Trump's SHOCKING Tariff Defeat, Musk's Exit, and a Visa Crackdown on China!
by Abigail Isaacson in PoliticsA federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's global tariffs, ruling that he overstepped his authority. The administration immediately appealed. The US will aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, impacting higher education. Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, ended his time in the administration. The State Department is reviewing all Harvard University-affiliated visa holders. The administration also cut off some US companies from selling certain goods to China and canceled $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard. Asian markets reacted positively to the tariff ruling. Hong Kong's financial secretary suggested the decision would bring Trump to reason. The Trump administration is appealing the tariff ruling, leaving the situation uncertain. Elon Musk cited concerns about Trump's tax and spending cuts as a reason for his departure. A White House spokesperson said the court ruling shouldn't decide how to address a national emergency. The Justice Department is investigating whether a California law allowing transgender student athletes to play on girls' sports teams violates Title IX. A Venezuelan student in a NYC high school was detained by ICE. Katie Miller, a top White House advisor, left her position and is working with Elon Musk. The Trump administration has effectively cut off some American companies from selling goods to China. President Trump issued another pardon, and more are expected. Trump commented on the "big, beautiful bill," his attacks on Harvard, and pardons. House Republicans are ready to formalize the DOGE cuts. Trump indicated that a luxury Boeing 747 accepted from Qatar is being retrofitted by the US military. Vice President JD Vance championed the Trump administration's stance on cryptocurrency, criticizing the Biden administration's regulations. President Trump said he would consider pardoning the men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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