US-China Trade Negotiatons on Verge of Collapse as Trump Threatens More Tariffs

US-China Trade Negotiatons on Verge of Collapse as Trump Threatens More Tariffs

Mateo Guillamont
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April 8, 2025
Trade negotiations between the US and China are teetering as President Donald Trump recently threatened China with expanding tariffs lest the latter rescind its plans to increase their own tariffs on US goods. President Trump levied a baseline 10% tariff on all imports entering the US with additional tariffs for countries that the White House […]
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Countries Queue in For Tariff Talks With Trump

Countries Queue in For Tariff Talks With Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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April 7, 2025
Countries are rapidly responding to President Donald Trump’s recently imposed tariffs, with some pledging to retaliate and others seeking to plead with the US and reach reciprocal agreements to lower tariffs.  President Trump levied a baseline 10% tariff on all imports entering the US with additional tariffs for countries that the White House assesses are […]
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Trump Admin Targets Illicit Houthi Purchases of Russian Goods

Trump Admin Targets Illicit Houthi Purchases of Russian Goods

Mateo Guillamont
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April 5, 2025
The US Treasury Department recently announced a series of sanctions aimed at deterring illicit Houthi purchases of Russian goods such as weapons and stolen Ukrainian grain. Sanctions target a group of Russia-affiliated individuals and entities allegedly cooperating with Sa’id al-Jamal, a top Houthi financial official which the Treasury Department claims is backed by Iran’s Islamic […]
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DHS Reports Record Lows in Illegal Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors

DHS Reports Record Lows in Illegal Immigration and Unaccompanied Minors

Mateo Guillamont
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April 4, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly encountered record-low numbers of illegal immigrants and unaccompanied minors at the southwest border.  Illegal immigrant and unaccompanied minor encounters at the southwest border reached record highs during former President Joe Biden’s administration. Now, DHS is reporting a roughly 95% and 92% decrease in overall illegal immigrant and […]
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Here's a Full List of Trump's Tariffs:

Here's a Full List of Trump's Tariffs:

Mateo Guillamont
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April 3, 2025
President Donald Trump recently unveiled a list of tariffs to be imposed on all imports coming into American markets during a celebration themed ‘liberation day.’ President Trump has lauded tariffs as a tool for negotiation, revenue gathering, and national security enforcement, and has called tariffs “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Now, Trump is […]
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Iran Threatens Nuclear Action as US Moves More Carriers to Middle East

Iran Threatens Nuclear Action as US Moves More Carriers to Middle East

Mateo Guillamont
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April 2, 2025
Top Iranian officials have threatened the US with nuclear action if the US executes reported plans to strike Iran in the near future.  Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, recently reportedly warned that Iran “will be forced” to develop nuclear weapons if it suffers attacks from […]
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Rubio Leads Sanctions Against CCP Officials for Hong Kong Abuses

Rubio Leads Sanctions Against CCP Officials for Hong Kong Abuses

Mateo Guillamont
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April 1, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced the US was levying new sanctions on Chinese officials for civil rights abuses perpetrated in Hong Kong.  Hong Kong, following the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984, officially became Chinese territory after having been a British colony for over one hundred years.  The declaration featured pledges from the Chinese […]
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Trump Vows to Continue Onslaught Against Houthis

Trump Vows to Continue Onslaught Against Houthis

Mateo Guillamont
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April 1, 2025
President Donald Trump recently warned Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, that his administration will continue striking their military assets until they cease their aggressive behavior.  The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks.  Houthi forces executed daily drone and missile attacks […]
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Trump Threatens Iran With 'Bombing' as Nuclear Negotiations Fizzle

Trump Threatens Iran With 'Bombing' as Nuclear Negotiations Fizzle

Mateo Guillamont
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March 31, 2025
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with ‘bombing’ if the latter refuses to negotiate limitations to their nuclear development programs.  President Trump told reporters that if the Iranians “don't make a deal, there will be bombing." The bombing threats follow increased diplomatic confrontations between the US and Iran.  Trump’s administration has kickstarted a ‘maximum pressure’ […]
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Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Teeters as Israel Responds to Attacks

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Teeters as Israel Responds to Attacks

Mateo Guillamont
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March 29, 2025
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is on the verge of collapse as the two parties recently traded fire after projectiles were launched at Northern Israel from Lebanon.  President Donald Trump’s diplomatic team, in conjunction with former President Joe Biden’s outgoing staff, brokered a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah last November. The agreement […]
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Rubio "Concerned" About Turkey Crisis

Mateo Guillamont
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March 28, 2025
State Secretary Marco Rubio recently expressed concern over the developing internal crisis in Turkey following government crackdowns on protesters manifesting against the arrest of a major leader from the political opposition.  The protests erupted after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested for alleged corruption. Protestors claim Mayor Imamoglu was arrested because of his potential to […]
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MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia as Gang Crackdown Continues

MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia as Gang Crackdown Continues

Mateo Guillamont
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March 28, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration recently announced the capture of a national MS-13 gang leader in Virginia.  The Department of Justice (DOJ) led the arrest, which featured a joint effort by the DOJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Virginia state authorities.  Attorney General Pam Bondi proudly announced the arrest, which marks the Trump administration’s […]
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Rubio Meets With Haiti Officials as Gang Violence Worsens

Rubio Meets With Haiti Officials as Gang Violence Worsens

Mateo Guillamont
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March 27, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently met with Haiti Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) President Fritz Alphonse Jean during his visit to Kingston, Jamaica, where he is meeting with leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean.  Secretary of State Rubio’s meeting with TPC President Jean comes in the midst of the Haitian government’s failure to successfully […]
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Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump Admin After Chat Leak

Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump Admin After Chat Leak

Mateo Guillamont
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March 27, 2025
Republican lawmakers are defending President Donald Trump’s administration as they face criticism for enabling a leak of military information after granting a journalist access to a private channel used by top defense and intelligence officials.  The Atlantic’s Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg recently claimed he was added to a Signal chat with top Trump administration […]
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Trump Defends Waltz Over Signal Chat Fiasco

Trump Defends Waltz Over Signal Chat Fiasco

Mateo Guillamont
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March 26, 2025
President Donald Trump is defending National Security Advisor Mike Waltz after the latter reportedly mistakenly granted The Atlantic’s Editor in Chief access to sensitive military information.  Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg recently claimed he was added to a Signal chat with top Trump administration officials where they discussed the US’ recent strikes on Houthi targets.  […]
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NPR and PBS Funding in Crosshairs of Congress

NPR and PBS Funding in Crosshairs of Congress

Mateo Guillamont
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March 26, 2025
The country’s two biggest broadcasters, National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), are under scrutiny from GOP lawmakers for alleged partisan reporting.  NPR and PBS have faced consistent accusations of being biased towards the left and progressive ideals. Both news networks were created to produce fact-based reporting on issues relevant to American audiences.  […]
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Fine Exposes Democrat Competitor's Alleged Past Violent Behavior

Fine Exposes Democrat Competitor's Alleged Past Violent Behavior

Mateo Guillamont
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March 25, 2025
Florida Sate Senator Randy Fine (R) is pulling no punches in the lead up to the special election for the US’ House of Representatives 6th Florida seat.  Senator Fine has been fiercely criticizing his Democrat opponent, Joshua Weil, for questionable actions he reportedly committed while being a public school teacher.  According to Fine and local […]
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Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Purchasing Venezuelan Oil

Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Purchasing Venezuelan Oil

Mateo Guillamont
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March 25, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced new ‘secondary tariffs’ on Venezuela that impose a general 25% levy on exports from any country purchasing Venezuelan oil.  The tariffs come as US-Venezuela relations sour due to President Trump’s discontent with Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s immigration policies as well as his undemocratic practices. Trump blamed Venezuela for “purposefully and […]
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