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Liberation Day: President Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Foreign Made Cars

President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars as part of his greater announcement in the Rose Garden on what has been dubbed "Liberation Day" for the American people, as Trump gears up to sign an executive order instituting reciprocal tariffs.
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Trump Education Secretary Linda McMahon Crashes Democrat Press Conference

Education Secretary Linda McMahon crashed a press conference held by Democrat lawmakers on Wednesday following a meeting with her where they expressed their concerns about the administration's plans to dismantle the Department of Education.
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Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts – CNN

Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts  CNNInside Mandalay: BBC finds huge devastation and little help for Myanmar quake survivors  BBCNews Wrap: Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 as civil war hampers relief efforts  PBSMyanmar’s military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000  AP NewsDeadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand  JW.ORG

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British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill – The New York Times

British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill  The New York TimesChris Mason: As British Steel law rushed through Parliament, officials waited in hotel  BBCBritish government takes over running of UK’s last major steel plant from Chinese owner Jingye  CNNBritain plots state control of a flailing steelmaker. Here’s why.  politico.euThe steel crisis has made the UK business secretary look like an innocent abroad | John Crace  The Guardian

Voters in Gabon choose a new president in the first election since the 2023 military coup – CNN

Voters in Gabon choose a new president in the first election since the 2023 military coup  CNNGabon coup leader eyes seven-year mandate in presidential vote  ReutersBrice Oligui Nguema Is Favored to Win Gabon Election  The New York TimesGabon’s first election after collapse of Bongo dynasty: What’s at stake?  Al JazeeraGabon election: First presidential vote since military coup  BBC

Ecuador’s next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it – NPR

Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it  NPREcuadoreans Are Split Between Two Candidates Ahead of Runoff Election on Sunday  The New York TimesFacing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday  NPREcuador will choose its next president on Sunday amid surging violence and crime  CNNU.S. intelligence report favors incumbent Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in election  CBS News