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Fired federal workers speak out about DOGE cuts, fear for economy Community members and former employees rallied near the Bureau of Fiscal Service offices in Parkersburg, West Virginia, after DOGE cut over 125 jobs. President Donald Trump has spent the first two months of his administration dramatically overhauling the federal workforce, with more yet to … Read more
House passes GOP funding bill backed by Trump. It is now Senate-bound The House passed a government funding bill, daring Senate Democrats to oppose it and risk a partial shutdown as stocks wobble. WASHINGTON – The House passed a spending bill on Tuesday that would temporarily fund the government until Sept. 30 â taking the … Read more
Trump metals tariffs kick in, sparking quick retaliation by EU
Hi! đđźââď¸ I’m Nicole Fallert, Daily Briefing author. Would you pay $19 for a strawberry? Here’s a glimpse at Wednesday’s news: Canada reverses energy surcharge after tariff threat President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect Wednesday but runup to the tariff deadline came with some drama. On Tuesday, Trump threatened Canada with doubling the duty … Read more
Philip Blenkinsop and Bart H. Meijer  | Reuters BRUSSELS, March 12 – The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28 billion) worth of U.S. goods from next month, the European Commission said on Wednesday, ramping up a global trade war in response to blanket U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium. The … Read more
President Trump’s tariffs have caused an upswell in support for leaders in Canada and Mexico. Canadians celebrate Mark Carney’s win for prime minister Canadians are weighing in on incoming Prime Minister Mark Carney’s win and what it could mean for U.S.-Canada relations amid the continuing trade war. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s approval ratings are at … Read more
David Lawder and Andrea Shalal  | Reuters Trump won’t rule out recession as US tariffs begin President Trump refused to rule out the possibility that his economic policies, including aggressive tariffs, could lead to a recession. In an interview with Fox News, he acknowledged a âperiod of transitionâ but insisted that his policies would ultimately … Read more
The Trump administration’s pause, which the university says will jeopardize educational programs and farmers in the state, comes after the president publicly sparred with the Democratic governor. Trump, Maine governor trade barbs over transgender athletes President Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills clashed over Trump’s order banning transgender athletes from playing in women sports. WASHINGTON … Read more
