Russia Freed Ksenia Karelina, a Detained American, Rubio Says
Ksenia Karelina, who was jailed in Russia over a one-time donation to a Ukrainian charity group, was released in exchange for Artur Petrov, a dual Russian-German citizen.
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Trump Repeals Biden-Era Limit on Water Flow in Shower Heads
President Trump, who signed an executive order about the definition of “shower head” has had a long-running crusade against low water pressure.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Fire Agencies’ Leaders
An appeals court ordered Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox reinstated to their positions at agencies protecting workers’ rights.
Delta Warns Trump’s Trade War Could Lead to a Recession
Delta is one of the largest U.S. companies to warn that the escalating trade war is weighing on its business and the global economy.
Oil Prices Tumble as China-U.S. Tariffs Weaken Economic Confidence
The slide in crude prices signals deteriorating confidence in the strength of the economy.
Gabbard Starts a Task Force Focused on Politicization of the Intelligence Agencies
The director of national intelligence framed it as an effort to eliminate the politicization of the agencies and to investigate episodes where intelligence was “weaponized.”
Oil Executives Refrain From Publicly Criticizing Trump or His Tariffs
Eager to stay in Mr. Trump’s good graces, oil executives refrain from publicly criticizing the president. But privately, ‘Everyone’s afraid.’
China Condemns JD Vance’s ‘Chinese Peasants’ Comment
A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry denounced the vice president’s comments as “ignorant and impolite.”
With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints On Gaza Than Ever
On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition.
Supreme Court Overturns Block on Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Deportations
The Trump administration asked the justices to weigh in after a federal judge paused the president’s use of a wartime powers law to deport Venezuelans it accused of being gang members.