Mounting data from sources including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that American households and businesses are bearing the vast majority of the cost of President Trump’s tariffs, despite presidential claims to the contrary. The analysis shows that Americans paid for nearly 90% of the tariffs in 2025, a trend consistent with earlier periods of tariff imposition. This burden is reflected in companies either absorbing increased costs, impacting their profit margins, or passing them on to consumers through higher prices, leading to decreased consumer confidence. Economists argue that the economic strain from these tariffs outweighs the claimed benefits, such as funding national debt reduction or providing tax rebates, with the cost to households potentially exceeding any tax relief.
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Two immigration agents have been placed on leave and may face criminal charges following an investigation into an encounter in Minneapolis. Federal prosecutors sought to dismiss charges against two Venezuelan men, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis and Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna, who were accused of assaulting an ICE officer. New evidence revealed inconsistencies with the agents’ initial statements, prompting the dismissal of charges and raising questions about the agents’ conduct. Sosa-Celis and Aljorna plan to cooperate with ongoing investigations into the agents’ actions.
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A recent major NATO drill revealed significant unpreparedness for high-intensity drone warfare and real-time intelligence, according to The Wall Street Journal. The exercise, Hedgehog 2025, simulated a battlefield saturated with unmanned systems, where NATO forces struggled to adapt to the extreme visibility created by drones, leading to simulated catastrophic losses. In contrast, Ukrainian specialists, utilizing systems like Delta for rapid target acquisition and coordination, demonstrated a far more effective and agile approach. This stark contrast highlighted broader structural challenges within NATO, such as slow strike coordination and restricted data sharing, underscoring the urgent need to integrate Ukraine’s combat experience into Western military thinking and doctrine.
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A prominent healthcare advocacy group has called for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign. This demand follows controversial remarks made by Kennedy on a podcast where he downplayed COVID-19 risks and referenced past cocaine use. Critics argue his statements, alongside his handling of vaccine policy and public health challenges like measles outbreaks, demonstrate he is unfit to lead the department. Despite the criticisms, an HHS spokesperson stated that under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, the department is committed to transparency, courage, and science to protect public health.
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During a live broadcast commemorating the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, a reporter seemingly uttered “death to Khamenei” instead of the typical pro-regime chants. This incident led to the dismissal of the provincial broadcast station’s director and disciplinary reviews for other staff. Separately, a mosque sermon also appeared to be interrupted before the phrase “death to Khamenei” could be fully spoken. These events occurred as Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its revolution, with Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezeshkian offering contrasting messages regarding the nation’s direction and the recent crackdown on protests.
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The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student tragically killed in a Seattle police crash in January 2023, has faced further heartbreak with the passing of her father, Kandula Srikanth. Mr. Srikanth, a retired police constable, died of a heart attack on February 10, just two days before a $29 million compensation settlement for his daughter’s death was announced. The family is currently in mourning and has declined to comment on the settlement at this time.
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Europe is at a crossroads, and the call for it to step onto the global stage as a true geopolitical power is growing louder. President Macron has been a vocal proponent of this shift, arguing that the continent can no longer afford to be a passive observer in international affairs. The underlying sentiment is that the time for talk has long passed, and the urgency of the current global landscape demands a more assertive and unified European stance.
The inherent challenge in achieving such a unified front lies in the very structure of the European Union. With so many diverse nations, each with its own interests and priorities, reaching consensus on crucial geopolitical decisions can be an arduous, and sometimes impossible, task.… Continue reading
President Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order “shortly” establishing the legal justification for national voter-identification requirements. He expressed a desire for these laws to be in place for the 2026 midterm elections, stating that he has identified “legal reasons” to implement them even if Congress does not approve such legislation. Trump’s move comes amid pressure from his allies and has fueled concerns among Democrats and voting-rights organizations about potential intervention in upcoming elections.
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It seems a rather peculiar situation has unfolded involving Kristi Noem and a Coast Guard pilot, and the details, as reported, paint a picture of what many are describing as petty and entitled behavior. The core of the story revolves around a blanket belonging to Governor Noem being left behind on a plane, and the subsequent report of the Coast Guard pilot being fired as a result. This action has, unsurprisingly, sparked considerable commentary and disbelief.
From what’s being discussed, it appears the pilot was tasked with flying a group that included Kristi Noem. Upon reaching their destination, the pilot was reportedly instructed to take a commercial flight home.… Continue reading
Further allegations suggest Jagland may have sought Epstein’s assistance in securing a bank loan, though the outcome of this request remains unconfirmed by Norwegian broadcaster NRK. It is currently unknown if these claims are included within the scope of the gross corruption charges.
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