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Trump’s trade war will have global consequences, analysts warn

The president has been announcing tariffs for months, but economists see his latest moves as opening salvos in potentially drawn-out tit-for-tats with dozens of countries and countless repercussions.
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at an event in the White House Rose Garden
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at an event in the White House Rose Garden

Trump administration live updates: President's tariffs announcement sparks backlash and stock market uncertainty

President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs yesterday on major trade partners, including China and the European Union.
President Donald Trump waves as he walks off stage after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 2, 2025.
President Donald Trump waves as he walks off stage after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 2, 2025.
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Prosecutors drop charge against man who Rep. Nancy Mace accused of assaulting her at the Capitol

The South Carolina congresswoman had claimed on social media that she was “physically accosted” by “a pro-tr*ns man.”
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nancy mace politics political politician

White House plans to use real eggs for the Easter Egg Roll, despite a strain on supply and concern over prices

A group representing American egg farmers said it had discussions about the matter, but ultimately, it won’t scramble its plans to supply roughly 30,000 eggs for the event.
Easter Egg Roll 2024
Easter Egg Roll 2024

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'We were lied to': Two women the Trump administration tried to send to El Salvador prison speak

The women’s accounts raise questions about the thoroughness of the administration’s vetting of migrants it has sent to the notorious prison.
U.S. deports alleged members of the Tren de Aragua to be imprisoned in El Salvador
U.S. deports alleged members of the Tren de Aragua to be imprisoned in El Salvador
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Four Senate Republicans break with Trump to help pass measure to revoke tariffs on Canada

The Senate voted 51-48 in favor of the Democratic-led resolution as Trump rolled out a sweeping tariff plan. It is unlikely to go anywhere in the House.
Senator Susan Collins
Senator Susan Collins
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Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election

One month after Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner's death, Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call a special election to fill his seat.
 Hakeem Jeffries at a news conference gestures while speaking at a news conference
 Hakeem Jeffries at a news conference gestures while speaking at a news conference

Trump ramps up his trade war: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the fallout from Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida.
Image: President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden
Image: President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden

CDC's IVF team gutted even as Trump calls himself the 'fertilization president'

The elimination of the CDC's Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance team shocked experts and advocates who felt encouraged by President Donald Trump’s support of IVF.
An embryologist adds media to petri dishes containing embryos, before freezing the embryos, in Fountain Valley, Calif.
An embryologist adds media to petri dishes containing embryos, before freezing the embryos, in Fountain Valley, Calif.

Republicans aren't panicking about Trump or Elon Musk after Tuesday’s elections

Republicans are downplaying Tuesday’s election results in Wisconsin and Florida, but change may be coming to the party, with Trump and Musk talking about the Tesla CEO's departure from the White House.
Trump White House
Trump White House
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Booker's Senate record broke Thurmond's plea to 'go down fighting' against voting rights

The New Jersey senator said he didn't like that the record for the longest Senate speech was held by "someone who was trying to stop people like me from being in the Senate."
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., on April 1, 2025; Sen. Strom Thurmond, D.S.C., during a break in his one-man talkathon against the Civil Rights Bill on Aug. 29, 1957.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., on April 1, 2025; Sen. Strom Thurmond, D.S.C., during a break in his one-man talkathon against the Civil Rights Bill on Aug. 29, 1957.

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