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The trade truce is officially dead — Section 232 tariffs on European vehicles surge from 2.5 percent to 25 percent starting next week

The tariff applies to all internal combustion and electric passenger vehicles. Light trucks and SUVs—already at 25% under the “Chicken Tax”—will see additional enforcement of origin rules. Trump announces tariffs on European cars going to 25% next week – claims block 'not complying' with trade deal https://t.co/G5yLqRAR7J pic.twitter.com/pQviq46HHb — New York Post (@nypost) May 1, …

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Trump launches new tariffs on 16 countries section 301 probe targets manufacturing and excess capacity

🚨 BREAKING 🇺🇸 TRUMP TO URGENTLY IMPOSE "NEW" TARIFFS ON 16 COUNTRIES. THE U.S. JUST OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED A SECTION 301 TRADE INVESTIGATION TO RESTORE 25% TARIFFS. THIS DOESN'T LOOK GOOD FOR MARKETS… pic.twitter.com/KGCwk5ZAfP — 0xNobler (@CryptoNobler) March 12, 2026 On March 11, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) officially initiated Section 301 investigations into …

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White House prepares Section 232 move after levy struck down. Mike Johnson signals Congress unlikely to back Trump’s 15% tariffs. Senate Democrats push $175B Trump tariff refunds

Trump's administration is considering new national security tariffs on a half-dozen industries after a Supreme Court decision last week that invalidated many of his second-term levies, per WSJ. The new tariffs, to be issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962,… — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) February 24, 2026 HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON SAID …

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Trump’s 15% Section 122 Tariff Retry Headed for a Supreme Court Loss Too

Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, There are huge flaws in the Section 122 tariff idea. An appeals court has already invalidated Section 122 tariffs now imposed by Trump. Two New Issues Balance of Payments (discussed in detail below) Unusual and Extraordinary Threat (obviously nonexistent) The statutory requirement for Section 122 is “Large and Serious …

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Republicans say yes to nearly every Biden-level appropriation, including massive HUD and Section 8 boosts

Trump orders cuts, Congress says nope. Daniel Horowitz @RMConservative Republicans are basically passing nearly every aprops bill with near-unanimous support from Dems. So everything Trump planned to defund or issued an EO to cut or change is getting funded at Biden levels. Certain things like HUD, section 8, rental grift and housing bubble inducing policies …

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This comments section is full of people behind the Great EU Firewall

This comments section is full of people behind the Great EU Firewall pic.twitter.com/wMSfkoWbze — gerry🗯 (@Gerry) December 22, 2025 From France… pic.twitter.com/yPCVHFEtlB — Belarrius — e/acc (@belarrius) December 22, 2025 Why do i get this message? What is x hiding in Europe? pic.twitter.com/WZw2PgRGJi — Tommy (@bergers_thomas) December 22, 2025 This is why we need to …

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Shutdown hits renters, Section 8 funding runs dry

NEW: Section 8 payments to be PAUSED due to Democrats keeping the government shutdown Landlord has just received a letter from the Housing Authority saying after mid November, payments will be paused “October is funded, partial of November is funded. After that, if the shutdown continues, we will not be getting paid our rent” Sad …

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The countdown is on: Trump’s Section 232 tariffs start October 14 and hit nine times before November 30, affecting timber, furniture, and cabinets

The countdown is on, and there is no more wiggle room. October 14 is more than just the start of a new tariff schedule, it’s the first of nine shocks set to hit before November 30. Each date brings new tariffs, deadlines, or legal triggers designed to disrupt supply chains, pressure importers, and enforce compliance …

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President Trump’s HUD Secretary Scott Turner is now requiring proof of citizenship from every tenant and removing all illegal aliens from Section 8 housing.

“No longer will illegal aliens be able to leave citizenship boxes blank or take advantage of HUD-funded housing, riding the coattails of hardworking American citizens,” Turner declared. “HUD will leverage all available enforcement actions against entities who do not comply with the request for citizenship information, including, but not limited to, examination of HUD funding …

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Trump HUD orders all illegals out of Section 8 housing, now tenants must prove citizenship

The federal government is finally enforcing proof of citizenship for Section 8 housing. Millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded benefits that were previously going to those ineligible could now be reclaimed. Communities could see a sudden shift in housing availability, and the ripple effects may shake local housing markets. Legal and bureaucratic challenges are inevitable, but …

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Trump imposes export taxes but Article I Section 9 clearly forbids taxes on exports

Article I, Section 9 of the U.S. Constitution specifically reads: “No Tax or Duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any State.” Yet despite this clear prohibition, and his oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, Trump is unilaterally imposing export taxes. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) August 13, 2025 I voted for Trump …

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Congress deletes Section 9 and Section 10 from Constitution website without warning

https://web.archive.org/web/diff/20250601021212/20250806023110/https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/ Congress.gov just deleted the only clause that blocks indefinite detention. No redirect. No archive. No explanation. Section 9, the habeas corpus firewall, is gone. Section 10, which limits federal overreach, is erased. The deletion echoes Trump aides who floated suspension weeks earlier. “The writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in a time of …

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Court clips Trump’s tariff wings, but he’s got heavier ammo loaded, Section 232 stands ready, offering total tariff authority in emergency push

The courtroom just tried to slam a door that was never really locked. A federal court ruled that President Trump lacked the power to impose certain tariffs without congressional approval. Headlines framed it as a roadblock. What they missed is that Trump’s path forward is already paved elsewhere. The appeal is just a speed bump. …

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Taxpayer cash fuels a luxury lifestyle — $6,192 in Section 8 rent as the middle class drowns in taxes.

Woman who gets $4,000 a month in food stamps with Section 8 paying 90% of her rent, upset she has to sell her 2024 BMW after being ratted out.pic.twitter.com/UaTQmKjBMK — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) May 5, 2025 Section 8 will cover up to $6,192/mo for one family. That's the equivalent of a $1 million house pic.twitter.com/2J4i94xKMB …

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Section 8 cuts, LA already no longer accepting

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/la-housing-authority-stops-accepting-section-8-applications/ Enough of this financial welfare. Section 8 shouldn’t be subsidizing $2500+ rents in LA. We need a serious reset—force relocation to more affordable areas and pull the plug on the government-fueled rent and asset bubbles. The modern monetary theorists have bankrupted the system by encouraging financial irresponsibility.

Guys this section of the CR is insane. Why is this included in a spending bill? Why are they trying to make this a thing at all?

Guys this section of the CR is insane. Why is this included in a spending bill? Why are they trying to make this a thing at all? WHAT ARE THE HIDING? https://t.co/LHIc5dgK7l pic.twitter.com/ckQuAGNCvV — Jon Herold (@patel_patriot) December 18, 2024 pic.twitter.com/43tbcDJl6J — Jon Herold (@patel_patriot) December 18, 2024 🚨BREAKING: The short-term funding bill to avert …

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CNN to Lay Off 100 Staffers as It Preps Major Revamp of Digital Efforts… Kills Opinion Section…

CNN CEO Mark Thompson told staff Wednesday that its first digital subscription product will launch this year, and that it is exploring a “strategic push into AI.” Layoffs will once again hit CNN as the cable news channel reorganizes in a push to expand its digital businesses. CNN CEO Mark Thompson outlined his digital vision …

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