US trade court rules against Trump's 10 per cent tariff rate
President Donald Trump ordered 10 per cent tariffs on most imports to the US earlier this year. (AP: Matt Rourke)
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Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie told The Tucker Carlson Show that "at least" 95 percent of the funding backing his main opponent in the Republican primary taking place later this month comes from pro-Israel lobbying groups.
· Middleeasteye
Trade court rejects Trump’s 10% global tariffs in victory for small businesses
The US trade court on Thursday ruled against President Trump’s latest 10% global tariffs, finding across-the-board tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law.
· Reuters
NCAA Tournaments get supersized makeovers that could affect Cinderella and your brackets
UConn players celebrate after their win against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
· Mark Long
US state department to start revoking passports of parents who owe child support
Revocations will start on Friday for those who owe $100,000 or more, and then expand to those who owe $2,500 or more
· Associated Press
Presidente de Brasil dice no temer la injerencia estadounidense en comicios, tras reunión con Trump
El presidente de Brasil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pronuncia un discurso durante la cumbre de Movilización Progresiva Global, el domingo 18 de abril de 2026, en Barcelona. (AP Foto/Joan Monfort, Archivo)
· The Associated Press
Trade court rules Trump’s replacement tariffs illegal
A federal court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully used Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose a 10 percent global tariff — a backup plan the president implemented after the Supreme Court struck down his more sweeping worldwide tariffs earlier this year.
· Ari Hawkins
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· The Associated Press
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10 pct global tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. trade court ruled Thursday against President Donald Trump's 10 percent global tariffs in another legal setback to his trade policy, as his administration is already working to replace its emergency duties struck down by the Supreme Court in February.
· Song Sang-ho
(LEAD) Trump could ask Xi for suggestions on engagement with Kim during upcoming summit: Campbell
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· Song Sang-ho
Tribunal federal falla contra nuevos aranceles globales de Trump, tras revés en la Corte Suprema
El presidente Donald Trump antes de pronunciar un discurso durante un evento para las madres de los miembros de las fuerzas armadas en la Sala Este de la Casa Blanca, el miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
John Fetterman vehemently rejects pressure to ditch Dems: ‘I’d be a terrible Republican’
Mavericky Sen. John Fetterman slapped down calls for him to become a Republican due to his penchant for breaking ranks with Democrats, arguing that he’d be “terrible” as a GOPer.
· Ryan King
US trade court rules against Trump’s 10% global tariffs
Trump also issues new deadline for EU to implement trade deal terms before raising tariffs to ‘much higher levels’
· Reuters
U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first
The U.S. and Iran opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming the other initiated the attack.
· Kevin Breuninger
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed
President Donald Trump adjusts his microphone while speaking during an event for military mothers in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
EEUU no prevé acción militar inminente contra Cuba pese a amenazas de Trump, dicen fuentes AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Estados Unidos no está contemplando una acción militar inminente contra La Habana pese a las amenazas reiteradas del presidente Donald Trump de que “Cuba es la próxima” y de que buques de guerra estadounidenses desplegados en Oriente Medio por el conflicto con Irán podrían regresar pasando por la i…
· Matthew Lee
Set menu: Trump serves up more Taco and Nacho | The National
This week marked Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican celebration of a 19th century military victory over the French. US President Donald Trump seems to have taken on a south-of-the-border vibe, ordering both a Taco and a Nacho.
· Thomas Watkins
New York to restrict ICE despite federal threat to send agents
White House border czar Tom Homan speaks to reporters at the White House, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
· Anthony Izaguirre
US not seeing imminent military action in Cuba, AP sources say
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Matthew Lee
34 CA Reps beg state AG to block ‘unprecedented’ Paramount-Warner merger
Dozens of California-based representatives sent a letter Thursday to the state’s attorney general urging him to conduct a “full and robust review” of the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation.
· Zain Khan
Trump could ask Xi for suggestions on engagement with Kim during upcoming summit: ex-U.S. official
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump could ask for Chinese President Xi Jinping's suggestions for engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during their upcoming summit in Beijing, a former senior U.S. official said Thursday, as he has repeatedly expressed his desire for dialogue with Pyon…
· Song Sang-ho
Trump gives EU until July 4 to reach trade deal or face steeper tariffs
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would give the European Union until July 4 to implement trade deal commitments before he raises tariffs on EU goods including cars to "much higher levels."
· Reuters
The Maps Are Moving: How A Supreme Court Ruling Turned The 2026 House Race Into A Republican Offensive
A few short weeks ago House Democrats were riding high. They had spent tens of millions to win a Virginia referendum that promised up to four new seats. President Trump was struggling in the polls. The path to a House majority looked plausible.
· Tyler Durden
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US president said he gave EU chief Ursula von der Leyen ‘until our Country’s 250th Birthday’ or tariffs would jump to ‘much higher levels’
· Agence France-Presse
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US president said he gave EU chief Ursula von der Leyen ‘until our Country’s 250th Birthday’ or tariffs would jump to ‘much higher levels’
· Agence France-Presse
Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
Tennessee’s Republican-dominated state legislature and governor have approved a new congressional map ahead of the US midterms, carving up the state’s only Black majority district.
· Al Jazeera
Trump promises ‘one big glow’ in Iran if ceasefire collapses (VIDEOS)
The US military has launched a wave of strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran accused Washington of violating the ceasefire and retaliated against American warships in the area.
· RT
US mulls drilling for oil under military bases – Bloomberg
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering extracting oil from beneath military bases to refill the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to Bloomberg.
· RT
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The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering extracting oil from beneath military bases to refill the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to Bloomberg.
· RT
Forget the naysayers — earnings surge means a ‘resilient’ Trump economy
Ken Griffin, the billionaire chief of the Citadel Investment empire, recently expressed his amazement at how President Donald Trump has had the fortitude to survive multiple assassination attempts while still bringing his A-game for the American people.
· Charles Gasparino
Dog with Humane Society ‘Adopt Me’ vest fatally mauls other pooch at Washington marathon
They’re in the dog house.
· Natalie O'Neill
Four more UNRWA staff — including teachers — found to have kidnapped Israelis on Oct. 7, as feds weigh criminal charges
WASHINGTON — A US government watchdog has found at least four more staffers for the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee aid agency “kidnapped” Israelis and aided Hamas’ terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023, information that is likely to feed into a federal criminal probe, sources told The Post.
· Josh Christenson
Trump-Xi summit set to weigh Iran oil, Taiwan and US exports
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· Jeff Pao
Trump gives 4 July ultimatum to EU to approve trade deal with US
President Donald Trump has threatened "much higher" tariffs on the European Union (EU) by 4 July if the bloc fails to drop its levies on the US to zero.
· Rachel Clun
US congressman says pro-Israel groups behind 95 percent of funding against him
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie told The Tucker Carlson Show that "at least" 95 percent of the funding backing his main opponent in the Republican primary taking place later this month comes from pro-Israel lobbying groups.
· Middleeasteye
Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon
Democrats in the United States Senate have raised questions about the US military’s potential role in establishing vast “evacuation zones” in Lebanon, Gaza and Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Con jonrón y 4 impulsadas, Ruiz impulsa victoria 7-5 de Nacionales ante Mellizos
José Tena, baña a su compañero de los Nacionales de Washington Keibert Ruiz al ganar el juego ante los Mellizos de Minnesota el jueves 7 de mayo del 2026. (AP Foto/Nick Wass)
Trabajadores venezolanos piden ingresos dignos y elecciones en nueva protesta ante embajada de EEUU
Una persona protesta en la plaza Alfredo Sadel exigiendo elecciones presidenciales libres en Caracas, Venezuela, el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026. (Foto AP/Pedro Mattey)
· The Associated Press
Iran casts a long, dark shadow over Trump’s trip to China next week
WASHINGTON – The war in Iran looms large over President Trump’s trip to China next week as the US seeks Chinese President Xi Jinping’s help in lowering gas prices but may have to concede ground in the technology war in return.
· Emily Goodin
CIA says Iran has 70 percent of pre-war missiles, can ride out blockade for months: Report
Iran can withstand the US naval blockade against it for three or four more months before facing severe economic hardship, the CIA told the Trump administration this week, according to a report by The Washington Post on Thursday.
· Middleeasteye
Trump dice que la UE tiene hasta el 4 de julio para aprobar acuerdo comercial o habrá más aranceles
El presidente Donald Trump recibe a peleadores de la UFC en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Josh Boak
Stunning reason Mexico City nightclub charging Americans 15x more than other tourists
A Mexico City nightclub owner is taking revenge for President Trump’s “insults” by hitting American tourists where it hurts — their wallets.
· Katie Jerkovich
Trump sets two-month deadline for EU to enact trade deal
The president threatened to raise tariffs to “much higher levels” on the EU if an agreement isn’t reached.
· Aaron Pellish, Daniel Desrochers
Trump threatens 'much higher' tariffs on EU if it fails to fulfill trade deal by July 4
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to raise tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) to "much higher levels" if it fails to fulfill its end of last year's trade deal with the United States by July 4.
· Song Sang-ho
Three sex offenders nabbed trying to cross border in ‘Operation Predator’ immigrant crackdown
Three sex offenders, including one wanted in New York on child sex crimes, were arrested at the Texas border under Operation Predator as the Trump administration ramps up its crackdown on criminal aliens.
· Emily Goodin
Ruiz powers Nationals past Twins 7-5 with go-ahead 7th-inning homer and 4 RBIs
Washington Nationals’ Jacob Young (30) slides home to score on a double by Keibert Ruiz as Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, left, tries to field the throw during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· Noah Trister
Rubio mends fences in Rome after Trump's pope insults
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· Stuart Marsh
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ after Star Wars actor posts Trump gravesite image
On Hamill’s Bluesky account, ‘If Only’ was written on the image of Trump lying next to a gravestone inscribed ‘Donald J Trump 1946-2024’
· Reuters
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ after Star Wars actor posts Trump gravesite image
On Hamill’s Bluesky account, ‘If Only’ was written on the image of Trump lying next to a gravestone inscribed ‘Donald J Trump 1946-2024’
· Reuters
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· The Associated Press