EU Retaliates with Tariffs on US Goods, Escalating Trade War

The European Union has imposed tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, textiles, home appliances, agricultural products, and more. This comes in response to the Trump administration's tariffs on European goods earlier this year.

FBI Director Kash Patel has announced charges against a high-ranking U.S. Customs and Border Protection official for attempting to defraud FEMA and lying to federal agents. The official is accused of submitting false claims for reimbursement and using the funds for personal gain.

A new bill has been introduced to ban all Chinese nationals from obtaining U.S. student visas. The bill's supporters argue that it is necessary to protect national security, while opponents say it is discriminatory and will harm U.S. universities.

A federal judge has blocked President Trump from revoking the security clearance of Perkins Coie, the law firm involved in developing the Russia investigation. The judge ruled that the president's actions were politically motivated and violated the law.

Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, says his account has been locked on X. The reason for the suspension is unclear, but it comes amid growing concerns about censorship on social media platforms.

South Dakota has passed a law prohibiting state funds from being used for the research, production, promotion, sale, or distribution of lab-grown meat and insect-based foods. The law's supporters say it is necessary to protect consumers and the environment, while opponents argue that it is unnecessary and will stifle innovation.

Judge Tanya Chutkan has approved a Democratic request to reveal the identities of DOGE personnel and disclose the scope of DOGE's and Elon Musk's authority. This ruling could have significant implications for the future of the cryptocurrency.

Brightly colored flames were seen shooting up from manholes at Texas Tech as evacuations continued amid "multiple fires" spreading across campus buildings. The cause of the fires is still under investigation.

President Trump has announced a 200% tariff on all wines, champagnes, and alcoholic products from the EU unless they revoke their 50% tariff on US whiskey. This move is likely to further escalate the trade war between the US and the EU.

The Trump administration is set to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a powerful wartime measure, to accelerate the president's mass deportation plans. This move has been met with criticism from civil liberties groups, who argue that it is unconstitutional and discriminatory.

Rep. James Comer and the FBI are set to file criminal charges against those involved in ActBlue, calling it the largest money laundering scheme in U.S. history. ActBlue is a popular online fundraising platform used by many Democratic candidates and organizations.