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
‘The allegations in this case are not only disturbing, they are also every parent’s nightmare,’ U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. said. Two leaders of a child exploitation network known as 764 have been arrested, federal officials announced on Wednesday. Prasan Nepal, 20, of High Point, North Carolina, was arrested on April 22 in North
‘The allegations in this case are not only disturbing, they are also every parent’s nightmare,’ U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. said. Two leaders of a child exploitation network known as 764 have been arrested, federal officials announced on Wednesday. Prasan Nepal, 20, of High Point, North Carolina, was arrested on April 22 in North
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
The Department of Agriculture had charged the ranchers with theft last year over a fence line dispute with the government. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under President Donald Trump has dropped charges against a small family farm in South Dakota. Charles and Heather Maude, a couple who run a cattle and pig ranch on
Secretary of State confirmed the release, praising Trump’s efforts to bring detained Americans back home. An American detained in Belarus has been freed, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Wednesday, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Minsk amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to repatriate Americans wrongfully imprisoned abroad. “No president has