## Democrats refuse to fold over shutdown as Republican outrage builds

Authored by theguardian.com

Outrage followed from Republicans, who printed out the Senate minority leader’s remark on posters and condemned it before press conferences.

The shutdown has prompted federal agencies to close or curtail operations nationwide, and forced hundreds of thousands of employees to stay home without immediate pay.

Legal challenges are likely to follow, but still, now it was the Democrats’ turn to accuse the GOP of brutality.

They’re callously choosing to hurt people – the workers who protect our country, inspect our food, respond when disasters strike.

There are indeed outside influences pressuring Democrats to stand firm on their demands, and so far they are happy with the results.

Not only are Democrats’ demands “wildly popular”, Republicans are not to be trusted to honor any agreement, he said.

The Republicans are closing rural hospitals, increasing costs and giving a lawless administration more power to do what it wants. »

### Trump announces 130% tariffs on China. The global trade war just came roaring back

Authored by edition.cnn.com

President Donald Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Chinese goods shipped to the United States.

Shortly after imposing minimum 145% tariffs on Chinese goods — an effective embargo on trade, Trump issued an exemption for electronics, making them subject to 20% tariffs instead.

Then came the Trump administration’s announcement that it would soon impose fees on goods transported on Chinese-owned or -operated ships. »

### The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Feature a Memorial Character For a Much-Missed Fan, Following $85,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish

Authored by ign.com

And match it they have now done, thanks to numerous donations from The Elder Scrolls creators, the UESP, and fellow fan resource The Imperial Library.

We just finished up a meeting with Bethesda where we got to design a character for The Elder Scrolls 6.

Next, it confirmed The Elder Scrolls 6 had entered "early development" in August 2023 , and "early builds" were available in March 2024. »

### Ukraine’s Deep-Cover Agents Inside Russian Army Sabotage Kremlin Offensive in East of Ukraine — UNITED24 Media

Authored by united24media.com

“Agents provided precise coordinates of Russian artillery positions, armored vehicles, and troop concentrations.”.

According to ATESH, the data included the locations of firing points, ammunition transport routes, and the rotation schedule of Russian units.

Russian forces have continued efforts to establish what Moscow calls a “buffer zone” along the northern border of Ukraine. »

### Trump announces extra 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting next month

Authored by cbsnews.com

President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new Chinese export controls — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.

The new 100% tariffs will add on to any existing import taxes on Chinese goods, the president wrote in a Truth Social post.

Mr. Trump said the U.S. will also impose export controls on "any and all critical software" starting next month. »

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