23 h. ago SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump threatens Russia with tariffs

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with mass firings. And, Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs over its war with Ukraine.

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34 h. ago Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over the war in Ukraine

Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over the war in Ukraine  NBC News

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35 h. ago Trump backs Kyiv in war with Russia through weapons and threats to Moscow

Trump backs Kyiv in war with Russia through weapons and threats to Moscow  The Washington Post

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36 h. ago Trump threatens Russia over Ukraine. Will it make a difference?

President Trump has made some big shifts in U.S. policy on Russia's war with Ukraine lately. In the course of two weeks, Trump halted and reinstated weapons to Ukraine and he began openly showing frustration with Russian president Vladimir Putin's continued military escalations. Now, Trump has announced a deal with NATO to try to pressure Russia toward a ceasefire deal in just 50 days by threatening stiff tariffs and increased military aid to Ukraine. President Trump seems to be taking a tougher stance against Russia, but will it make a difference, and will it last? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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36 h. ago Trump backs Kyiv in war with Russia with weapons and threats to Moscow

Trump backs Kyiv in war with Russia with weapons and threats to Moscow  The Washington Post

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36 h. ago Trump’s Decision on Patriot Missiles Gives Ukraine Cautious Optimism

American fatigue with the war and the fickleness of the Trump administration remain concerns for Ukraine’s leaders.

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37 h. ago Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over Ukraine war

Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over Ukraine war  NBC News

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37 h. ago Trump reveals Melania's key role in dealing with Putin on Ukraine war

President Trump threatens Putin with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal is reached within 50 days, while confirming arms sales to NATO to support Ukrainian resistance.

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38 h. ago Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over war in Ukraine

Live updates: Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia over war in Ukraine  NBC News

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41 h. ago The Economy Has Been Resilient. The New Round of Tariffs May Hit Harder.

The economy’s resilience so far to President Trump’s global trade war risks emboldening him and unleashing the sort of economic devastation that economists have long feared.

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42 h. ago Trump announces weapons for Ukraine and threatens Russia with tariffs

President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while promising Kyiv weapons.

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42 h. ago Trump touts weapon sales to NATO for Ukraine and threatens Russia with 100% tariffs

President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while promising Kyiv weapons.

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42 h. ago WATCH: Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if they don’t end Ukraine war within 50 days

WATCH: Trump threatens tariffs on Russia if they don’t end Ukraine war within 50 days  PBS

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42 h. ago Donald Trump 'major announcement': Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days

Donald Trump 'major announcement': Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days  ABC7 New York

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43 h. ago LIVE: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia over war with Ukraine

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49 h. ago In His Own Words: How Trump Changed His Tone on Putin and the War in Ukraine

After years of lavishing praise on the Russian leader, President Trump abruptly changed his posture amid mounting frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire.

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3 d. ago ‘Peacemaker’ Trump can end Africa’s biggest war, former White House advisor says

President Trump is positioned to end Sudan's civil war after brokering peace between Congo and Rwanda, according to an expert on Africa, who says U.S. involvement essential.

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4 d. ago Trump threatens 35 percent tariffs on Canada in latest trade war twist

Trump threatens 35 percent tariffs on Canada in latest trade war twist  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago How Luggage Maker Eagle Creek Has Survived Trump’s Trade War. So Far.

Eagle Creek’s experience underscores how President Trump’s chaotic approach to tariffs is having a real impact, even before the toughest levies take effect.

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5 d. ago Rubio Tells Top Russian Diplomat of Trump’s Frustration Over Putin’s War

The U.S. secretary of state met with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of a gathering of Southeast Asian nations, where he also defended new U.S. tariff threats.

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