than 50 Jihadist Cases in 29 States Show 'Persistent Terror Threat'
(The Center Square) – A new report published by the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security states that “foreign jihadist networks and homegrown violent extremists” represent a “persistent terror threat
Harris Dodges One October Surprise, Faces Another in Tight Race
(The Center Square) – American voters are one month out from election day, and some new developments threaten to upset the close race.
Biden Reschedules Storm-delayed Campaign Travel to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania for Next Week
U.S. President Joe Biden next week will visit two closely contested states in Vice President Kamala Harris' Democratic presidential campaign, rescheduling travel delayed by Hurricane Helene, the White House said.