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US News Today highlights on February 15, 2025 : 'No more, no less' – Donald Trump unveils new reciprocal tariff plan

16 min read . Updated: 15 Feb 2025, 11:57 PM IST
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US News Today highlights on February 15, 2025: Stay informed on the latest developments and key stories shaping the United States. From breaking news in politics, economy, and social issues to in-depth coverage of impactful events across the nation, get timely updates on what’s making headlines in America right now.

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'No more, no less' – Donald Trump unveils new reciprocal tariff plan (AP)

US News Today highlights: In today’s dynamic landscape, staying updated on the latest developments across the United States is essential. US News delivers the most impactful and current stories from coast to coast, covering a broad spectrum of topics, including politics, economic trends, healthcare, social issues, and cultural shifts. From significant government actions and economic shifts to breakthroughs in technology and the latest social debates, we provide real-time updates and thoughtful analysis to keep you informed. Our goal is to keep you connected to the stories that shape American life, ensuring you’re always in the know on the news that matters.

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15 Feb 2025, 11:57:26 PM IST

US News Today Live: 'No more, no less' – Donald Trump unveils new reciprocal tariff plan

  • Donald Trump unveiled a “reciprocal tariff" policy, stating the US will match tariffs imposed by other nations to ensure fair trade. He also plans to treat VAT systems as tariffs and prevent trade circumvention through third-party countries. Trump emphasized that US manufacturers would be exempt
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15 Feb 2025, 11:22:27 PM IST

US News Today Live: What to know about the 'Make America Healthy Again' Commission headed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr

  • Trump administration has established the Make America Healthy Again Commission to tackle the nation’s health crisis, with a focus on childhood chronic diseases. Chaired by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the Commission will assess factors like diet, environmental toxins, and pharmaceutical influences.
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15 Feb 2025, 09:54:19 PM IST

US News Today Live: Did Joe Biden really spend 40% of his Presidency on vacation? Republican National Committee makes big claim

  • The RNC has claimed that Joe Biden spent 40% of his presidency on vacation, but a Snopes investigation found this to be inaccurate. Analyzing Biden’s public schedule, Snopes determined he spent 12.5–12.6% of his presidency in vacation settings.
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15 Feb 2025, 08:10:59 PM IST

US News Today Live: Winter storm to bring widespread snowfall and disruptions across US; Heavy snowfall likely in Kansas, Oklahoma

  • A powerful winter storm is expected to impact the southern Plains to the Northeast next week, potentially bringing the season’s biggest snowfall. AccuWeather warns that Arctic air from Canada will fuel the storm, with heavy snow likely in Kansas, Oklahoma, and parts of mid-Atlantic and New England.
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15 Feb 2025, 07:52:28 PM IST

US News Today Live: Flash flooding risk in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Ohio valleys; California hit by mudslides

  • The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of life-threatening flash flooding across parts of Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio, with severe thunderstorms in the Deep South. Northwestern Tennessee and western Kentucky face the highest flood risk.
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15 Feb 2025, 06:05:54 PM IST

US News Today Live: Luigi Mangione’s legal team launches website with his first public message: ‘Support has transcended divisions’

  • Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, released his first public statement from custody, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received. His legal defense team launched a website to provide case updates and counter misinformation.
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15 Feb 2025, 03:31:30 PM IST

US News Today Live: DOGE layoffs: US Energy Department fires over 300 nuclear staff, seeks to bring them back next day

  • US layoffs: The Department of Energy is seeking to bring back hundreds of employees a day after it fired them as part of the ongoing layoffs spurred by Elon Musk-led DOGE. These employees, working at National Nuclear Safety Administration, were tasked with key responsibilities.
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15 Feb 2025, 03:16:37 PM IST

US News Today Live: White House's Valentine's Day message sends chill down migrants' spine: ‘Come here illegally and we’ll...’

  • Amidst Donald Trump's deportation efforts, the White House posted a Valentine's meme with a pink card, mocking illegal immigrants. 
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15 Feb 2025, 02:25:36 PM IST

US News Today Live: Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secretly involved in US politics? Sussexes under scanner for funding Democrats?

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation faces criticism for substantial donations to Democratic figures and organizations, raising concerns about their political involvement. Donations include $146,500 to strategist Jiore Craig and $250,000 to a charity founded by Ashley Biden.
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15 Feb 2025, 07:56:07 AM IST

US News Today Live: Elon Musk is ‘sleeping on couch and sometimes on floor’ of govt office near White House: Report

  • Elon Musk has been reportedly sleeping on the floor of his office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, working long hours since becoming head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Sources note that sleeping at work is not uncommon in Washington.
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15 Feb 2025, 07:47:10 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump to lay off thousands of IRS employees as Elon Musk's DOGE begins auditing

  • The IRS is set to lay off thousands of workers, primarily probationary employees, which could impact operations during the crucial tax-filing season. The decision follows an order from the Office of Personnel Management amid broader efforts to streamline federal agencies.
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15 Feb 2025, 07:01:50 AM IST

US News Today Live: US Army bans transgender recruits ‘effective immediately’—all you need to know

  • The US Army has announced a ban on transgender individuals joining the military and will cease procedures related to gender transition for service members.
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15 Feb 2025, 06:54:36 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump administration fires over 400 DHS employees in effort to cut federal workforce

  • The Trump administration dismissed over 400 employees at the Department of Homeland Security, impacting agencies like CISA, FEMA, and USCIS. The terminations focused on non-mission critical personnel in probationary status as part of a federal workforce reduction initiative.
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15 Feb 2025, 06:31:06 AM IST

US News Today Live: Lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping 13-year-old Jane Doe dropped. Here's why

  • A woman who accused Shawn Jay-Z Carter and Sean Diddy Combs of raping her when she was 13 has dismissed her civil lawsuit against them. The dismissal is with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. Jay-Z called the allegations frivolous, while Combs awaits a separate criminal trial.
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