‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, 2026 Key Competitive Races, and the Death Penalty IQ Debate
Update: 2025-08-08
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President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs went into full effect on Thursday after two extension periods had ended. Jacob Burg breaks down the trade deals that the U.S. struck during the negotiation period and why some trading partners are less than thrilled.
Nathan Worcester and Epoch Times senior politics reporter John Haughey look at the 2026 midterms landscape and redistricting.
Courts expert Sam Dorman explains why IQ is at the centre of debate in a death penalty case taken up by the Supreme Court.
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