Today’s Headlines: On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that Donald Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The dissenters: Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh. Trump responded by blasting Justices Gorsuch and Barrett as “disloyal” and insisting he can “destroy trade” but not “charge a little fee.” He then proposed a global 10% tariff workaround — later bumped to 15%. Meanwhile, Americans are still effectively paying 9.1% in tariffs, and the Court didn’t address what happens to the $133 billion already collected. Over the weekend, Trump announced he’s sending a “great hospital boat” to Greenland, despite Denmark saying it wasn’t informed and doesn’t need it. The Navy ships in question are reportedly in Alabama. Sure. On the Russia beat, a Trump ally signed a natural gas deal with Russian energy giant Novatek despite U.S. sanctions tied to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine — the first known new U.S.–Russia venture of its kind. Separately, ICE and other agencies contracted with phone-forensics firm Oxygen Forensics, which has ties to sanctioned former FSB figures. At the same time, DHS has issued hundreds of subpoenas to tech companies seeking identifying information on users critical of ICE. Trump is also pressuring Netflix to remove Susan Rice from its board amid maneuvering around a media acquisition deal that could affect CNN. Casual. In Florida, Secret Service agents shot and killed a 21-year-old man who allegedly breached the perimeter of Mar-a-Lagowith what appeared to be a shotgun and fuel can; the investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers approved renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Trump — a $5.5 million rebrand. And finally, taxpayers will now provide new Secret Service agents with two tailored suits upon graduation. Inflation hits us all differently.



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NBC News: Trump raises global tariff to 15% shortly after implementing reworked 10% levy

NYT: Denmark Rejects Trump’s Plan to Send Hospital Boat to Greenland

NYT: With ‘Tremendous’ Deals at Stake, Trump Is Bringing Russia in From the Cold

Substack: ICE Is Using Phone Extraction Software Linked to Russia’s FSB-Connected Network

Military: DHS Collecting Big Tech Users' Personal Data, Issuing Subpoenas For ICE-Related Criticism

Financial Times: Trump demands Netflix remove former Obama official from board

NBC: Law enforcement shoots and kills armed man trying to enter Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

Politico: Now boarding: Florida Legislature approves renaming Palm Beach airport after Trump

NYT: Homeland Security to Shut TSA PreCheck and Global Entry at Airports

CNN: Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents



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