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Trump Administration Backs GOP Push to Crack Down on Speech After Kirk Assassination

  Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, center, and Erika Kirk, holding a cross on a chain, deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination at a Utah college campus, the Trump administration has aligned with Republican leaders in a sweeping campaign to target individuals whose comments about the killing are deemed inappropriate or celebratory. Vice President JD Vance urged the public to report anyone making such remarks — even suggesting contacting their employers — while pledging to go after major donors to liberal causes. Several Republican-led states, including Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas, have launched investigations into teachers accused of making critical or mocking statements about Kirk. The U.S. military has also encouraged service members and civilians to report those who...

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Trade Tensions Ease as China Signals Openness to Dialogue


China has expressed its willingness to engage in trade talks with the United States, following President Donald Trump's indication that tariffs on Chinese goods could be significantly reduced. The announcement comes amidst escalating trade tensions, with tariffs reaching as high as 145% on Chinese imports. Beijing, which has imposed counter-tariffs of 125% on U.S. goods, reiterated its stance that trade wars have no winners and emphasized the importance of mutual respect in negotiations.

President Trump acknowledged the high tariff levels and hinted at substantial reductions, stating that while tariffs won't return to zero, they will be lowered significantly. This shift in tone has brought cautious optimism to global markets, which have been rattled by the ongoing trade conflict. Both sides appear to be signaling a willingness to de-escalate, though formal negotiations have yet to begin. 

The developments mark a potential turning point in the trade war, offering hope for a resolution that could stabilize global economic relations.

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