U.S. and China to Hold First Trade Talks Since Trump’s Tariffs
Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, and Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, will discuss trade and economic matters with the officials this week.
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Trump expresses ‘absolute confidence’ as Steve Witkoff is sworn in as special Middle East envoy
President Donald Trump’s new special envoy to the Middle East was sworn in by Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday in an Oval Office ceremony.
US officials to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland amid trade war
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and others are expected to meet with Chinese counterparts in Geneva, Switzerland, later this week.
A federal judge bars the Trump administration from denying $1 billion in Covid-related school aid.
The ruling, in a lawsuit brought by Democratic officials in 16 states and Washington, D.C., halts a plan by the U.S. Education Department not to release unspent funds.
Trump admin reinstates 9/11 survivors program staff following HHS reorganization
The Trump administration reinstated staff at the World Trade Center Health Program after political backlash amid DOGE cuts to the popular 9/11 survivors' program.
Red state governor shoots down bill banning this common hospitality industry item
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoes legislation that would largely ban Styrofoam containers, dubbing it “textbook government overreach."
Upstate N.Y. school system’s support for trans athletes draws federal investigation.
The Saratoga Springs school board had pledged to safeguard students’ right to participate in activities consistent with their gender identity.
State Department to merge Palestinian Affairs Office with US Embassy in Jerusalem
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, through U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, will merge the Palestinian Affairs Office responsibilities with the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
Trump Surprises Canada and Carney With New Message: We Love You
President Trump played nice when he came face-to-face with the new prime minister of Canada, the country he has spent months belittling.
Lawmakers react to Newark airport chaos: ‘Your family deserves to know you’ll be safe’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is under fire, and senators Andy Kim, Jerry Moran and Shelley Moore Capito responded to issues at Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday.