Trump, Epstein and the conspiratorial core of the United States
19 Jul
Politics

Trump, Epstein and the conspiratorial core of the United States

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For more than a decade, Donald Trump has failed — despite considerable efforts — to discredit himself in the eyes of his followers. But the Jeffrey Epstein saga might prove different. Ten days ago, the Department of Justice announced it wouldn’t disclose any more details about deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, reiterated that he had killed himself in prison, that he wasn’t murdered, and that he had no client list. It also said no-one else was to be charged. This has enraged large swaths of the US president’s usually fawning base, with Trump rounding on his GOP critics and dismissing the Epstein files as “a hoax” perpetrated by the Democrats. His mood will not have been improved by The Wall Street Journal today publishing a chummy letter he allegedly sent to Epstein in 2003, which concludes, “Happy Birthday...
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Trump can’t get his base to move on from Epstein: From the Politics Desk
18 Jul
Politics

Trump can’t get his base to move on from Epstein: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, President Donald Trump struggles to turn the page on the Jeffrey Epstein saga while a politically vulnerable senator in Texas appeals to him for an endorsement. Plus, Andrea Mitchell files a dispatch from the Aspen Security Forum. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. - Adam Wollner Trump struggles to convince MAGA world to move on from the Epstein files By Matt Dixon and Henry J. Gomez President Donald Trump can’t get his MAGA supporters to end their obsession with the Jeffrey Epstein files. And now he’s taking out his frustration on them. In a blistering post on Truth Social,...
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18 Jul
Breaking News

Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods

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Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting on 1 August, even as the two countries were days away from a self-imposed deadline to reach a new trade deal. The announcement came in the form of a letter published on Trump's social media platform Truth Social, along with additional threats of blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government would continue to protect his country's workers and businesses as they head towards the new deadline. Trump has sent more than 20 such letters to other US partners this week. He also says he will soon announce new tariffs on the European Union. Like Canada's letter, Trump has vowed to implement those tariffs by 1 August. A blanket 25% tariff...
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Trump ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provides $85 million to move a NASA space shuttle. Here’s where
17 Jul
Science & Technology

Trump ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provides $85 million to move a NASA space shuttle. Here’s where

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