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China’s Stranglehold on America’s Drug Supply: Rosemary Gibson

“The United States depends on China for 95 percent of the key components necessary to make our generic drugs, and if China shuts the door on exports, within months our health care system would begin to collapse.” Rosemary Gibson is a national authority on health care policy and patient safety, and the author of “China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America’s Dependence on China for Medicine.” “How come we don’t know that our medicines are being made in China? And this has been going on for a long time, and for years, there was zero regulation. How do we outsource production from a country with the highest standards in the world to places with no standards?” she asks. In this episode, Rosemary Gibson dives into the realities of China’s control of America’s medical supply chain, the increasing problem of contaminated medications, and what the current administration can do to fix it.

‘PHENOMENAL’: Trump authorizes 90-day pause on tariffs effective immediately

Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Sec. address Trump tariff pause

Karoline Leavitt tariffs: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discuss the latest tariff news coming out of the White House. The announcement comes as President Trump issued a 104% tariff increase on China, with China responding with a 84% tariff of its own. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average spiked more than 1300 points on Wednesday afternoon, as markets continue to fluctuate worldwide as President Trump's tariffs and trade policies go into effect with major trading partners like China, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Canada.

The Impact of Tariffs on High Yield Dividend Stocks

In a massive intensification of his trade war, Donald Trump on Wednesday announced large additional tariffs after the market closed. These tariff amounts caught the world by surprise as they turned out to be much higher than what was expected. Trump declared 10% tariffs on all imports into the US, and even higher duties on items from roughly 60 nations and trading blocs that have a significant trade deficit with the US. This includes the new duties of 34% and 20% imposed on China and the European Union, respectively. The tariff rate on Beijing comes in addition to existing 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, meaning the tariff rate on China is 54%.

Victor Davis Hanson: Strategy to Trump China on the World Stage

President Donald Trump is right to be worried about China’s trade surplus, its military expansion, its influence in regions like Panama and the Arctic, and the broader global impact of its rise. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down why Trump has made maintaining dominance over China a central issue for his administration in this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “He’s worried that China is intimidating countries in the Pacific and in Asia. Some of our strongest friends—Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam. Saying things like, "The United States is in decline. You better cut a deal. “  We don’t look at productivity in stocks but whether they’re politically correct or DEI and woke… The Chinese love it. We won’t be competitive.” Don’t miss out on Victor’s latest videos by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You’ll be notified every time a new piece of content drops:

Israel Removes All Remaining Tariffs On United States Imports

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands before delivering remarks following a meeting at the U.S. Capitol on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Brooke Mallory
1:14 PM – Tuesday, April 1, 2025

According to a joint statement released on Tuesday by the Finance Ministry, the Economy and Industry Ministry, and the Prime Minister’s Office — Israel has lifted all of its previous tariffs on United States goods.

The order to change the Trade Tariff and Protective Measures Order was approved by the Finance Committee and signed by Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry.

In 1985, the United States and Israel struck a free trade agreement that resulted in the complete exemption of almost all U.S. imports from tariffs.

“The joint statement clarified that, due to this, the tariff reduction will apply to a very limited number of products, primarily in the food and agricultural categories,” according to The Jerusalem Post, the oldest and largest English-language daily newspaper in Israel.

According to the statement, the strategic partnership between the two nations would grow if the remaining tariffs were lifted.

Israeli consumers would also profit from a possible drop in living expenses brought on by cheaper U.S. food and agricultural goods, the Israeli outlet continued.

“Canceling the tariffs on American goods is another step in the policy led by my government for over a decade to open the market to competition, introduce diversity into the economy, and reduce the cost of living,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.

“In addition to the economic benefits for the economy and Israeli citizens, this move will further strengthen the alliance and ties between Israel and the United States. We will continue to work on reducing barriers and tariffs and reinforcing our special relationship with the United States,” he added.

Israeli Chairman of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich posted on X on Tuesday, praising the news.

Hebrew to English translation: “0% tariffs on imports from the U.S.! The current administration is a real opportunity to shape a new strategic economic future for countries, while strengthening the U.S.’s global leadership and Israel’s central role as an economic partner. I see great importance in deepening economic cooperation, promoting innovation, and strengthening financial and commercial ties between the countries, as recently stated by the U.S. and Israeli Treasury Departments. Lowering taxes will benefit the State of Israel and is in line with the government’s policy in the fight against the cost of living, and will even increase competition in the food sector.”

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, who previously served as mayor of Jerusalem between the years 2008–2018, chimed in with his own comments on the agreement as well.

“We will continue to strengthen the Israeli economy and the strategic ties between our countries. The cancellation of tariffs on imports from the United States is a complementary step to the longstanding trade relations between the two countries, which will promote additional economic cooperation in the future and lead to a reduction in imported product costs,” Barkat stated.

“We will continue working together to open new markets and create economic opportunities that will strengthen the Israeli economy and our solid partnership with the United States, while maintaining local production,” he continued.

However, the decision was met with opposition from others as well, notably from the Israel Farmers’ Federation — which argued that “this is a step that will bring disaster to local agriculture.”

Amit Yifrach, who chairs the federation and serves as Secretary General of the Moshav Movement, and Uri Dorman, the federation’s Secretary General, said in a joint statement that: “Particularly today, after October 7 [2023]… we must internalize the importance of agriculture to the last furrow and strengthen the farmers who live near the [Gaza] border.”

“There is no doubt that trade relations with the U.S. are important and appropriate, but we must ensure that we do not throw the baby out with the bathwater, harming food security and national security,” the joint statement continued.

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Quit Blocking My Agenda! Trump Presses Courts After Reprimand on Deportations

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President Donald Trump (AP)

Thursday, 20 March 2025 08:01 PM EDT

President Donald Trump demanded Thursday that courts stop blocking his agenda, edging closer to a constitutional showdown after a judge suggested the administration ignored an order to block summary deportations.

A federal judge, in a strongly worded order, gave the Justice Department until Tuesday to explain why it went ahead with flights to prison in El Salvador of Venezuelan migrants, some of whom say they committed no crime and were targeted only for their tattoos.

Trump, in a scathing attack on the judiciary that would have been unthinkable coming from most presidents, demanded that the Supreme Court intervene.

"It is our goal to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and such a high aspiration can never be accomplished if Radical and Highly Partisan Judges are allowed to stand in the way of JUSTICE," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post aimed at Chief Justice John Roberts.

"STOP NATIONWIDE INJUNCTIONS NOW, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE," Trump wrote in all capital letters.

"If Justice Roberts and the United States Supreme Court do not fix this toxic and unprecedented situation IMMEDIATELY, our Country is in very serious trouble!"

Roberts, who was nominated by Republican George W. Bush, a day earlier issued a rare rebuke by the country's top justice to remarks by the president after Trump called for the impeachment of the judge who ruled on the immigration case.

"For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision," Roberts said in a brief statement.

"The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose."

James Boasberg, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court in Washington, on Saturday issued an emergency order against the deportation of Venezuelans as they sought legal recourse.

He said that two flights in the air needed to turn around. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who has offered to take in prisoners on the cheap from Latin America's largest prison, responded on social media: "Oopsie... Too late."

In a new order on Thursday, Boasberg said that an acting field office director for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement explained that the Trump administration was considering justifying its actions by saying the issue was a matter of "state secrets."

"This is woefully insufficient," Boasberg wrote, saying that "the Government again evaded its obligations."

He said that a regional official in charge of immigration enforcement was not in a position to attest to cabinet-level arguments against a federal court order.

He gave the Trump administration until Tuesday to explain why it did not violate his restraining order.

It was unclear if contempt of court charges or other remedies might be on the table.

J.D. Vance Says He Was ‘Followed’ By Pro-Ukraine Protesters While On Walk With 3-Year-Old Daughter

Trump’s pick for Vice President, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Abril Elfi
10:24 AM – Sunday, March 9, 2025

Vice President JD Vance reported that he was confronted by pro-Ukrainian protesters while he was on a walk with his 3-year-old daughter.

On Saturday, Vance posted on X that while he was out on a walk with his toddler, the protesters approached him.

“Today while walking my 3 year old daughter a group of ‘Slava Ukraini’ protesters followed us around and shouted as my daughter grew increasingly anxious and scared,” Vance posted. “Slava Ukraini” means “Glory to Ukraine.”

“I decided to speak with the protesters in the hopes that I could trade a few minutes of conversation for them leaving my toddler alone,” he continued. “Nearly all of them agreed.”

He said it was a “mostly respectful conversation, but if you’re chasing a 3-year-old as part of a political protest, you’re a s— person.”

Vance did not specify what he talked to the protesters about. However, the encounter comes after President Donald Trump paused all military aid to Ukraine after the back-and-forth arguments in the Oval Office on February 28th with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Throughout the meeting, Trump and Vance accused Zelenskyy of not being grateful for the support the U.S. has already provided, while adding that the Ukrainian leader was in a “bad position” at the negotiating table.

“You’re playing cards,” Trump said. “You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people. You’re gambling with World War III. You’re gambling with World War III. What you’re doing is very disrespectful to the country, this country.”

Trump directed Zelensky to leave the White House without a deal being signed, adding that he can return “when he’s ready for peace.”

Last week, Zelensky called the meeting “regrettable,” adding that he’s now ready to work toward peace.

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Unpacking SCOTUS’s Latest EMBARRASSING Decision On USAID Funding

In a devastating ruling by the Supreme Court that 'shocked' Justice Alito, two GOP judges sided with the Democrats to undo President Trump's executive order, which froze $2 billion in USAID funding. That's what's at stake here: $2 billion of YOUR tax dollars potentially funding anti-American agendas or worse, with no accountability thanks to the 1946 Administrative Procedure Act diluting responsibility. This raises the question—who truly controls government? Congress as the chef, the President as the manager, or an overreaching Supreme Court as food inspector? President Trump MUST continue to fight back against the DOJ while eyeing a Scalia-like justice to fix a possibly rigged system. ENOUGH with these wishy-washy judges, Glenn argues. We need a BULLDOG.

Russia Agrees To Work With Trump On Iranian Nuclear Talks

A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows workers on a construction site in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant during an official ceremony to kick-start works for a second reactor at the facility. - Bushehr is Iran's only nuclear power station and is currently running on imported fuel from Russia that is closely monitored by the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)
A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows workers on a construction site in Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant during an official ceremony to kick-start works for a second reactor at the facility. (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
11:03 AM – Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to work with the United States on communicating with Iran regarding its nuclear program, as well as its regional proxies.

The report was confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who stated that “Russia believes that the United States and Iran should resolve all problems through negotiations.”

Peskov added that Moscow “is ready to do everything in its power to achieve this.”

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has relayed mixed messages about his stance on Iran, vowing to apply “maximum pressure,” while also stating that he plans on working on a “verified nuclear peace agreement with Iran.”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that it is “natural” for countries to offer help with various issues, given the significance and the current political climate in the Middle East.

“It’s possible that many parties will show good will and readiness to help with various problems,” he stated on Monday. “From this perspective, it’s natural that countries will present an offer of help if it’s needed.”

The talks between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi Arabia on February 18th regarding the Ukraine war also reportedly included conversations surrounding Moscow potentially facilitating talks between the U.S. and Iran.

However, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated in February that President Trump cannot be trusted following the withdrawal of the nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran, signed by former President Barack Obama.

The Obama-era deal curbed Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions placed on Iran.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia has strengthened its ties with Iran, signing a strategic cooperation treaty in January, signaling a long-term alignment.

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‘Critical’ Epstein docs could shed light on ‘very sinister scheme,’ attorney says

Attorney for Epstein survivors Sigrid McCawley reveals what information she is hoping to see and highlights details of Epstein's flight log on 'The Will Cain Show.'

The Epstein Files: Are Rogue FBI Agents HIDING the Real Details?

BlazeTV Host Liz Wheeler breaks down what the real story is behind the release of declassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein, and why the FBI lied to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Kash Patel. The Trump administration is fighting for transparency, but Deep State actors at the FBI and Southern District of New York are attempting to stymie his plan. In this shocking episode, Liz Wheeler reveals the true bombshell of the Epstein Files Phase 1 release.

MARK DICE: Conservative Influencers Duped Into Helping Cover-Up For Him & Bogus “Release” of Files Embarrassing

Bondi Demands To See All Epstein-Related Intelligence, Accuses FBI Of Withholding Docs

Political commentator Rogan O'Handley, aka DC Draino, and other unidentified people carrying binders bearing the seal of the US Justice Department reading "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" walk out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 27, 2025. The Trump administration has said it would release documents on late tycoon and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein who was found dead in his prison cell in 2019. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
Political commentator Rogan O’Handley, aka DC Draino, and other unidentified people carrying binders bearing the seal of the US Justice Department reading “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” walk out of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 27, 2025. The Trump administration has said it would release documents on late tycoon and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in his prison cell in 2019. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Sophia Flores and Brooke Mallory
6:07 PM – Thursday, February 27, 2025

The release of the full set of documents that was promised to be revealed to the public on Thursday by Attorney General Pam Bondi has been “delayed” due to the last-minute discovery that the FBI is allegedly hiding thousands of documents relating to the infamous Epstein files.

“Late yesterday, I learned from a source that the FBI Field Office in New York was in possession of thousands of pages of documents related to the investigation and indictment of Epstein,” Bondi wrote in a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel.

Bondi claims that she was only given 200 pages relating to the Epstein files, when she had asked for all of the investigation files. The U.S. AG was expected to receive every single document pertaining to the late pedophile sex trafficker, especially his client list.

Bondi first became suspicious after looking over the handed-over documents, noting that, after examining them, there was “nothing juicy” or of substance included in the papers — paraphrasing her comments.

“By 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, February 28, the FBI will deliver the full and complete Epstein files to my office, including all records, documents, audio and video recordings, and materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and his clients, regardless of how such information was obtained,” Bondi stated.

On Thursday, Bondi also gave a select handful of right-wing influencers a binder, titled “The Epstein Files: Phase 1.”

The contents of the binder, which were released to the public later in the day, largely featured redacted information that had already been released to the public prior.

The majority of online users were not happy with how the documents were released.

Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), the chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, took to X to share her frustration.

She maintained that she, nor anyone else on her team, was made aware that Epstein documents were being released on Thursday.

One of the lead prosecutors in Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case was Maureen Comey, James Comey’s daughter.

Former FBI Director James Comey had previously launched a “honey pot” operation in order to infiltrate the 2016 Trump administration, according to recent reports.

A “honey pot operation” refers to a deceptive tactic, often used in espionage or cybersecurity, where an appealing target is set up to lure in a potential “adversary,” allowing operators to monitor their actions and gather more intelligence without revealing their surveillance. It is essentially a trap designed to attract and capture the target by making them believe they have found something valuable, like a “honey pot” attracting bees.

In most cases, intelligence agencies will hire extremely attractive women to immerse themselves in a certain environment of a target — in order to get close to the target and gain information on them.

She has also brought charges against Natalie Edwards, a whistleblower for the Treasury Department.

Mr. Comey was still one of the lead prosecutors in the case against Jeffrey Epstein before he allegedly killed himself in August 2019, while awaiting trial.

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