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President Trump will resume his campaign activities on Monday in Kansas, where recent polls indicate Republican Senator Roger Marshall is one point behind Democrat Adam Hamilton. The midterm elections are approaching, intensifying the political landscape in the state. Caitlin Huey Burns reports.
The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains highly competitive, largely dependent on voter turnout. Talarico gains traction from economic concerns among Democrats, while Paxton counts on traditional Republican support and alignment with Trump.
President Trump held a rally in Kentucky ahead of the midterm elections, while protests against his party and calls for early voting persist. As discontent grows, the “no kings” demonstrations highlight internal challenges facing Trump’s supporters.
Senator Cory Booker delivered the longest speech in US Senate history, lasting 25 hours and four minutes, to protest against the Trump administration’s actions.
The US announced tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% targeting several nations and territories, including uninhabited islands like the Heard and McDonald Islands, home only to penguins and seals.
More reaction from the global stock markets, world leaders and experts a day after Donald Trump announced global tariffs.
Donald Trump has moved “Liberation Day” to 2 April to avoid association with April Fool’s Day, prompting global governments to prepare for impending tariff announcements.
The UK is amongst some countries facing a baseline tariff of 10%
Stock markets in London, Paris, and Berlin fell on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs. The UK has been hit with a baseline 10% while the EU has been hit with 20%.
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