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U.S. House Considers Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition in Legal States

Washington D.C., Thursday, 17 April 2025.
The STATES 2.0 Act aims to align federal and state cannabis laws, legalize interstate commerce, and adjust IRS policies, affecting marijuana industry growth.

Trump Demands Quick Removal of Fed Chair Powell Amid Interest Rate Dispute

Washington, D.C., Thursday, 17 April 2025.
President Trump intensifies pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his termination due to reluctance on cutting rates, following Powell’s caution over tariffs affecting economic stability.

Escalating Tariff Rates Spark Debate Over U.S.-China Trade Policy

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
Amidst a trade standoff, the White House cited a 245% cumulative tariff as confusion emerges, highlighting the evolving and controversial U.S.-China economic relations.

Maryland Legislation Aims to Expand Energy Projects Amid Solar Industry Concerns

Annapolis, Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
Maryland legislature passes an energy package boosting renewables and gas, posing challenges for the solar sector’s growth, given restrictions on development in certain areas.

Trump Dismisses Democrats from Credit Union Regulatory Board

Washington, Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
President Trump has removed two Democratic members from the National Credit Union Administration board, heightening political tensions and altering regulatory dynamics within the credit union sector.

California Challenges Trump Over Sweeping Tariffs

Sacramento, Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
California Governor Newsom sues Trump, arguing federal tariffs harm local industries, especially agriculture, demanding court intervention.

Trump Threatens Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status Amid Compliance Dispute

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
On April 15, 2025, Trump threatened to remove Harvard’s tax-exempt status following a refusal to meet his demands, setting a precedent for governmental intervention in educational institutions.

U.S. Farmers Face Financial Strain from Tariffs and Weather Challenges

Washington, D.C., Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
Financial hardships prompt U.S. farmers to seek government bailouts amidst Trump’s tariffs and extreme weather, risking crop losses and market disruptions. Concerns rise as Brazil benefits from U.S.-China trade conflicts.

Trump Administration Proposes Deep Cuts to State Department Budget

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
The Trump administration is proposing to reduce the State Department budget by nearly 50%, from $54.4 billion to $28.4 billion, potentially impacting global diplomacy significantly.

El Salvador and U.S. Deepen Deportation Cooperation during White House Meeting

Washington, D.C., Monday, 14 April 2025.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and President Trump meet in Washington to enhance U.S.-El Salvador cooperation, highlighting controversial migration discussions and El Salvador’s detention of deportees in a supermax prison.