The EU is preparing for a potential no-deal trade scenario with the US, with retaliatory tariffs set to take effect soon. A major package of counter-tariffs targeting various goods, potentially reaching 30%, has been approved by EU lawmakers. While talks of a deal involving a 15% tariff on...
The Trump administration is reportedly seeking substantial fines from several prominent universities, including Harvard, Cornell, Duke, Northwestern, and Brown. This action follows Columbia University's recent agreement to pay over $220 million to settle similar accusations. The administration alleges these universities failed to adequately address antisemitism on their campuses, and...
The delayed season 27 premiere of "South Park" featured a satirical portrayal of President Trump, engaging in lewd acts with Satan and facing criticism from the White House. The episode also criticized Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump and the subsequent cancellation of "The Late Show." Despite the...
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan criticized her conservative colleagues for their handling of emergency docket cases, particularly concerning President Trump's administration. She expressed concern over the lack of thorough hearings, explanations, and the court's frequent siding with the administration, leading to confusion and potentially undermining the court's authority. ...
Elon Musk refuted President Trump's claim that Musk's companies receive substantial government subsidies, stating they are nonexistent or expired. Musk cited the removal of EV tax credits impacting Tesla's US sales and SpaceX's success through merit-based contracts. Trump's earlier threats to cancel Musk's contracts, stemming from their deteriorating...
Scottish politicians offer mixed reactions to Trump's potential visit to his Turnberry golf resort. Labour MP Elaine Stewart, whose constituency includes the resort, expects a smooth visit, citing previous experiences with heightened security. She highlights the economic benefits to local farmers who supply the resort. Stewart suggests...
Meghan McCain called for CNN's Kaitlin Collins' White House credentials to be revoked after Collins questioned press secretary Karoline Leavitt about President Trump's stance on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. McCain criticized Collins' questioning as partisan. This follows the White House's previous actions of revoking credentials from...
Japan's upper house election saw a surge in support for the right-wing populist party, Sanseito, fueled by anxieties surrounding increased foreign presence. Sanseito's "Japanese First" platform tapped into economic insecurity and concerns about immigration and tourism, despite the need for foreign workers. While Sanseito gained 14 seats, it remains...
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Bill Clinton, among other prominent figures, sent birthday letters to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. These letters, part of a multi-volume album compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, contained various messages, some of a sexual nature. The revelation follows the Journal's previous report on a...
Brazilian President Lula da Silva announced that negotiations with the U.S. regarding a threatened 50% tariff on Brazilian imports have failed. Despite multiple attempts, including a May letter, the U.S. hasn't engaged substantively, responding only via social media. The tariff is linked by former President Trump to the...
