Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports, Citing Long-Defunct Law
The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump escalates tariffs on Canadian goods, despite legal challenges to the underlying tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 1:50 AM
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Following the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, air war intensifies across the Middle East, resulting in multiple casualties and halted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 10:23 PM
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Brandon Ortiz-Vite, serving a lengthy prison sentence for killing Ruby Garcia, alleges humiliation after his case was used politically and demands compensation and U.S. citizenship.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 9:55 PMworld
Vice President JD Vance announced a major expansion of US funding restrictions on international organizations promoting abortion, impacting billions in aid and raising concerns over maternal health in Africa.
Africanews | Jul 20, 2026, 6:36 AMgeneral
President Donald Trump was present at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey, witnessing Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of the U.S. national anthem before the match between Spain and Argentina.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 7:51 PMpolitics
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ends her Senate primary campaign, citing escalating attacks on democracy, as former state Senate President Troy Jackson emerges as the leading Democratic contender.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:14 PMpolitics
A recent analysis highlights how laws inspired by specific cases or emotional narratives often bypass careful, evidence-based policymaking, resulting in unintended negative consequences.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:09 PMworld
Sara Albrecht, chairperson of the Liberty Justice Center and a three-time Trump voter, led a legal battle against Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, facing challenges including potential retaliation from the former president.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 8:16 PMgeneral
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., paused a lower court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to advance its proposed election oversight rule, though the policy remains blocked in Massachusetts.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 3:09 PMgeneral
Judge Kathleen Williams referred Trump attorney Alejandro Brito and DOJ officials to bar associations for potential discipline, prompting criticism from a liberal law professor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:25 PMgeneral
President Trump's likeness appears on a commemorative coin for the United States’ 250th anniversary, raising legal questions from experts.
NPR News | Jul 18, 2026, 9:28 AMworld
A suspected home invasion in northern New South Wales that left one man shot and an elderly couple stabbed has reignited debate over self-defence laws and 'castle law' protections.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:04 AMpolitics
California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized former President Donald Trump’s primetime speech casting doubt on U.S. election security, warning it signals attempts to interfere in the 2026 midterms.
The Hill | Jul 17, 2026, 11:54 PMpolitics
Deirdre Hamilton, a Democratic appointee to the National Mediation Board, has dismissed her legal challenge following a Supreme Court ruling that broadened President Trump’s authority to remove federal officials.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 10:18 PMpolitics
During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PMpolitics
A defamation lawsuit filed by Trump Media Technology Group against the Washington Post was thrown out due to insufficient evidence of actual malice, despite the Post’s admission of inaccuracies in a 2023 article.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:38 PMworld
Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, is accused of using insider knowledge to place nearly $100,000 in bets on President Donald Trump's speech content via prediction market platform Kalshi.
BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 7:02 PMus
Gabriel Perez, who has operated President Donald Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, is under investigation for allegedly using insider knowledge to win over $100,000 betting on the president’s speeches via the Kalshi prediction market.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 3:32 PMinvestigations
The Department of Homeland Security intensifies efforts to combat a surge in immigration-related scams that have defrauded victims of over $94 million in the past five years.
ProPublica | Jul 16, 2026, 3:16 PMus
Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges as US attorney for Seattle but was removed by President Donald Trump shortly after taking office, underscoring tensions between the judiciary and the administration.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 2:02 PMpolitics
Indiana Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to codify Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court precedent deeming it unconstitutional.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:50 AMpolitics
The Department of Homeland Security plans to rescind a Biden-era rule, allowing immigration officers to factor in use of taxpayer-funded benefits like Medicaid and housing assistance when deciding green card applications.
CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 11:16 AMus
The US renewed its blockade on Iranian ports by disabling an oil tanker near Kharg Island, while Iran faced strikes including on Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran released a detained US citizen and immigration enforcement deaths prompt international scrutiny.
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