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The Trump administration and Republicans have argued that the limits on coordinated spending violate the First Amendment. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
After debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday, the Senate kicked off what's expected to be a marathon vote series on the "big, beautiful bill." CBS
VOA VIEW: Let's get it done.
Two firefighters were shot dead and a third wounded on an Idaho mountain when they were ambushed by a man who set the fire to lure them to the area, the local sheriff says. CBS
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Dozens of tornadoes and a powerful storm system are causing travel disruptions nationwide, with Atlanta's airport hit especially hard. Officials warn delays could worsen heading into the holiday. CBS
Hundreds of thousands of workers will see more money in their paychecks starting next month due to minimum wage increases. CBS
VOA VIEW: Inflation will rise in the blue states.
Tens of millions of Americans are unable to save for retirement through their jobs. CBS
The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he will be "terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada" CNBC
VOA VIEW: Canada backwatered to Trump position.
The phase three study data clears the path forward for Moderna's combination jab targeting Covid-19 and influenza. CNBC
Some of the most popular retirement communities in the U.S. require up to $3 million to retire comfortably. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Very few have $3M in retirement funds.
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A traveler from Egypt kicked a U.S. Customs and Border Protection beagle Freddy after the dog sniffed out over 100 pounds of banned food earlier this week at Dulles Airport. FOX News
A former prosecutor said Kilmar Abrego Garcia could face death penalty-eligible charges stemming from a 2021 incident, if federal prosecutors want to bring additional charges. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He should face prosecution.
A man was arrested by Capitol Police on Sunday after shouting from the Senate gallery and disrupting debate on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill." FOX News
VOA VIEW: He is mentally disturbed.
Major cities across the country that have funded their police department have experienced drops in murders, something one law enforcement group claims is a rejection of the defund movement. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It was a dead end from the beginning.
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A legal challenge in Britain to try to ban sales of parts for Lockheed Martin F-35 jets that may end up in Israeli fighters used to carry out airstrikes on Gaza, has been defeated in the High Court in London. UPI
The percentage of Americans who say they are "proud to be an American" is down nine percent from last year. UPI
VOA VIEW: As it should -- good news.
A British-U.S. trade deal took effect Monday, cutting U.S. tariffs on imports of British cars, including Jaguar, Range Rover, Aston Martin, and Mini by 17.5% to 10%. UPI
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Group of Seven nations agreed to exempt U.S. companies from a 15% minimum corporate tax rate, the countries said in a joint statement. UPI
VOA VIEW: A good smart move.
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President Donald Trump said he has agreed to delay imposing a 50% tariff on European goods until July 9 to allow more time for trade negotiations. Trump should not extend imposing tariffs.
Trump announced the decision in a post on his Truth Social media platform, saying he made the decision following a call with European Com"The EU and U.S. share the world's most consequential and close trade relationship," she said on X. "Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively."
The delay is the latest from the American president, who has turned to the threat of imposing tariffs as a negotiating tool to bring about a new deal with terms more favorable for the United States. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who had requested the extension. "I agreed to the extension -- July 9, 2025 -- It was my privilege to do so," he said in the statement. "The Commission President said that talks will begin rapidly. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
In a statement of her own published prior to Trump's announcement, von der Leyen said she had a "good call" with the American president, and that to reach a "good" trade deal, they would need until July 9. Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced that an agreement had been reached with China to reduce most of their tariffs for 90 days to allow time for negotiations. That agreement saw U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods drop from 145% to 30% and China's reciprocal tariffs on American goods fall from 125% to 10%.
Trump had originally announced 20% tariffs on EU imports in April as part of his so-called reciprocal tariffs, which sought to use the tax to level out trade disparities. He then reduced those tariffs to 10% for 90 days later. On Friday, Trump announced that a 50% tariff on EU goods would go into effect June 1, claiming the 27-member bloc was being "very difficult to deal with."
