President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, the White House said on Wednesday, citing Brazil's recent policies that the Trump administration disagrees with. — (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Chris Reese)
Could Madera Poach Stalled Costco? It’d Be ‘a Significant Financial Blow,’ Says Dyer
With a judge blocking Costco’s move to a larger northwest Fresno location over environmental and zoning issues, a Madera County politician pounced — saying it’s easier to do business north of the San Joaquin River. Madera County Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff shared his idea on Facebook last week, making arguments in...
Trump Pushes for Release of Epstein, Maxwell Grand Jury Testimony
NEW YORK — Donald Trump's administration, seeking to ease an uproar plaguing his presidency, urged two judges to release testimony to a grand jury that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell on sex trafficking charges. In late-night court filings on Tuesday, U.S. federal prosecutors said unsealing the materials would be...
Clovis Police Arrest Eight at DUI Checkpoint
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Trump Says US to Hit India With 25% Tariff Starting Friday
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Republican US Senator Grassley Clashes With Trump Over Nominations
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley said on Wednesday he was "offended" and "disappointed" by President Donald Trump's social media posts targeting him for refusing to end a custom that allows Democratic senators to effectively veto new nominees to serve as judges and prosecutors in their states. At the...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Navpreet Singh
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Tariff Revenues Hit Record $150 Billion Amid Trump’s Trade Talks, Fox Business Reports
U.S. tariff revenues have surged to a record $150 billion this year, the Treasury Department says, as President Donald Trump nears a self-imposed global trade deadline, Fox Business reported. July alone brought in nearly $28 billion in customs duties, surpassing June’s $27 billion record. In January, tariff revenue was just...
White House Set to Unveil Closely Watched Crypto Policy Report
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Warner or Conklin? Fresno State QB Battle Builds Ahead of Kansas Opener
One quarterback transferred from Rice. The other transferred down Highway 99 from Sacramento State. One will start at quarterback on Aug. 23 for Fresno State. Offensive coordinator Josh Davis said Tuesday he wants 10 more practices before deciding whether E.J. Warner or Carson Conklin will be the Bulldogs’ starting quarterback...