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State Treasurer John Fleming has stated that officials from the Trump administration contacted him both before and after he qualified for the U.S. Senate race, offering him positions in exchange for withdrawing from the race. Fleming indicated he declined these offers. Contact from Former Surgeon General Fleming reported the most recent contact came from Dr. […]
Albertans may have experienced a sense of familiarity when U.S. President Donald Trump outlined his plans for AI data centres during last week’s state of the union address. His call for major tech companies to provide their own power needs mirrors a strategy Alberta’s UCP government has been championing. Alberta aims to attract over $100 […]
The Trump administration has initiated actions to dismantle programs designed to address systemic racism and economic exclusion, impacting minority- and women-owned businesses. These moves threaten billions of dollars in funding and potentially tens of thousands of jobs. The administration’s policies are drawing criticism from advocates who argue they will disproportionately harm historically disadvantaged communities. Disadvantaged […]
The US Supreme Court’s February 20 decision regarding trade policy has introduced a new layer of legal risk to US trade practices. The ruling signals a shift where the effectiveness of trade measures depends not only on their scope but also on procedural adherence, expected duration, and potential legal challenges. The court’s action serves as […]
The Supreme Court recently rejected tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump in the case of Learning Resources v. Trump, challenging the notion of a court consistently aligned with Republican-appointed justices and Trump’s policies. The decision, announced after an unexpected delay, saw a majority of justices, including three Republican-appointed and three Democratic-appointed, striking down the […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET in the U.S. Capitol. The address is expected to highlight the administration’s economic achievements. The speech occurs during a period of political challenge for Trump, with recent polls indicating declining public approval regarding the economy ahead of […]
The Supreme Court recently ruled against the Biden administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The decision centers on whether the act grants the president the authority to levy tariffs, a power the Court concluded it does not. Victory for Congress and the Constitution The ruling is considered significant […]
Donald Trump has increased tariffs on imports from 10 to 15 percent, a move announced shortly after the Supreme Court ruled his previous tariffs unconstitutional. The increase is effective immediately and follows a review of the court’s decision. Supreme Court Ruling and Legal Basis The Supreme Court, in a six-to-three vote, determined that Trump lacked […]
A recent Supreme Court decision has limited the authority of the President to impose international tariffs. The ruling addresses the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in relation to tariffs initiated by former President Donald Trump. Impact on New Jersey Businesses Michele Siekerka, President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and […]
Santa Ana, California, experienced a surge of panicked calls to emergency services in June as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducted raids. Recordings obtained by ProPublica captured residents’ fear as masked men ambushed people and forced them into unmarked cars, with some calls describing the events as kidnappings. Reporting Highlights Aggression: Under President Donald […]