BREAKING: Tulsi Gabbard Declared to be a Resident of Texas, Yet Voted in Hawaii

Tulsi Gabbard declared that she was a resident of Texas, yet voted in Hawaii, The White House won't reveal the list of countries that have expressed interest in trade deals, and recession fears quell.

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• Trump says he’s pausing tariffs on most countries for 90 days due to the market crash, but he’s increasing tariffs on China by 125%.

• Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard signed a sworn statement claiming Texas residency—but later cast her vote in Hawaii. Gabbard says she followed guidance from Texas officials when signing the declaration, but insists she has always considered Hawaii her home.

• White House officials are now admitting that the possible deal for TikTok — selling it to a U.S. company — is no longer on the table, at least for the foreseeable future, and possibly for good. This comes as tensions with China escalate into a full-blown trade war. The situation is still unfolding.

• The White House is refusing to release the list of 75 countries that have expressed interest in trade deals, despite NBC News requesting it.

• Federal judges in New York and Texas have temporarily halted the deportation of some Venezuelan migrants who were set to be removed under Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act.

• Trump said he had considered a temporary pause on tariffs and decided to move forward with it because people were getting worried. He also mentioned he's considering exempting certain U.S. companies from the tariffs.

• The White House says the 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico will stay in place.

• Goldman Sachs has withdrawn its recession prediction following the announcement of the tariff pause.

• Trump on Iran: If military action becomes necessary, the U.S. will act — and Israel will take the lead.

• European Union officials have approved a new round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. Starting as soon as April 15, the tariffs—ranging from 10% to 25%—will apply to over $24 billion worth of products, including tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel, and aluminum.

See you in the morning.

— Aaron