President Trump on Tuesday said he struck a trade deal with Japan, a surprise development after the U.S. leader described the Asian country as "spoiled" by years of favorable trade terms with the American market. … [Read more...] about Trump claims Japan trade deal, imposes 15% tariff on goods from Asian superpower
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U.S. Olympic Committee bows to Trump on transgender athletes in ‘seismic’ move
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee revised without fanfare its eligibility rules to comply with President Trump's executive order on women's sports, effectively barring male-born athletes from competing on women's teams across the Olympic landscape. … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Committee bows to Trump on transgender athletes in ‘seismic’ move
Nats crack the code against the Reds’ Chase Burns for a 6-1 win
The Cincinnati rookie’s slider gave the Nationals fits early on, but they adjusted to post their second straight win. … [Read more...] about Nats crack the code against the Reds’ Chase Burns for a 6-1 win
Bipartisanship blooms in Senate vote to advance spending bills
Most Senate Democrats on Tuesday temporarily put aside their frustrations with the Trump administration's handling of government funding and joined Republicans in teeing up action on bipartisan spending legislation. … [Read more...] about Bipartisanship blooms in Senate vote to advance spending bills
Baseball America’s updated top 30 with 2025 Draft class – We have a new #1
Your new #1 Nationals prospect, Eli Willits. Photo via MLBpipeline/Getty Images It did not take Baseball America long to provide an updated top 30 for the Washington Nationals (and the rest of the league) post Draft, and I was surprised to see where our 1-1 pick Willits ended up. That would be atop our system rankings. BA also took the opportunity to “graduate” a few … [Read more...] about Baseball America’s updated top 30 with 2025 Draft class – We have a new #1