Copper futures drop as the White House announces refined metal is not subject to 50% tariffs
Copper Futures Surge Following Tariff Announcement Copper futures saw dramatic increases, soaring up to 19% on Wednesday after the Trump administration’s announcement of a new directive. This directive will impose a hefty 50% tariff on industrial metals, but interestingly, sophisticated copper used across various industries will be exempt from these tariffs. After the announcement, however, […]
Kamala Harris announces she will not be running for governor of California
Former VP Harris Won’t Run for California Governor Former Vice President Harris announced on Wednesday that he has decided against running for governor of California in 2026. This puts an end to the buzz surrounding his potential candidacy following his loss to President Trump in November. “Over the last few months, I’ve seriously considered asking […]
Greene announces she will not run for governor of Georgia
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced on Tuesday that she will not be seeking the governorship of Georgia in 2026, which puts an end to the speculation that has lingered for quite some time. In a lengthy post on the social media platform X, Greene addressed the “constant rumors” regarding her political plans. “If I […]
Trump announces US support for ‘food centers’ in Gaza
President Trump announced on Monday that the United States plans to take a more active role in addressing the food crisis in Gaza, amid the ongoing humanitarian situation. During a meeting with British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer, Trump mentioned the establishment of a “food center” in Gaza. However, he didn’t clarify whether this would involve […]
Social Security announces important choice for those who get paper checks.
New Developments for Social Security Recipients Good news has arrived for Americans receiving Social Security benefits who prefer not to use e-banking. Recently, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer enforce an order aimed at discontinuing paper checks for benefit payments. Back on July 14th, the SSA had […]
Zac Brown announces his engagement to jewelry designer Kendra Scott amid ongoing legal disputes with his ex-wife
Zach Brown is now engaged to jewelry designer Kendra Scott, following a rather controversial split from his ex-wife, Kelly Yazdi. In an interview with a magazine, the 46-year-old country star and Scott, who is 51, expressed their happiness at finding each other: “We are so happy and grateful,” they said. A picture featured in the […]
DeSantis Announces DHS Will Begin ‘Deportation Flights’ from Alligator Alcatraz
Florida’s Deportation Initiative Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that the Department of Homeland Security has initiated a “deportation flight” service from the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center located in the Everglades. In a post on X, DeSantis mentioned Florida’s transformation of the Miami-Dade Collier Training Facility into a detention center designed to handle illegal […]
Education Department announces plans to release billions in withheld grants to schools
The Trump administration has decided to withdraw billions in funding for schools focused on adult literacy, English language instruction, and various other educational programs, according to a statement from the education department made on Friday. As part of a review process, more than $6 billion was withheld on July 1 to ensure that spending aligns […]
Civil rights organization announces ‘state of emergency’ regarding Trump policies
Civil Rights Groups Declare National Emergency Civil rights organizations have announced a “state of national emergency” in light of policies promoted by the Trump administration. Mark Morial, the president of the National Urban League, discussed this declaration and its implications in an interview. The league has been releasing a report titled “The State of Black […]
DeSantis announces that deportation flights have begun from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced on Friday that deportation flights have commenced from immigration detention centers in Florida. According to DeSantis, three flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have already departed, with the first one carrying around 100 detainees. The destination of this flight remains unclear. “The flights are underway. I […]