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US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War
US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War The US and China are stepping back from extremely high retaliatory tariffs placed on each other, lowering the duty rates to ease tensions and negotiate a potential trade deal. The White House announced the tariff-lowering agreement on Monday, May 12. Both countries will reduce their tariffs to a baseline 10% rate, with the US continuing to impose its 20% tariff on China related to fentanyl. The drastic reduction comes after President Donald Trump dramatically raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a combined 145%, causing Beijing to retaliate with a 125% tariff on US goods. The agreement also…
US, China Reach Breakthrough On Trade Deal After Geneva Talks: White House US, China Reach Breakthrough On Trade Deal After Geneva Talks: White House
US, China Reach Breakthrough On Trade Deal After Geneva Talks: White House After two days of intense, high-stakes negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have reached a breakthrough on a new trade agreement aimed at easing tensions and addressing the $1.2 trillion trade deficit, the White House announced. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced the deal on Sunday, May 11, following face-to-face meetings with Chinese officials in Switzerland. BREAKING: U.S. Announces China Trade Deal in Geneva pic.twitter.com/JjgvYAvAGe — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 11, 2025 “I’m happy to report …
White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports
White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports President Donald Trump is reportedly considering suspending habeas corpus—the right a person has to challenge their detention in court—ABC News reports. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told reporters that the move is being considered to "take care of the immigration problem," ABC News said. Suspension of habeas corpus is traditionally reserved for "actual rebellion or invasion posing the most dire threats to public safety," according to CNN senior legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig. "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be susp…
2027 NFL Draft Headed To DC As White House Announcement Looms: Reports (DEVELOPING) 2027 NFL Draft Headed To DC As White House Announcement Looms: Reports (DEVELOPING)
2027 NFL Draft Headed To DC As White House Announcement Looms: Reports (Developing) The NFL Draft may be heading to the nation's capital. It's been a good week for the Washington Commanders, who announced plans for a new stadium in DC and are now reportedly set to host the 2027 NFL Draft. According to multiple reports, an official announcement is planned for Monday at the White House, with the event likely to be held on the National Mall. Pittsburgh will host the 2026 draft, following Green Bay, which recently welcomed more than 600,000 fans for the three-day event last month. On the White House website, Trump is scheduled to "deliver a sports announcement" at 1 p.m. on …
Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post
Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post Laugh it up, fuzzball. For the second straight day, the White House had fun using AI to impose President Donald Trump's face into an image, this time to celebrate "Star Wars Day."  On Sunday, May the Fourth (Force), the White House shared an image of Trump flanked by two bald eagles and American flags, while armed with a red lightsaber.  Others known to use red lightsabers in the Star Wars universe include Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, and Kylo Ren. All fell to the Dark Side.  Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting …
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald The First?  Many are up in arms after President Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself as the Pope on Truth Social, which was then shared on the official White House social media pages.  "Why would he do this? It’s not funny, and I am not a (C)atholic, I am a believer in Christ, but this I feel (this is) very inappropriate and I actually am concerned if he really posted it or someone else (did)," one person posted on Twitter. I love Trump but find his Pope meme disrespectful and insulting. God will not be mocked. Not a wise decisionThat said I pray for hi…
Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (POLL) Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (POLL)
Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (Poll) Footage of President Donald Trump clashing with an ABC News reporter during a heated White House interview over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s tattoos is going viral. Trump, referring to a photo of Abrego Garcia’s hands, insisted the Salvadoran national mistakenly deported by his administration had the letters “MS 13” tattooed on his knuckles, calling it proof of gang affiliation. The president claimed the letters above the symbols were permanent tattoos, as opposed to having been added for explanation (click here to watch). During the interview, Trump repeatedly insisted that Abrego Garcia, a…
Job Growth Beats Forecasts Despite Stalling Labor Market, Shrinking GDP Under Trump Job Growth Beats Forecasts Despite Stalling Labor Market, Shrinking GDP Under Trump
Job Growth Beats Forecasts Despite Stalling Labor Market, Shrinking GDP Under Trump Job growth moderately beat expectations in April, but was slightly down from the month before, as recession worries loom due to President Donald Trump's trade agenda. The US economy added 177,000 jobs in April, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Friday, May 2. The national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, despite initial unemployment claims jumping to 241,000 for the week ending Monday, April 26. The job gains were higher than the 133,000 forecasted by the Dow Jones, CNBC reported. April's numbers declined from March's total of 185,000, which …
Amazon Won't Show Tariff Price Hikes After 'Pissed' Trump Reportedly Calls Jeff Bezos Amazon Won't Show Tariff Price Hikes After 'Pissed' Trump Reportedly Calls Jeff Bezos
Amazon Won't Show Tariff Price Hikes After 'Pissed' Trump Reportedly Calls Jeff Bezos Amazon is denying that it planned to show US tariffs on product listings, after a report sparked backlash from the White House and an angry phone call from President Donald Trump to billionaire Jeff Bezos. The online retail giant refuted a report from Punchbowl News that said Amazon would show how Trump's tariffs are raising prices on many goods. The political news website reported that Amazon would "display how much of an item’s cost is derived from tariffs – right next to the product's total listed price" at checkout. Amazon said the idea was only floated for the compa…
Jalen Hurts Skips Eagles' White House Visit After Super Bowl LIX Win Jalen Hurts Skips Eagles' White House Visit After Super Bowl LIX Win
Jalen Hurts Skips Eagles' White House Visit After Super Bowl LIX Win There was a notable face missing in the crowd when the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory on Monday. Quarterback Jalen Hurts opted out of the trip to Washington, DC, after previously being vague about whether or not he planned to make an appearance. The White House later confirmed that Hurts would not be in attendance, citing "schedule conflicts," with him and other players to an NBC correspondent. Hurts, who was the MVP of the Big Game, was previously asked about making a White House visit, and wavered without giving a straight answer and…
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports
Trump Plans To Add More Color To White House — And He'll Foot The Bill: Reports President Donald Trump has announced plans to install two flagpoles to hoist nearly 100-foot flags on the White House lawn — continuing his ongoing renovation of the nation's most iconic residence, according to reports. Speaking to reporters outside the West Wing on Wednesday, April 23, Trump said he intends to place “two beautiful poles” on the North and South Lawns, USA Today reported. "They've needed flag poles for 200 years," Trump said. "I've often said, you know, they don't have a flag pole, per se. So we're putting one right where you saw us, and we're putting another one on the othe…
Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules
Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules A major global shipping company will stop delivering high-value consumer packages to the US as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs trigger customs delays. DHL is pausing business-to-consumer deliveries to the US with declared values over $800 on Monday, April 21, the company said. The German shipper cited a surge in customs backlogs caused by new federal rules linked to Trump's trade wars. The impact of Trump's policies has overwhelmed DHL's clearance systems, triggering multi-day delays across the shipping network. "This change has caused a surge in formal customs clearanc…
Trump Ally Mocks Senator With Fake Plaque After Trip To See Mistakenly Deported Gang Suspect Trump Ally Mocks Senator With Fake Plaque After Trip To See Mistakenly Deported Gang Suspect
Trump Ally Mocks Senator With Fake Plaque After Trip To See Mistakenly Deported Gang Suspect Georgia Rep. Mike Collins took trolling to a new level following Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen's visit to El Salvador to check in on a mistakenly deported father. Collins, a Republican, took to social media to take a shot at Van Hollen, who took a trip to check on the well-being of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, a purported MS-13 gang member who has become the focus of national news.  "Hey @ChrisVanHollen, I went ahead and changed your office plaque for you," Collins posted on social media with a photo of a plaque implying that Van Hollen represents El Salvador, not Maryland. Hey …
COVID-19: China Lab Leak Cited As Pandemic's 'True Origin' By Trump Administration COVID-19: China Lab Leak Cited As Pandemic's 'True Origin' By Trump Administration
Covid-19: China Lab Leak Cited As Pandemic's 'True Origin' By Trump Administration A lab-related incident involving gain-of-function research in China is the "true origin" of COVID-19, according to comprehensive new statement issued by the Trump Administration on Friday, April 18. The statement, which accuses public health officials and intelligence agencies of suppressing this narrative for political motives, now appears on both the covid.gov and whitehouse.gov websites. The newly launched webpage by the White House claims that public health officials have misled the American public through inconsistent messaging, impulsive reactions, and a lack of transparenc…
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Reporters were rushed out of a press conference at the White House when a person appeared to pass out in the Oval Office. The incident happened Friday afternoon, April 18, at a swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services when a girl in the crowd appeared to faint. The girl was a member of Oz's family, and she has recovered, the White House said in a statement, noting, "We are happy to say she is okay.” The incident happened as President Trump was speaking behind a microphone near the Resolute Desk. Moments after the incident happen…
‘No Remorse, No Conscience’: Rachel Morin’s Mom Erupts Over Killer, Slams Senator ‘No Remorse, No Conscience’: Rachel Morin’s Mom Erupts Over Killer, Slams Senator
‘No Remorse, No Conscience’: Rachel Morin’s Mom Erupts Over Killer, Slams Senator There was a special guest from Maryland at the White House press briefing on Wednesday afternoon. Patty Morin, the mother of Rachel Morin, whose killer was convicted of rape and murder this week, took to the podium on April 16, to address the media. During a brief statement, Morin was critical of Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who flew to El Salvador as he probes the case of deported dad Kilmar Abrego Garcia.  "Why are we not protecting the American citizens," Morin said.  "It's just common sense ... Why are we not protecting our children, and to have a senator from Maryland—wh…
WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House
Watch: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House Vice President JD Vance made a curious fumble on Monday afternoon. While welcoming the NCAA Football Champion Ohio State Buckeyes to the White House, Vance accidentally dropped the trophy, leading to a near game-changing turnover. President Donald Trump, Vance, and other members of the administration were on hand at the White House's South Lawn when the VP attempted to lift the trophy, which subsequently broke off its base. The White House The incident was captured on video and later shared by the White House on YouTube, accompanied by Queen's "We Are The Champions" playing in the …
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to America from a Salvadoran prison has hit another roadblock.  The Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador will not be returned, according to President Nayib Bukele, who was visiting the White House on Monday. "How can I return him to the United States," he said sitting next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office when pressed by reporters about Abrego Garcia's status. "Am I going to smuggle him into the United States? I'm not going to do it. That question is preposterous. We're not very fond of releasing terrorists."  …
Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line
Trump’s ‘Scared’ Ear? Physical Report Has Everyone Rereading This Line Is the president's ear scared, or scarred?  The White House released some details from President Donald Trump's annual physical, though it could have used some proofreading. By all accounts, the 78-year-old commander-in-chief is healthy, though he has some "scaring" on his right ear from a gunshot wound, presumably from an assassination attempt last year in Pennsylvania, according to a report released on Sunday.  "Examination of the head, ears, nose, and throat revealed no significant abnormalities with the exception of (scarring) on the right ear from a gunshot wound," Capt. Sea…
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt President Donald Trump's staff did some redecorating this week, and it was not subtle.  A painting of Trump surviving the 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania has been hung in the Grand Foyer of the White House, reportedly replacing an official portrait of former President Barack Obama. The White House shared a brief video of the new artwork over the weekend in a post shared on Elon Musk's X platform. Some new artwork at the White House 👀 pic.twitter.com/l6u5u7k82T — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2025 The new portrait shows Trump raising a fist with blood on his f…
Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall
Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall President Donald Trump has stepped back from many of his tariffs while escalating Chinese duties even higher, sparking a dramatic market comeback after some of the worst trading days since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 90-day pause will apparently apply to some tariffs for more than 75 countries that haven't issued retaliatory duties. Trump announced the halt on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, April 9. A 10% tariff will remain in place for the countries included in the pause. The White House said the 10% duty will also apply to Canada and Mexico, NBC News…
Trump Reportedly Planning 4-Mile Military Parade To Celebrate His Birthday, Army Anniversary Trump Reportedly Planning 4-Mile Military Parade To Celebrate His Birthday, Army Anniversary
Trump Reportedly Planning 4-Mile Military Parade To Celebrate His Birthday, Army Anniversary President Trump is reportedly set to host a military parade that coincides with both his 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army.  This parade will begin at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and extend nearly 4 miles to the White House, according to the Washington City Paper, which cited a source familiar with the plans. This marks a continuation of Trump’s interest in military parades, as he previously expressed a desire for a similar event during his first term in 2018.  Those plans came after a 2017 visit to France in which Trump witnessed the Paris Bastille …
Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor
Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor Chaos has shaken Wall Street for a third day as the White House denied rumors of a pause on President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs that sparked the worst sell-off since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down roughly 1,250 points on Monday, April 7. The massive drop continued the market freefall that happened in the aftermath of Trump's "liberation day" announcement. Soon after trading opened, the Dow surged back into the green by around 10:15 a.m. The bounce back appeared to be in response to social media posts claiming Trump was conside…
Elon Musk Could Be Leaving Trump Administration Role Soon, Reports Say Elon Musk Could Be Leaving Trump Administration Role Soon, Reports Say
Elon Musk Could Be Leaving Trump Administration Role Soon, Reports Say Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk could be weeks away from leaving his role in the Trump Administration, according to multiple reports. Both Musk and Trump have decided in recent day that it will soon be time for Musk to return to his businesses and take on a supporting role with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, according to Politico. The news comes shortly after a conservative judge Musk supported by financially and vocally lost a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat by 10 points on Tuesday, April 1. In addition, as a "special government employee," Musk c…
Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin
Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin The world’s richest man may soon have to pee in a cup to keep his government job. Legislation proposed by Democratic New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherill would require billionaire Elon Musk and other special government employees (SGE) granted access to sensitive federal data to pass a drug test and submit to random testing to keep their roles in the Trump administration. Citing concerns over national security and accountability, Sherrill announced the bill Tuesday, April 1, aiming it squarely at Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team — the Trump-created initiative ta…
Trump Hints At 2029 Comeback, Says Third Term Could Be Possible: Reports Trump Hints At 2029 Comeback, Says Third Term Could Be Possible: Reports
Trump Hints At 2029 Comeback, Says Third Term Could Be Possible: Reports Long live the king?  President Donald Trump was reportedly not joking when he floated the idea of running for a third term, stating that "there are methods which you could do it," in an interview with NBC News. During the call with NBC on Sunday, Trump reportedly stressed that a lot of people want him to ignore the Constitution and run for the third term, but also made note that it's still early in his second administration and there are still things to be accomplished. Trump did not specify how he planned to circumvent the 22nd Amendment, but reportedly has plans in mind for 2029.&nb…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made autos, the latest in a chaotic series of tariff threats and trade war escalations that have fueled significant economic turmoil and anxiety. Trump signed an executive order to place the tariffs on cars and light trucks at the White House on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The tariffs go into effect Wednesday, Apr. 2, and the US will begin collecting duties on the following day. The measure builds on the existing 2.5% auto tariffs, which Trump has claimed would generate more than $100 billion in new annual revenue for the…
New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers
New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers The Atlantic has just released the precise attack plans laid out by Trump Administration advisers during a leaked chat on a commercial app prior to a military strike against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier this month. Two days ago, Jeffrey Goldberg, who edits The Atlantic, published a story stating that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging group chat. However, Goldberg did not release specific details regarding the attack itself. In a new story published Wednesday morning, March 26, headlined "Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advis…
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke President Donald Trump told reporters he was not aware that secret US war plans were texted by mistake through a commercial messaging app to a shocked American journalist hours after news of the stunning security breach first broke. New details have emerged on the massive mistake, including the names of the senior US officials who were involved in the group chat at the center of the situation. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging g…
'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack 'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack
'Intimidation Tactics': NY Times Issues Rare Response To Trump Attack The gloves may have come off in the heated years-long relationship between The New York Times and President Donald Trump. The Times, a frequent target since Trump’s 2016 campaign, fired back following a Truth Social post naming its reporters — and one of their spouses. The Times' response came after Trump's post Sunday night, March 23 calling out Times reporters Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman by name and even mentioning Baker's spouse, a journalist who doesn't even work for The Times. "The Failing New York Times insists on using Liddle’ Peter Baker, a really bad writer and Obama biographe…
No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock
No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher, a longtime critic of Donald Trump and once sued by him, says he’s heading to the White House for a meeting with the president, arranged by none other than Kid Rock. Maher made the announcement on his “Club Random” podcast, released Sunday, March 23, during a conversation with fellow comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz. “Kid Rock was here a couple of weeks ago, and he said, ‘I want you to meet Trump.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna take you to the White House,’” Maher recalled, via Yahoo News. “So, now we’re gonna do that.” Maher did not reveal a date fo…