Stock Futures Drop After Trump Says China Violated Trade Agreement
Stock futures slipped on Friday after President Donald Trump accused China of violating its trade agreement with the U.S. The Dow futures fell 0.4%, while S&P 500 futures were down 0.5%. Nasdaq 100 futures were also down 0.5%.
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California Transgender Athlete Met With Plane Banner at Event
On Friday, a 17-year-old transgender athlete AB Hernandez secured their place in the finals of three events at a competition for California school children while campaign groups flew a banner that read "No Boys in Girls' Sports!" over the event. Newsweek contacted the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), which organized the competition, for comment on Saturday via telephone and voicemail message outside of regular office hours. The transgender debate in the United States escalated during the 2024 presidential election cycle, as President Donald Trump pledged to minimize transgender athletes' participation in sports that don't match their biological sex. One of his first executive orders mandated that the government only recognize the existence of two sexes-male and female-which he said are "not changeable." Trump took an interest in the California school competition posting earlier this week on Truth Social that California Governor Gavin Newsom, who he branded "Newscum," was illegally allowing "MEN TO PLAY IN WOMEN'S SPORTS" and threatening to withhold federal funding. The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday announced it is launching an investigation into California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the CIF regarding transgender participation in girls' sports in the state. Over the past few years, a number of sports organizations have introduced bans on transgender participation in women's events including World Athletics, the U.K. Athletics Federation and World Aquatics. On Friday, Hernandez, who was born a biological male, won preliminary heats in the high jump, long jump and triple jump at a California track and field state championship preliminary competition in Clovis, securing their position in Saturday's finals. During the event, a banner reading "NO BOYS IN GIRLS' SPORTS!" was flown over Buchanan High School's Veterans Memorial Stadium by a small aircraft in a protest organized by the Women Are Real and Independent Council on Women's Sports campaign groups. There was also an altercation, with the Clovis Police Department telling Fox News Digital that one person, who they identified as an LGBTQ+ activist, was arrested after allegedly smashing a car window using a flag pole after which pepper spray was deployed. In response to criticism earlier this week, the CIF said it was expanding the pool of competitors and would also give a medal to any "biological female" who lost a medal to a transgender competitor. In a press release the Independent Council on Women's Sport said: "California is beginning to reap the consequences of defying federal law and brazenly harming girls. "How long will Governor Newsom and legislators in this state continue to prioritize granting a few boys the right to take opportunities and recognition away from girls? Not one single boy should ever be in girls' sports. It's the easiest problem in the world to solve-and the most brazen public 'screw you' to female athletes by Democrat leadership." On X, formerly Twitter, former college athlete Riley Gaines, who campaigns against transgender participation in women's sports, wrote: "Plane flies 'No Boys in Girls' Sports' banner at California track and field state championship. AB Hernandez, a boy, will compete in the girls' high jump, triple jump, and long jump finals tomorrow. Great work by WomenAreReal and Independent Council on Women's Sports." In a previous interview with California news outlet Capital & Main, ABHernandez said: "There's nothing I can do about people's actions, just focus on my own. I'm still a child, you're an adult, and for you to act like a child shows how you are as a person." Earlier this week on Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote: "This week a transitioned Male athlete, at a major event, won 'everything,' and is now qualified to compete in the 'State Finals' next weekend. As a Male, he was a less than average competitor. As a Female, this transitioned person is practically unbeatable." He added: "THIS IS NOT FAIR AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS...I am ordering local authorities, if necessary, to not allow the transitioned person to compete in the State Finals. This is a totally ridiculous situation!!!" Finals for the California track and field state championship events are due to take place on Saturday. If Hernandez wins any of the three events they are taking part in, it is likely to renew controversy around their participation. Related Articles Gay People Have More in Common With Straight People Than Trans People: PollTexas Senate Passes Bill on Definition of Woman: 'Reality and Truth'Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Quotes Himself in New OpinionDonald Trump Fires Gavin Newsom New Trans Warning: 'TOTALLY DEMEANING' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
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The Latest: Republican Party
Washington (DC News Now) — President Donald Trump with a big win on Capitol Hill with the House passing his 'Big, Beautiful bill.' That bill lies in the Senate which it is expected to be a major battle with some members of the republican party. Meanwhile overseas, Trump and his administration says it is working around the clock to end the Russia, Ukraine war even though Trump had sharp words for Russian President, Vladimir Putin, this week after an overnight airstrike hit Ukraine. Colin Reed returns to Capitol Review. He is the co-founder of South & Hill Strategies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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EU Commission ‘Strongly' Regrets Trump's Threat To Increase U.S. Steel Tariffs
The European Commission said on Saturday that it 'strongly' regrets an announced increase of U.S. tariffs on steel imports and that the European Union is prepared to impose countermeasures. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%, putting more pressure on global steel producers and deepening his trade war. 'We strongly regret the announced increase of U.S. tariffs on steel imports from 25% to 50%,' a European Commission spokesperson said in an emailed statement. 'This decision adds further uncertainty to the global economy and increases costs for consumers and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic,' the spokesperson said, adding that 'the tariff increase also undermines ongoing efforts to reach a negotiated solution'. The spokesperson noted that the European Union had paused its countermeasures to create space for continued negotiations. 'The EU is prepared to impose countermeasures, including in response to the latest U.S. tariff increase,' the spokesperson said. 'The European Commission is currently finalising consultations on expanded countermeasures. If no mutually acceptable solution is reached, both existing and additional EU measures will automatically take effect on 14 July — or earlier, if circumstances require,' they added. Trump Goes On Bizarre Rant About Conservative He Says 'Hates America' Best Buy Cuts Sales Outlook Amid Wrestle With Trump's Tariffs Trump Says He Will Delay EU Tariffs Until July 9
