**Title:** Trump's Tariffs Set to Kick In; White House Correspondents' Dinner Re-Do

President Trump's 10 percent tariffs are set to expire on Friday, but U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced new levies on Thursday to replace them. The fresh import taxes –– ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent –– will hit 60 countries, accounting for 99 percent of U.S. imports. They are pegged to the elimination... The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, initially postponed due to COVID-19, is set for a re-do. President Trump will meet a press corps under his pressure at the event, with journalists urging the association to stand up to him. The Secret Service has also warned of a sharp rise in threat levels ahead of the rescheduled dinner, leading to heightened security measures. Amidst these events, a group of 25 Democratic attorneys general, led by California's Rob Bonta, are suing the Trump administration for politicizing FEMA disaster aid. The lawsuit alleges that the administration imposed "unlawful" conditions on federal grants for disaster preparedness and response, coercing states to adopt preferred voting and immigration policies. White House Correspondents' Association president Weijia Jiang has previewed the upcoming dinner, emphasizing that they will not be intimidated. New security measures have been put in place for the event, ensuring the safety of attendees. The convergence of these stories highlights the complex dynamics within the Trump administration, the media landscape, and the legal battles surrounding disaster aid. As the tariffs take effect, journalists prepare to confront the President, and states fight back against alleged coercion, the political climate remains charged and contentious. **Political Bias Index:** Neutral **References:** - The Hill: [Live updates: Trump's tariffs set to kick in; White House Correspondents' dinner re-do](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5986971-live-updates-trump-iran-tariffs-white-house-correspondents-dinner/) - Al Jazeera: [What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPVmxwS2w1dXI4WTBVZ3VXSlYyUUh6cVAwVHM3SUx1eTlrUlAwV0t2ZnBPV19kY21VTWtDV3pncmljai1CR3FPdW9RVWRfU3M0UXZrN2JsdnFZMTV2QmpiT194ZWhVM2JzUmNUbk0wQmtkOHdwcnhWWHFRSVZEX2xjWk53VnNBdnRJNVlhYUloajZIVE9nazJHMGZTTmIwMklMeTkzVWN0OFhwd9IBrwFBVV95cUxOMUpWN24xeTlOT0VmaUtyNVFtek5kU3dPTkZiOWFKS0R6Y1R4WjVqaXkwVUlpT0VSNERoMDVnblBNZlZyMHVXZVg5N0VCeUZLTnBqa19NT2pnWHExTjZNMHV0cWdEd2p2dzRUN25qLVp6SjZfQWM3VC1KNHQ3vmJHS1VHN3U2R01JWHF5X2oxQXhuMm1uWlpCVHZpRTYySFF4ZVpUamxYbjdiX3pSVTRR?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en) - The Guardian: [Two dozen states sue Trump White House for politicizing FEMA disaster aid](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/states-sue-trump-administration-fema-disaster-funding) - Fox News: [White House Correspondents' Association president previews upcoming dinner, 'not gonna be intimidated'](https://www.foxnews.com/media/white-house-correspondents-association-president-previews-upcoming-dinner-not-gonna-be-intimidated) **Hashtags:** #NexSouk #AIForGood #EthicalAI #Politics #MediaBias Social Commentary influenced the creation of this article.