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  Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs The Court ruled 6–3 that Trump exceeded his authority when he used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners. The majority held that IEEPA—passed in 1977 to address extraordinary foreign threats—does not give a president unlimited power to reshape global trade policy. The justices concluded that Trump’s sweeping tariffs went far beyond what Congress intended when it granted emergency economic powers. The ruling invalidated the bulk of Trump’s IEEPA‑based tariffs, a major blow to one of the central pillars of his economic strategy. Several reports described it as a rare instance of the conservative‑leaning Court reining in Trump’s executive authority. What the Trade Office Said in Response The administration’s trade officials acknowledged that the ruling affects tariffs imposed under IEEPA but emphasized that not all of Trump’s tariffs were struck down . They not...

 By Mona Austin  Pres. Donald Trump said on AF1 he did not make a mistake and does not feel the need to apologize for a racist video depicting the Obamas as primates. That image is a visual placeholder for the n-word and caused people from various races to condemn it.  He only deleted the video he shared  after receiving an inordinate amount of calls from senators and others who were offended by the racial epithet.  The presudent said the ad was about election fraud and presumed that they did not get aroud to  editing out  the portion in question as if he did not know it was there. Press Sec. Karoline Leavitts coldly dimissed the fallout as "fake outrage," despite widespread, bi-partisan condemnation.  After tweeting that it was inspired by the Lion King she said  on FOX News that  others were depicted as animals  the video and the preident, whjse head was atta hed to a lion's body, was thr "King if the Jungle" with  various po...

(Nashville, TN) - February 20, 2025  - GRAMMY and Stellar Award acclaimed singer, songwriter, and worship leader  DOE  returns to music with the track “ Black Boy (featuring Jon Batiste ) ,” following her 2025 67th GRAMMY Award win for  Best Contemporary Christian Album of the Year , for her sophomore effort, Heart Of A Human. “Black Boy” featuring Jon Batiste is available today wherever music is sold and streamed. A stirring anthem rooted in affirmation, truth, and generational healing, “Black Boy” is a heartfelt tribute to the beauty, brilliance, and boundless potential of black men everywhere. Blending DOE’s soulful vocal vulnerability with Batiste’s masterful musicality, the record delivers both an intimate message and a universal call to see, protect, and celebrate black youth. “‘Black Boy’ is a love letter,” says DOE. “It’s a reminder that our young men deserve to be affirmed, covered, and empowered. I wanted to create something that speaks life — something tha...

  Trust in American news media continues to erode, and the latest numbers show just how deep the shift has become. Today, only 56% of U.S. adults say they have a lot or some trust in national news organizations—an 11‑point drop since March 2025 and a full 20‑point decline since 2016. Local news still fares better, with 70% expressing at least some trust, but even that number has slipped from 80% last spring and 82% a decade ago. These declines aren’t happening in a vacuum. They reflect a media landscape transformed by the 21st century—and no group illustrates that transformation more clearly than young adults. Americans under 30 are redefining how information moves, how credibility is judged, and what “news” even looks like. Their habits offer a preview of the next era of journalism: decentralized, personality‑driven, mobile‑first, and deeply shaped by social platforms. (See the Young Adults and the Future of News essay and the Pew‑Knight Initiative for deeper context.) The po...

  WASHINGTON — The White House spotlighted a group of Black women who support President Donald Trump during its 2026 Black History Month reception, underscoring a strategic Republican effort to chip away at one of the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituencies, while Black women suffer most from unemployment. The event featured several Black women who praised Trump’s policies on issues including eliminating taxes on tips, addressing crime in Washington, D.C., and expanding school choice — all signature themes of the president’s 2024 campaign. Their presence, and the decision to center them in the program, signaled a deliberate attempt to counter the Democratic Party’s long‑standing advantage among Black women voters. Trump highlighted Alice Johnson, whom he appointed to lead pardon and clemency efforts, saying he selected her over “highly educated people” because he believed she would excel in the role. The remark drew attention for its subtle nod to merit‑based hiring, a contras...

Following a conversation between Pres. Donald Trump and Minnesotta Gov. Tim Walz, the border patrol agents are leaving the state. This is a major  change in orders. Dann Bovino is heading out. Mayor Jacob Fry spoke to Pres. Trump later in the day and wull be meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan th duschss tge new plans.