California Mayor Resigns After Admitting to Illegal Foreign Agent Role for China
Arcadia’s mayor pled guilty to charges of acting as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government, operating a propaganda website while in office.
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Juneau Faces Electricity Rate Hike Amid Infrastructure Upgrades and Inflation
Alaska Electric Light & Power plans to raise Juneau’s electricity rates due to rising costs from capital improvements and inflation, with bills expected to increase by up to 20%.
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Trump Arrives in Beijing Facing Weakened Position Amid Complex China Talks
Former U.S. President Donald Trump visits China under strained circumstances, seeking Chinese cooperation on Iran, trade, and Taiwan while lacking diplomatic leverage.
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Over $35 Billion in Trump-Era Tariff Refunds Are Now Being Issued to Importers
The government has begun distributing more than $35 billion in tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Trump’s trade policy.
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Federal Appeals Court Pauses Ruling Against Trump’s 10% Global Tariffs Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
The U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily allowed the continuation of Trump-era 10% tariffs under Section 122 while considering the government’s appeal to keep the tariffs in place.
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Law Enforcement Challenges Key CLARITY Act Clause Over Crypto Crime Risks
The National Fraternal Order of Police opposes a CLARITY Act provision that could limit law enforcement’s ability to prosecute crypto-related crimes involving software developers.
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Fly Direct to Tahiti Starting at 25,000 Capital One Miles with a Limited-Time Bonus
A rare points deal offers nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Tahiti for as low as 25,000 Capital One miles with a transfer bonus through late May.
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Examining the Trump Administration’s Approach to China and Taiwan Relations
Experts analyze the Trump administration’s strategy toward China, focusing on the upcoming summit, U.S.-China tensions, and Taiwan’s political future.
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Azerbaijani and Turkmen Trade Unions Sign Pact to Deepen Cooperation
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan’s trade unions have formalized a memorandum to enhance cooperation, focusing on labor rights protection, service improvements, and joint projects.
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Philadelphia Advances Restoration of Historic Burk Mansion and Approves New Development on Spring Garden
Philadelphia’s Historical Commission greenlit the long-vacant Alfred Edward Burk Mansion’s rehabilitation and approved new construction at Spring Garden’s industrial site.