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ICE accused of arresting pro-Palestinian protester without warrant
Federal agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, without a warrant on March 8 in New York, according to court documents. According to filings from the Department of Homeland Security, immigration officers believed Khalil posed a flight risk and said he refused to cooperate when approached. Agents claimed Khalil said he… -
China rolls back 125% tariffs on semiconductors: Report
China has quietly rolled back steep tariffs on some U.S.-made semiconductors, according to import agencies in Shenzhen. Beijing lifted the 125% duties on eight types of integrated circuits — excluding memory chips — as it tries to ease pressure on its tech sector during a prolonged trade dispute with the U.S. Customs officials discovered the… -
‘Vladimir, STOP!’: Trump urges Putin to pursue peace in Ukraine
President Donald Trump issues a terse message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the attacks on Ukraine. Also, China acts on the tariff standoff with the Trump administration, with an apparent rollback attracting attention despite mixed messages on negotiations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 25, 2025. ‘Trump urges Russian… -
Trump administration to offer Iran nuclear alternative
The Trump administration has reportedly prepared an offer to Iran, proposing an alternative nuclear plan for uranium enrichment. The Wall Street Journal reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. would permit Iran to import nuclear fuel as part of a civil nuclear program. What did the secretary of state say? In recent… -
Judge halts Abrego Garcia ruling, another orders return of second migrant
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to take steps to reverse the deportations of two migrants mistakenly removed to El Salvador. One case involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported despite court protections. The other centers on a Venezuelan asylum seeker whose removal violated a class action settlement. Both rulings accuse the… -
12 states sue Trump over tariffs, say emergency powers don’t cover trade
Twelve U.S. states have sued the Trump administration, claiming President Donald Trump violated the Constitution by using emergency powers to impose global tariffs. The lawsuit argued that Trump overstepped his legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 by bypassing Congress to enact trade policy. New York’s governor and attorney general have… -
Russia strikes Kyiv as peace negotiations reportedly stall
Russia launches lethal strikes on Ukraine while President Donald Trump claims to be assisting both nations in overcoming the war. Also, the Vatican refuses to close the doors to St. Peter’s Basilica as thousands have gathered to pay their respects to Pope Francis. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 24,… -
Rubio announces hundreds of job cuts, office closures at State Department
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to reorganize the State Department. The restructuring entails cutting 700 jobs and closing 132 offices. The Associated Press reports that Rubio sent an email to staff, saying, “We cannot win the battle for the 21st century with bloated bureaucracy that stifles innovation and misallocates scarce resources.” Why downsize… -
Musk to devote less time to DOGE as Tesla earnings plummet
Elon Musk announced he will significantly reduce his involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, starting in May. During Tesla’s April 22 earnings call, Musk said he plans to shift his focus back to Tesla and dedicate only one to two days a week to government matters moving forward. Musk described… -
Trump hints China tariffs will drop ‘substantially’
President Donald Trump indicated this week that tariffs on Chinese goods could decrease significantly, even as his administration enforces sweeping duties under a newly declared national emergency on trade. The shift comes amid internal concerns that the current tariff levels are unsustainable and that financial markets are seeking signs of de-escalation in the ongoing trade… -
Thousands gather to pay their respects to Pope Francis
Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, where cardinals and mourners honor the Holy Father, who died Monday, April 21. Also, President Donald Trump suggests that a trade agreement with China is feasible, stating that his 145 % figure for China will significantly decrease. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for… -
Private security guards face charges for dragging Idaho woman out of town hall
Prosecutors in Idaho filed misdemeanor charges against a half dozen private security officers. Authorities accuse the men of forcibly removing a woman who attended a town hall meeting in February. Five of the men work for the security firm Lear Asset Management. Who is the woman making the allegations? Teresa Borrenpohl, the woman seen on… -
Tariffs become a new front line in the cola war between Coke and Pepsi
The age-old battle in sales between two soft drink giants is resurfacing in a bit of an unexpected place. The Trump tariff plan is affecting both PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Co., but seemingly one more than the other. How would the companies be impacted by tariffs? The Wall Street Journal reports that the specific taste of…
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