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Markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were down about 2 percent on Tuesday morning, after the S&P 500 had its worst day of the year.

Trump Live Updates: U.S. Stocks Plunge as Economic Fears Grow and Latest Tariffs News  The New York Times

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity, the Philippine government said. (Image credit: Vernon Yuen)

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.

Trump vows to “lead the charge” to unseat GOP Rep. Massie  Axios Dems threatening government shutdown over Elon Musk hate, Republicans say  Fox News House Democrats push to sink GOP spending bill but Senate Dems act coy  CNN From ‘hell no’ to hmm

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk pushed debunked theories about Social Security on Monday while describing federal benefit programs as rife with fraud, suggesting they will be a primary target in his crusade to reduce government spending. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The billionaire entrepreneur,

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. Labor Secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections at a time when the White House is trying to eliminate thousands

City crews have begun painting over the ‘Black Lives Matter’ street mural in D.C.  NPR ‘Cannot erase our history’: Black Lives Matter Plaza honored before removal begins  NBC Washington Pressed by Republicans, D.C. Begins Removing Black Lives Matter Mural  The New York Times

House Freedom Caucus Backs Stopgap Bill to Avert US Shutdown  Bloomberg House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they’re daring Democrats to oppose it  The Associated Press Trump vows to “lead the charge” to unseat GOP Rep. Massie  Axios Democrats offer short-term

President Trump’s sweeping promises are running headlong into the reality of governing.