Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Scott Bessent says that “likely sometime this week” the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.source
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Protesters rally in San Francisco against OpenAI deal with Pentagon
Protesters outside OpenAI’s headquarters in San Francisco said they were rallying against the deal CEO Sam Altman’s company had made with the Pentagon, saying they didn’t ‘trust the people at the top.’ The contract between OpenAI and the Pentagon was signed on 27 February, hours after Donald Trump issued a statement ordering federal agencies to […]
Explore MoreLeaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate – video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released
The video footage, released on Monday by the House Oversight Committee, shows hours of testimony given by both Clinton and her husband, former US President Bill Clinton, sitting for separate depositions last week, and denying any prior knowledge of late sex offender Epstein’s crimes. source
Explore MoreCarney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
Under Carney, the two governments are trying to repair ties that were strained when his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, publicly accused Delhi of a link to the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia (BC). source
Explore MoreUS commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
The cabinet member “voluntarily” agreed to be interviewed, weeks after acknowledging that he visited Epstein’s island.source
Explore MoreKristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.source
Explore MoreTrump voters back him on Iran – but that could change if war drags on
The Senate primary fights are the marquee matchup in Texas on Tuesday, with contested races for both the Democrats and Republicans. While those on the left have been comfortable criticising Trump and his decision to launch the Iran operation, Republicans have tended, like Paxton, to offer praise of Trump and then move on to other […]
Explore MoreUS nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should “depart now via commercial means” as strikes continue.source
Explore MoreWhat did Trump say in his first live remarks since Iran attack?
US President Donald Trump spoke for the first time since the US launched attacks on Iran on Saturday. During his remarks, which were part of a Medal of Honor ceremony, the president called the operation their “last best chance to strike”. He also mentioned the objectives of the operation. The BBC’s Sarah Smith, who was […]
Explore MoreIndia and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.source
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