Lutnick Defends Trump’s Tariffs

Setting the record straight around seemingly constant tariff debates in the political and economic spheres, President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary quelled any recession fears and explained how the tariff agenda is “playing for the strength of America.” “The president is here to protect American workers. He’s here to protect American industry. We’re going to stop […]

RFK Jr and Sean Hannity reveal Trump’s secret to losing ‘30 pounds’

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Washington’s Legal Establishment Frets as Pam Bondi’s Brother Launches Bid to Head District’s Powerful Bar Association

Elite Washington lawyers are pushing back against a campaign being waged by the brother of Attorney General Bondi to take over the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, the supposedly nonpartisan group that regulates lawyers in the nation’s capital.   The campaign of Brad Bondi, 51, a partner at the District-based law firm Paul Hastings, […]

Karoline Leavitt spars with reporter over whether tariffs are ‘taxes’ | News

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sparred with an Associated Press reporter on Tuesday, 11 March, over Donald Trump’s use of tariffs. Ms Leavitt granted the outlet a rare question during the briefing after the White House blocked AP reporters and photographers from the presidential press pool and certain White House events, following the news […]