President Trump issues executive order directing warnings at Smithsonian National Museum of American History, citing 'inaccurate' exhibits with alleged Marxist and 'woke' biases, sparking Democratic backlash.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
Elon Musk discusses his involvement with Trump's administration, defends cuts to USAID despite criticism over potential loss of life, and expresses support for European far-right factions in an interview with The Economist.
A UK government-backed investigation reveals hundreds of journalists are self-censoring due to safety concerns, especially when covering rightwing protests, the Trump administration, and trans issues, with female journalists facing severe online harassment.
A Virginia federal judge ruled that the FDA's special certification requirement for prescribing mifepristone is illegal, citing lack of justification given the drug's proven safety and effectiveness.
The Trump administration has replaced temporary Section 122 duties with new Section 301 tariffs, setting India’s rate at 10%. Officials and trade experts say the move may affect large shares of Indian exports but could still leave India relatively competitive versus some peers.
The Trump administration is speculated to introduce restrictions on open AI models, citing national security risks and competition with Chinese models, despite critics arguing it would hinder US innovation.
The U.S. imposes new tariffs on 60 economies, citing failure to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor, affecting nearly 99.4% of U.S. imports.
Nearly 200 Silicon Valley companies, including Proton and Y Combinator, have urged the Trump administration not to ban US access to Chinese open-weight AI models. They argue a ban would harm US startups by increasing costs and benefiting major US AI labs, while the White House discusses potential safeguards and theft allegations.
After the Supreme Court rejected his preferred tariff route, President Trump's administration implemented new tariffs on major trading partners, citing forced labor concerns, and levied fees on Canadian imports, demonstrating a defiant commitment to protectionist trade policies despite public frustration.
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on 60 economies, including the EU, effective July 24, citing forced labor in imported goods. Critics view the move as a legal workaround for broad tariff programs previously struck down by the Supreme Court, utilizing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The Pentagon reportedly reduced the announced U.S. service member death toll in the Iran war from 18 to 14, citing a temporary data disruption. This revision drew criticism from a retired general and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who called suggestions of intentional reduction "fake news," while President Trump continues to refer to 18 deaths.
Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister has seen early policy announcements, including business rates and bus fares, alongside domestic challenges like prisoner release and international tensions with Iran. His administration faces questions about funding ambitious plans and the practicalities of new government structures, while opponents recalibrate.
A mandatory evacuation of 364 children from 222 families has been ordered in 10 communities of Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk Region by regional military administration head Alexander Ganzha, following a law allowing child evacuation without parental consent from combat zones.
The US has imposed new tariffs (10-12.5%) on over 80 countries under Section 301, citing insufficient forced labour restrictions. Targeted nations, including Australia, New Zealand, UK, Japan, EU, China, and India, have rejected the allegations and vowed to lobby against the measures, with some noting existing trade agreements may mitigate impacts.
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs (10-12.5%) on 60 trade partners over alleged forced labor violations, replacing previous global tariffs. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative called it the most sweeping international labor rights action ever taken.
L'administration Trump a confirmé l'imposition de nouveaux droits de douane sur 60 partenaires commerciaux, invoquant la lutte contre le travail forcé. Cette mesure, qui remplace des taxes antérieures, vise à reconstruire l'édifice tarifaire américain et devrait être répercutée sur les consommateurs.
The Trump administration's EPA is considering a rule change that would transfer authority over public participation in minor air pollution permits to states. This could make it easier for facilities like data centers to be built with less public notice, drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about community input.
The White House announced over 200 entities, including utilities, data center developers, and 23 Republican governors, signed President Trump's non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This commitment aims to shield American consumers from rising energy costs due to data center expansion, with major tech companies like Google and Microsoft also signing on.
L'administration fiscale française lance une campagne annuelle de remboursement d'impôt sur le revenu, concernant 12,6 millions de foyers fiscaux. Les virements, d'un montant moyen de 1057 euros, interviendront fin juillet pour ceux ayant trop payé en 2025 ou bénéficié de crédits d'impôt.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering military action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM in Mali, potentially marking the eighth country targeted by the president since returning to office. This comes as Mali's military and Russian forces struggle against JNIM, while the US seeks to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the mineral-rich region.
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned about a "rare but severe" eye disorder, non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity treatments like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The warning, based on 36 reported cases, advises patients to seek urgent medical attention for sudden vision loss but not to stop treatment without consulting a doctor.
President Trump's administration replaced global tariffs with new, tiered tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the EU, citing forced labor concerns, after the Supreme Court rejected his previous tariff route. Critics accuse the administration of using new laws to reconstruct illegal tariffs.
The Trump administration is advocating for renaming New York City's Penn Station to "Trump Station" as part of an $8 billion redesign. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy publicly supported the idea, while New York officials and transit groups strongly oppose it, calling it a "vanity project."
