Ukrainian and U.S. officials have signed a joint economic investment deal that includes granting the U.S. access to Ukrainian rare earths minerals, the Treasury Department announced Wednesday. A Treasury Department press release said the two countries have agreed to establish a “United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund,” referring to it as an “economic partnership.” The statement did
Washington — An effort aimed at blocking President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs in the Senate amid anxiety over how the wide-ranging tariffs could disrupt the U.S. economy fell short on Wednesday, with Senate Republicans largely united in their opposition. In a 49 to 49 vote, all but three Republicans opposed the measure, in a victory
Will Trump tariffs boost U.S. manufacturing? Will Trump tariff plan actually boost U.S. manufacturing? 05:12 As concerns mount about the economic fallout from steep U.S. tariffs on key trade partners, President Trump is highlighting what he says is a major benefit of stepped-up import duties: corporate investment in the U.S. The White House on Wednesday
Despite promises to cut spending during the campaign and his first few months in office, President Trump‘s federal government has spent more than $200 billion more in his first 100 days compared to the same time period last year. In fact, the government is now spending more, day to day, than was spent in nine
President Trump appeared on Wednesday to acknowledge that his high tariffs on China may lead to fewer goods on shelves and at higher prices. As economists warn that Mr. Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports will disrupt the supply chain and lead to higher prices, Mr. Trump insisted the real pain is being shouldered by China,
Washington — A member of Maine’s House of Representatives is asking the Supreme Court for emergency relief after she was censured for criticizing the state for allowing transgender athletes at public high schools to participate in girls sports. Laurel Libby, a Republican who represents the state’s House District 90, asked the high court to issue
Senior U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton on Wednesday dismissed criminal charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos, a Virginia man accused of being a regional leader of the violent MS-13 gang, clearing the way for expedited deportation proceedings. Earlier this month, the Justice Department asked the court to drop the charges, indicating the government planned to