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Burundi agrees to receive deportees from the United States
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The United States has sent third-country deportees to about six African nations.
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- politicsWashington, D.C., United States
Trump comments on Kim Jong Un and North Korea’s arsenal
Donald Trump called Kim Jong Un a friend and said North Korea’s nuclear arsenal was smaller than the United States’ arsenal. His comments followed a question about why North Korea could have nuclear weapons while Iran could not.
80warheadsAllegedSouth Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said North Korea possessed at least 80 nuclear warheads.
- politicsUnited States
Jeffries outlines Democratic priorities if party retakes House
In a PBS NewsHour interview, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said affordability and accountability would be priorities if Democrats regain control of the House. He discussed AI regulation, tariffs, Medicaid, government spending and possible investigations.
5areasJeffries identified five areas for Democratic action on affordability.
- justiceUnited States
Jack Smith faces Republican criticism at Senate hearing
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, former special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump investigations, saying they followed Justice Department policy and that subpoenas helped corroborate evidence. Republicans accused him of abusing authority; Smith also alleged retaliation against his former team.
2casesJack Smith led two criminal cases against Donald Trump in 2023.
- justiceUnited States
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to deny care to trans prisoners
2courtsLower courts that blocked officials from implementing the executive order
- politicsUnited States
Senator blocks bill requiring approval for Kennedy Center demolition
257MUSDThe proposed Kennedy Center renovation was valued at 257000000 USD.
- politicsUnited States
U.S. administration lowers federal fuel-efficiency standards
1%Annual fleet-efficiency improvement required of U.S. automakers
- economyUnited States
US ban on nearly $1 billion of Canadian imports takes effect
The United States began enforcing a ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban followed Canada’s retaliatory tariffs after the US imposed 50% levies on Canadian goods worth $20bn.
50%▼ from 5BThe United States imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, including dairy, alcohol, steel and aluminium products.