Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, adjourned a congressional hearing abruptly after Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., objected to Self recognizing Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., as “the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride.” McBride, a transgender woman, responded by addressing Self as “Madam chair.” Keating criticized Self for not introducing McBride properly, leading to the hearing’s adjournment.
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EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs – Chicago Tribune
The European Union retaliated against the U.S. by imposing new duties on industrial and farm products in response to the increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% by the Trump administration. The EU measures target goods worth $28 billion, including textiles, home appliances, and agricultural products, with a focus on products made in Republican-held states. EU officials emphasized the negative impact of tariffs on both economies and urged for negotiated outcomes to avoid...
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