1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs Under IEEPA
- The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that President Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeded legal authority.
- Justices Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett joined the liberal justices in the majority.
- The ruling states the President cannot impose monetary tariffs under IEEPA, though he can still cut off trade, impose embargoes, or restrict commerce.
2. Trump Responds by Announcing a New 10% Global Tariff
- Immediately after the ruling, Trump held a press briefing announcing:
- A 10% global tariff imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, not under IEEPA.
- Existing Section 232 (national security) and Section 301 (trade retaliation) tariffs remain unchanged.
- He argues these alternative authorities give him broad tariff powers, possibly stronger than IEEPA.
3. Trump Strongly Criticizes the Supreme Court Majority
- He expresses disappointment and anger toward the majority justices, accusing them of:
- Weakness
- Being swayed by political or foreign interests
- Acting against American economic interests
- He praises Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh for their dissent.
4. Trump Claims the Ruling Gives Him Other Powerful Trade Tools
- Despite the setback, Trump asserts the ruling:
- Confirms his ability to ban, block, embargo, or license trade under IEEPA—just not charge tariff fees.
- Leaves intact several other statutes authorizing tariffs.
- He cites Kavanaugh’s dissent noting the President still retains broad tariff authority under other laws.
5. DOJ Issues New Subpoenas Related to 2016 Russia Investigation
- The Justice Department issued new subpoenas connected to:
- Individuals involved in shaping the intelligence community’s 2016 Russia-interference assessment.
- The government’s handling of Russian election interference.
- Subpoenas seek records extending beyond the original timeline of the 2016–2017 assessments.
6. Renewed Scrutiny of Intelligence Community Conduct
- Former CIA Director John Brennan is a target of inquiry.
- House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan referred Brennan for criminal prosecution, alleging false testimony about his involvement in including the Steele dossier in the intelligence assessment.
- Critics allege:
- Brennan and others were motivated by anti-Trump bias.
- The Steele dossier was improperly incorporated.
- Government officials abused power to undermine Trump.
7. Context on the Russia Investigation
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- Russia conducted a “sweeping and systematic” influence campaign.
- No criminal conspiracy was established between the Trump campaign and Russia.
- It portrays the Russia probe as:
- A political attack.
- A “coup” to undermine Trump’s presidency.
5. DOJ Issues New Subpoenas Related to 2016 Russia Investigation
- The Justice Department issued new subpoenas connected to:
- Individuals involved in shaping the intelligence community’s 2016 Russia-interference assessment.
- The government’s handling of Russian election interference.
- Subpoenas seek records extending beyond the original timeline of the 2016–2017 assessments.
6. Renewed Scrutiny of Intelligence Community Conduct
- Former CIA Director John Brennan is a target of inquiry.
- House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan referred Brennan for criminal prosecution, alleging false testimony about his involvement in including the Steele dossier in the intelligence assessment.
- Critics allege:
- Brennan and others were motivated by anti-Trump bias.
- The Steele dossier was improperly incorporated.
- Government officials abused power to undermine Trump.
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