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Trump Said He'd End Ukraine War in 24 Hours. Now His Patience with Putin Is Wearing Thin. Trump Said He'd End Ukraine War in 24 Hours. Now His Patience with Putin Is Wearing Thin. 12 July 2025 | TalkNation Politics Once praising Vladimir Putin as "very kind," President Donald Trump’s patience with the Russian leader has visibly worn thin amid escalating attacks on Ukraine. Despite promising to end the war within 24 hours in his first term, Trump now calls Putin's words "meaningless" as drone and missile strikes intensify. After years of a complicated bromance, the relationship has deteriorated as Russia has rejected ceasefire efforts and increased its air attacks. The Pentagon is renewing weapons shipments to Ukraine, and bipartisan sanctions legislation is gaining momentum in Congress. Ukrainian civilians are suffering as relentless attacks force them to seek shelter frequently,...

Trump Slaps 30% Tariffs on Mexico and EU Starting Aug. 1 Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on Mexico, European Union 12 July 2025 | TalkNation Politics President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 30% tariff on **all imports from Mexico and the European Union**, effective August 1. He made the declaration on Truth Social, stating these nations had failed to stop the flow of fentanyl and end trade imbalances. In separate letters to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and EU President Ursula Von der Leyen, Trump claimed their inaction forced his hand. “Mexico has been helping me secure the border, BUT it's not enough,” he stated. Trump’s sweeping tariffs don’t stop with Mexico and the EU. Canada faces a 35% tariff, and Brazil a staggering 50%, in retaliation for the prosecution of Bolsonaro. The move has triggered international concern and market volatility. Trump says these tariffs are **reciprocal** and design...

Schumer Demands Measles Emergency, Blames RFK Jr. for Outbreak Schumer Demands Measles Emergency, Blames RFK Jr. for Outbreak 12 July 2025 | TalkNation Health Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declare a nationwide emergency over the sharp rise in measles cases — the worst outbreak in 33 years. In a letter dated July 11, Schumer accused Kennedy of dismantling public health protections, fueling anti-vaccine rhetoric, and causing a collapse in trust toward lifesaving immunization efforts. According to the CDC, measles cases have soared to 1,288 across 39 states , with most cases occurring among unvaccinated children and teens . Three deaths have been reported in 2025 alone. Kennedy has drawn sharp criticism for firing all 17 members of the vaccine advisory panel and replacing them with known vaccine skeptics. He has also removed the ...

'Run It': Backyard Collision Sport Goes Global 'Run It': Backyard Collision Game Goes Global 28 June 2025 | TalkNation Sports What started as a backyard test of toughness among Pacific Islander teens in Australia and New Zealand has exploded into the international spotlight. The Run It Championship League is a brutal, one-on-one collision game — no helmets, no pads, and no sidestepping. Just raw power. Despite soaring popularity and a growing social media empire, the league is drawing heat. Critics — from neurologists to grieving families — are calling it " commercialised concussion ." Others say it's a blessing, offering prize money to those in struggling communities. Players run full speed into each other. The winner? Whoever dominates on impact, judged by a panel. The stakes? A$200,000 grand prize in Dubai this weekend. Safety is a growing concern. After a 19-year-...

Supreme Court Boosts Trump’s Executive Power with Birthright Ruling Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Presidential Powers June 28, 2025 | TalkNation Politics In a landmark ruling on Friday, the US Supreme Court gave former President Donald Trump a sweeping victory, limiting the power of lower courts to block presidential executive orders — and opening the door for dramatic policy moves such as ending birthright citizenship . Calling it a “ monumental victory for the constitution ,” Trump announced that his controversial order ending automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants will take effect in one month. The ruling, however, allows legal challenges to proceed in individual states. Justice Amy Coney Barrett , writing for the majority, acknowledged states may seek broader injunctions based on administrative or financial burdens. The decision sets up a new wave of legal challenges across the c...

Trump Terminates Trade Talks with Canada Over Tech Tax Dispute Trump Terminates Trade Talks with Canada Over Tech Tax Dispute June 28, 2025 | TalkNation Politics US President Donald Trump announced the immediate suspension of trade talks with Canada via social media on Friday, citing Canada’s 3% digital services tax that targets major US tech firms like Amazon , Apple , and Google . Labeling the tax “egregious,” Trump stated: “We are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately.” He added that new tariffs on Canadian imports would be unveiled within the week. The announcement comes just as both nations were aiming to finalize a trade agreement by mid-July. The unexpected move raises doubts over the future of US-Canada economic cooperation amid growing tension over digital taxation. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded cautiously, saying, “We will continue to conduct these co...