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Trump Extends Tariff Deadline Amid Epstein Pressure and Senate Divide

8/2/2025

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President Trump has granted a 90-day extension on the tariff deal deadline with Mexico, igniting speculation about potential further delays. In a striking move, a record number of Senate Democrats rallied behind a failed effort to halt weapon sales to Israel. Meanwhile, the DOJ is under mounting pressure to unveil all documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as the president aims to redirect attention.

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President Trump has granted a 90-day extension on the tariff deal deadline with Mexico, igniting speculation about potential further delays. In a striking move, a record number of Senate Democrats rallied behind a failed effort to halt weapon sales to Israel. Meanwhile, the DOJ is under mounting pressure to unveil all documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as the president aims to redirect attention.