Two U.S. small businesses have sued the Trump administration over a new round of tariffs, arguing the legislation used to impose them is “arbitrary and capricious.” The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has previously challenged President Trump’s duties. The lawsuit comes as Trump claims the tariffs target countries engaging in forced labor.
NYTimes – Business Businesses say legislation used to implement the tariffs is ‘arbitrary and capricious’ as Trump claims tariffs target countries engaging in forced labor What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries Sign up for the US Breaking News email Represenatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, will visit the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis today to conduct a congressional oversight visit. The Democr…
Businesses say legislation used to implement the tariffs is ‘arbitrary and capricious’ as Trump claims tariffs target countries engaging in forced labor What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries Sign up for the US Breaking News email Represenatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, will visit the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis today to conduct a congressional oversight visit. The Democr…
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Sky News – Front Page Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem died at age 92, her foundation said. She passed away peacefully at her home in New York City on September 2, surrounded by loved ones. Steinem was widely recognized for helping advance women's rights globally through her journalism, books and activism. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered her as "one of the architects" of women's equality.
Sky News – World Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to a national security charge of colluding with foreign interests. He is accused of urging foreign powers, including Western politicians Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio, to impose sanctions and other hostile measures against Hong Kong and China. Wong, 29, is already serving prison time for a separate case and could face a minimum of three years to life imprisonment for this second offence under Beijing's 2020 national security law.
NPR – World Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a U.S. judge to dismiss their drug trafficking indictment, arguing they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country. Their attorneys also contended that only Venezuelan courts have the right to prosecute them. Maduro has previously called himself a “prisoner of war” and his capture a “kidnapping.”
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