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Trump trade ‘emergency’ follows decades of anger that America has been ripped off
New York Times: Experts question how the US can be facing an emergency over trade deficit.

Trump family pushes further into crypto, starting another venture
New York Times: Two of Trump's sons have invested in a new bitcoin-mining company.

US senator closes in on record with 20-hour marathon anti-Trump speech
'I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.'

‘All countries’: Trump aides draft tariff plans as some experts warn of economic damage
Proposed tariffs could reach 20%, affecting most imports to the US.

‘Making a mistake’: Signal chat cements JD Vance’s role as sceptic of foreign intervention
Concerns the VP embodies potentially permanent shift in United States' approach to Europe,

Analysis: Trump takes government secrecy seriously - but only when it suits him
New York Times: The definition of an official secret depends on what works best for Trump.

Trump tariffs explained: Cars are latest focus in wave of trade actions
New York Times: Trump's new tariffs on cars spark global trade tensions.

‘Unlawful’: How Trump’s new voter registration order could reshape elections
Experts say the order could prevent millions from voting.

Now Europe knows what Trump’s team calls it behind its back: ‘Pathetic’
New York Times: Leaked messages show the depth of the rift between the US and Europe.

Trump calls for impeachment of US judge blocking deportation flights
Judge Boasberg suspended deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants.

First official talks between NZ, US trade representatives as Trump rolls out tariffs
Todd McClay's meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer lasted 45 minutes.

Investors thought they had Trump figured out. They were wrong
New York Times: The US President sent markets into another tailspin this week.

Power, money, territory: How Trump shook the world in 50 days
NY Times: The system America took 80 years to assemble has proved surprisingly fragile.

Richard Prebble: Trump’s challenge to NZ’s independent foreign policy and what to do about it
OPINION: Phil Goff would not have been sacked under different US leadership.

‘Bigger fish to fry’: Mural removal underlines tension in DC
Mayor Bowser aims to maintain a good relationship with Trump.

Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.

The populist v the billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the battle within Maga
New York Times: Trump wants to keep both men as allies, but the tensions are growing.

‘People are going silent’: Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
New York Times: People are concerned about harm to businesses and safety of families.

‘I’m stunned’: Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze $3.5b in foreign aid
It was its first significant ruling on a legal challenge to the Trump administration.

‘America is back’: Trump addresses Congress, saying tariffs will bring ‘disturbance’ to economy
It was his first address to Congress since returning to power

As measles spreads, RFK jnr embraces remedies such as cod liver oil
New York Times: Kennedy claimed unconventional treatments were helping patients.