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The U.S. Court of International Trade determined that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act when imposing broad tariffs on imports from countries including China, Canada, and Mexico.
The Trump Administration has already filed a notice of appealing the decision to the Federal Circuit.
China has welcomed a recent U.S. federal court ruling that invalidated Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, viewing it as a significant step toward de-escalating trade tensions.
Overnight, Donald Trump invoked religion to justify his actions as President.
Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role in the Trump administration, concluding his tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. As of this morning, Musk’s off-boarding process has begun.
The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a nearly $600 million contract with Moderna for developing vaccines targeting potential pandemic flu strains, including H5N1. Although the review was expected, the termination is seen as a major setback to U.S. pandemic preparedness efforts.
Qatar has requested that the U.S. clarify the terms surrounding the proposed transfer of a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet intended for use as Air Force One. Specifically, Qatar wants official documentation stating that the Trump administration initiated the deal and that Qatar will not be held responsible for any future transfers of the aircraft's ownership. This request comes amid ongoing legal discussions, as the agreement has not yet been finalized despite prior announcements.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims his “Make America Healthy Again” report is based on top-tier science, citing over 500 sources. However, many of these citations are flawed — some links are broken, some studies are misrepresented, and at least seven don’t seem to exist at all. One such citation falsely attributes a study to epidemiologist Katherine Keyes, who confirmed she never authored or co-authored the paper mentioned.
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the last living grandson of President John Tyler, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Born in 1928, he was a chemical engineer and preservationist who co-founded ChemTreat, a water treatment company, and dedicated much of his life to restoring historic sites like his grandfather's Sherwood Forest Plantation and Fort Pocahontas. His death marks the end of a direct familial link to a U.S. presidency that began in 1841.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced the closure of its Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO) and the elimination of the vice president role overseeing inclusion programs. This decision follows an 18-month internal review and aligns with Donald Trump's broader push against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federally funded institutions.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, is likely unconstitutional. The government sought to remove Khalil under a rarely used immigration law, citing foreign policy concerns. However, Judge Michael Farbiarz found this rationale to be vague and potentially in violation of constitutional protections.
The U.S. State Department is intensifying its scrutiny of all visa holders affiliated with Harvard University, extending beyond students to include faculty, researchers, and visitors.
After years of high demand and soaring prices, the U.S. housing market appears to be turning in favor of buyers. A new Redfin report shows that as of April, there were nearly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers—the largest gap since the company began tracking this data in 2013.
COVID-19 cases are rising again in parts of the world, driven by the spread of a new variant known as NB.1.8.1. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the increase is most notable in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and western Pacific regions.
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have been released from prison after serving time for their roles in a multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme. The couple was convicted of defrauding banks out of tens of millions of dollars and had received lengthy sentences before their early release.
See you this evening.
— Aaron
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