President Trump rolled back controversial tariffs on Chinese and UK goods, cutting the rate on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% and reducing duties on British cars and steel. This temporary 90-day agreement with China aims to ease tensions and facilitate further negotiations, though many other tariffs remain in place.
Microsoft is cutting nearly 3% of its workforce, laying off about 6,000 employees in its largest reduction in over two years. This restructuring aims to build high-performing teams and increase agility by reducing managerial layers, affecting divisions like LinkedIn and Xbox while the company invests heavily in AI.
The Menendez brothers are now eligible for parole after a judge reduced their life sentences to 50 years to life on May 13, 2025. Convicted of killing their parents, they face a parole hearing in June 2025 and have filed for a new trial based on new abuse evidence.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted by a Wisconsin grand jury for allegedly helping an undocumented migrant evade federal arrest. Accused of concealing the wanted individual and misdirecting FBI agents, Judge Dugan has been temporarily removed from her duties, and her indictment has drawn condemnation from legal professionals who view it as potential intimidation.
The Trump administration escalated pressure on Iran with new sanctions targeting its oil smuggling network in several countries. This move, part of the "maximum pressure" campaign, aims to cut off funding for Iran's nuclear and military activities by targeting entities like Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars Company, while negotiations for a new nuclear deal continue despite Iran's refusal to compromise on uranium enrichment.
RFK Jr., the nation's top health official, is testifying before Congress regarding his handling of the ongoing measles outbreak and the Trump administration's proposed 26% cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services budget. Facing criticism from Democrats over downplaying the outbreak and controversial vaccine stances, Republicans support the cuts as necessary streamlining.
