Half of Americans See U.S. Trade Deficit as an Economic Emergency, Poll Finds
Nearly half of Americans view the nation’s large trade deficit as an economic emergency, according to a new poll released on Tuesday by the Alliance for American Manufacturing. The survey found that 47% of...
Trump Urges Review of New York City Congestion Fee Amid Legal Battle
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has directed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to reconsider efforts to terminate New York City’s vehicle congestion fee, months after a federal judge blocked the administration’s...
U.S. Retailers Scramble as Penny Production Halt Sparks Rounding Confusion
Retailers across the United States are struggling to adapt after President Donald Trump’s decision earlier this year to halt production of the one-cent coin, leaving stores short on change and unsure how to handle...
Machado’s Team Secretly Met Trump Officials to Push Aggressive Stance Against Maduro
In a previously undisclosed meeting on January 6, 2025, four members of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s team met with Mike Waltz—then set to become Donald Trump’s national security adviser—at Capitol Hill. Machado...
Trump Prioritizes Security Personnel Pay Amid Government Shutdown, Sparking Division and Legal Questions
President Donald Trump has ensured that active-duty military, federal immigration agents, and other security personnel continue receiving paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown, even as hundreds of thousands of civilian federal workers remain unpaid...
Trump’s Offshore Wind Crackdown Ripples Through U.S. Shipbuilding and Port Industries
U.S. shipbuilders and port operators are facing steep losses as fallout from President Donald Trump’s campaign to dismantle the offshore wind industry deepens. The administration’s stop-work orders, permit reviews, and policy reversals targeting projects...
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Imported Heavy Trucks, Expands Auto Production Credits
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders imposing new 25% tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts, effective November 1, citing national security concerns. The move aims to boost domestic...
Pharma Giants Slash U.S. Drug Prices, Launch Direct-to-Patient Sales After Trump Push
Several leading pharmaceutical companies have announced sweeping price cuts and new direct-to-consumer sales models in the United States, following President Donald Trump’s calls to lower prescription drug costs and bypass intermediaries such as pharmacies,...
John Bolton Surrenders on Charges of Mishandling Classified Information
Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton surrendered Friday in Greenbelt, Maryland, facing federal charges of mishandling classified information. Bolton, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump, was indicted Thursday for allegedly sharing...
Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Shift in Anti-Terrorism Funding
The Trump administration is under fire after records revealed plans to redirect terrorism prevention funds from Democratic-led states to Republican-controlled ones. Twelve Democratic states, including New York, Illinois, and California, have filed a lawsuit...