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How will Trump rescue Argentina’s economy?
Argentina’s economy is spiraling. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with economist Monica de Bolle about the Trump administration’s plan to rescue it. Source link
Read MoreWeek in Politics: Trump on Gaza ceasefire and tariffs on China; government shutdown
President Trump threatens a massive tariff hike on China, and Americans begin to feel the effects of the government shutdown. Source link
Read MoreTrump civil fraud case casts shadow on Letitia James indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) faces criminal charges over allegations she lied about her plans for a Virginia home, allowing her to obtain favorable loan terms. The accusations of real estate fraud against a prominent political figure may ring a bell. James’s sweeping civil fraud case against President Trump and his business empire…
Read MoreRepublicans, playing defense on health care, uncertain of path forward
Republicans are on the defensive as Democrats have successfully made the shutdown fight about health care. Most Republicans said they don’t want to see insurance premiums spike, but neither are they willing to openly support the extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits Democrats are asking for. While the GOP has remained…
Read MoreShe posted about Charlie Kirk’s death. Within eight hours, she was fired
Scrolling through social media during a work break, Alexandra realized she was going to lose her new job. An X account with over 500,000 followers had reposted a screenshot of a Facebook post she’d made about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “You log onto Twitter and you see half a million people following a page,…
Read MoreTrump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington, as Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., listen. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — President…
Read MoreHuman Rights Watch declines donations from comedians who performed at Riyadh Comedy Festival
Human Rights Watch said on Thursday it will not accept donations from comedians who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. The human rights organization told Variety that it “cannot accept” donations from comedians like Aziz Ansari and others who performed. “But while we cannot accept, it is not too late for them…
Read MoreCharley Crockett on Trump renaming the Gulf: ‘I don’t recognize it by any other name’
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas alternative country artist Charley Crockett has never been one to swim with the tide. The self-proclaimed drifter reminded his fans of that once again on social media this week. Crockett, a native Texan from San Benito who’s famous for his signature Americana music, took to social media this week, reminding folks…
Read MoreTrump in ‘exceptional health’ after Walter Reed visit, doctor says
President Trump’s doctor said the commander-in-chief is in “exceptional health” following his “semiannual physical” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland on Friday. During his physical, the president received “preventive health screenings and immunizations,” including a flu shot and COVID-19 booster vaccination, according to a memorandum from Trump’s physician Sean Barbabella. These screenings…
Read MoreMurkowski bashes Trump administration over ‘punitive’ federal layoffs
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) took a swipe at White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Russell Vought over the firing of federal workers amid the government shutdown. “While few details have been shared about Russell Vought’s latest layoffs, there is no question this is poorly timed and yet another example of this administration’s…
Read MoreNoem says Trump admin buying Chicago property for ICE
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said the Trump administration will buy more buildings in Chicago for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. During a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Noem said more buildings were purchased “to operate out of.” “We’re purchasing more buildings in Chicago to operate out of,”…
Read MoreWGN employee detained amid ICE activity in Chicago, later released
An employee of WGN-TV was detained by two Border Patrol officers and later released after federal agents swarmed a busy intersection in Chicago Friday morning. WGN is not naming the employee, who works in the station’s creative services department, as station policy requires blurring faces and not identifying those who have not been charged with…
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