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US Manufacturers Are Stuck In A Rut Despite Subsidies From Biden And Protection From Trump

US Manufacturers Are Stuck In A Rut Despite Subsidies From Biden And Protection From Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic President Joe Biden handed out subsidies to chipmakers and electric vehicle manufacturers. Republican President Donald Trump is building a wall of import taxes – tariffs – around the U.S. economy to protect domestic industry from foreign competition. But American manufacturing has been stuck in a rut anyway. Biden’s subsidies haven’t had…MORE

Bitcoin Soars To New All-Time High As US Lawmakers Focus On Pro-Crypto Legislation

Bitcoin Soars To New All-Time High As US Lawmakers Focus On Pro-Crypto Legislation

Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, surpassing $123,000 on Monday. This marks a sharp rise from $108,000 just a week ago. The cryptocurrency now ranks as the fifth most valuable asset class globally, with a market cap of $2.4 trillion, even surpassing Amazon. The surge comes as U.S. lawmakers focus on passing pro-crypto legislation…MORE

A Senate Vote This Week Will Test The Popularity Of DOGE Spending Cuts

A Senate Vote This Week Will Test The Popularity Of DOGE Spending Cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are putting the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts to the test this week. The GOP lawmakers are looking to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in spending on public media and foreign aid. Senate Democrats are looking to kill the measure. The House…MORE

Senate Democrats Say Trump’s Policies Are Hurting America’s Ability To Compete With China

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats say President Donald Trump’s policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China. In a report released Monday, they criticize foreign aid cuts, tariffs on allies and restrictions on foreign students. They argue such moves undermine U.S. influence and allow China to expand its global power. The White House says…MORE

US Imposes A 17% Duty On Fresh Mexican Tomatoes In Hopes Of Boosting Domestic Production

US Imposes A 17% Duty On Fresh Mexican Tomatoes In Hopes Of Boosting Domestic Production

The U.S. government says it’s placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax announced Monday will help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry. Mexico currently supplies around 70% of U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago, according…MORE

US Ice Cream Makers Say They’ll Stop Using Artificial Dyes By 2028

US Ice Cream Makers Say They’ll Stop Using Artificial Dyes By 2028

Dozens of ice cream makers pledged on Monday to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028. The move is the latest voluntary effort by U.S. food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over potential health concerns. About 40 makers of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts said they…MORE

President Trump Threatens to Sanction Russia into Peace

President Trump Threatens to Sanction Russia into Peace

(WBAP/KLIF) — Fox News — President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that the U.S. has agreed to sell arms to NATO just moments after he said Russian President Vladimir Putin has 50 days to secure a peace deal with Ukraine or face “100%” tariffs. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Trump called him on Thursday to…MORE

Heavy Rains In Texas Pause Search Efforts For Flood Victims And Damage Homes Elsewhere

Heavy Rains In Texas Pause Search Efforts For Flood Victims And Damage Homes Elsewhere

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Emergency crews temporarily suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas. The halt comes with new warnings that additional rain would again cause waterways to surge. The search and recovery efforts were paused most of Sunday as thunderstorms with heavy rainfall swept through the area. Ingram Fire Department…MORE

One Year After Trump Assassination Attempt, Changes At Secret Service But Questions Remain

One Year After Trump Assassination Attempt, Changes At Secret Service But Questions Remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during a Butler, Pennsylvania campaign rally, and the results from various investigations into the shooting are still coming. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in a report released Sunday said the Secret Service denied “multiple requests for additional staff,…MORE