Trump tariffs ‘not what American economy needs right now’: Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods and 10 percent on Chinese exports. In an interview on MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki,” Klobuchar said Americans are likely to see
Trump announces pause on Mexico tariffs after striking deal
(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump announced on Monday morning he is immediately pausing tariffs on Mexico after reaching a deal with its President, Claudia Sheinbaum. In a post to Truth Social, Trump revealed he had spoken to Sheinbaum and negotiated assistance from
Trump says he agreed to “immediately pause” anticipated tariffs on Mexico for one month
President Trump says he agreed to “immediately pause” tariffs on Mexico for a month after a “very friendly” conversation with the country’s president Claudia Sheinbaum.
Rwanda’s president says he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in DRC
Much of the international community believes that Rwanda backs the M23 rebels, who claimed to capture the city of Goma in eastern Congo last week. UN experts believe
Ex-British soldier who spied for Iran and made prison escape is sentenced to 14 years
A former British soldier convicted of spying for Iran after an audacious three-day escape from a London prison was sentenced Monday to more than 14 years behind bars
Secretary of Defense Hegseth to visit Fort Bliss, southern border
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit Fort Bliss and the southern border on Monday, Feb. 3, Fort Bliss announced. Hegseth will visit Joint Task Force North, which is headquartered at Fort Bliss. This organization
USAID leaders escorted out of building after blocking DOGE access to secure systems
(The Hill) - Senior officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were placed on administrative leave after they refused to turn over classified material to teams from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Officials spoke with The Associated Press
JD Vance visiting East Palestine 2 years after train derailment
(NewsNation) — Vice President JD Vance will lead a group of lawmakers to East Palestine, Ohio, on Monday, two years after a toxic train derailment scarred the town for generations, Vance will be joined by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, new EPA
What is USAID, and why might the Trump administration shut it down?
(NewsNation) — The future of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is uncertain amid changes under the Trump administration and a freeze imposed on billions of dollars in foreign assistance. A week after President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause on foreign
Trump: USAID ‘run by a bunch of radical lunatics’
President Trump on Sunday slammed the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), arguing it is poorly run after recent news reports that he is considering merging the agency with the State Department. The president told reporters that his administration will get the
Musk calls USAID a ‘criminal organization’ that should ‘die’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he believes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is a “criminal organization” that should “die.” “USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to die,” Musk posted to the social platform X. Musk was responding to
Trump slams Dems for ‘purposefully delaying’ Cabinet nominees
President Donald Trump slammed Democrats for what he called “purposefully” delaying the confirmation of his nominees. “Democrats are purposefully delaying virtually all of my Nominees,” Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social. “No matter how good and well qualified someone is, they
South Africa denies ‘confiscating land,’ after Trump threatens to cut off aid
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded on Monday to US President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off aid over the alleged mistreatment of White farmers, denying Trump’s claim
Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Asian Economies
President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs has sent ripples through Asian economies, affecting various sectors and financial markets. This article examines the winners and losers in Asia resulting from these trade policies. Market Reactions Following the announcement of tariffs on Canada,
Stablecoin Market Reaches $204B, Signaling Crypto Rally
The stablecoin market has recently achieved a significant milestone, with its total market capitalization surpassing $204 billion. This growth reflects a substantial increase in liquidity within the cryptocurrency ecosystem and may signal an impending market rally. Stablecoin Market Expansion Since November 2024,
Trump fired the latest tariff shot at China. Is Beijing prepared to make it a trade war?
President Donald Trump has finally made good on a campaign promise to raise tariffs on Chinese imports – announcing on Saturday duties of 10% on all Chinese goods
This family of ten trekked from Venezuela in hopes of asylum in America. Now they’re stuck at the border
The main room in the El Buen Samaritano shelter in Ciudad Juarez, a city along the US-Mexico border, is quiet for most of the day.
Netanyahu blows past ceasefire talks deadline to confer with Trump
A deadline to begin talks on extending Gaza’s ceasefire arrived Monday with the Israeli prime minister in Washington, silence from his office about when a negotiating team might