Author: Rena Rowe
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Trump reaches deal to halt tariffs on beef for 90 days in bid to lower prices
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he had reached a deal to temporarily ease tariffs on beef imports, saying the move would help lower prices for families as the United States faces a severe cattle shortage and record-high beef prices. “Today, I concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working…
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White House sends warning letter to Lisa Cook threatening to fire her
President Donald Trump has notified Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook that he is considering removing her from the central bank over allegations of mortgage fraud, and has given her three weeks to respond before making a final decision. In an Aug. 5 letter, the White House told Cook there was “sufficient reason to believe” she…
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Trump says he could work with Jeffries if Democrats retake majority: ‘He’s a nice guy’
President Donald Trump said he believes he could work with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) if Democrats regain control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections, despite years of pointed political attacks between the two. Asked whether he could do business with Jeffries as speaker if Democrats win the House majority, Trump suggested…
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Trump administration ends freeze on $10 billion in child care subsidies
The Trump administration has lifted its freeze on roughly $10 billion in federal child care and social services funding for five Democrat-led states, prompting a legal fight over whether the lawsuit challenging the funding halt should continue. Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services sent nearly identical letters to officials in California, Colorado,…
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Two Americas: Mamdani and Trump give speeches ahead of Independence Day
Ahead of Independence Day, the two figureheads of America’s political parties offered competing visions for the nation’s future, each before symbols of the country’s past. On Friday, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered an address from George Washington’s desk in Federal Hall in New York City. Hours later, President Donald Trump spoke in South…