Trump says he'll raise global tariff rate to 15% after Supreme Court loss

A defiant President Trump now says he’s raising the global tariff rate from 10% to 15% after a crushing defeat from the Supreme Court.

Tariff refunds: Who's getting them and when will they be issued?

The Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs has left unanswered questions: Will the money already collected by the government be refunded? And if so, who’s getting their money back?

Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.

Trump announces 10% global tariffs, attacks Supreme Court
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President Donald Trump spoke to the media on Friday following a Supreme Court ruling striking down sweeping tariffs. 

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs in 6-3 vote

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize President Donald Trump to impose the tariffs.

Trump orders release of alien and UFO government files

President Donald shared the news of the files release on social media Thursday night, after he accused former President Barack Obama of revealing “classified information" when Obama implied in a podcast interview that aliens were real.

Banner featuring Trump displayed on DOJ headquarters

A large banner featuring President Donald Trump’s face has been displayed on the Department of Justice headquarters Thursday. 

DC congressional candidate charged with distributing child porn

Angel Rios allegedly shared several sexually explicit videos of children with another user on X, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting

The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.

Redistricting battles in Md., Va. kick into high gear
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Redistricting battles continue to play out across the country, and in Maryland and Virginia. Former Steny Hoyer staffer Jamie Jackson and Priorities First executive director Brittany Martinez join Jim Lokay to discuss on "The Final 5."

How tariffs are impacting the bourbon industry
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On “The Final 5,” Jim Lokay spoke with journalist and Kentucky bourbon expert Claudia Coffey about how tariffs and shifting consumer habits are squeezing the spirits industry, with some U.S. products even getting pulled from shelves in Canada. Coffey warned of a potential “bourbon bust,” pointing to oversupply from the pandemic era, softer demand, and added costs in the supply chain, while noting the industry may pivot toward new products and broader distribution to stay competitive.

Reflecting on Jesse Jackson's legacy with Dr. James Peterson
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On “The Final 5,” Jim Lokay spoke with Dr. James Peterson about the death of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson and the legacy he leaves behind. Peterson said Jackson’s lasting impact was his “Rainbow Coalition” approach—building solidarity across race, class, religion and region—and argued that message of common ground and advocacy for the most vulnerable is still the path forward for American politics.

MTG claims Epstein case could alienate women voters
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On “The Final 5,” Republican strategist Katie Frost weighed in on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent comments and warned that her resignation left her district without representation and a messy special-election timeline. Frost argued Republicans can hold and grow support with women by emphasizing public safety, immigration, and the economy—saying Democrats can’t win by relying on abortion as a single issue. She also pointed to figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President Vance as prominent GOP voices moving forward.

Bowser declares emergency, seeks FEMA support for Potomac sewage spill

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency and requested federal emergency assistance on Wednesday evening following the Potomac Interceptor break.

Government Shutdown: Partial DHS closure appears likely to stretch on

Lawmakers and the White House are showing no signs of compromise in their standoff over oversight of federal immigration officers, a dispute that has paused funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks

A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.