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French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to convene a G7 energy summit in the coming weeks, citing soaring fuel prices linked to the U.S.-Iran war. The summit aims to enhance cooperation and explore the release of strategic reserves amid fluctuating oil prices, with Brent crude hovering around $104 a barrel.
North Carolina farmer Matt Bell, 52, faces severe financial strain as diesel prices soar to nearly double last year’s rates, impacting his operation. Amid rising costs for fuel, fertiliser, and supplies attributed to tariffs and global conflicts, he warns many farmers may abandon their businesses post-harvest.
President Trump has instructed the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that relaxes regulations on short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers. This decision permits broader possession and sale of these firearms, potentially complicating federal firearms prosecutions and challenging the Justice Department’s traditional duty to uphold existing laws.
Cliff Notes President Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all nations,…
Reports indicate that President Trump has informed his inner circle of Elon Musk’s anticipated reduced involvement in government, conflicting with Musk’s ongoing role leading efforts to cut US government spending.
Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of seeking a third presidential term, despite the constitutional barrier of the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms.
A series of tornadoes and violent storms have impacted the South and Midwest, causing extensive damage to homes, power lines, and trees.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds acknowledged the US as “our closest ally” while emphasising that “nothing is off the table” in response to President Trump’s 10% tariffs on UK imports.
Trump is now holding up a large chart showing a table titled “Reciprocal Tariffs”, which compares tariffs imposed by other countries on the US versus Washington’s own levies.
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