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Test results have confirmed that a substance found in the work van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant shot by an ICE agent, tested negative for illicit drugs, according to Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare. This finding challenges ICE’s assertion that methamphetamine was present in the vehicle.
The Justice Department has retracted its subpoenas for grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times reporters concerning an article about security systems in the new Air Force One jet. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian highlighted procedural missteps during the court hearing, questioning the initial issuance of the subpoenas.
The Trump administration implemented tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, citing inadequate enforcement against forced labour. The measure, effective immediately, predominantly targets Vietnam and China, while applying lower rates to countries with some restrictions, including the UK and Canada.
Jillian Lauren, the author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers in her front yard, leading to her arrest on suspicion of attempted murder.
Joseph Kent, chief of staff to the Director of National Intelligence, stated that intelligence is investigating potential FBI involvement in the January 6 riots during a Senate intelligence committee hearing.
Donald Trump pauses tariffs for most countries for 90 days on “reciprocal” tariffs for over 75 trading partners, maintaining a reduced baseline tariff of 10%
The US-China trade war is in full flow as the rest of the world holds its breath, wondering, hoping and perhaps even praying that Trump sees some sense.
There are whispers in the corridors of Congress between Republicans and Democrats as to how they can either curb the president’s war or usurp him. There is far too much at stake for Congress not to intervene.
Prince Harry’s legal challenge regarding UK security revolves around his “safety, security, and life,” emphasised during a two-day hearing, highlighting the personal stakes involved for him and his family.
A proposed 50% tariff on all Chinese goods, combined with existing tariffs, could result in over 100% tariffs, severely crippling trade between the US and China.
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