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Domestic Affairs
Stock Markets Close for Good Friday After Volatile Week Driven by Tariff Uncertainty
Domestic Affairs
Nationwide Economic Blackout and Consumer Boycotts Begin: Americans Target Major Retailers in Protest of Prices, Profits, and Policy
Global Affairs
U.S. and Italy Hold Bilateral Talks on EU Tariffs and Transatlantic Relations
Introduction On April 17, 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the first European leader to meet face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump since his administration announced—and then partially suspended—a sweeping 20% tariff on European exports. The meeting, held at the White House, comes at a critical
Domestic Affairs
Stock Markets Tumble Amid Trump–Powell Clash and Tech Export Restrictions
Introduction U.S. stock markets experienced a sharp sell-off on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as a confluence of political and economic shocks rattled investor confidence. President Donald Trump’s public demand for the dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, combined with sweeping new restrictions on U.S. technology exports
Domestic Affairs
U.S. Tariff Policy Triggers Economic Slowdown and Recession Fears
Domestic Affairs
Fed Chair Powell Warns Tariffs Will Fuel Inflation and Slow Growth: Economic Outlook and White House Response
Introduction Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark warning in a closely watched speech at the Economic Club of Chicago, cautioning that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes are “significantly larger than anticipated” and will likely result in higher inflation and slower economic growth. Powell’s remarks, which
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Judge Finds Trump Administration Willfully Defied Court Orders in Deportation Case: Potential Criminal Contempt Proceedings Loom
Introduction In a significant legal confrontation between the judiciary and the Trump administration, a federal judge has found probable cause to hold the administration in criminal contempt for willfully defying court orders related to the deportation of migrants under the rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act. The case centers on the
Domestic Affairs
Texas Faces Urgent Water Supply Challenges Amid Growth and Drought
Domestic Affairs
Zuckerberg and Meta's FTC Antitrust Case Negotiations Sputters
Domestic Affairs
Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping Executive Order on Health Care Costs
Introduction On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive executive order aimed at reducing health care costs for Americans, with a central focus on lowering prescription drug prices, increasing transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain, and reforming Medicare payment structures[1][2][3]. The order builds on Trump’
Global Affairs