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Trump to Impose New 50 Percent Tariff on Copper Imports
The levy, effective Aug. 1, aims to protect U.S. supply chains for semiconductors, AI chips, weapons systems, and clean energy tech.
California’s Experience With Compulsory Education
It’s time to review our collective fascination with perpetuating mandatory government school attendance.
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Rubio in Malaysia for ASEAN Meetings Amid Tariff Tensions
Trade policies, tariffs, and regional security are expected to be hot topics during the multilateral discussions.
DHS Subpoenas Harvard for Foreign Student Information
The Ivy League school hasn’t complied with prior requests leading up to the cancellation of its student visitor and exchange program.
Nvidia Becomes First Public Company to Reach $4 Trillion Market Value
Fueled by soaring demand for artificial intelligence chips, Nvidia has passed Microsoft in terms of market capitalization.
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Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate Florida Immigration Law
A lower court ruled the state law conflicts with federal powers.
Senate Could Vote on Russia Sanctions Bill This Month: Thune
The Senate majority leader said a measure sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) could be ready for floor action ‘as early as this work period.’
90 Days of Uncertainty: How Businesses Adapted to Sweeping Tariffs
The past few months have been a rollercoaster ride for U.S. businesses—large and small.
Trump Says Tariffs on Pharmaceutical Imports Could Increase to 200 Percent
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that details on pharmaceutical tariffs will be unveiled by the end of the month.
PODCASTS
Why We Teach Our First Graders Shakespeare: Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is the principal of a private elementary school in New York focused on classics, immersion in nature, and nurturing strong moral character.
Residents Pull Together in Flood-Ravaged Central Texas
Officials said on July 8 that in Kerr County alone, the deadly flood has claimed 87 lives, including 56 adults and 30 children.
Small-Business Optimism Remains Steady, Though Owners Finding It Hard to Hire Workers
The OBBB will “create one million jobs on main street. It’s going to create $750 billion in economic activity,” said the SBA administrator.
Doctor Groups Sue RFK Jr. Over Altered COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
The removal of recommendations for pregnant women and healthy children violate federal law, according to the lawsuit.
Texas AG Issues Warning on Scammers Targeting Flood Victims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned that scammers will ‘face the full force of the law.’
What We Know About Victims of Texas Floods
More than 100 people have been confirmed dead in the floods. Here’s what we know about some of the victims.
US Measles Cases Surge to Highest Levels in 6 Years
There were 1,277 reported cases of the measles virus as of July 4, data from Johns Hopkins show.
Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protections for 76,000 From Honduras, Nicaragua
Monday’s decision is the latest in several temporary protected status revocations issued by the Trump administration in recent weeks.
