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White House advisor loses patience with reporter over questions about Trump’s tariff strategy

White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro told a reporter Tuesday to “stop that crap” during questioning about President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policy.  Navarro spoke to the press after confirming that Trump had announced an increased tariff of 50% on Canadian steel and aluminum earlier that day. However, the tariff would…

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A failing response to bird flu is hurting farmers and consumers

The highly pathogenic avian influenza – commonly known as bird flu – is wreaking havoc on American agriculture. This devastating virus, carried by birds worldwide, is currently spreading among U.S. poultry and dairy cattle, with several recent human cases reported among dairy and poultry workers.  Since the outbreak began in 2022, more than 162 million…

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GOP lawmaker calls trans Dem ‘Mr. McBride,’ abruptly ends hearing after ultimatum from another Dem

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, abruptly adjourned a congressional hearing on Tuesday after Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., vehemently objected to Self recognizing Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., as “the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride.” McBride, who identifies as a transgender woman, responded to Self — who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Europe Subcommittee — by saying,…

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