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White House Chief of Staff Reveals Candid Insights About Trump's Inner Circle and Administration Tensions
Dec 17, 2025 02:34 am CST
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' candid Vanity Fair interview reveals controversial assessments of Trump's inner circle, including calling Elon Musk an "avowed" ketamine user and JD Vance a "conspiracy theorist." The explosive revelations highlight internal tensions, policy disagreements, and political retribution within the administration, while the White House attempts to minimize fallout from these frank admissions.
US Trade Deficit Narrows to Three-Year Low Following Trump's Tariff Implementation
Dec 12, 2025 02:56 am CST
The US trade deficit unexpectedly contracted to $52.8 billion in September 2023, reaching its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as exports rose 3.0% while imports increased just 0.6% following the implementation of President Trump's new tariffs targeting major trading partners including the EU, Japan, and China.
Trump's Tariff Policies Cost Average American Households Nearly $1,200, Economic Report Reveals
Dec 11, 2025 11:36 pm CST
A new analysis by the Joint Economic Committee shows that sweeping import taxes under the Trump administration have resulted in approximately $1,200 in additional costs for the average American household. The report highlights the significant economic impact of tariff policies on consumer prices at a time when many families are already struggling with the high cost of living.
US and India Work to Strengthen Defense and Energy Ties Amid Trade Tensions: A Diplomatic Effort to Rebuild Relations
Dec 10, 2025 02:52 am CST
US Under Secretary Allison Hooker's visit to India aims to translate the Trump-Modi vision into concrete progress amid strained relations caused by increased US tariffs on Indian goods. The diplomatic talks focus on deepening cooperation in defense, energy, technology, and supply chains while addressing India's Russian oil purchases that have become a point of contention between the strategic partners.
Trump-Xi Exchange: Chinese President Questions US President's Claims About American Soybeans
Dec 09, 2025 07:37 pm CST
US President Donald Trump revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping questioned his claim about American soybeans being "more nutritious" during their meeting in South Korea. The exchange highlights diplomatic dynamics as the two nations navigate trade relations, with China committing to purchase $40 billion worth of soybeans following Trump's decision to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports.
Federal Reserve Faces Policy Decisions Without Critical October Economic Data Due to Government Shutdown
Nov 22, 2025 02:58 am CST
The US government has canceled the October inflation report due to data collection challenges during the 43-day shutdown, creating uncertainty for the Federal Reserve ahead of its December interest rate meeting. With both inflation and jobs reports unavailable, policymakers must make critical economic decisions without access to the latest economic indicators.
Trump's Second Term Challenges: Affordability Concerns and Epstein Files Test Presidential Authority
Nov 18, 2025 12:23 pm CST
President Donald Trump faces significant challenges to his political dominance as he struggles with addressing affordability concerns and containing Republican pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein case files. Recent Democratic electoral victories and Trump's status as a constitutionally term-limited president further complicate his ability to maintain control over his party and policy agenda ahead of critical midterm elections.
India Seeks Fair and Balanced Trade Deal with US: Piyush Goyal Refuses to Compromise Key Sectors
Nov 12, 2025 12:35 am CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasizes India's commitment to a fair trade agreement with the US while protecting crucial sectors like agriculture and fisheries. Amid 50% US tariffs and declining exports, negotiations aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, with President Trump recently indicating willingness toward a "fair trade deal."
US Embassy's Contrasting Response to Terror Attacks in India and Pakistan Raises Concerns
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm CST
The US embassy has come under fire for its contrasting responses to terrorist incidents in India and Pakistan. While explicitly condemning "terrorism" in Pakistan following an Islamabad blast, the embassy's delayed response to Delhi's car bombing avoided the term entirely, referring to it merely as a "terrible explosion." This apparent double standard has sparked outrage among Indian social media users and geopolitical experts, highlighting potential issues in US-India diplomatic relations amid President Trump's tariff policies and comments about regional conflicts.
Warren Buffett to Donate $149 Billion in Berkshire Stock as He Steps Down as CEO
Nov 11, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Billionaire Warren Buffett announces retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO while pledging to donate his remaining $149 billion in company stock to charitable foundations. The 94-year-old investment legend will be succeeded by Gregory Abel after year-end, maintaining optimism about the company's future while expressing concerns about currency devaluation and trade policies.