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Chinese Defense Labs Exploit Nearly $1 Billion in US Research Funds, Report Says
If collaborating with Chinese defense laboratories is not considered ‘an unacceptable risk that should be restricted, then what is?’ the authors say.
EU Pauses Ratifying US Trade Deal After Trump Announces 15 Percent Tariff Following Supreme Court Ruling
The EU has paused ratification once before, in response to Donald Trump threatening tariffs on countries that opposed the U.S. acquisition of Greenland.
US Orders Non-Essential Personnel Back From Lebanon Embassy
The move comes at a moment of mounting tensions between Iran and the United States, as Iranian leaders have threatened a regional conflict if attacked.
Utah Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Taiwan’s Participation in International Organizations
The resolution was introduced by state Sen. Scott Sandall and unanimously approved by senators in attendance.
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US to Halt Collection of Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Customs and Border Protection said that tariffs imposed under other statutory authorities will remain in place.
Student ICE Protests Lead to Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline in Pennsylvania Schools
A pair of Pennsylvania school districts are the latest to grapple with aftereffects from student walkouts.
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Army Corps of Engineers Announces Reforms to Balance Critical Infrastructure Workload
The raft of reforms covers five main areas of effort, with the intent to bring infrastructure projects along quicker and at less cost.
EU Urges US to Honor Terms of Trade Deal After Supreme Court Ruling
‘A deal is a deal,’ the European Commission said in a statement.
Top Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Mexican Military Operation, US Official Says
The U.S. Embassy also warned Americans in multiple Mexican states to be alert.
Trump Admin Moves Ahead With Biden’s 10-Year Deadline for Lead Pipe Replacements
Replacing lead storage lines is the only way to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act’s mandate to prevent anticipated adverse health effects, the EPA said.
Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Won’t Change US–China Trade Relations: Analysts
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who dissented, and analysts said Trump can use other legal options to continue his global tariff policies.
EPA Repeals Biden-Era Mercury Standards for Coal-Fired Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency stated that easing the emission standards will save the country an estimated $670 million.
In Charts: Here’s How Much Revenue the Overturned Tariffs Bring In
Tariffs levied under the emergency powers law brought in about $130 billion in revenue.
House Speaker Says Congress Will Work With Trump on Tariffs Soon
The speaker says that work will commence on tariffs in ‘the coming weeks,’ responding to a Supreme Court decision Friday.
Kremlin Says All Parties in Middle East Should Show Restraint Amid Iran Talks
It comes as Trump told reporters on Thursday that the Iranian regime could face an ‘unfortunate’ outcome.
US Mortgage Rates Fall to 41-Month Low
Rates have fallen by almost 1 percentage point under the Trump administration.
Schools Suspend Hundreds of ICE-Walkout Protesters
Schools across America are confronting a dilemma: how to maintain order, honor parental rights, and balance students’ free-speech rights as protests continue.
Mexican Officials Say No Formal FBI Request in Nancy Guthrie Case
The attorney general’s office for the Mexican state of Sonora released an update on Thursday.
