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Hush Money Trial: In a landmark moment in American legal and political history, former President Donald J. Trump was convicted on May 30, 2024, of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The conviction stemmed from a scheme to conceal a $130,000 hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Central to the prosecution’s case was the testimony of Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney and fixer, who asserted that he acted at Trump's direction to suppress damaging information that could have influenced the election outcome.

Introduction In a significant development for American agriculture and horticulture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map, reflecting...

On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed two significant executive orders that have sparked widespread debate across the United States. The first order aims to drastically reduce prescription drug prices by implementing a "Most Favored Nation" (MFN) pricing model, aligning U.S. drug prices with those in other developed countries. The second order halts gender-affirming care for transgender individuals in the military, citing concerns over military readiness and unit cohesion.

In April 2025, the United States and China agreed to a 90-day reduction in tariffs, lowering U.S. duties on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% and China's tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. This temporary tariff relief prompted U.S. companies to expedite shipments from China, aiming to capitalize on the reduced tariffs before potential increases resume. The trade tensions, rooted in concerns over trade imbalances and national security, have significant implications for global supply chains and economic stability.

On May 12, 2025, the United States and China announced a significant de-escalation in their ongoing trade conflict. In a surprising turn of events, both the U.S. and China Slash Tariffs in 90-day Truce, reducing reciprocal tariffs that had previously reached unprecedented levels. The U.S. lowered tariffs on Chinese goods from a peak of 145% to 30%, while China reduced its tariffs on U.S. imports from 125% to 10%. This agreement, reached during negotiations in Geneva, aims to provide temporary relief to global markets and businesses affected by the prolonged trade war .

In a move that has ignited international debate, the Trump administration has granted refugee status to a group of white South Africans, citing alleged racial discrimination in their home country. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy and has drawn both support and condemnation from various quarters. “The decision to prioritize white South Africans for refugee status raises complex questions about the intersection of race, immigration policy, and international relations,” says Dr. Eleanor Smith, a professor of international law at Georgetown University.