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California sues Trump to block latest tariffs, sharing of needy families' data with ICE

3 August 2026 at 23:33

California sued the Trump administration twice Monday, to block President Trump's latest round of tariffs and to block his administration from sharing needy families' personal data with immigration officials.

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LONG BEACH, CA - May 20, 2026: The Port of Long Beach is photographed on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Trump running out of options to fix inflation, economic woes before election, experts say

The economic pain many Americans feel after years of stagnant wages and steep inflation is unlikely to lift before the November elections, and could be a major liability for Republicans, according to experts.

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With the midterm election three months away, the Trump administration is facing pressures from the war in Iran, high cost of groceries and fuel, as well as the impact tariffs have had on the economy.
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