Category: Politics

By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean. “We’ll probably set one tariff for all of them,” Trump said, adding that it could be “a little over 10% tariff” on goods from at least 100 nations. Related Articles ICE flexes authority to sharply expand detention without bond hearing Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles Republicans...

By JAIMIE DING, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles. Immigrant advocacy groups filed the lawsuit last week accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of systematically targeting brown-skinned people in Southern California during its ongoing immigration crackdown. The plaintiffs include three detained immigrants and two U.S. citizens, one who was held despite showing agents his identification. The filing in U.S. District...

By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — Turns out Donald Trump gauges his esteem for presidential predecessors by how well their portraits fit into his White House redecorating scheme. Or sometimes how well the frames around those portraits do. Related Articles Trump’s previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He’s betting this time is different FACT FOCUS: No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas Judge orders mental evaluation for Venezuelan man convicted of killing Laken...

By MATT BROWN and MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden’s physician has asked to delay his testimony before the House oversight committee this week, citing the need for an agreement that will respect doctor-patient confidentiality rules as part of the investigation into Biden’s health in office. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who served as Biden’s physician at the White House, requested a delay until the end of July or early August “to reach an accommodation that will protect the very substantial privilege and confidentiality interests of Dr. O’Connor and...

By JIM VERTUNO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A mother and her two young children from Honduras who had filed what was believed to be the first lawsuit involving children challenging the Trump administration’s policy on immigrant arrests at courthouses have been released from detention, civil rights groups and attorneys for the family said Thursday. Related Articles Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties there Here’s what to know about clean energy in Republican megabill headed to...

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Immigration and administration lawyers on Monday battled over whether President Donald Trump can use an 18th century wartime act against a Venezuelan gang in a case that is likely to ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Related Articles Federal judge seeks clarity on whether birthright citizenship order means babies could be deported Netanyahu to head to Washington next Monday as Trump presses for a ceasefire in Gaza Watch live: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful...

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says “NO ONE GOES ON VACATION” until the big, beautiful bill is on his desk by the Fourth of July deadline. And Republicans in Congress are staying put to get it done. Related Articles Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies Royal upgrade: Trump will stay at the Dutch king’s palace during his NATO visit Court orders Trump administration to facilitate another deported man’s return from El...

By JONEL ALECCIA and JAMIE STENGLE DALLAS (AP) — A new Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on foods like chips and candies that contain dyes and additives not allowed in other countries. Related Articles What’s in and out of Trump’s big bill as Senate races to meet Fourth of July deadline Royal upgrade: Trump will stay at the Dutch king’s palace during his NATO visit Court orders Trump administration to facilitate another deported man’s...