WASHINGTON — When President Trump rocked the economy with an unprecedented attack on global trade in April, the plan was dismissed as swaggering, capricious and unsustainable. Market meltdowns and price increases would …
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U.S. sanctions Brazilian justice overseeing case against Bolsonaro
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression and the ongoing trial of …
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A dozen Democrats sue ICE for preventing detention center oversight visits
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — A dozen Democratic House members — including four from California — sued the Trump administration Wednesday after lawmakers were repeatedly denied access to immigrant detention facilities where they sought to …
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Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil. India “is our …
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Who is Kim Yo Jong, sister and ‘right hand’ of North Korea’s leader?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSEOUL — Since taking office in January, President Trump has expressed an interest in restarting talks with Kim Jong Un, whom he met for a series of unsuccessful denuclearization summits in 2018 …
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Senate votes to confirm Trump’s defense lawyer Bove to U.S. appeals court
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Senate on a party-line vote on Tuesday confirmed Emil J. Bove, President Trump’s defense lawyer and loyal ally atop the Justice Department, to a lifetime seat on the U.S. …
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Russia kills 27 civilians in Ukraine as the Kremlin remains defiant over Trump threats
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKYIV, Ukraine — Glide bombs and ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility overnight as Russia’s relentless strikes on civilian areas killed at least 27 people across the country, …
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Women in legislatures across the U.S. fight for ‘potty parity’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor female state lawmakers in Kentucky, choosing when to go to the bathroom has long required careful calculation. There are only two bathroom stalls for women on the third floor …
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How California draws congressional districts, and why it might change in a proxy war with Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe potential redrawing of California’s congressional district lines could upend the balance of power in Washington, D.C., in next year’s midterm congressional election. The unusual and unexpected redistricting may take …
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Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in a boost to his right-wing ally
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The United States and Argentina on Monday announced that they are working on a plan to allow Argentine tourists to again travel to the U.S. without a visa. …