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Is Anyone Coming Out On Top Of Donald Trump's Tariff Wars? Economists Weigh In

Trump's trade wars continue as the EU and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs after the American administration's metal duties went into effect midnight.

Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025

EPA likely to move to further limit federal protections for wetlands

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it will reconsider the reach of the nation’s bedrock clean water law and likely further limit the wetlands it covers

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship

All 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2025

The fruit of flattery is tariffs, but Trump-wrangler Starmer takes it on the chin

Despite pandering to Trump’s ego, Labour finds itself in a trade war. At least Reform is still giving comic relief

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Boston St. Patrick’s Day celebration will begin earlier to curb ‘tomfoolery’

Visitors to the parade last year were accused of assaults, public urination, public drunkenness, and destroying city property

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Senate Dems wary of government shutdown

Some Democrats fear taking the blame if they don't offer their votes for a Republican spending proposal

Salon · Mar 12, 2025

‘Closest target’: Why is Donald Trump so focused on Canada?

Tariffs and threats to annex Canada fall into Donald Trump’s wider vision for US dominance in the world, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025

Capitol Rioter Announces Senate Campaign to Take Over Marco Rubio's Seat: 'Dozens of People Consider Us Heroes'

A young insurrectionist who attended the January 6 Capitol riots and was arrested for the violent crimes he committed on that day is now running for Congress in 2026.

Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025

Casinos and sports betting won’t win approval in Texas House, group of GOP members say

Gambling critics hope the net loss of more than a dozen votes for sports betting — and 10 votes for casinos — will be enough to block any action in the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2025

House hearing ends abruptly after Republican misgenders trans member

Heated exchange after subcommittee chair Keith Self calls first out trans representative Sarah McBride ‘Mr McBride’

The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025