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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%.
Opportunity Scholarships, ICE legislation vetoed
(The Center Square) – About 55,000 students and their families have been denied school choice by the North Carolina governor.
Cocaine busts galore at southern border, including from 'trusted traveler'
(The Center Square) – Noteworthy roundups of cocaine were announced by United States Customs and Border Protection this week across three border states.
San Francisco man with $2.4 million house got subsidized rent
(The Center Square) - Gregory Finkelson received a one-year prison sentence for theft of government property because of his fraudulent receipt of hundreds of thousands of dollars in low-income housing
Election 2024: Buckhout, Davis split over economic policy
(The Center Square) – Republican Laurie Buckhout wants "America first" initiatives, incumbent Democrat Don Davis says the route is to invest in communities.
Biden Readies $375 Million Arms Aid Package for Ukraine
The United States is preparing a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, breaking a months-long trend towards smaller packages for Kyiv for its military operations against Russia, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday.
US House Votes to Repeal Biden Administration Tailpipe Emissions Rules
The U.S. House of Representatives voted narrowly on Friday to repeal clean-vehicle rules adopted in March to cut tailpipe emissions by 50% from 2026 levels by 2032.
US Secret Service Probe Finds Lack of Diligence Ahead of Trump Rally Shooting
A U.S. Secret Service probe found communication gaps and a lack of diligence ahead of the July attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally.
Gov. Hochul's Rating Falls Below Trump in New York
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorability among voters has hit a new low, according to a poll, which shows the Democrat is less popular than former
Investment Advisers Urge Clients Away From Cash After Fed Rate Cut
US dollar banknotes are seen in this photo illustration taken February 12, 2018. (REUTERS/Jose
Factbox-US Companies to Hire Thousands of Seasonal Workers for Holiday Season
U.S. companies from Target and Macy's to package delivery firm UPS plan to hire thousands of seasonal workers ahead of the all-important holiday season.
Georgia Election Board May Order Hand Count of Votes in US Presidential Contest
A man with a stand selling wooden American flags turns around at the Pigs and Peaches country festival in Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. August 17, 2024. REUTERS/Megan Varner
Macy's to Hire More Than 31,500 Employees for Holiday Season
Macy's said on Thursday it will hire more than 31,500 full and part-time employees for the upcoming holiday season - fewer than last year - as the U.S. department store gears up for a busy shopping period.
Trump Says Fed's Rate Cut Was 'Political Move'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half of a percentage point was "a political move."
Biden Expects Fed to Continue Cutting Interest Rates
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he expects the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates and vowed that his administration would keep working to lower costs for Americans.
Harris Tells Oprah Any Intruder to Her Home is 'getting Shot'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday issued a warning to any potential home intruder: "If somebody breaks in my house, they're getting shot."
Kamala Harris Joins Oprah Winfrey in Emotional Campaign Event
A star-studded virtual event hosted by Oprah Winfrey Thursday night to build enthusiasm for Kamala Harris' campaign was marked by teary moments and celebrity endorsements, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers across social media.
Dueling Seattle social housing measures up for voter approval in February
(The Center Square) – Seattle voters are set to decide on dueling social housing measures in the upcoming February special election.
Gilbert stands by sales tax hike proposals amid opposition
(The Center Square) – The Town of Gilbert defended the legality of its sales tax increase proposal on Thursday despite opposition from the Goldwater Institute.
Ferguson, Reichert go at it in second gubernatorial debate
(The Center Square) – Washington state gubernatorial candidates Dave Reichert and Bob Ferguson faced off on Wednesday evening in what is scheduled to be their second, and last, debate of
European Commission president announces $11B flood recovery package
Death toll from Storm Boris climbs to 24, with Romania, Poland reporting 7 deaths each, and Czech Republic, Austria reporting 5 each