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Even penguin-filled islands get tariffs

Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin election despite Elon Musk donations Susan Crawford beat out Republican Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s judicial race despite massive donations from Elon Musk. Elon Musk’s big play in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race and resounding defeat is raising questions about whether he has become a liability for Republicans amid the turmoil surrounding … Read more

Librarians, states say cuts will decimate local libraries. Feds say they will eliminate bloat and ‘better showcase American exceptionalism.’ Sen. Cory Booker filibuster on Senate floor tackles spending cuts A Senate floor filibuster from Sen. Cory Booker tackled possible government spending cuts from Medicaid to Social Security. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), … Read more

The impacted islands are located between Australia, South Africa and the Antarctic continent. ‘Not the act of a friend’: World leaders slam Trump global tariffs World leaders took aim at Donald Trump’s 10% global tariff plan, saying the ones who will hurt are Americans. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” unleashed widespread tariffs in a “declaration … Read more

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Judge drops NYC mayor corruption case at DOJ request The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams was dismissed by a U.S. district judge with prejudice. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday morning he will be seeking reelection as an independent after a term embroiled in scandal. The announcement comes the … Read more

How many cars are fully American-made? Not many. Here’s what we know. President Trump hopes to encourage companies to build cars in the U.S. But are any cars fully American-made? Here is what we know now. Global reaction and retaliations rolled in and stocks plummeted Thursday after President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging tariff program … Read more

Jason Lange  |  Reuters Canada and Mexico respond to President Donald Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump’s anticipated tariff announcement sparked varied responses from the leaders of Canada and Mexico. WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 43%, the lowest since his return to office, as Americans soured on his tariff … Read more

BUDAPEST, April 3 (Reuters) – Hungary’s government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, it said on Thursday, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit. Right-wing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban invited his Israeli counterpart to Budapest in November, a … Read more