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The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX could become an official Texas city called Starbase
Read full article: The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX could become an official Texas city called StarbaseElon Musk has for years made Texas his business home and playground as he launches rockets and builds cars in the Lone Star state.
Trump administration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of priorities
Read full article: Trump administration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of prioritiesThe Trump administration is moving to cancel $1 billion in school mental health grants, saying the award reflect the priorities of the previous administration.
Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy
Read full article: Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economyPresident Donald Trump has gotten worrisome news about how the U.S. economy is battening down for potential fallout from his tariffs.
Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from companies for the year ahead
Read full article: Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from companies for the year aheadUncertainty continues to hang over the latest round of financial results and forecasts for companies both big and small as they try to navigate a global trade system severely shaken by a stark shift in U.S. policy.
US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact
Read full article: US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impactA closely watched inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing before most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were implemented.
Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too
Read full article: Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will tooPremium coffee roasters in the U.S. are reeling from the sharp price increases of coffee beans, which nearly doubled last year after record drought in Brazil.
The Latest: Trump holds Cabinet meeting after weak GDP report
Read full article: The Latest: Trump holds Cabinet meeting after weak GDP reportPresident Donald Trump and his Cabinet spent the better part of their meeting touting the administration’s record on everything from immigration to the economy.
Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansion
Read full article: Microsoft pledges to protect European operations and unveils data center expansionMicrosoft has pledged to fight any U.S. government order to halt data center operations in Europe, as it sought to soothe concerns among European customers that trans-Atlantic tensions would lead to service disruptions.
Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump's policies
Read full article: Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump's policiesFormer Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to San Francisco, where she's expected to use a high-profile speech to deliver a sharp-edged critique of President Donald Trump's administration.
Ukraine says it’s ready to sign a key rare-minerals deal sought by the US
Read full article: Ukraine says it’s ready to sign a key rare-minerals deal sought by the USUkrainian officials say Kyiv is ready to sign an agreement that would give the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in the hopes of ensuring continued American support for Kyiv in its grinding war with Russia.
Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump's tariffs have darkened outlook
Read full article: Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump's tariffs have darkened outlookEurope’s economy has grown more strongly in the first three months of the year only to see hopes for an ongoing recovery quickly squelched by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Iran's foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in Rome
Read full article: Iran's foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in RomeIran says the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear program it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday.
A town refuses to give up the school's Native American mascot — and gets Trump's support
Read full article: A town refuses to give up the school's Native American mascot — and gets Trump's supportA New York City suburb has become the latest flashpoint in the enduring debate over the place of Indigenous imagery in American sports.
California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment
Read full article: California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investmentThe new chief executive of California’s embattled high-speed rail project says it is time to get serious about how to pay for it.
Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential information
Read full article: Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker's demand for confidential informationA state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit’s legal clients, donors and list of members.
About that hug ... Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan
Read full article: About that hug ... Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in MichiganMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump have shared a hug as he arrived in her home state.
US stocks sink after a weak report on the economy but then halve their losses after inflation update
Read full article: US stocks sink after a weak report on the economy but then halve their losses after inflation updateU.S. stocks are falling following a report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year.
Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end with focus on peace and unity
Read full article: Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end with focus on peace and unityVietnam has celebrated the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation 50 years ago with a military parade and a focus on a future of peace.
Judge skeptical of Trump administration argument that federal courts can't review border declaration
Read full article: Judge skeptical of Trump administration argument that federal courts can't review border declarationA federal judge expressed skepticism over the Trump administration’s assertions that its decision to declare an invasion at the U.S.-Mexico border and suspend asylum access was not something courts had the authority to review.
Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
Read full article: Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authoritiesThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
Read full article: Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fallAmerican businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
Trump administration tells Congress it plans to label Haitian gangs as foreign terror organizations
Read full article: Trump administration tells Congress it plans to label Haitian gangs as foreign terror organizationsThe Trump administration has told Congress that it intends to designate Haitian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free Europe
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free EuropeA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million that Congress appropriated for Radio Free Europe, a pro-democracy media outlet at risk of going dark for the first time in 75 years.
House GOP wants to pump billions into Trump's deportations and detentions as part of tax bill
Read full article: House GOP wants to pump billions into Trump's deportations and detentions as part of tax billRepublicans in Congress are working to pump billions of dollars into President Donald Trump’s mass deportation and border security program.
Trump greets Whitmer with a hug and gives her a win — new jets for Michigan airbase
Read full article: Trump greets Whitmer with a hug and gives her a win — new jets for Michigan airbasePresident Donald Trump has announced a new fighter jet mission for an Air National Guard Base in Michigan.
Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
Read full article: Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug EmhoffPresident Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates race
Read full article: Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates raceThe first major test of Donald Trump’s influence on the affairs of a longtime U.S. ally went badly.
AmeriCorps cuts prompt two dozen states led by Democrats to sue Trump administration
Read full article: AmeriCorps cuts prompt two dozen states led by Democrats to sue Trump administrationAbout two dozen states led by Democrats have sued the Trump administration over the dismantling of AmeriCorps.
Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias
Read full article: Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab biasHarvard University is promising to review its academic offerings and admissions policies in response to a pair of internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab prejudice at the Ivy League campus following pro-Palestinian protests.
Kraft Heinz lowers sales outlook for the year, weighed down by consumer uncertainty and tariffs
Read full article: Kraft Heinz lowers sales outlook for the year, weighed down by consumer uncertainty and tariffsKraft Heinz lowered its full-year sales and earnings guidance Tuesday, citing weaker customer spending in the U.S. and the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?
Read full article: Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?The Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online, is heading to President Donald Trump's signature after its bipartisan passage in congress.
At little-known US research lab, Bondi meets with scientists studying illicit drugs to stop the flow
Read full article: At little-known US research lab, Bondi meets with scientists studying illicit drugs to stop the flowAttorney General Pam Bondi traveled to a Drug Enforcement Administration lab to meet with chemists who are tasked with identifying the ever-evolving tactics employed by cartels to manufacture drugs flowing across the southern border.
Hegseth boasts about ending 'woke' program on women and security. Trump signed it into law
Read full article: Hegseth boasts about ending 'woke' program on women and security. Trump signed it into lawDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has boasted that he's dismantling a program supporting women on security teams.
For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War after Saigon fell 50 years ago is still deeply felt
Read full article: For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War after Saigon fell 50 years ago is still deeply feltThe Vietnam War that ended after the fall of Saigon 50 years ago greatly impacted U.S. society.
Senate confirms former Sen. David Perdue as Trump's US ambassador to China amid tariff showdown
Read full article: Senate confirms former Sen. David Perdue as Trump's US ambassador to China amid tariff showdownThe Senate has confirmed former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China, just as the U.S. and China are locked in a tariff showdown that threatens to redefine diplomatic relations between the world’s two largest economies.
Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move
Read full article: Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential moveAmazon is not planning to display added tariff costs next to product prices on its site — despite a report that sparked speculation the e-commerce giant would soon show the new import charges, as well as fiery comments from President Donald Trump’s White House denouncing such a move.
Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency
Read full article: Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agencyA Canadian company has announced that its U.S. subsidiary has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to mine the seafloor.
UN agencies that provide aid worldwide slash jobs or cut costs as US funding drops
Read full article: UN agencies that provide aid worldwide slash jobs or cut costs as US funding dropsSeveral U.N. agencies that provide aid to children, refugees and other vulnerable people around the world are slashing jobs or cutting costs in other ways.
Major companies face a difficult task in estimating the impact of tariffs on their business
Read full article: Major companies face a difficult task in estimating the impact of tariffs on their businessExecutives at some of the world’s biggest companies are faced with the tricky task of explaining how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are impacting their business as they discuss the latest financial results.
US job openings fall to 7.2 million in March, the lowest level since September
Read full article: US job openings fall to 7.2 million in March, the lowest level since SeptemberJob openings in the United States fell in March as President Donald Trump’s trade wars clouded the economic outlook.
US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxiety
Read full article: US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxietyAmericans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
Read full article: Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factoriesThe White House says President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.
Decision looming for Trump administration on first PFAS drinking water limits
Read full article: Decision looming for Trump administration on first PFAS drinking water limitsThe Trump administration is expected to soon say whether it intends to stand by strict drinking water standards for forever chemicals set last year.
Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes strategic Arctic island
Read full article: Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes strategic Arctic islandKing Frederik X of Denmark has arrived in Greenland to kick off a visit to the semiautonomous territory that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to annex because of its strategic Arctic location.
The Latest: Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan and ABC interview
Read full article: The Latest: Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan and ABC interviewPresident Donald Trump has marked his first 100 days in office with an interview with ABC News and a rally in Michigan.
Layoffs, closures and gaps in oversight expected after hundreds of DOJ grants are canceled
Read full article: Layoffs, closures and gaps in oversight expected after hundreds of DOJ grants are canceledHundreds of organizations have received notice that the Department of Justice is canceling ongoing grants they had received through the Office of Justice Programs.
Numbers that matter from the first 100 days of Trump's second term
Read full article: Numbers that matter from the first 100 days of Trump's second termFor President Donald Trump's administration, the numbers on executive orders, deportations, reductions in the federal workforce and tariffs in his first 100 days back in the White House point toward a renewed America.
Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances
Read full article: Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievancesPresident Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term — yet spent much of his rally marking it in campaign mode, fixated on past grudges and grievances.
GM posts strong Q1 results, but will reassess expectations for 2025 due to auto tariffs
Read full article: GM posts strong Q1 results, but will reassess expectations for 2025 due to auto tariffsGeneral Motors posted strong financial results for its first quarter on Tuesday, but says it will reassess its full-year financial outlook due to auto tariffs.
Trump's team has disrupted some $430B in federal funds, top Democrats say, often against the law
Read full article: Trump's team has disrupted some $430B in federal funds, top Democrats say, often against the lawThe Trump administration has frozen, stalled or otherwise disrupted some $430 billion in federal funds since the president took office — from federal disease research to Head Start for children to disaster aid.
US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seat
Read full article: US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seatU.S. Rep. Angie Craig is the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter an increasingly competitive race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Liberals won the election in Canada. Here's what to know and what comes next
Read full article: Liberals won the election in Canada. Here's what to know and what comes nextThe Liberal Party has won Canada's federal election, capping a stunning turn in fortunes fed by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of trade war and to make the country the 51st American state.
If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that
Read full article: If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer thatPresident Donald Trump is pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory occupied by Russia to Moscow to bring about an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade war
Read full article: Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade warU.S. stocks rose again as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they’re unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Japan and Philippines to start talks on 2 defense pacts in the face of China's growing aggression
Read full article: Japan and Philippines to start talks on 2 defense pacts in the face of China's growing aggressionJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says his country and the Philippines will start talks on two proposed defense pacts to further boost their security alliance and would continue to fight aggression in disputed Asian waters in an obvious rebuke of China.
Trump administration launches race-based discrimination investigations against Harvard Law Review
Read full article: Trump administration launches race-based discrimination investigations against Harvard Law ReviewThe Trump administration says it's launching investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review.
FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots
Read full article: FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shotsThere’s new uncertainty about updated COVID-19 shots this fall after the Trump administration’s handling of a shot from Novavax.
Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose's status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement
Read full article: Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose's status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatementBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a request to end the sport’s permanent ban of the career hits leader, who died in September.
Trump celebrates the Super Bowl champ Eagles at White House, but star QB Jalen Hurts skips ceremony
Read full article: Trump celebrates the Super Bowl champ Eagles at White House, but star QB Jalen Hurts skips ceremonyPresident Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, skipped the event.
The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer
Read full article: The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summerThe Environmental Protection Agency says consumers across the U.S. will still be able to buy cheaper E15 gasoline this summer.
Ex-Justice Department prosecutor challenges his firing by the White House after Laura Loomer post
Read full article: Ex-Justice Department prosecutor challenges his firing by the White House after Laura Loomer postA former career Justice Department prosecutor is challenging his firing by the White House, saying in a complaint that his removal for “unprecedented partisan and political reasons” undermines a “bedrock principle” of the justice system.
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won't seek reelection as cancer returns
Read full article: Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won't seek reelection as cancer returnsCongressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia is stepping down as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee and won’t be seeking reelection next year.
Another federal judge expresses skepticism over Trump law firm executive orders
Read full article: Another federal judge expresses skepticism over Trump law firm executive ordersAnother federal judge in Washington has expressed skepticism on the legality of President Donald Trump's executive order targeting a prominent law firm, saying he was concerned that the clear purpose of the edict was punishment.
Job cuts delay Pentagon plans to expand work to prevent sex assaults and suicides
Read full article: Job cuts delay Pentagon plans to expand work to prevent sex assaults and suicidesSenior defense officials say personnel cuts across the Defense Department will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians to help prevent sexual assault, suicides and behavior problems within the military.
Detroit Democrats are once again looking to unseat one of their own in Congress
Read full article: Detroit Democrats are once again looking to unseat one of their own in CongressState Rep. Donavan McKinney is the second Detroit Democrat to enter a primary to unseat second-term U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar.
Former Jan. 6 prosecutor warns Trump’s pardons could encourage future political violence
Read full article: Former Jan. 6 prosecutor warns Trump’s pardons could encourage future political violenceA former supervisor of the team that prosecuted the 1,500 plus people charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol says he fears President Donald Trump's pardons could embolden right-wing extremists and encourage future political violence.
The Latest: Trump signs new executive actions on immigration
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs new executive actions on immigrationPresident Donald Trump has signed executive orders related to immigration, including one that requires English-language proficiency for commercial motor drivers, such as truckers.
In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza wars
Read full article: In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza warsAhead of his second go-around in the White House, President Donald Trump spoke with certainty about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in the first 24 hours of his new administration and finding lasting peace in the devastating 18-month conflict in Gaza.
Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done
Read full article: Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not doneThe weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Read full article: Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War IIThe Kremlin has declared a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine next week as Russia marks Victory Day in World War II.
China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs
Read full article: China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobsChina's leaders have shrugged off the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, saying they have the tools needed to protect jobs and limit damage from higher tariffs on Chinese exports.
Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to break us'
Read full article: Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to break us'Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty.
With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides
Read full article: With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sidesAs President Donald Trump’s trade war locks the world’s two largest economies on a collision course, America’s unnerved allies and partners are cozying up with China to hedge their bets.
Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings
Read full article: Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swingsU.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets.
Houthi rebels say a US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68
Read full article: Houthi rebels say a US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68Yemen’s Houthi rebels say a U.S. airstrike that hit a prison holding African migrants killed at least 68 people.
On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quit
Read full article: On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quitScott Pelley of “60 Minutes” explained the departure of the show's executive producer to viewers and said “none of us is happy” about the conditions that led to Bill Owens' departure.
More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado
Read full article: More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in ColoradoAuthorities say more than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the United States illegally were taken into custody during a raid at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Republicans in the toughest swing districts become hard to find for people angry about Trump
Read full article: Republicans in the toughest swing districts become hard to find for people angry about TrumpRepublican members of Congress have gone to great lengths to avoid public meetings with their constituents over their two-week Easter recess.
Trump's first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars
Read full article: Trump's first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade warsIn his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has exerted his power on a scale with no easy historical comparison.
JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
Read full article: JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against TrumpIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker is speaking at a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire as he continues to build his national profile.
Things to know about the US coal industry and proposed changes under the Trump administration
Read full article: Things to know about the US coal industry and proposed changes under the Trump administrationThe U.S. coal industry has been in a steep decline for decades, and President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed several changes that would affect it.
Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia
Read full article: Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West VirginiaPresident Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at boosting coal are getting a warm embrace in West Virginia.
As Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: As Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll findsAn AP-NORC poll finds that only about one-third of U.S. adults have a favorable opinion of Elon Musk after his brief foray into the federal government.
China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending
Read full article: China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spendingChina has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington.