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Trump to raise global import tariff from 10% to 15%

Trump to raise global import tariff from 10% to 15%

US president's announcement followed remarks criticizing Supreme Court’s 'deeply disappointing' decision to invalidate 'emergency' tariffs he had implemented worldwide

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Just after appointment, key prosecutor in US state of Virginia dismissed by Justice Department
21.02.2026

Just after appointment, key prosecutor in US state of Virginia dismissed by Justice Department

Deputy attorney general says judges do not have authority to appoint US attorneys, says president holds power, after panel of judges ruled former US attorney was appointed unlawfully

Trump open to ‘token’ Iran enrichment deal as military options stay on table: Report
21.02.2026

Trump open to ‘token’ Iran enrichment deal as military options stay on table: Report

US officials say any Iranian offer must be 'very detailed,' prove nuclear program is 'benign,' as Trump reviews military options including scenarios targeting Iran’s supreme leader, his son

CIA retracts or revises 19 intelligence assessments over political bias concerns
21.02.2026

CIA retracts or revises 19 intelligence assessments over political bias concerns

Director John Ratcliffe says past decade reports failed to meet agency’s standards of impartiality

US immigration agency arrests migrants convicted of sexual offenses, drug trafficking
21.02.2026

US immigration agency arrests migrants convicted of sexual offenses, drug trafficking

US Homeland Security Department says nearly 70% of immigration enforcement arrests involve individuals convicted or charged with crimes

‘It would be fine if they took it all': US envoy says about Israeli biblical claims
21.02.2026

‘It would be fine if they took it all': US envoy says about Israeli biblical claims

Mike Huckabee argues Israel has right to territory from Nile to Euphrates; defends Tel Aviv’s nuclear capabilities, cites Iran as threat