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Tim Walz Slams Trump Over Tariffs, DOGE Department In Blistering Speech, Calls Him A 'Man Who Wants To Be A King'

Gov. Walz condemns Trump for power abuse and weak leadership in his State of the State address, sparking backlash from Republicans.

New York AG Letitia James Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Over 'Reckless' And 'Unconstitutional' Tariffs, Challenging Presidential Power

Trump sued over unconstitutional tariffs by 12 states. Lawsuit claims he exceeded authority by imposing tariffs under IEEPA. Impact on future use of executive power in trade policy.

Elon Musk's Critics On X See Sudden Drop In Visibility, Raising Questions About Platform's Free Speech Commitments

High-profile X users saw their visibility drop after criticizing Elon Musk, raising concerns about how power is wielded on the platform. #freedomofspeech

Trump Administration Denies Federal Disaster Aid To Tornado-Stricken Arkansas, Pushing Responsibility To States

Trump administration denies federal disaster relief to Arkansas after tornadoes, shifting responsibility onto states. Controversial decision sparks criticism and raises concerns about future disaster management.

Trump Tower Becomes Flashpoint For Earth Day Protest As Activist Defaces Seal, Slams Kamala Harris' 'Fracked Gas' Climate Stance

A climate activist was arrested for vandalizing a presidential seal at Trump Tower to protest government inaction on climate change.

Warren Buffett Said 'I Am 100% For The Independence Of The Fed:' For Over 20 Years, He's Warned, 'We Do Not Want To Fool Around With It'

Warren Buffett consistently defends Fed's autonomy, warns against political meddling. His stance hasn't changed over decades.

Fewer Americans Now View China As An Enemy Amid Shifting Opinions On Trade And Tariffs, Pew Survey Finds

American attitudes toward China have slightly improved as per a 2025 Pew survey. Unfavorable opinions decreased from 81% to 77%.

Fewer Americans Now View China As An Enemy Amid Shifting Opinions On Trade And Tariffs, Pew Survey Finds

American attitudes toward China have slightly improved as per a 2025 Pew survey. Unfavorable opinions decreased from 81% to 77%.

US Births Rose 1% In 2024, CDC Finds: Driven By Hispanic, Asian Women

US births rose 1% in 2024, but demographers warn it's no reason to celebrate. Economic uncertainty, cultural shifts impact family formation.

Trump Says Tariffs Could Replace Income Tax: Experts Warn The Math Doesn't Work

Trump suggests tariffs could fully fund govt. and eliminate income tax. Experts criticize, citing unrealistic numbers, economic harm.

Warren Buffett Said 'I Am 100% For The Independence Of The Fed:' For Over 20 Years, He's Warned, 'We Do Not Want To Fool Around With It'

Warren Buffett consistently defends Fed's autonomy, warns against political meddling. His stance hasn't changed over decades.

National Social Security Month Returns Under Trump As SSA Cites $1 Billion In Savings, Vows To 'Serve The People'

The SSA has reinstated National Social Security Month after a pandemic-induced pause, signaling a change in priorities.

Trump Tariffs Drive Companies To Stash Imports In Tax-Free Foreign Trade Zones

Tariff hikes have led U.S. companies to use FTZs & bonded warehouses for imported goods. Concerns about expenses & policy changes drive interest.

Jim Cramer Calls It A 'Manufactured Crisis' As Markets Plunge Despite Strong Earnings

Cramer says U.S. stocks are sliding due to political and economic chaos, overshadowing solid earnings. Investors may ignore earnings entirely.

Retailers Target Billions In Unused FSA/HSA Funds With Wellness And Beauty Push

Retailers tap into billions of unspent healthcare dollars through FSA/HSA accounts, targeting shoppers with eligible items and education.

Roche's $50 Billion US Investment Commitment Includes New Facilities, 12,000 Jobs, Expanded R&D Hubs As Drug Tariffs Loom

Roche plans $50B investment in U.S. for manufacturing & research, as potential drug tariffs loom. Move to create 12,000 jobs & increase exports

Harvard Sues Trump Administration For Attempting To Withhold Billions In Federal Grants

Harvard sues Trump admin over attempts to control academic decisions & revoke tax-exempt status. Lawsuit backed by higher education figures.

Bill Gates' Harvard Professor Thought, 'What A Waste' When He Left Academia, But That 'Small Company' He Founded Changed The World

Before becoming one of the richest men, Gates impressed professors with his intelligence at Harvard. He left to build Microsoft.

Native Health Leaders Slam Trump Administration's Proposed $900 Million Cuts To Indian Health Service: Call Plan 'Dangerous' In Letter To RFK Jr.

NIHB urges urgent action to rectify proposed budget cuts to Indian Health Service, warning of potential life-threatening consequences and citing past underfunding deaths.

Charlie Munger's Bold Bank Bets In 2008: A Masterclass In Rational Investing And How Warren Buffett Is Now Channeling That Same Patience With A $334 Billion Cash Pile

Charlie Munger's 2009 investment in suffering financial institutions, based on mental models and understanding of human psychology, is a timeless lesson.