Why you shouldn’t ‘go into debt’ to beat the tariffs, experts say
U.S. consumers are going on a tariff-induced shopping spree. From furniture, to appliances, to alcohol, Americans are rushing to buy before President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are felt at the checkout counter. Economists say the tariffs are expected to increase…
Trump’s top economic adviser says 50 countries have reached out to negotiate tariffs
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Sunday, refuting the idea they will cost American consumers more. “So, the fact is, the countries are angry and retaliating and, by the way, coming to…
American teacher’s sister pleads for his release from Russian captivity
The last time Stephen J. Hubbard was seen in public, he was being led handcuffed into a Moscow courtroom. The 73-year-old American has spent roughly three years in Russian captivity. In early 2022, he was swept up by the Kremlin’s…
Dow closes down 2,200 points, Nasdaq enters bear market amid tariff fallout
U.S. stocks closed down significantly on Friday after a continued selloff amid fallout from President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 2,230 points, or 5.5%, while the S&P 500 plunged 6%. Xem thêmNIH funding cuts…
A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war
After months of negotiations, a deal to turn over TikTok’s United States operations to a new company with a majority American ownership was finalized on Wednesday, according to senior administration officials. The investors — which included Oracle, Blackstone, Andreeson Horowitz…
Barack Obama, Kamala Harris criticize Trump, White House over moves they say are against America’s values
Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris, in separate remarks on Thursday, criticized President Donald Trump and the White House for moves that they called unconstitutional or contributing to an erosion of the country’s values. Neither Obama…
US response to Russian ballistic missile strike ‘weak,’ Zelenskyy says
LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “sufficient pressure on Russia” after a day of missile and drone strikes that killed at least 23 people and as Kirill Dmitriev — the CEO of Russia’s Direct Investment Fund and an…
At least 8 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats
A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event is pounding the middle of the U.S. with destructive tornadoes and life-threatening flooding. Friday marks day three of the devastating storm. Here’s what you need to know: 8 deaths reported in 4 states Xem thêmNIH…
Adversaries attempting to recruit laid-off government workers as spies: Intelligence
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China are targeting government workers who have been laid off amid the Trump administration’s attempt to downsize to recruit as spies, according to new intelligence. “New intelligence indicates agents from China, Russia, and other countries…
RFK Jr. said HHS layoffs are needed as ‘Americans are getting sicker.’ Here’s what the data shows.
About 10,000 people across the United States Department of Health and Human Services were laid off this week as part of a massive restructuring plan. In a post on X on Tuesday afternoon, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said…