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President Donald Trump has announced a sharp escalation in his trade strategy, unveiling a 50% tariff on imported copper and previewing plans to impose a steep tariff on pharmaceutical imports, potentially as high as 200%. Copper, an essential material used in electrical wiring and household appliances, will be the latest commodity to face elevated trade duties under Trump’s increasingly protectionist agenda. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on July 8, Trump confirmed his intent to formalize the copper tariff later the same day but did not specify when it would take effect. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick later clarified in an interview…

President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter during a Cabinet meeting on Monday for raising questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, dismissing the topic as a distraction while the nation mourns the recent Texas flooding disaster that has killed over 100 people. The exchange occurred during a July 8 meeting at the White House, following the release of a new memo from the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ) that reaffirmed Epstein’s death in 2019 was a suicide and that no “client list” had been discovered in connection with his crimes. Tense Exchange During Cabinet Meeting New…

Search and rescue efforts in central Texas entered their fifth day as emergency crews continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods that have claimed at least 107 lives and left several individuals missing, including children and a counselor from a historic summer camp. Heavy rainfall over the July 4 weekend caused the Guadalupe River to rise more than 26 feet in less than an hour, inundating homes, vehicles, and youth camps across central Texas. The hardest-hit area is Kerr County, where 87 of the 107 confirmed deaths occurred, according to local authorities. Camp Mystic Tragedy: Children Among the Dead Among…

In what has become one of the most heroic stories to emerge from the devastating Texas floods over the July 4 weekend, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan rescued nearly 200 people in his very first rescue mission. Ruskan, an aviation survival technician 3rd class stationed in Corpus Christi, was deployed to the heart of the disaster zone in Kerr County. There, he saved 165 individuals directly from rising floodwaters, including dozens of children stranded at Camp Mystic — a Christian all-girls summer camp that was among the hardest-hit locations. Torrential Flooding Claims Lives The floods, triggered by unprecedented…

The U.S. government has announced the resumption of $6.8 million in aid to Tibetan communities, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to human rights, religious freedom, and cultural preservation. The decision, made public by the U.S. State Department on Tuesday, revives funding that had previously been suspended. According to the State Department, the financial support will be allocated to educational, humanitarian, and cultural initiatives focused on Tibetan refugees, particularly those living in exile in India and Nepal. These programs aim to safeguard Tibetan identity and provide essential services to displaced communities. “The United States stands firmly with the Tibetan people in their…

President Donald Trump shared his views on the Washington Commanders’ team name and ongoing plans to build a new stadium at the site of the former RFK Stadium, offering candid opinions on both matters during recent public comments. Trump Says He Would Have Kept the Former Name In an interview on Sunday, Trump was asked about the Commanders’ branding and whether the NFL team should have changed its name from its previous moniker, which was widely criticized for being offensive to Native Americans. “I wouldn’t have changed the name,” Trump said. “It just doesn’t have the same ring to me.”…

President Donald Trump announced plans to visit flood-stricken Central Texas on Friday, as the region continues to recover from catastrophic flash floods that killed over 100 people during the July 4 weekend. Speaking during a White House dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening, Trump acknowledged the scale of the disaster, which he described as a “big surprise” that struck “late in the evening.” “Texas was just so badly hurt,” the president said. “We’ll be working with the governor and all of the people of Texas. We’ll be going on Friday.” Trump previously stated that he had…

As floodwaters surged through central Texas over the July 4 weekend, dozens of residents faced life-or-death decisions amid what has become one of the most devastating natural disasters in the region’s recent history. With little warning from forecasters, entire communities were inundated. Survivors from towns like Hunt and Ingram are now recounting their traumatic escapes and losses, shedding light on the true scale of the tragedy. Residents Caught Off Guard as Waters Rise Swiftly Many residents say the flooding arrived with minimal notice. Instead of alerts, people were awakened by the sound of thunder, breaking glass, and panicked screams. Rescue…

President Donald Trump has extended the federal hiring freeze for most civilian government workers until October 15, continuing efforts to shrink the federal workforce and cut government spending. The directive, which had initially been extended through July 15, reinforces the administration’s commitment to reducing headcount and reallocating federal resources. The order prohibits the creation of new federal civilian positions and the filling of existing vacancies unless legally mandated or specifically exempted. “No federal civilian position that is vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created,” the order states, emphasizing that contracting out work to bypass the freeze…

President Donald Trump announced a new wave of tariffs on 14 countries on July 7, signaling a significant escalation in his administration’s protectionist trade agenda. The announcement, delivered through individual letters to each affected country, also included an extension of previously delayed tariffs until August 1. Under the new measures, the U.S. will impose the following tariffs beginning August 1: 25% tariffs on goods from Malaysia, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, Japan, and South Korea 30% tariffs on South Africa, Bosnia and Herzegovina 32% tariffs on Indonesia 35% tariffs on Serbia and Bangladesh 36% tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand 40% tariffs on Laos…