7 h. ago Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping use of emergency tariff powers

The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawfulCostco is suing the Trump administration over its tariffs, arguing that the White House has exceeded its executive authority in instituting tariffs and that it should be entitled to a refund if the tariffs are found unconstitutional.In a lawsuit filed to the Court of International Trade last Friday, the retail giant argued the Trump administration has misused the federal law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), it cited to impose the tariffs. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping emergency tariff powers

The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawfulCostco is suing the Trump administration over its tariffs, arguing that the White House has exceeded its executive authority in instituting tariffs and that it should be entitled to a refund if the tariffs are found unconstitutional.In a lawsuit filed to the court of international trade last Friday, the retail giant argued the Trump administration had misused the federal law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), it cited to impose the tariffs. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Turning Point USA plans to support JD Vance in 2028 presidential election, Erika Kirk says – live

Kirk told Megyn Kelly in interview that one of the last conversations she had with Charlie Kirk before his death was about ‘intentional’ support for vice-presidentTrump news at a glance: judge tosses criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia JamesThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent an...

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8 d. ago Pentagon says it is investigating senator Mark Kelly after he joined lawmakers telling military to refuse illegal orders – live

Pentagon, which usually tries to appear apolitical, threatens Democratic senator from Arizona with investigation over video calling for troops to refuse unlawful ordersThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent and time sensitive matter,” he added. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Overwhelming majority of Americans oppose military action in Venezuela, poll finds, as US prepares for next phase of operations – live

Seventy percent of Americans oppose to US military action in Venezuela, CBS News/YouGov poll finds; Trump administration labels Maduro as member of foreign terrorist organizationThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent and time sensitive matter,” he added. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Businesses press Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s emergency tariff power

About 40 briefs have been filed challenging signature policy ahead of showpiece hearing

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