The United States and China agree to slash tariffs for at least the next few days. The major percentage cuts by each side, and what to expect when the stock market opens to start the new week. Also, President Donald Trump plans to announce an initiative on prescription drugs Monday morning, May 12. He plans to invoke an executive order called “Most Favored Nation,” which could affect prices significantly. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 12, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass at the Sistine Chapel less than 24 hours after the College of Cardinals named the 69-year-old Chicagoan the first-ever pope from the U.S. Also, trade talks between the U.S. and China will take place this weekend in Switzerland. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 9, 2025.

President Donald Trump promises a major trade deal with representatives of a big and highly respected country, which will be announced this morning. Who might it be, and what’s on the agenda regarding trade rival China? Also, black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican as the College of Cardinals begins day two of selecting a new pope. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 8, 2025.

An “act of war”: India launches an attack on Pakistan in Kashmir in response to last month’s deadly shootings of tourists. Also, cardinals in Rome start the conclave while the world observes. Who will become the next pope, guiding nearly 1.5 billion Catholics? These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian protests take place on Pacific Northwest campuses a year after nationwide unrest, with demonstrators expressing their support for Palestine and targeting a specific corporation. Also, the Trump administration offers a reward to undocumented immigrants who choose to leave the U.S. voluntarily. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

President Donald Trump weighs in on the case of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, sharing his thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court’s involvement. Also, Trump aims to reopen Alcatraz, which has remained closed since 1963 and was once regarded as the most brutal prison in America. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 5, 2025.

President Donald Trump ends the duty-free exemption on Chinese products entering the U.S., raising fears of higher prices and delivery delays. Also, the Trump administration loses its ability to use the Alien Enemies Act for its crackdown on foreign gangs and deportations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 2, 2025.

A deal between the U.S. and Ukraine allows the Trump administration access to rare earth minerals. Also, while the GDP declined in the first quarter, imports continue to surge. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 1, 2025.

President Donald Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office, from immigration reform to tariffs. Also,  Russia outlines specific ceasefire conditions it wants before concluding the war with Ukraine, amid skepticism expressed by Ukrainian leaders. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

The Trump administration prepares to reward the auto industry by lifting levies to boost car manufacturing in the U.S. Also, Canada elected a new prime minister. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.