Max Walker

Max Walker is an independent journalist covering politics, corruption, crime, and the economy.
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Hegseth fires Woke Navy Admiral From NATO Post

Hegseth fires Woke Navy Admiral From NATO Post

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Woke Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield from her role as the U.S. military representative to NATO, marking another step in the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to reshape the national security apparatus. The decision was announced Tuesday by Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell, who said…
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Trump slaps 104% tariff on China, effective midnight

Trump slaps 104% tariff on China, effective midnight

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that a 104% tariff on China will take effect just after midnight, intensifying the trade standoff with Beijing even as the Trump administration races to open talks with other key trading partners impacted by the president’s sweeping tariff strategy. The U.S. stocks have jumped…
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European Union offers zero for zero tariff deal to US

European Union offers zero for zero tariff deal to US

The European Union offered the United States a zero tariff trade deal with the United States (US) weeks before President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on EU goods, according to EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. Speaking after talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on February 19, Šefčovič revealed that…
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Second child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

Second child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

A second school-aged child has died from measles complications in West Texas, according to officials at UMC Health System in Lubbock. The child, who had not been vaccinated, was hospitalized and receiving treatment when they died, said hospital spokesperson Aaron Davis on Sunday. The hospital did not disclose the exact…
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Taiwan offers zero tariffs with US, vows more investment

Taiwan offers zero tariffs with US, vows more investment

On Sunday Taiwan proposed zero tariffs on the US, signaling Taiwan’s intention to avoid escalating trade tensions following the imposition of sweeping U.S. tariffs. President Donald Trump recently announced broad import tariffs targeting dozens of U.S. trade partners, including Taiwan. As part of the measures, Taiwanese exports are now subject…
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