President Trump says he will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports in response to Beijing's move to restrict rare earths and other exports, as a trade war between the world's largest economies flared anew. … [Read more...] about Trump heaps 100% tariff on Chinese goods as payback for Beijing’s restrictions on rare earths
Trump strikes with AstraZeneca to lower drug prices for Americans
The Trump administration has reached a deal with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to cut its drug prices, marking it the second drugmaker in as many weeks to agree to President Trump's demand for lower medicine prices. … [Read more...] about Trump strikes with AstraZeneca to lower drug prices for Americans
Trump confirms trip to Egypt, Israel; will meet hostages, speak to Knesset during celebratory visit
President Trump said he will do a quick visit to Egypt and Israel, where he will address the country's legislature, to do a victory lap in the region over Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first part of his ceasefire plan. … [Read more...] about Trump confirms trip to Egypt, Israel; will meet hostages, speak to Knesset during celebratory visit
District’s streetcar to end operations in March 2026, over a year ahead of schedule
Service on the DC Streetcar, which runs along H Street NE and Benning Road, is ending in March, more than a year earlier than expected. … [Read more...] about District’s streetcar to end operations in March 2026, over a year ahead of schedule
Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species
Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction by climate change and more than half of bird species around the world are declining under pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion, according to an annual assessment from the International Union for Conservation of Nature. … [Read more...] about Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species