Trump Imposes New Global Tariff After SCOTUS Ruling, Orders UFO File Release
Morning WireFebruary 20, 202612 min847 views
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- ⚖️ The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down most of former President Trump's tariffs imposed under the Emergency Powers Act, stating it went "beyond the president's legitimate reach."
- 🚫 The court noted the International Economic Emergency Powers Act of 1977 does not explicitly mention tariffs or duties in its list of presidential powers.
- 💬 President Trump expressed shame for certain justices and announced an immediate 10% global tariff under Section 122, while existing national security tariffs (Section 232 and 301) remain in place.
Government Transparency & National Security
- 👽 Trump ordered the release of all government records related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and UFOs, following former President Obama's comments.
- 🇮🇷 Reports suggest Trump is considering a limited strike against Iran to pressure them into a nuclear deal, targeting military or government sites as a first step.
- ⚠️ An attempted arsonist targeted a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office in Idaho, driving an ambulance into the building and staging accelerants before being scared off; the suspect remains at large.
Immigration & Social Concerns
- 🌊 A Venezuelan illegal immigrant, paroled and granted temporary protected status by the Biden administration, allegedly attempted to drown a woman at a Florida beach.
- 🚚 An Indian illegal immigrant with a valid work permit and CDL allegedly caused a fatal accident in Indiana, running a red light and killing a 64-year-old.
- ⛪ Alliance Defending Freedom is representing Moody Bible Institute in a lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools for discriminating against the Christian college's student teachers.
Global Policy & Health Initiatives
- 🌍 President Trump is establishing a new US-led global health body with $2 billion in funding from HHS, intended to compete with the World Health Organization (WHO) after the US withdrew.
- 🌱 Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to protect domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, aiming to bolster national security and critical supply chains.
- 💻 Bill Gates withdrew from giving a keynote address at an AI summit in India amidst renewed questions about his relationship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Sports & Entertainment
- 🥇 Team USA secured two more gold medals, with Alyssa Liu winning in women's figure skating and the US women's hockey team defeating Canada in a dramatic overtime victory.
- 🎬 Actor Eric Dane, known for "Grey's Anatomy," passed away at 53 after a battle with ALS, having been a passionate advocate for awareness and research.
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