Tariffs, Tensions, and Tech: The Latest on Trump’s Turbulent Moves

From sweeping tariffs on steel to a shake-up of America’s ethics office, here’s a quick rundown of the most pressing headlines and emerging controversies.

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President Trump announced a hefty 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, warning that more duties might follow.

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Global markets are jittery, while businesses fear rising costs.

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A judge ordered the administration to pause its plan offering buyouts to federal workers.

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Critics label the move an unfair ultimatum and question its legal footing.

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The director of the Office of Government Ethics was abruptly removed, raising concerns about whether government watchdogs can

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still operate independently.

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Families on temporary work visas worry about their children’s nationality after a proposed rule revokes automatic citizenship.

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Many feel caught in legal limbo.

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Elon Musk and investors offered $97.4B to buy OpenAI, which Musk claims broke its nonprofit pledge.

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Control of cutting-edge AI could shift dramatically.