Three Headlines to Watch: Tariff Showdown, Powerball Frenzy, and Jordan Walker’s Bumpy Ride
Published on September 4, 2025, 5:02 PM
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1) Trump moves to fast-track tariff fight at the Supreme Court
The administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite review of a federal appeals court ruling that found many of President Donald Trump’s emergency-powers tariffs illegal, urging the justices to take the case on a compressed schedule and reverse the decision. The appeals court kept the tariffs in place for now—giving time for a possible high-court review—while the government argues the International Emergency Economic Powers Act authorizes broad import duties. Opponents say the move oversteps
Why it matters: If the ruling stands, it could force refunds of previously collected duties and reshape ongoing trade talks; the administration says the stakes for the economy and U.S. negotiating leverage are high.
2) Powerball: No jackpot winner at $1.40B, but Florida lands a $1M ticket
Last night’s Powerball drawing (Wed., Sept. 3) produced no jackpot winner, pushing Saturday’s prize to an estimated $1.7 billion (cash option about $770.3M). Among the secondary prizes: a $1 million ticket sold at a Publix in Fort Myers, Florida (11600 Gladiolus Dr.), which matched all five white balls. The winning numbers were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 and Powerball 22; Power Play 2x.
Why it matters: With the rollover, Saturday’s drawing now ranks among the three largest in U.S. lottery history.
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3) MLB: Jordan Walker’s tough season continues
In St. Louis, 23-year-old outfielder Jordan Walker—once a top Cardinals prospect—has endured a “bumpy ride” this year, battling inconsistency and injuries (including a wrist issue and later appendicitis) after a demotion in 2024. Local and fan analyses this week underline concerns about plate approach and development, even as the organization still views his ceiling as high.
