WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer says that long-awaited changes to the H-2A agricultural visa program will make the system faster, more affordable, and more efficient, offering crucial relief to American farmers and ranchers struggling to meet labor demands—without threatening American jobs. In an exclusive…
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Harvard University is considering launching a major Center for Conservative Scholarship, a move many see as a strategic effort to counter escalating pressure from the Trump administration over allegations of liberal bias and campus antisemitism. The proposal, under discussion among top…
In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on select Canadian imports, effective August 1, tightening pressure on Canada over issues ranging from fentanyl trafficking to retaliatory trade measures. Crucially, goods compliant with the United…
Novartis AG NOVN –.–% Sanofi SA SAN –.–% Roche Holding AG ROG –.–% Eli Lilly and Co LLY –.–% Johnson & Johnson JNJ –.–% U.S. pharmaceutical companies are racing to assess the fallout from President Donald Trump’s proposal of a 200%…
While the United States’ aggressive tariff strategies continue to dominate global trade headlines, a quieter but increasingly tense economic confrontation is unfolding between China and the European Union — one that could have lasting implications for global markets, supply chains, and industrial…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is intervening in current transatlantic trade negotiations to bolster American oil giants by pressuring the European Union to relax its landmark climate regulations—moves that threaten to weaken global environmental commitments. In recent trade discussions ahead…
Crypto prices, including bitcoin, rose on Tuesday after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. By midday Tuesday, bitcoin had passed the $105,000 level, ether jumped back above the $2,400 mark, and XRP climbed to $2.19. The risk-on action in the markets, which also…
Homebuilder stocks rallied Thursday, in a sign that residential construction will benefit from the sweeping court ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported good. Shares of D.R. Horton and Lennar, the two largest U.S. homebuilders, rose about 0.7% in early trading, alongside a similar bump…
As Republicans look to broker a sweeping budget deal, top GOP leadership in the House of Representatives unveiled a series of cuts this week to the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aimed at tackling climate change. This includes proposing to curtail…
Federal prison officials visited Alcatraz last week after Donald Trump’s announcement earlier this month of plans to rebuild and reopen the infamous island prison, which has been closed for over 60 years. David Smith, the superintendent of the Golden Gate national recreation area…
