Trump adviser says 130 countries have asked for trade deals

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Trump Adviser Reports 130 Countries Now Seek A Deal
The number of countries that have made contact with the United States over trade since Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs has more than doubled over the past week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett revealed on Sunday.

Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers, and some other electronic devices from "reciprocal" tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports.

Trump says no exemption for iPhones and other Chinese-made electronics — suggests new tariff coming
“NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook,'” Trump said on Truth Social Sunday. “There was no Tariff ‘exception’ announced on Friday. These products are subject to the existing 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they are just moving to a different Tariff ‘bucket.’”

Trump threatens tariffs, sanctions on Mexico over water theft from Texas
Citing Mexico’s failure to deliver water owed under a 1944 treaty, Trump vowed to escalate with tariffs and sanctions until South Texas farmers get the 1.3 million acre feet they’re owed.

Trump’s big, beautiful, Mar-a-Lago-inspired renovation plans for the White House
Probably the most consequential change Trump plans for the White House is to add a gigantic ballroom. It will be accessed through doors in the East Room, which is currently the biggest room in the house, but which Trump believes is wholly inadequate for large gatherings.

Trump’s Physical Examination Shows ‘No Significant Abnormalities’ — Other Than Bullet Scarring
"... scarring on the right ear from a gunshot wound. ... Hearing was normal."

Bill Maher Says His Dinner With Trump Showed ‘Why The Democrats Are So Unpopular’
“Honestly, I voted for Clinton and Obama, but I would never feel comfortable talking to them the way I was able to talk with Donald Trump.”

DOGE says illegal immigrants with criminal or terrorist records received public benefits under Biden
"So far, CBP identified a subset of 6.3k individuals paroled into the United States since 2023 on the FBI's Terrorist Screening Center watchlist or with criminal records. These paroles have since been terminated with immediate effect," read a DOGE post on X.

DOGE Review Finds Three Dem States Account For Most Unemployment Fraud Since 2020
“California accounted for 68% of the unemployment benefits paid to parolees identified by CBP on the terrorist watchlist or with criminal records.”

Judge Greenlights DOGE Access To Treasury Despite Complaints From Blue State AGs
The judge specified only one DOGE member may access the Treasury after he receives training and submits a financial disclosure.

NSA director told FBI Pulitzer-winning WaPo story on Russian collusion hoax was ‘wrong’
The Washington Post and New York Times won Pulitzer Prizes for their numerous stories on false claims of Trump-Russia collusion. Declassified interview notes from Crossfire Hurricane now show Admiral Mike Rogers shot down one of those stories behind closed doors.

Wisconsin teen allegedly killed parents in extremist plot to assassinate Trump, FBI says
A teen is accused of killing his parents in an effort tp "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill Trump and overthrow the U.S. government, federal authorities said in court documents.

FBI Arrests Man, Aliakbar Mohammed Amin, For Threats Against Trump, Tulsi Gabbard
Sources say man was armed when federal authorities apprehended him.

Man from Butler, Pennsylvania, arrested for alleged threats to kill Trump and Elon Musk
“I have bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office," he reportedly wrote. “Eventually im going to do a mass shooting.”

Suspect arrested in arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence as family slept inside
The suspect is expected to face charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, authorities said.

Victims of upstate NY plane crash ID’d as 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members heading to birthday, Passover
A family of doctors and high-achieving student athletes were among six people killed when a small plane crashed in a muddy field in upstate New York over the weekend.

Taylor Lorenz calls CEO murderer a ‘morally good man’ during CNN appearance
Lorenz mocked public outrage over the murder, claiming Americans idolize criminals and comparing support for the suspect to support for Trump, saying people want someone to “tear down the system.”

Occult Shop Owner Faces Felony Charges for Selling Human Bones
A Florida woman is claiming she “didn’t know it was illegal” after being arrested for selling human bones online from her gothic shop Wicked Wonderland in Orange City.

Johnson says GOP will protect Medicare and Social Security, target waste and abuse
"The president has made absolutely clear many times, as we have as well, that we’re going to protect Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid for people who are legally beneficiaries of those programs,” Johnson said on Sunday.

FEC opens probe into Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett over suspicious ActBlue donations
A conservative watchdog triggered the investigation after a Texas man’s wife denied making dozens of donations listed under his name, raising questions about $870,000 Crockett received through ActBlue.

Stephen A. Smith says he may have ‘no choice’ but to run for president
The self-important ESPN host and Democrat says elected officials and billionaires have been pushing him to consider a run — and out of respect for them, he’s decided to “leave the door open.”

NY Times: Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In
A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

Doug Emhoff Lands Huge Payday at Law Firm That Caved to Trump
Kamala Harris and her husband are raking in cash ahead of her likely run for California governor in 2026.

Gretchen Whitmer Mocked For Trying To Hide Her Face From Cameras In Oval Office
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sparked ridicule after being photographed shielding her face with a folder while seated near President Trump during a White House visit.

Obama marriage rumors flare amid claims of political collapse and personal resentment
New reports suggest the Obamas’ marriage is over — fueled not just by personal fallout but by Barack's failed political legacy and Michelle’s long-simmering resentment. Once a power couple, they’re now two fading brands watching their influence vanish.

Arkansas becomes first state to ban ESG discrimination against farmers
With Act 406, Arkansas now punishes banks that de-bank or deny services to farmers over ESG rules, barring state investment in firms pushing climate mandates. Other red states are expected to follow.

Like defense, Goldman says ESG investors should bring oil and gas stocks in from the cold
“I think the energy companies that lead the energy transition should be a cornerstone of ESG funds — not a divestment target.”

Billionaire Ray Dalio: ‘I’m worried about something worse than a recession’
“We are going from multilateralism, which is largely an American world order type of thing, to a unilateral world order in which there’s great conflict.”

Report: Trump’s Deputies Aim for 1 Million Deportations in 2025
Trump’s deputies are hoping to deport one million people in his first year, partly by signing up many countries to serve as landing pads for migrants from China and other countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens, according to the Washington Post.

Trump authorizes military to seize federal land to seal southern border
President Trump signed a memo giving the U.S. military power to occupy federal land along the southern border, construct barriers, and repel illegal crossings, declaring the border situation a national emergency and military mission.

Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported, Judge Rules
Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Jamee Comans ruled on Friday that the Trump administration met its burden to support its order to remove Khalil, a Syrian national.

DHS calls out NYT for omitting key facts in caregiver deportation case
Homeland Security blasted the New York Times for pushing a misleading sob story about a green-card holder facing deportation, revealing he had a criminal history that included assault, drug dealing, and theft — facts the Times left out entirely.

Space Force commander fired after anti-Trump email targeting VP Vance
Col. Susannah Meyers was relieved of duty for undermining the chain of command after criticizing the Trump administration in a base-wide message following VP JD Vance’s Arctic visit. The Pentagon cited loss of confidence and emphasized the need for nonpartisan leadership.

Iran Says Nuclear Talks With Trump Team Were ‘Constructive,’ Agrees To Meet Again
"Special Envoy Witkoff's direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome."

Israeli Leaders Privately Hope for Failure of Trump Negotiations with Iran
From Israel’s perspective, the best outcome of the talks would be failure — the sooner the better. The disaster would be if Trump allowed Iran to drag out the talks indefinitely or agreed to a deal that allowed Iran to remain a nuclear threshold state.

Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress
Moscow said on Sunday contacts with Trump's team were moving ahead very well but that it was too early to expect instant results due to the level of damage done to relations under Joe Biden.

China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies
Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor, and aerospace industries.

Why China Can’t Win a Trade War
Claims that China can outlast Trump in a tariff war ignore Beijing’s middle-class weakness, bloated bureaucracy, and economic fragility. For all the talk, China’s tools are outdated — and limited.

Report: Chinese exchanges silently restrict daily stock sales as trade war with US escalates
Sources said a soft limit on daily net sales by individual hedge funds and big retail investors — implemented through verbal warnings from brokerages — had been set at $6.83 million. Failure to comply risked a suspension of trading accounts by the stock exchanges.

China admits cyberattacks on US tied to Taiwan support
Beijing officials privately acknowledged their Volt Typhoon hackers targeted American infrastructure in retaliation for U.S. backing of Taiwan, signaling a cyber warning to Trump’s administration.

Poilievre vows to deport foreigners from Canada for anti-Semitic crimes
“We will bring in tougher laws to target vandalism, hate marches that break laws [and] violent attacks based on ethnicity and religion,” the Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre told reporters.

Masked Men Abduct Minister in South Africa While He Preached in Front of His Family
Armed men stormed a Baptist church in Motherwell and abducted Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan in front of his wife and children, highlighting South Africa’s growing wave of kidnappings fueled by extortion.

Newly discovered documents about legendary King Arthur hidden in unlikeliest of places for 800 years
Historians recently unveiled a rare 13th-century document depicting the tales of King Arthur and Merlin – and its survival is considered a miracle.

'Fantastic Four' goes full woke as stars vow to rewrite classic characters
Despite Disney’s spectacular crash and burn with the Rachel Zegler-led live-action "Snow White," the cast of the new "Fantastic Four" movie appears ready to deliver a similar offering when the film is released in late July.

Lizzo Hits Out at Trump During ‘Saturday Night Live’ Performance
The Kamala Harris surrogate threw a jab at Trump during her performance, wearing an XXXXL shirt that read “TARIFFIED.”

Mickey Rourke Exits ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ for ‘Continued Use of Offensive Language’
Producers booted the actor after he cracked jokes about voting some person named JoJo off the show for being a lesbian and made a joke asking for a "fa–."

Education Dept Moves To Cut All Funding From Maine, Refers State To DOJ
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday announced it was pulling all K-12 funding from the state of Maine and referring it to the Department of Justice over consistent noncompliance with the Trump administration’s ban on males competing in female sports.

Poll: Majority of Voters Approve of Shutting Down Federal Department of Education
The Rasmussen Reports survey found that 51% of likely U.S. voters approve of Trump’s order, along with 37% who “strongly approve.” At the same time, 47% disapprove, including 35% who “strongly disapprove.”

It’s game over for people if AI gains legal personhood
The real threat isn’t that AI will escape our control but that AI systems will quietly accumulate legal rights — like owning property, entering contracts, or holding financial assets — until it becomes an economic force that humans cannot easily challenge.

Will AI improve your life? Here’s what 4,000 researchers think
Scientists working on artificial intelligence are more confident than the public that the technology will benefit people.

Declassified CIA file claims Soviet troops were turned to stone by UFO over Ukraine
A declassified Cold War-era KGB report says a UFO was shot down over Ukraine, five aliens emerged, fused into a sphere, and turned 23 soldiers into stone, with only two surviving.

Blue Origin set to launch all-female spaceflight on Monday
What a headline for a launch that is completely automated, takes about 11 minutes, and doesn't get to orbit.

South African helicopter crash blamed on penguin in a box
As the helicopter was taking off, the box slid onto the pilot's controls, causing the helicopter to roll and crash.