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RFK Jr. plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
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Trump teases 'very big meeting' with Iran after Netanyahu talks
April 7, 2025 | 3:48pm"We're having direct talks with Iran," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump threatens to veto bipartisan bill mandating congressional approval of tariffs
April 7, 2025 | 3:09pmThe Trade Review Act would require the executive to have any new tariffs agreed to by Congress within 60 days.
CIA assessing its powers to kill drug smugglers abroad: report
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US Steel shares surge 16% after Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel's bid
April 7, 2025 | 2:41pmUS Steel and Nippon Steel had alleged in a lawsuit that Biden prejudiced CFIUS's decision and violated the companies' right to a fair review.
Schumer warns Trump's tariffs will destroy NYC's economy, drive recession: 'What you're doing is ugly'
April 7, 2025 | 2:32pmThe Democratic senator ripped Trump's levy war as a "pinball tariff strategy" that could result in a nearly $20 billion direct hit to New York City and threaten hundreds of...
Here's the first country set to officially cave on Trump's tariffs
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Michelle Obama's new podcast is a dud with listeners
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Supreme Court pauses order for Trump admin to return wrongly deported Maryland man hours before deadline
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Commerce chief Lutnick defends tariffs on islands with only penguin inhabitants: 'No countries left off'
April 7, 2025 | 1:28pmCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday tried to defend US tariffs even on islands only populated with penguins.
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to New York's 'sensitive locations' gun control law
April 7, 2025 | 12:38pmAlbany imposed the Concealed Carry Improvement Act after the high court nixed century-old restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in 2022.
Democrats are forming an 'assassination culture' as Trump rises in power, new study reveals
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Elon Musk pushes back on Trump tariffs, with help of a pencil and economist Milton Friedman
April 7, 2025 | 11:56amThe Tesla and SpaceX CEO said last year that "you need to be careful with tariffs."
Trump rejects EU's 'zero-for-zero' tariff resolution to remove industrial fees on US goods: 'Not looking at that'
April 7, 2025 | 11:32amThe European Union has floated a “zero-for-zero” tariff resolution with the Trump administration after 20% import levies were imposed by Washington last week.
Palestinian-American billionaire accused of helping build 'terror infrastructure' for Hamas is sued by Oct. 7 attack victims' families
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Trump tells Americans 'Don't be a PANICAN' post-tariffs as markets plunge for third straight day
April 7, 2025 | 10:05amPresident Trump told Americans Monday to be "Strong, Courageous, and Patient" with his sweeping tariff regime -- as markets continued their freefall.
Longtime critic Bill Maher touted Trump as 'one of the most effective politicians' days before White House dinner with prez
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