John Gravois

Economics expert makes a key point about about the actual impact of Trump’s latest tariff twist.

Jason Furman @jasonfurman

I don't think people realize that in important respects tariffs are now higher & more inflationary than what was announced on last Wednesday. Since then we've gone from 54% to 125% on China, our 3rd largest trading partner. That outweighs delaying the increases on 70+ others.

Luka looks back on an emotion-packed night: “It was a little bit of both happy and angry. It’s nice to see some familiar faces here, I spent a lot of time with them… It was a lot of emotions.” @McFarland_Shawn has Luka Doncic’s thoughts about his return. https://t.co/7tupXqjQ6w

Emotional moment has Luka Doncic fighting back tears — then going on a tear for the Los Angeles Lakers after Dallas Mavericks traded away the hoops hero. #MFFL

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2

Luka Doncic was introduced last in the starting lineups for the Lakers with a tribute video from the Mavs https://t.co/018HRpVDTz

Insider trading? Experts, critics raise questions after President Trump posts “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT” on social media just before pausing tariffs, and US Senate ponders an investigation. https://t.co/PAkHhnjqRQ via @nbcnews

Backing down: Facing a global market meltdown, President Trump abruptly changes course on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raises his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. World markets rise in response. https://t.co/jsQO2baX8M

Dominican tragedy: Death toll climbs to at least 113 from roof collapse in legendary club that was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling and into people’s drinks. https://t.co/v8yGrhY0o5

Amazing views from orbit …

NASA's Johnson Space Center @NASA_Johnson

“When you look at the Earth from space, you realize that our planet is a beautiful, interconnected system. We are all in this together.” - Mae Jemison, Space Shuttle NASA astronaut This time-lapse taken aboard the International Space Station shows a blanket of stars surrounding https://t.co/T1gtGkwEqa

Surprise move: FBI Director Kash Patel removed as the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, who will remain in his current roll, too, multiple sources tell @Reuters. https://t.co/v16QzrK8Ad

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows survives vote to remove him by a landslide. #txlege https://t.co/raSVT0sTIW

Karen Brooks Harper @kbrooksharper

141 ayes, 2 nays, 5 PNV, Burrows votes to table. Motion to table prevails. #txlege Followed by shouts of "WORK."

Trumplomacy: President Trump brags that many countries are “kissing my ass” who are “dying to make a deal” to have the tariffs dropped. He also mocked Republicans in Congress who raise questions about the impact of his negotiating tactics on the US economy.https://t.co/XrGG13d6u3

Tough talk from TX AG Ken Paxton as he launches long anticipated GOP primary bid to oust Sen John Cornyn: “I’m running for U.S. Senate to fight for President Trump’s agenda and take a sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment,” @gromerjeffers reports. #txlege https://t.co/1mJPGDftYC

Trump prevails for now on mass firings as Supreme Court temporarily blocks order requiring administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers who were dumped as part of GOP push to dramatically downsize the federal government. https://t.co/yi35JXwfb6

“Eliminated” disease still spreading in Texas as measles outbreak tops more than 500 cases in 21 counties, Emily Brindley reports. State health officials — and longtime vaccine skeptic US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy — pushing vaccinations to help. https://t.co/XvssCjXiCY

Bitter battle for conservatives: As aggressive challenge from AG Ken Paxton looms, Texas US Sen. @JohnCornyn woos hard-right voters. “This may turn out to be the nastiest race you’ve ever seen in Texas politics,” GOP consultant says, @gromerjeffers writes. https://t.co/VDigPLqvtO

Stocks are rebounding so far today after tanking in wake of President Trump’s tariff actions. Turmoil is far from over, though, as trade war worries persist with China refusing to bow to Trump, vowing to “fight to the end.” https://t.co/vKJCS3U6Nw via @nbcnews

Luka Doncic left an indelible mark on North Texas, exemplified by “the boys named Luka.” @sarahhepola has a vivid, heartfelt look at what the basketball phenom left behind when he was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. #NBA https://t.co/QGhzg9W2Ck