Tariff revenues smash record with $28B haul in July
August 1, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. tariff revenues hit a new monthly record in July, topping $28 billion and lifting collections for the fiscal year to date to more than $151
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Ghislaine Maxwell asks SCOTUS to toss her convictions
July 31, 2025
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell urged the Supreme Court on Monday to toss her sex-trafficking convictions, alleging that the federal government violated an immunity deal when it
Trump imposes 25% tariff on India, plus penalty
July 31, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods beginning Friday, along with additional unspecified penalties, citing
Trump gives Mexico 90-day extension to reach trade deal
July 31, 2025
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will not raise U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods for 90 days following a “very successful” call with Mexican
Tsunami waves reach SoCal coast after 8.8 magnitude Russia quake
July 30, 2025
By Melanie Sun and Victoria Friedman Contributing Writers An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings across the northern Pacific Ocean. Tsunami warnings
5 revelations from the newly declassified Russia records
July 30, 2025
By Ivan Pentchoukov Contribuiting Writer The Trump administration released three batches of records in July that shed new light on the decade-long controversy over Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential
Harris rules out run for governor
July 30, 2025
By Alexei Koseff CalMatters Writer Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, ending months of feverish speculation and raising fresh questions about the next chapter of her political career. The
Trump says he’s not seeking summit with Xi but may visit China
July 29, 2025
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that he was seeking a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but said he may visit China at
Musk’s Boring Co. to build underground transit system in Nashville
July 29, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Boring Co. has entered into an agreement with the state of Tennessee to develop its Loop underground transportation system that would connect
UK’s Starmer threatens to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel winds down Gaza conflict
July 29, 2025
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced his government would recognize a Palestinian state by September unless Israel agrees to a cease-fire and to improve
Popular sugar substitute linked to higher risk of stroke
July 28, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A widely used sugar substitute found in some sugar-free and low-calorie foods may not be as benign as previously thought, according to a new study. Small
DOGE says it has helped save nearly $200 billion
July 28, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Department of Government Efficiency says nearly $200 billion has been saved since it was established under the Trump administration earlier this year. According to DOGE’s
European Union reacts to US trade deal with relief, criticism
July 28, 2025
By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer Senior figures in the European Union have reacted with a combination of relief and criticism to the new trade deal with the United States. Immediately following
Trump: Top priority in Gaza getting people more food
July 28, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Monday that the No. 1 priority in Gaza is getting people fed amid the nearly two-year Hamas-Israel conflict. Trump, speaking alongside
In-N-Out CEO: Out of California
July 25, 2025
Owner latest top executive to leave the state: ‘It’s tough here’ By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer As In-N-Out Burger prepares to open restaurants and a corporate office in Tennessee, owner and
Southwest to allow seat selection starting next week
July 25, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Southwest Airlines will offer travelers the flexibility to choose their seats on flights, ending the open seating system it currently follows, the company said in a
Iran acknowledges US airstrikes ‘destroyed’ nuclear facilities
July 25, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Iran’s foreign minister confirmed this week that U.S. airstrikes left the country’s nuclear facilities “destroyed” but said Iran would continue to enrich uranium. This comes about
Trump orders US exit from UNESCO, reversing Biden-era reentry
July 24, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The United States will withdraw from the U.N. Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization by the end of 2026, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday, citing ideological
Appeals court declines to lift restrictions on AP access to White House
July 23, 2025
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer An appeals court on Tuesday declined the latest attempt by The Associated Press to lift Trump administration restrictions that bar its journalists from accessing certain areas
Whitesides introduces bipartisan storm forecasting bill
July 23, 2025
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act along with Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield, and Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana.