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US could face trade ‘apocalypse’ if Trump port fee plan isn’t killed

The supply chain disruption in the US was historically severe during the pandemic. It might be even worse if the Trump administration goes forward with its proposed port fee plan targeting Chinese ships and non-Chinese operators of Chinese ships, according to feedback submitted to the USTR

A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to make the details public

A foodborne illness linked to lettuce ripped across 15 states last November, sickening dozens of people and killing one. But the federal government chose not to publicize it.

Republican Lawmaker Ridiculed for Suggesting Ditching China's 'Cheap Goods' Will Help Families: 'Kids Don't Need Toys, They Need Tariffs'

Rep. Riley Moore defended Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China, claiming higher prices on imported goods will be worth it for American families.

Social Security disruptions could get Trump sued, Mayes says

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said her office has received dozens of reports of Social Security disruptions, including late checks.

The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X

The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.

Trump Admin Considering Giving $10,000 To Each Person In Greenland To Annex The Island

The Trump administration is reportedly considering giving about $10,000 to each Greenland resident as part of its plan to annex the territory