Trump Adds 10% Tariff After SCOTUS Ruling & To Release UFO Files; US To Target Iranian Officials?

Hello all you freedom loving people. After the Supreme Court struck down the IEPA tariffs, the Trump administration quickly pivoted to a new approach and President Trump has said that he is considering limited strikes on Iran and now he's ordered the release of the UFO files. Okay, let's get into it. Today, the Supreme Court released its long-anticipated decision about whether President Trump's tariffs exceeded the boundaries of congressional authority. The Supreme Court said that President Trump went beyond the scope of his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose global tariffs. That emergency law allows the President to regulate imports when necessary to respond to national emergencies that pose an unusual and extraordinary threat. But the majority of the Supreme Court, six justices, invalidated those tariffs that were imposed by that emergency law. They were Chief Justice John Roberts along with Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Katonja Brown-Jackson. President Trump called the Supreme Court ruling that struck down his tariffs a disgrace. He told those gathered when he heard the news that he has a backup plan in mind. Officials inside the Trump administration had been bracing for a loss at the Supreme Court, assuring the President that if the Court struck down his tariffs, there would be other means to implement them. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, We claim no special competence in matters of economics or foreign affairs. We claim only, as we must, the limited role assigned to us by Article 3 of the Constitution. Fulfilling that role, we hold that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the But three justices disagreed. Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh said that those tariffs should stay in place. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a 68-page dissent, which was joined by Justices Thomas and Alito. Kavanaugh said that even though President Trump's tariffs have sparked strong political debates, those arguments are not for judges to settle. He said that the only real legal question is whether the law, known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, allows a President to use tariffs to regulate imports. In his view, the answer is yes. Kavanaugh argued that the wording of the law, its history and past court decisions all show that tariffs are a normal and traditional way to control what comes into the just like quotas or embargoes. But in the majority opinion, the six justices said that the Trump administration may be required to refund billions of dollars to importers who have paid the International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs, even though some importers may have already passed on the costs to consumers or others. The Supreme Court also acknowledged the refund process is likely to be a mess, but the Trump administration has already indicated that it could use alternatives such as Section 232 national security tariffs or other legal options to keep the tariffs in place. Yet the decision may force the Trump administration to refund importers and it may complicate deficit reduction efforts. The tariffs had generated record revenue of more than $215 billion in 2025 and as of February 17th, the federal government had collected more than $130 billion in tariff revenue so far in this fiscal year. A new Penn Warden budget model estimated that more than $175 billion in U.S. tariff revenue could be returned to importers. President Trump's tariffs have targeted a broad range of activities, but the ones in this case are focused on combating drug trafficking and correcting trade imbalances with other countries. The other tariffs, like the ones on steel, aluminum and copper, were not part of this case and those remain in effect. Last February, President Trump declared a national emergency regarding fentanyl. He used that emergency to put tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. Later, he also said that the U.S. trade deficit was an emergency. That was when he added new reciprocal tariffs on many countries around the world. Then lower courts allowed those tariffs to stay in place while the case moved to the Supreme Court. But now the Supreme Court's decision affects the universal 10% tariff that was placed on nearly all U.S. trading partners. It also impacts the higher country-by-country reciprocal tariffs that were added on top of that. Also, the 25% tariffs that are linked to fentanyl in Canada, Mexico and China are also affected. Then today, President Trump held a news conference in response to the Supreme Court's decision. The Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing and I'm ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed for not having the courage to do what's right for our country. It's my opinion that the court has been swayed by foreign interest and a political movement that is far smaller than people would ever think. It's a small movement. President Trump said that the good news is that there are methods and practices that are even stronger than the IEPA tariffs. The good news is that there are methods, practices, statutes and authorities as recognized by the entire court in this terrible decision and also is recognized by Congress, which they refer to, that are even stronger than the IEPA tariffs available to me as President of the United States. And in actuality, I was very modest in my ask of other countries and businesses because I wanted to do and it's very important. I want to be very well behaved because I wanted to do anything. I didn't want to do anything that would affect the decision of the court because I understand the court. I understand how they are very easily swayed. I want to be a good boy. President Trump announced that effective immediately, he would impose a 10 percent global tariff. All national security tariffs under Section 232 and existing Section 301 tariffs, they're existing, they're there, remain in place, fully in place and in full force and effect. Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10 percent global tariff under Section 122 over and above our normal tariffs already being charged. And we're also initiating several Section 301 and other investigations to protect our country from unfair trading practices of other countries and companies. And President Trump said that America is going to get much stronger because of the new decision. They should have released this a long time ago. We waited months and that gave uncertainty. Now we have certainty. And I think you're going to see the country get much stronger because of it. We're doing something in a different way. We're doing something in a very powerful way. And we're using things that some people thought we should have used in the first place. But it's more complicated. It's a little more complicated. The process takes a little more time. But the end result is going to get us more money. And I think it's going to be great. The court did not rule against President Trump's tariffs. Six justices simply ruled that IEPA authorities cannot be used to raise even one dollar of revenue. This administration will invoke alternative legal authorities to replace the IEPA tariffs. We will be leveraging Section 232 and Section 301 tariff authorities that have been validated through thousands of legal challenges. Treasury's estimates show that the use of Section 122 authority combined with potentially enhanced Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026. And also while talking with reporters, President Trump was asked if he has a message for the Iranian people in Iran. You know, the people of Iran are a lot different than the leaders of Iran. And it's very, very, very sad situation. But 32,000 people were killed over a relatively short period of time. They were going to hang 800 two weeks ago, hang, hang some by crane. They lift them up with a tall crane and they play them around the square. They were going to hang 837 people. And I gave them the word if you hang one person, even one person that you're going to be hit right then and there. I wasn't waiting two weeks and negotiating. And they gave up the hanging. They didn't hang 837. Supposedly, they didn't hang anybody. But now I feel very badly for the people of Iran. They've lived like they've lived in hell. Please. This morning at another event, President Trump was asked if he is considering a limited military strike if Iran does not make a deal. You can leave now. Thank you. Today, Reuters reported that U.S. military planning on Iran has reached an advanced stage. According to the report, options include targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing regime change in Iran if it is ordered by President Trump. Also today, the New York Times said that U.S. officials are taking some safety steps in case the Iranian government tries to launch retaliatory attacks. According to the report, the Pentagon has moved hundreds of American troops out of key bases in the Middle East. This includes the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and bases in Bahrain, including the home of the U.S. Fifth Fleet. According to Fox News, the Iranian government is rebuilding the nuclear sites that were damaged in the past U.S. strikes, even now while they are holding talks with the Trump administration. According to officials, the new satellite images suggest that the Iranian government is speeding up efforts to restore their uranium enrichment program, and they are preparing for the possibility of war while trying to protect their nuclear capabilities. The FBI also said yesterday that two Iranian sisters and a sister's husband were arrested in the U.S. All three used to work at Google on mobile processors. They are accused of stealing trade secrets about processor security, encryption and other technologies, and of sending that information to Iran along with unauthorized devices. Google detected suspicious activity in 2023, and they cut off one of their access accounts. Then today, Sean Hannity's website reported that intelligence experts are raising concerns after Iran allegedly moved military assets under the cover of joint exercises with Russia. According to Fox News, the Iranian government repositioned strike drones and other equipment during naval drills with Russia in the A defense expert called it a calculated escalation, saying that the move puts Iranian aerial assets within reach of key U.S. positions and allied positions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called on Iran and all parties in the region to show restraint. He said Russia continues to develop relations with Iran, and in doing so, we call on our Iranian friends and all parties in the region to exercise restraint and caution, and we urge them to prioritize political and diplomatic means in resolving any problems. This came when NORAD said today that it detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan air defense identification zone. NORAD said that two TU-95 strategic bombers and two SU-35 fighter jets and one Beriev A-50 surveillance aircraft were flying through the zone in international airspace. But NORAD said that this activity from the Russian Air Force happens on a regular basis, and they said that this kind of activity is routine and it is not considered a threat. Peskov also claimed that these flights were planned military exercises. They were organized ahead of time and fully coordinated. President Obama was in the spotlight over the weekend after he appeared to confirm the existence of aliens in an interview that he did with U.S. podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen. Now he's in the spotlight again since President Trump accused him of disclosing classified information for his comments regarding UFOs. During a press gaggle on Air Force One, Fox reporter Peter Doocy asked President Trump if he has seen any evidence about alien visitors to Earth. Barack Obama said that aliens are real. Have you seen any evidence of non-human visitors to Earth? Well he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that. So aliens are real? Well I don't know if they're real or not. I can tell you he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that. He made a big mistake. He took it out of classified information. No I don't have an opinion on it. I never talk about it. A lot of people do. A lot of people believe it. Do you believe it Peter? Toward the end of the interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, Cohen posed a question to Obama. Are aliens real? Are aliens real? They're real but I haven't seen them and they're not being kept in Area 51. There's no underground facility unless there's this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the President of the United States. What was the first question you wanted answered when you became President? Where are the aliens? Where are the aliens? Then Obama issued a statement on Sunday evening to clarify his position after the clip of the interview exploded online. He said I was trying to stick with the spirit of the speed round but since it's gotten attention let me clarify. Statistically the universe is so vast that the odds are good there's life out there but the distances between solar systems are so great that the chances we've been visited by aliens is low and I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us. Really. It was Obama's confirmation of the existence of aliens coupled with his failure to provide evidence that instigated the question on Air Force One. Perhaps the reporter was thinking if the former president was unwilling to give details maybe the current president will. The reporter continued to push President Trump to declassify the UFO files after President Trump said that Obama leaked classified information. Well if the President can declassify anything that he wants to so if you want to make an I may get him out of trouble by declassifying. We know illegal aliens. Only illegals. Then last night President Trump wrote on True Social that he will be releasing the UFO files. He said based on the tremendous interest shown he will be directing the Department of Defense and other agencies to disclose government records on alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, UAP and unidentified flying objects, UFOs and any and all other information that is connected to these highly complex but extremely interesting and important matters. And after a successful wet dress rehearsal yesterday NASA is targeting March 6 as a possible launch date for Artemis 2 which will fly astronauts around the moon sending humans further into space than ever before. Artemis 2 is NASA's first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years launching four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on the powerful SLS rocket. The crew will fly around the far side of the moon in a 10-day journey. This daring lunar flyby will test deep space systems and pave the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface. So did you watch the women's figure skating final at the Winter Olympics yesterday? Alicia Liu did not let her fans down. She gracefully skated her way to a first place performance at the women's figure skating final in Milano, Italy claiming another gold medal for the United States. Alicia Liu has made history becoming the first United States female women's figure skating gold medalist since 2002. The last American woman to win a singles figure skating medal at the Olympics was Sasha Cohen at the 2006 Turin Games. And the last American woman to win a gold medal in singles figure skating was Sarah Hughes in 2002. Before the competition Alicia said, I don't need a medal I just need to be here and show people what I can do. But what she may not have known is this kind of mindset of having no expectations is the optimal state for winning gold medals. She told people that figure skating is her way to display her art. Many female observers I'm sure thought that because she let go of the final outcome and set aside thoughts of medals, her performance was light and free-flowing. She figured out how to compete without carrying the weight of it. She stayed so loose and completely free out there. Throughout her performance on the ice Alicia maintained her signature smile resembling an innocent child reveling in the joy of playing on the frozen surface. Passionate and joyful without the tension and pressure of competition. And I'm sure that many female observers felt that her demeanor after the competition with a light flick of her ponytail and a confident smile was one of the most moving moments of the season. We've covered the legend of her life growing up. After a brief retirement after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics she's back on top of her game. But in addition to her success on the track she and her father were the targets of a Chinese communist spy operation. Liu called the experience a little bit freaky and exciting. She previously told Fox News Digital at a roundtable interview like imagine finding that out at such a young age in a weird way. I was like am I in some prank show? Is this world real? I must be some movie character. But it was like it made sense to me from everything my dad did back in his activist days. She hopes that in the future if her story is converted into a movie that she will be portrayed as a super cool hero. She said they gotta make me look like a super cool hero or something. I can't just be the kid that got spied on and did nothing about it. But honestly I would just have the main focus be my dad's story because his story is so cool. Everything that happened was because of what he did. So I feel like we gotta start with the roots. And now that she's won the historic gold medal her case for being the subject of a movie is even more confirmed. Alicia is half Chinese but would she represent China in the future like Aileen Gu? Her position is very different from that of Aileen Gu the American born freestyle skier. Her father Arthur Liu ruled out his daughter from competing for China. He cited China's human rights record and their ongoing abuses. He told China in Focus and NTD program. Obviously it will be impossible for me to allow my daughter to compete on behalf of the Chinese government when the Chinese government is still abusing the basic human rights of the Chinese people. So I mean if China becomes a democracy and has respect for human rights and has a legitimate fair legal system I have no problem. I love China. I want to make it clear. I love China. I love the Chinese people. So Tuesday was Chinese New Year's and the New Year's Gala in China on CCTV which is the Communist Party's largest official TV station is generally considered China's most important TV show. But this year's New Year's Gala was a huge robot talent show. The four robotic manufacturers perform skits, martial arts songs and dances to show the CCP's leadership in this area. But since the New Year's Gala is a national event it is subject to strict scrutiny by the Central Propaganda Department. So the director's decision to feature a number of robotics companies on stage was not arbitrary. Rather it was a manifestation of high level political will suggesting that the CCP will focus on building the robotics industry in the future. The People's Daily, which is the Communist Party's most important newspaper, characterized the New Year's Eve performance as a milestone in the industrialization of embodied AI. One week before the Chinese New Year, a Chinese robotic company, Agibot, put more than 200 robots on stage for a live one-hour televised event called Agibot Night. According to the company, it was the world's first large-scale live event that was fully led by humanoid robots. Fox reported that throughout the show the machines danced, boxed and performed martial arts. They also walked the runway in synchronized fashion routines while some robots executed Shaolin style stances and others handled acrobatic sequences using props such as fire torches. So what's the reality? What is the true level of the CCP's robots? Take the robot martial arts performance at the New Year's Eve gala as an example. Behind the scenes, videos reveal that the robot's martial arts performance was not autonomous. Rather it was the result of somatosensory remote control technology. Backstage staff were wearing electronic equipment to initiate the action after which the robots on stage received the relevant command signals and they mimicked the staff's movements. In addition, numerous videos show that most of these stage robots lack the ability to react autonomously in real-life scenarios. Netizens have mocked the fact that they seem to be able to only perform for show with little practical application value. Even on a flat stage these robots keep falling over. There were also robots performing at the Shanghai Zoo on the second day of the New Year and a high-end shopping center in China claims to be equipped with a robot of the same model as the CCTV gala. Reportedly the shelves are neatly stocked with all kinds of beverages. A customer paid for two types of drinks. So let's check out how long it takes for the robot to find the drinks that the customer wants. After a full minute the robot said unable to complete the task. Unable to complete? How could that be? The customer who had been waiting impatiently immediately burst into tears and the surrounding audience roared with laughter. Netizen also posted that at the New Year's dinner party one of his cousins who works in a robotics factory pointed out the truth behind the robot show. He said 99% of so-called intelligent robots nowadays are programmed to follow set routines and perform set actions. They have fixed routines and preset actions. Any change including a slight change in the environment can cause the robot to crash on the spot. Wang He an expert on China told the Epoch Times that the illusion of leadership created by the CCP through high-profile platforms such as the New Year gala is essentially bubble-making behavior which is difficult to support sustainable industrial development. Currently the CCP authorities continue to launch large-scale industrial support policies including the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Fund and the construction of robotics innovation centers. Robotics has also been identified as a strategic priority as a new quality of productivity. Wang He said that the fundamental purpose of the Chinese communist authorities in investing huge sums of money in this kind of military civilian integration industry was to catch up with the United States and seek global hegemony. This model is similar to that of the Soviet Union which prioritized military competition at the expense of people's livelihoods. He pointed out that while China is facing structural problems such as a declining population, high youth unemployment and a shrinking economy, the authorities are prioritizing the development of military science and technology which will ultimately drive the economy on a suicide track. And that's a wrap for this episode. 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