Sun. Jun 8th, 2025
Trump Condemns “Chicken” Criticism of Tariff Rollbacks

President Trump rejected criticism regarding his tariff policies after a reporter referenced “Taco,” a Wall Street acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out,” alleging it reflects his tendency to threaten tariffs then retract or reduce them.

The term highlights what some perceive as inconsistencies in the president’s trade approach. Trump dismissed the question as “nasty,” characterizing his actions as strategic negotiations.

Read more on Trump’s tariffs on our live page.

A pet zebra remains at large after being filmed running freely on a Christiana road on May 31st.

Manitoba declared a state of emergency, ordering the evacuation of 17,000 residents due to wildfires.

A preview of King Charles III’s historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and the opening of the Canadian parliament.

President Biden attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

One of the world’s most active volcanoes, located in Hawaii, has erupted again.

BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph reports on King Charles III’s Canadian trip and the opening of parliament.

Kermit the Frog delivered the commencement speech at the University of Maryland, Jim Henson’s alma mater.

Bodycam footage shows law enforcement apprehending Irwin the kangaroo in Durango.

Students protested the detention of a pro-Palestinian activist by immigration authorities, chanting “Free Mahmoud.”

Severe weather impacted the Midwest and South, extending into Monday.

Watch: A Homeland Security Secretary is questioned on the meaning of “habeas corpus” during a Senate hearing.

Much of the region faces a moderate tornado risk, with a current severe thunderstorm warning in effect.

Amerah and James Taylor lost their new home and wedding rings in a tornado.

Dozens perished in the US following catastrophic tornado damage over the weekend.

Two fatalities and at least 19 injuries resulted from a Mexican Navy training ship’s collision with the Brooklyn Bridge.

Nottoway House, built in 1859, suffered extensive fire damage.

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains the court proceedings involving text messages.

The BBC’s Will Grant analyzes a divided US Supreme Court case.

A manuscript, initially considered a Magna Carta copy, is now authenticated as a potentially invaluable historical document.