Trump warns pharma tariffs could reach 250%

President Trump announced new tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, which could soar as high as 250 percent, starting at a lower initial level. The move aims to promote domestic manufacturing, alongside planned new duties on foreign semiconductors, reflecting the administration’s focus on boosting U.S. production.

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Abbott calls for civil arrests of runaway Democratic lawmakers

Governor Abbott of Texas is enforcing civil arrest orders against Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-drawn congressional map. This political standoff highlights national voting rights debates, as the Texas legislative process challenges party cooperation amidst accusations of gerrymandering to undermine minority representation.

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