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The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Friday in a 6-3 vote. The justices ruled that the tariffs — which were imposed by a series of executive orders — exceeded presidential powers under a 1977 law that gives the president authority to regulate commerce only in the case of international emergencies. The ruling takes away a "leverage power tool by Trump," says Lori Wallach, director of the Rethink Trade program at the American Economic Liberties Project. "He's furious about it, because a court that's been otherwise willing to expand his authority endlessly drew a line."
Trump called the ruling a "disgrace" and responded Friday by announcing a new 10% global tariff — which he increased to 15% Saturday.
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President Trump is already working to piece his tariff program back together, after a Supreme Court ruling ruptured a centerpiece of his economic agenda.
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Peter Mandelson is being investigated over accusations of "misconduct in public office" amid his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.
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Videos of Patel celebrating in Italy went viral Sunday night, prompting criticism and questions about his judgment during a critical time for the FBI.
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Trump says he's sending a ship to care for Greenland's sick. But the territory doesn't want the help and the U.S. appears to have no hospital ships available to send.
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The Department of Homeland Security had said earlier on Sunday that it would suspend the priority airport security program, about a week after its funding lapsed because of the partial government shutdown.
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