Senate panel advances bill to ban congressional stock trading, A Senate committee advanced a bill to ban stock trades by lawmakers, presidents and vice presidents despite opposition from all Republicans on the panel but Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who introduced the legislation. The hearing of the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday at times generated […]
Brazil’s Lula on Trump criticism: ‘There’s no reason to be afraid’ , Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a Tuesday interview that he’s not afraid to criticize President Trump publicly — even if that means no deal can be reached to stave off the 50-percent tariff on Brazilian imports that Trump announced […]
Army rescinds West Point role for ex‑CISA director after Laura Loomer criticism, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on Wednesday announced that he had rescinded a U.S. Military Academy at West Point job offer given to the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a move that came less than 24 hours after far-right activist […]
High Noon recalls vodka drinks mislabeled as Celsius, High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer drinks because they were mislabeled as nonalcoholic Celsius energy drinks, according to a recall notice posted Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs. Some […]
High Noon recalls vodka drinks mislabeled as Celsius, High Noon is recalling some of its vodka seltzer drinks because they were mislabeled as nonalcoholic Celsius energy drinks, according to a recall notice posted Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). High Noon is recalling two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs. Some […]
Trump suspends exemption for low-value imports under $800, President Trump is ending an exemption that allowed certain low-value commercial shipments into the United States without facing tariffs. Trump signed an executive order that will end the so-called de minimis exemption effective Aug. 29. As of that date, imported goods that are valued at $800 or […]
Trump suspends exemption for low-value imports under $800, President Trump is ending an exemption that allowed certain low-value commercial shipments into the United States without facing tariffs. Trump signed an executive order that will end the so-called de minimis exemption effective Aug. 29. As of that date, imported goods that are valued at $800 or […]
Democratic lawmakers sue DHS after being denied access to detention centers, A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is suing the Department of Homeland Security after the agency released a new policy seeking to limit how elected officials may visit detention centers. Lawmakers have a right to make unannounced visits to detention centers, but the Department of […]
How Trump’s tariffs could affect your grocery bill, President Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs scheduled to go into effect Friday could raise food and grocery prices by several percentage points, according to analyses by two think tanks. The Yale Budget Lab estimated Monday that food prices would rise 3.4 percent in the short-run and stay 2.9 percent […]
Hegseth’s office calls Pentagon Signalgate review a ‘political witch hunt’ , Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office has rejected the Pentagon watchdog’s investigation of his actions in sending sensitive attack plans over the Signal messaging app in March, calling the independent inquiry “a political witch hunt.” In a statement to The Hill on Wednesday, chief Pentagon […]
Hegseth’s office calls Pentagon Signalgate review a ‘political witch hunt’ , Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office has rejected the Pentagon watchdog’s investigation of his actions in sending sensitive attack plans over the Signal messaging app in March, calling the independent inquiry “a political witch hunt.” In a statement to The Hill on Wednesday, chief Pentagon […]
Trump signs order increasing Brazil tariff to 50 percent, President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order raising tariffs on imports from Brazil to 50 percent, escalating his fight with the largest South American economy. The order Trump signed declares a national emergency under a 1977 law he has used to justify his imposition of […]
Trump unveils 50 percent tariffs on certain copper products, The Trump administration on Wednesday announced anticipated tariffs on copper, levying different duties on finished products versus refined copper. The White House in February announced an investigation into copper to lay the groundwork for potential tariffs on the metal. As a result of that process, the […]
Powell says it was ‘honor’ to host Trump for Fed renovations tour , Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke highly Wednesday of President Trump’s visit last week to the central bank’s headquarters despite intense pressure he faces from the White House over interest rates. Powell said it was an “honor” to host Trump at the […]
