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Collins Asks White House to Consider Negative Impact of Canada Trade War
The Maine Republican's comments put her at odds with some GOP colleagues as tariff disputes with Canada escalate.
U.S., Canada Trade Dispute Escalates as 50% Tariffs Take Effect; Sunday Shows to Preview Political Fallout
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory measures during a Saturday press conference, matching Washington's tariff escalation in the ongoing trade dispute.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Rubio's 75-Country Visa Freeze, Calling It Orwellian
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his statutory authority by denying immigrant visas to applicants from designated countries who were otherwise eligible.
Week in Politics: Canada Trade Talks Collapse, U.S. Faces Economic Reckoning as National Debt Hits Record
Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada broke down this week while economic warnings intensified over federal spending and debt levels.
Former Acting US Attorney Andrew Haden Found Dead in San Diego Federal Building at 48
Police say no foul play is suspected following the discovery of the longtime federal prosecutor who served twice as acting head of the Southern District of California.
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of Canadian Products
The sweeping trade measures target a wide range of Canadian exports, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
Fauci's Lawyers Launch Legal Defense Fund as Federal, State Investigations Mount Against Him
The defense fund comes as the Senate Homeland Security Committee held Fauci in contempt of Congress and multiple state attorneys general have opened inquiries.
Midwestern Voters Express Frustration Over Foreign Conflicts as Election Season Intensifies
Economic concerns tied to military commitments are shaping voter sentiment across key battleground states, polls show.
Polymarket Flags Dozens of Military Insider Trading Cases to DOJ: Report
The prediction market referred accounts showing suspicious trading patterns tied to classified or tightly held U.S. military operations for investigation.
Appeals Court Affirms Top Federal Prosecutor in Albany 'Not Lawfully Serving'
The 2nd Circuit upheld a lower court's disqualification of John Sarcone as acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, finding his appointment improper when he subpoenaed Attorney General Letitia James's office.