China on Wednesday issued a $50 billion list of U.S. goods including soybeans and small aircraft for possible tariff hikes in an escalating and potentially damaging technology dispute with Washington. The country’s tax agency gave no date for the 25 percent increase to take effect and said that will depend… Read More
Tragic! 4 believed dead in Marine helicopter crash
A Marine helicopter crashed during a Southern California training mission and all four crew members were believed killed, the military said. The CH-53E Super Stallion went down shortly after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday near El Centro, a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The helicopter was with the 3rd Marine Aircraft… Read More
Trump: “We’re going to guard our border with…”
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the American military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built. Speaking at a lunch with Baltic leaders, Trump said he’d already discussed the idea with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. “We are going to be guarding our… Read More
Oklahoma teachers strike for 2nd day, demand higher pay
Hundreds of teachers crammed into the Oklahoma Capitol for a second day Tuesday to press demands for additional funding for the state’s public schools, and many of those schools remained closed amid a rebellion that has hit several Republican-led states across the country. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed legislation last… Read More
Villanova wins 2nd NCAA title in 3 years
When he wasn’t dribbling behind his back, winking to the TV announcers, stuffing shots or dishing out assists, Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo was making it rain. First, 3-pointers. Later on, confetti. SHOCKING: Crooked Hillary caught with her hand in senior woman’s purse? [sponsored] The redhead kid with the nickname Big… Read More
Stock market dives after China raises tariffs
U.S. stocks are tumbling Monday after China officially raised import duties on U.S. pork, apples and other products. It’s a fairly small move but investors are worried it could be step toward a trade war that harms global commerce and company profits. Meat producer Tyson Foods is among the biggest… Read More
‘Affluenza teen’ released from prison
Ethan Couch, who as a 16-year-old driver drunkenly struck and killed four pedestrians but dodged prison after suggesting at trial that his irresponsibility was a result of his entitled upbringing, walked free Monday after serving almost two years in a Texas jail on a parole violation. Couch, 20, was released… Read More
Has Fox News’ top star been fired!?
Has one of Fox News’ top rated hosts been fired? Speculation has run rampant after star anchor Laura Ingraham announced she was taking off this week — and insiders say she may not come back. The timing of Ingraham’s announcement raised eyebrows among industry insiders. The news came on the… Read More
Trump DROPS THE HAMMER on illegals
President Donald Trump demanded Monday that Congress pass new border protections and use the “Nuclear Option if necessary” to muscle it through the Senate — a drastic change in rules that establishment Republicans previously dismissed. Trump tweeted that the U.S. must build a border wall, but argued that “Democrats want… Read More
White House hits back at former VA chief’s fired claims
Former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin downplayed concerns about his potential successor’s lack of managerial experience Monday, saying the key for improving the VA will be surrounding White House doctor Ronny Jackson with a good team “because no one person can do this alone.” Shulkin and the White House have… Read More