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Further evidence that Trump’s tariffs are arbitrary, punitive and politically motivated, and have no rationale other than “Because I feel like it.”

Trump has been threatening such reductions to a number of European and Asian allies going back to his first term. This particular announcement comes the same day he spoke with Putin - and it’s a development Russia would certainly welcome.

"We have removed the poison of critical race theory from our public schools and I signed an order making it the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female." - Trump

haven’t heard a single well-reasoned argument for why america has torpedoed its relationship with canada

US military intelligence sources are saying Putin has no intention of ending the war and instead is looking for more territory.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "I promised you that we would change the face of the Middle East, and that is exactly what we are doing. First and foremost, in Iran: I have had an excellent conversation with President Trump. 1/4

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt: I can confirm Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be off to Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in talks. The Iranians reached out and asked for this in-person conversation.

JUST IN: The DOJ is bringing back firing squads for federal executions. The Justice Department says it’s expanding how executions can be carried out after ending the Biden-era pause, including the return of firing squads and lethal injections. “The prior administration failed in its duty to protect the American people by refusing to pursue and carry out the ultimate punishment against the most dangerous criminals." “Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Justice is once again enforcing the law and standing with victims.”