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Canadian Prime Minister's 'Grimace' Called Out After Trump Says Us Doesn't 'Do Much Business With Canada': 'He's Dying Inside'

Prime Minister Mark Carney struggled to maintain a neutral facial expression as President Donald Trump dismissed the economic value of trade with Canada.

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Top US Court Allows Trump's Ban On Trans Troops To Take Effect

A divided US Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump's ban on transgender military personnel to take effect while litigation proceeds, putting thousands of troops at risk of dismissal.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

Yet Another Federal Court Rules Against Trump in an Alien Enemies Act Case

The Southern District of New York rules Trump invoked the Act illegally, because there is no "invasion" or "predatory incursion."

Reason · May 6, 2025

A tax on college endowments began in Trump's first administration. It could soon rise

A tax on the endowments of America’s wealthiest colleges began during President Donald Trump’s first administration, collecting 1.4% of their investment earnings

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Treasury Secretary Falters as Democratic Lawmaker Asks Who Pays Tariffs: 'It's a Very Complicated Question'

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) was clearly unsatisfied with the stumbling response from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when asked who pays tariffs.

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Treasury Secretary Mocked for Proposing to Raise the Debt Ceiling Without Using 'Any Gimmicks': 'Printing Money IS the Gimmick'

Despite warnings that the U.S. could run out of money by July, Scott Bessent insisted the country will not default on its debts during a hearing on Tuesday.

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Key Republican Senator Refuses To Support Trump-Endorsed Nominee For D.C. Top Prosecutor Who Praised a Nazi Sympathizer

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he won't support Ed Martin's nomination to be the next U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Pope Leo’s in-tray: pontiff has many urgent issues to address

Between wars, migration, the climate crisis and divisions in his church, the new leader has no shortage of challenges

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Trump Proclaims U.S. Doesn't Need Anything 'Other Than Friendship' From Canada Ahead of Meeting With New Prime Minister

President Donald Trump said the U.S. doesn't need anything "other than friendship" from Canada as he gets ready to welcome Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Jon Stewart on Trump ignoring the constitution: ‘It’s not optional’

Late-night hosts discuss the president’s unusual take on his oath of office and blaming Biden for economy’s ‘bad parts’

The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025