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Trump uses US trade leverage to help working Americans
The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on European Union goods and services in response to the EU's environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, which has harmed U.S. farmers, ranchers, ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats step up talk about using shutdown as leverage against Trump
Democrats in Congress are growing louder with threats to force a shutdown in March to put the brakes on President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to overhaul the federal government by freezing ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Seventh DOJ official resigns, warns Trump could use charges as leverage over NYC mayor Eric Adams
A letter from one federal prosecutor explains why the new administration is facing one of the largest Justice Department mass resignations since Watergate.NBC News - 6d -
US aid freeze paralyzes NGOs working to help millions of internally displaced people in Somalia
In a desolate makeshift camp on the fringes of Somalia’s capital, tens of thousands of internally displaced people sit under the baking sun not sure if they can have access to food rations and ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
"American Nightmare" survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their trauma to help retrain law enforcement
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Family of another US detainee in Russia asks Trump for help
Travis Leake had been living in Moscow when he was arrested for alleged drug dealing.The Hill - 6d -
Netanyahu says Israel working closely with US on Trump’s plan for Gaza
Israeli PM and US secretary of state express joint support for ‘bold vision’ that would force 2 million people to leave. Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government is working closely with the US to ...The Guardian - 4d -
US scientists warn ‘critical work’ at risk from further Trump cuts
AAAS chief says more disruption risks undermining crucial healthcare and research, ahead of next month’s fiscal billFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump floats using DOGE savings to pay Americans, pay down debt
President Trump on Wednesday said his administration is considering using some of the money saved from Elon Musk and his team slashing government spending to pay down the federal debt and ...The Hill - 1d -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - Feb. 7 -
Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve
Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled upFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest data on how the country’s economy is performingFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump’s short-sighted trade war with Canada is already hurting the US
Instead of turning economic policy into a battleground, let us work together to fortify the alliances that have kept North America secure for generations.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Trump signs memo to determine reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners
Trump signed a memo calling on his administration to determine "the equivalent of a reciprocal tariff with respect to each foreign trading partner."ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Is Trump right when he says the US faces unfair trade?
He wants to hit back at countries that place import taxes on American goods that he thinks are too high.BBC News - 6d -
Mexico's economy secretary to meet with Trump officials in US to talk trade
Mexico’s Economic Minister Marcelo Ebrard says that he will meet on Thursday with Trump administration officials in WashingtonABC News - 2d -
Trump thinks antagonising China will help save the US economy. He couldn’t be more wrong | Melanie Brusseler
Politicians believe tariffs will revive a lost era of American manufacturing. But they won’t improve people’s everyday lives. Donald Trump appears to be testing the boundaries of the power he can ...The Guardian - 6d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Trump’s latest tariff bid shows the old rules of trade no longer apply. Scraps of paper will not save us | Greg Jericho
A 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports, as flagged by the US president, is more evidence that Australia cannot rely on our ally to do good by us. News that the US president, Donald Trump, ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
As it happened: Trump and Modi discuss oil and weapons deal to boost US-India trade
Talks with Indian leader followed US president’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partnersFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Trump says US prices ‘could go up’ as he threatens new tariffs on trade partners
President says US will impose ‘reciprocal’ duties but no new specific tariffs are announced. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump threatened to ramp up his economic assault on some ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
EU claims ‘positive momentum’ in trade talks with US
Bloc’s trade commissioner in Washington to seek a compromise with Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 8h -
Help! Our Paris Rental Apartment Was Robbed and Airbnb Won’t Compensate Us.
A family’s belongings disappeared when a thief used a key left under their Airbnb’s doormat. The French police confirmed the story, but Airbnb’s insurance adjuster took the side of the host.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Florida company uses new technology to help housing crisis
A Florida company says its new technology is helping to build homes faster and at a lower cost amid the impacts of climate change.CBS News - 2d -
How Europe can defend itself without US help
European capitals are scrambling to fill the security gap should Donald Trump withdraw American military assetsFinancial Times - 1d -
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.Wired - 5d -
How to Use the CARS Method to Fight Back Against Bullies and Bros at Work
The world seems to be experiencing a rising tide of jerks lately. Here’s expert advice on how to deal with them.Inc. - 1d -
US to release Russian in exchange for freed American teacher Marc Fogel
Alexander Vinnik pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering last yearFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
A strong Canada is good for the US — Americans should welcome Canadian nationalism
A nationalist Canada is not a Canada that resents the U.S. — it is one that understands its own value in the world and strengthens North America by standing confidently on its own feet.The Hill - 4d -
Russia frees detained American as talks with US on Ukraine begin
Russia has freed an American citizen detained on drug charges, in what the State Department called a "welcome gesture" ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. ...The Hill - 2d -
A look at the 8 Latin American crime groups designated as terrorist organizations by the US
The United States government is formally designating eight Latin American organized crime groups that also operate in the U_S_ to be “foreign terrorist organizations.”ABC News - 1d -
Can Trump make bitcoin useful?
The US president is embracing the cryptocurrency, exciting enthusiasts and concerning scepticsFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
US systems unravel under Trump
America has turned into an unreliable friendFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Could an EU-US deal be struck to avoid a full-blown trade war?
Also in this newsletter: Von der Leyen’s simplification drive hits the roadFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
UK trader wins fight against extradition to US on insider trading charges
UK Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed extradition of Joseph El-Khouri, curbing the reach of US prosecutorsFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Zelensky: US 'didn't want us in NATO' even before Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday the U.S. did not want Ukraine to join NATO even before the Trump administration began changing the country's approach toward the Russia-Ukraine ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats in Congress see potential shutdown as leverage to counter Trump
Republicans will need Democrats’ help to pass funding bill by 14 March as hard-right lawmakers push to cut costs. With the US federal government expected to shut down in one month unless ...The Guardian - 5d -
US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED.Wired - Feb. 10