Trump warns Iran as bombers, fighter jets, and carriers build up in the Middle East

President Donald J Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Thursday, giving Tehran 10 to 15 days to reach a “meaningful” nuclear deal or face severe consequences, as the United States amasses its largest military presence in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The buildup, including two aircraft carriers and over […]

Learning Resources: The company behind the POTUS tariff lawsuit

In a landmark 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday invalidated most of President Donald J Trump’s IEEPA tariffs on imports, siding with family-owned educational toy company Learning Resources, Inc. and challengers. The decision upended a cornerstone of Trump’s America First economic agenda, potentially leading to hundreds of billions in refunds through litigation. But […]

Washington man pleads guilty to $97M oil investment laundering scam

SEATTLE — A 47-year-old Washington state man pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit money laundering in a scheme that funneled nearly $100 million in fraud proceeds from phony oil and gas investments to overseas cryptocurrency wallets, federal prosecutors said. Geoffrey K. Auyeung, of Newcastle, admitted setting up nine business entities to receive funds from […]

Trump announces new tariffs after SCOTUS ruling, alleges foreign meddling

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J Trump on Friday lambasted the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling curtailing his use of emergency powers for tariffs, labeling it “ridiculous” and “terrible,” while alleging foreign influence on nation’s highest court. He announced that the tariffs will remain in effect and that he will be signing an executive […]