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The Trump administration has pressured Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on the self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate.  The Tate brothers, who are dual US and UK nationals, were arrested in Romania in 2022 and charged with human trafficking, s£xual misconduct and money laundering, as well as starting an organised crime group. They have denied …

“TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!!” Trump posted on his social media site, Truth Social. “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!” ADVERTISEMENT President Donald Trump says he is shortly to announce increases on US tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. “TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!!” Trump posted on his social media site, Truth …

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday, February 12, that the Justice Department is suing the state of New York and its top officials, accusing them of prioritizing “illegal aliens over American citizens.”   “As you know, we sued Illinois and New York didn’t listen. So now you’re next,” Bondi said. In her first news conference since taking office, Bondi …

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Paul Martin, the independent inspector general for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), a day after his office released a report critical of the administration’s handling of the agency.   The Washington Post, CNN, and other US media outlets reported on Wednesday, February 12, that Martin was informed of his removal via a …

US President Donald Trump has warned the Hamas terror group to release all remaining hostages by noon Saturday, or he would allow Israel to cancel the ongoing cease-fire and “let hell break out” in the Middle East.   “As far as I’m concerned, if all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock — I think it’s an appropriate time …

US President Donald Trump officially imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, sparking selloffs in the stock markets, and a further surge in gold prices. ADVERTISEMENT Stock futures fell, gold reached a new high, and the euro slid against the dollar amid Trump’s renewed tariffs on two major industrial metals in Tuesday’s Asian session. Risk-aversion sentiment may ripple through …

America’s Russia-Ukraine envoy has reportedly informed allies that he is preparing ‘end of war’ options to present to President Donald Trump in a bid to end the conflict.   Keith Kellogg has told US allies in recent meetings that he is drafting options to present to Trump, according to the Semafor news site.   He denied reports that he would be …

United States President, Donald Trump has said he had told the country’s Treasury to stop producing new penny coins.   According to Trump, the decision will help to cut down on government spending. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” Trump wrote on his Truth …

The United States is set to impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports this week, President Donald Trump announced Sunday, February 9. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated the tariffs would apply to “any steel coming into the United States,” with aluminum imports also affected. The announcement marks a continuation of his protectionist trade policies aimed …

Trump’s comments on 25% tariffs are the latest example of his willingness to threaten, and in some cases to impose, import taxes. Tariffs are coming much earlier in his presidency than during his previous four years in the White House, when he prioritised tax cuts and deregulation. ADVERTISEMENT President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United …