US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff

David Lawder  |  Reuters Where does the money generated from tariffs go? The Trump administration predicts tariffs will generate billions of dollars, but where will that money go? WASHINGTON – U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from … Read more

Obama urges Americans to resist being ‘intimidated’ by Trump’s agenda

Chance the Rapper reveals if he’s heard from Obama since ‘Together’ Chance the Rapper tells USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa about the meaning behind his Obama Presidential Center reference in the song, “Together.” Former President Barack Obama gave warned this week that Americans may have to “possibly sacrifice” if they want to stick up for democratic … Read more

Military takes an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research

The Trump administration has signaled the military won’t be focusing on climate change, a move that follows decades of climate research. Hegseth: ‘Diversity is our strength’ is dumbest phrase in military history U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called ‘diversity is our strength’ the dumbest phrase in military history. Every other winter, the U.S. military gathers … Read more

How Trump’s record pace of executive orders is testing the courts

GOP, Democrats grapple over judiciary power Congress held a hearing over the judiciary’s role as multiple injunctions come on the heels of President Trump’s executive orders. WASHINGTON – Everything is an “emergency” in the legal fight over President Donald Trump’s second-term policies − and the courts are groaning under the weight of it all. Trump … Read more

Conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer hints at more Trump ‘loyalty’ firings

Who is far-right activist Laura Loomer? President Donald Trump is spending time with Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, but who is she? WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump admits he is taking advice from extreme right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer but won’t say directly whether she played a role in his firing of senior U.S. intelligence … Read more

DOGE staffers arrive at Peace Corps HQ

The arrival of DOGE staff at a federal agency is often followed by layoffs. Nathan Layne, Alexandra Alper and Tim Reid  |  Reuters Ashley St. Clair sells Tesla, claims Elon Musk cut child support Ashley St. Clair, 26, claims she was forced to sell her Tesla after Elon Musk reduced child support payments for their … Read more