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Trump administration invokes human rights in latest bid to restore ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing a new baseline 10% tariff on U.S. trading partners who are not doing enough to combat the importation of goods made using forced labor.
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Former National Symphony Orchestra artistic advisor warns NSO might not survive Kennedy Center chaos
Folds urged orchestra fans to write to members of Congress to share their concerns about the future of the NSO and demand safeguards against political interference in the performing arts, stating they can “turn the tide with overwhelming support."
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Canadian who voted illegally in 9 US elections will go to prison
“We will not allow aliens to disrupt and degrade the U.S. democratic system by lying to pervert the outcome of our elections,” Boyle said in a release.
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Pope meeting Brandon Johnson, mayor of his hometown Chicago, sparks sharp, divided reactions
Pope Leo XIV and Johnson a discussed political topics such as immigration, President Trump, slavery and the Iran-Israel conflict.
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Illinois to require bell-to-bell student phone ban in public schools
After months of disagreements and negotiations between lawmakers and stakeholders, leading to multiple amendments, the House voted to pass the measure in mid-April, when it was sent back to the Senate.
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Quintuple fatal in Virginia renews focus on English language in CDL licensures
Jing Dong, a U.S. citizen after immigrating from China, will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the quintuple fatal crash early Friday morning, State Police in Virginia say.
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Jobs report to test how long consumers can keep carrying economy
Consumer spending is the largest part of the U.S. economy.
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Washington Nationals fire team executive after release of hidden-camera video
The comments suggested the decision was influenced by the player’s outspoken conservative Christian beliefs
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Charter bus driver originally from China charged after fatal crash in Virginia
Virginia State Police said Jing S. Dong, a Staten Island, New York-based driver who became a naturalized U.S. citizen after immigrating from China and obtained his commercial driver's license in 2024, faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter, with additional charges pending.
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Christian counselor asks court to obey SCOTUS by lifting 'censorship' order against him
Washington's so-called conversion therapy law is functionally indistinguishable from Colorado law SCOTUS blocked with regard to counselor in the same situation, motion says.
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Proposed $250 bill could be a boon for drug cartels, experts warn
Bill introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., would create a new denomination featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Colorado law requires universities to supply abortion pills
Gov. Jared Polis signed off on a law this week to require universities keep abortion pills on supply at student health centers amid the raging national battle over abortion access
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Speakers at protest object to transgender athletes in girls sports
Those who spoke at the press conference in central California criticized the California Interscholastic Federation’s 13-year-old policy to allow transgender athletes born as boys to compete as girls in the statewide organization’s track and field championship events