White House blasts Schumer, Democrats for ‘depraved lie’ blaming Trump for Texas flash flood
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Sen. Chuck Schumer for spreading "falsehoods" about President Trump's role in Texas flood disaster.
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Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Gains as Legal Fight With Feds Continues
Signs, including some advising drivers of congestion pricing tolls, are displayed near the exit of the Lincoln Tunnel in New York, Feb. 19, 2025. AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) is defending New York City’s congestion pricing program as a proven success, pledging to continue fighting efforts by the federal government to shut
Trump Unveils 25 Percent Tariffs in Letters to Japan and South Korea
President Donald Trump has unveiled tariffs of 25 percent on Japanese and South Korean imports into the United States. He sent details of the new levies to both countries in letters. Trump is scheduled to have dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday evening. Trump has warned members o…
Trump says he’ll start sending countries tariff letters at noon
President Trump said on social media this weekend that he would start sending tariff increase letters to countries with which the U.S. does not reach satisfactory trade deals beginning at noon on Monday. Trade experts expect a number of foreign nations to receive notices that higher tariff rates will go into effect August 1. Mr.
Tesla Stock Tumbles After Elon Musk Announces New Political Party
Elon Musk listens as then President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 13, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Tesla stock dropped by more than 7 percent during trading on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced over the weekend that he’s forming the “America
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, and 5 Other Countries
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for Florida from the White House on July 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on July 7 issued letters announcing new tariffs on a slate of countries, set to take effect on Aug. 1, including 25 percent tariffs on Japan and South Korea,
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, and 13 Other Countries
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for Florida from the White House on July 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on July 7 issued letters announcing new tariffs on a slate of countries set to take effect on Aug. 1, including 25 percent tariffs on Japan and South Korea,