Two family members were charged with conspiring to support a Mexican cartel designated as a terrorist organization.Maxwell Sterling Jensen, 25, and James Lael Jensen, 68, both from Sandy, Utah, were charged with conspiring to materially support a Mexican cartel designated as a terrorist organization and conspiracy to commit money laundering, as well as related smuggling charges. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the pair allegedly provided material support to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.The men allegedly conspired to conceal and disguise the source of proceeds from illegally smuggled crude oil, in addition to aiding and abetting the fraudulent entry of 2,881 shipments of oil. The DOJ said they allegedly operated an enterprise in Rio Hondo, Texas, named Arroyo Terminals.When the men were arrested, authorities seized four tank barges that contained crude oil, as well as three commercial tanker trucks, one personal vehicle and an Arroyo Terminal pickup.VIOLENT MEXICAN DRUG GANG'S HIGH RANKING MEMBERS SANCTIONED BY TRUMPThe Jalisco cartel was designated as a foreign terrorist organization on Feb. 20 by the State Department.Prosecutors said they intend to seek a $300 million judgment if the men are convicted.If found guilty, the men could face over 20 years in prison.BONDI, PATEL ANNOUNCE SEIZURE OF OVER $509M IN COCAINE LINKED TO CARTELSWilliam Kimbell, acting special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration in Houston, said their arrests came from an investigation initially looking into drug trafficking."What began as a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) drug trafficking investigation evolved into a multifaceted case involving an alleged complex criminal operation generating millions of dollars from crude oil the largest funding source for Mexican drug cartels," Kimbell said. "Given the charges have profound implications for both the United States and Mexico, we will continue to explore all leads and identify any believed to be involved. The collaboration with federal law enforcement, prosecutors and state agencies proved critical to unraveling these alleged crimes and will continue until such operations are destroyed."Fox News Digital reached out to attorneys representing Maxwell Jensen and James Jensen for comment.

After John Mellencamp bashed Pat McAfee for his explicit hype-up speech for Indiana Pacers fans, a franchise legend appeared to take a side.McAfee pumped up Pacers fans in the final minutes of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, but it left Mellencamp "embarrassed."The former Indianapolis Colts punter called out celebrity Knicks fans Timothe Chalamet, Spike Lee and Ben Stiller and told Pacers fans to "turn this s--- up" and "send these sons of b------ back to New York with their ears ringing."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMellencamp mentioned that "somebody" used "poor sportsmanship." He did not specifically mention McAfee by name, but it wasn't exactly a secret, and McAfee replied on X that "I am somebody."Before calling Game 5 Thursday, Pacers legend Reggie Miller posted a video montage of him greeting Mellencamp that included Mellencamp's hit song, "Jack & Diane.""Only real Hoosiers know what this man means to Indiana. Honored to call [Mellencamp] a true friend," Miller wrote on Instagram. "From dinners, video shoots, tour bus jumping, to singing on stage, Ive done it all with him. Nothing but unconditional [love] for him and his family, thank you for always being there for some of those late night calls to vent about basketball back in the day.. #JackAndDiane."The Pacers won Game 4 after McAfee took the mic to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, but the series is headed back to Indiana after the Knicks wiped the floor with the Pacers in Game 5.Stiller challenged McAfee to attend Game 5 at New York's Madison Square Garden Thursday, but McAfee said he was "not paying $70,000 for a ticket."Game 6 will be played Saturday night. With a win, it will be the Pacers' first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000, when they also beat the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.If the Knicks manage to win the next two, it'll be their first Finals appearance since 1999, when they beat the Pacers to get there.The winner of the series will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, who will be playing for a championship for the first time since 2012.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A federal appeals court paused a lower ruling blocking President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs, siding with the administration Thursday in a legal fight over the White House's use of an emergency law to enact punishing import taxes.The back-and-forth injected more volatility into markets this week after several weeks of relative calm, and court observers and economists told Fox News Digital they do not expect the dust to settle any time soon.Here's what to know as this litigation continues to play out.TRUMP DENOUNCES COURTS 'POLITICAL' TARIFF DECISION, CALLS ON SUPREME COURT TO ACT QUICKLYThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily stayed a lower court ruling Thursday that blocked two of Trump's sweeping tariffs from taking force.The ruling paused a decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) allowing Trump to continue to enact the 10% baseline tariff and the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" that he announced April 2 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA.It came one day after the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled unanimously to block the tariffs.Members of the three-judge panel who were appointed by Trump, former President Barack Obama and former President Ronald Reagan, ruled unanimously that Trump had overstepped his authority under IEEPA. They noted that, as commander in chief, Trump does not have "unbounded authority" to impose tariffs under the emergency law.Now, lawyers for the Trump administration and the plaintiffs are tasked with complying with a fast schedule with deadlines in both courts. Plaintiffs have until 5 p.m. Monday to file their response to the Court of International Trade, according to Jeffrey Schwab, senior counsel and director of litigation of the Liberty Justice Center, which represents five small businesses that sued the administration.The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit gave plaintiffs until Thursday to file a response to the stay and the Trump administration until June 9 to file a reply, Schwab told Fox News Digital in an interview.The goal is to move expeditiously, and lawyers for the plaintiffs told Fox News they plan to file briefs to both courts before the deadlines to mitigate harm to their clients."Hopefully," Schwab said, the quick action will allow the courts to issue rulings "more quickly than they otherwise would."The Trump administration praised the stay as a victory.The appellate court stay on the CIT ruling "is a positive development for Americas industries and workers," White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement."The Trump administration remains committed to addressing our countrys national emergencies of drug trafficking and historic trade deficits with every legal authority conferred to the president in the Constitution and by Congress."But some economists warned that continuing to pursue the steep tariffs could backfire.FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS 5 TRUMP TARIFF EXECUTIVE ORDERSThe bottom line for the Trump administration "is that they need to get back to a place [where] they are using these huge reciprocal tariffs and all of that as a negotiating tactic," William Cline, an economist and senior fellow emeritus at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said in an interview.Cline noted that this had been the framework laid out earlier by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who had embraced the tariffs as more of an opening salvo for future trade talks, including between the U.S. and China."I think the thing to keep in mind there is that Trump and Vance have this view that tariffs are beautiful because they will restore America's Rust Belt jobs and that they'll collect money while they're doing it, which will contribute to fiscal growth," said Cline, the former deputy managing director and chief economist of the Institute of International Finance."Those are both fantasies."'AMERICAN HERO' OR 'FAILURE': ELON MUSK'S DOGE DEPARTURE DIVIDES CAPITOL HILLPlaintiffs and the Trump administration wait. But whether that wait is a good or bad thing depends on who is asked.Economists noted that the longer the court process takes, the more uncertainty is injected into markets. This could slow economic growth and hurt consumers.For the U.S. small business owners that have sued Trump over the tariffs, it could risk potentially irreparable harm."Some of the harm has already taken place. And the longer it goes on, the worse it is," said Schwab.The White House said it will take its tariff fight to the Supreme Court if necessary. But it's unclear if the high court would choose to take up the case.The challenge comes at a time when Trump's relationship with the judiciary has come under increasing strain, which could make the high court wary to take on such a politically charged case.Lawyers for the plaintiffs described the case as "very likely" to be appealed to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear whether it will move to review it."It's possible that because the case is before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, which essentially applies to the country, unlike specific appellate courts, which have certain districts, that the Supreme Court might be OK with whatever the Federal Circuit decides and then not take the case," Schwab said.For now, the burden of proof shifts to the government, which must convince the court it will suffer "irreparable harm" if the injunction remains in place, a high legal standard the Trump administration must meet.Beyond that, Schwab said, the court will weigh a balancing test. If both sides claim irreparable harm, the justices will ask, "Who is irreparably harmed more?"And I think it's fair to say that our clients are going to be more irreparably harmed than the United States federal government. Because our clients might not exist, and the United States federal government is certainly going to exist."

A commencement speaker accused the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of being part of wiping "Palestine from the face of the Earth" Thursday, leading multiple students to walk out.Megha M. Vemuri, MIT's class of 2025 president, praised her classmates for protesting against Israelin the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks and the ensuing Gaza War."Last spring, MIT's undergraduate body and graduate student union voted overwhelmingly to cut ties with the genocidal Israeli military. You called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. And you stood in solidarity with the pro-Palestinian activists on campus. You faced threats, intimidation and suppression coming from all directions, especially your own university officials," Vemuri said.Her comments drew a mix of boos and cheers, according to video obtained by Fox News Digital. One of the attendants, waving what appeared to be a Palestinian flag, scuffled with security. Some students walked out as Vemuri spoke. Others in the crowd shouted, "Shame."COLUMBIA GRADS SHRED DIPLOMAS OVER MAHMOUD KHALIL ARREST: 'WE ARE ENRAGED'"But you prevailed because the MIT community that I know would never tolerate a genocide. Right now, while we prepare to graduate and move forward with our lives, there are no universities left in Gaza,"Vemuri continued.She went on to say, "We are watching Israel try to wipe Palestine off the face of the earth. And it is a shame that MIT is a part of it."Jewish and Israeli students walked out and some in the crowd protested as Vemuri accused the university of being "directly complicit in the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.""The Israeli occupation forces are the only foreign military that MIT has research ties with. This means that Israel's assault on the Palestinian people is not only aided and abetted by our country, but our school. As scientists, engineers, academics, and leaders, we have a commitment to support life. Support aid efforts and call for an arms embargo and keep demanding now as alumni that MIT cuts the ties," she said.One graduating Israeli student, who wished to remain anonymous, told Fox News Digital, "All of our families came from far to see the ceremony and were extremely disappointed. All the Jewish families, not only the Israelis, stepped out and left the ceremony. MIT administration approved and supported that."ISRAELI COLUMBIA PROFESSOR WANTS TRUMP TO BLOCK CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS FROM RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDINGAfter Vemuri gave her speech at Thursday's commencement event, she was told she would not be allowed at Friday's undergraduate ceremony."With regard to MITs Commencement 2025 activities, the speech delivered by a graduating senior at Thursdays OneMIT Commencement Ceremony was not the one that was provided by the speaker in advance. While that individual had a scheduled role at todays Undergraduate Degree Ceremony, she was notified that she would not be permitted at todays events," an MIT spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement."MIT supports free expression but stands by its decision, which was in response to the individual deliberately and repeatedly misleading Commencement organizers and leading a protest from the stage, disrupting an important Institute ceremony."HARVARD, NORTHWESTERN FAILED JEWISH STUDENTS DURING COLLEGE CAMPUS PROTESTS: HOUSE REPORTCollege campuses across the U.S. have been rocked with protests amid the Gaza war. MIT was among a plethora of campuses where antisemitic agitators delivered incendiary speeches and faced off with police.Not too far from MIT, Harvard is facing serious pressure from the Trump administration over allegedly harboring "pro-terrorist" conduct on campus, losing millions in federal funding.

Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel has made headlines again this week for another awkward interaction with a basketball player, this time after theIndiana Pacers suffered a crucial loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.The Pacers missed a chance to secure their spot in the NBA Finals afterthe Knicks staved off elimination with an 111-94 victory at home on Thursday night. Speaking to reporters after the loss, Pacers forward Pascal Siakam gave credit to the Knicks for outplaying Indiana."They played better than us, and I just think we've been an amazing team all year at bouncing back," he said. "Our strength has been being together, fighting hard together, staying together no matter what. Nobody had us being here right now we're up 3-2 in the conference finals."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut Siakam was pressed by Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel over how it was "possible" that the Knicks outplayed the Pacers, leading to an awkward exchange between the two."What are you talking about? They played harder than us," Siakam said. "We played hard but they played harder. Whats your point, I dont get it."Doyel continued to press Siakam, but theNBA star interrupted, "that happens in a game, though. Thats basketball."Visibly annoyed by the line of questioning, Siakam questioned Doyel, "You good, bro?"BIZARRE CAITLIN CLARK INTERACTIONS LEAD TO DISCIPLINE FOR VETERAN COLUMNISTSiakam added that he knew Doyel was "looking for something.""I told you, what else do you want me to tell you?"The interaction continued, prompting Siakam to ask a nearby member of the Pacers media team "Who is this guy?"Thursday night was not the first time Doyel created a stir with his comments in a press room. In May 2024, the veteran columnist was suspended for two-weeks by his outlet and was removed from covering the Indiana Fever beat after he made controversial comments towards starCaitlin Clark.Before he asked her a question at her welcoming press conference, Doyel formed a heart symbol with his hands for Clark. The then-rookie asked Doyel whether he liked that, and he responded, "I like that youre here."Clark said she makes the gesture with her hands to her family "after every game," to which Dotel responded, "Start doing it to me, and well get along." While talking to former head coach Christie Sides, he also referred to Clarkas "that" and "it."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to their second straight Stanley Cup Final as they defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday night.The Oilers will look for revenge against the Florida Panthers after last season's heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Final.It took Edmonton one less game in this year's Western Conference Final rematch to dispatch Dallas. Last season, the Oilers beat the Stars 4-2 in the Western Conference Final before moving on.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Oilers raced out to an early lead on Thursday, as they scored on their first two shots. Corey Perry and Mattias Janmark beat Stars goalie Jake Oettinger to give Edmonton a quick 2-0 lead.Dallas head coach Peter DeBoer didnt waste any time and pulled Oettinger from the game after he allowed the two goals. However, the switch to backup goalie Casey DeSmith didn't yield much better results.Edmonton's Jeff Skinner beat DeSmith for a goal right after he replaced Oettinger and gave the Oilers a 3-0 lead with his first goal of the playoffs.The Stars managed to cut the lead to 3-2, but Connor McDavid scored a beautiful breakaway goal to make the game 4-2 and shift the momentum back towards the Oilers.PANTHERS ADVANCE TO STANLEY CUP FINAL WITH WIN OVER HURRICANES, REFUSE TO TOUCH PRINCE OF WALES TROPHYStars forward Jason Robertson scored to make it 4-3, but Oilers forward Evander Kane responded with a goal to regain the Oilers' two-goal lead. Edmonton's Kasperi Kapanen put the finishing touch on the win with an empty-net goal as time was winding down to make it 6-3.This is the third consecutive season the Stars have lost in the Western Conference Final."Youve got to keep knocking on the door," DeBoer said. "We chased every single game in this series, and thats a tough way to play hockey against that team. It was the story of the entire series, but the fourth goal, Connors goal ... the puck bounces into the neutral zone, hes coming off the bench, hes not missing that. Its game over."At the Oilers' celebration after the game, McDavid made sure to touch the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, the trophy awarded to the Western Conference champion; last year, he superstitiously opted not to touch it, but they went on to lose in the Stanley Cup Final."Its pretty obvious, I think," McDavid said about what was different from the end of last year's Western Conference Final. "Dont touch it last year, you dont win. Touch it this year, hopefully we win."In last season's Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers nearly pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks in sports history. Edmonton fell behind 3-0 in the series but battled back to force a Game 7, which they eventually lost 2-1.Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final is set to begin Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump was joined on stage by Pittsburgh Steelers players during his speech at the U.S. Steel plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Friday.Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, safety Miles Killebrew and former running back Rocky Bleier, who won four Super Bowls in Pittsburgh in the 1970s, took the stage and presented the president with a custom No. 47 jersey."I have the honor of making you an honorary Pittsburgh Steeler and would like to present to you your jersey," Bleier said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTrump introduced each of the three players, praising Rudolph as a potential franchise quarterback for the Steelers.STEELERS STAR LINEBACKER SAYS AARON RODGERS FREE AGENCY SAGA IS NOT A 'DISTRACTION AT ALL'"I happen to think a really good quarterback is a man named Mason Rudolph," Trump said. "I think he's going to get a big shot. He's tall. He's handsome. He's got a great arm. And I have a feeling he's gonna be the guy."Trump also complimented Killebrew, calling the safety a "killer."Trump has become popular among professional athletes throughout his second term and dating back to his campaign, especially among football players. Trump's signature dance became a frequent touchdown celebration during the 2024 NFL season.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Two family members were charged with conspiring to support a Mexican cartel designated as a terrorist organization.Maxwell Sterling Jensen, 25, and James Lael Jensen, 68, both from Sandy, Utah, were charged with conspiring to materially support a Mexican cartel designated as a terrorist organization and conspiracy to commit money laundering, as well as related smuggling charges. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the pair allegedly provided material support to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.The men allegedly conspired to conceal and disguise the source of proceeds from illegally smuggled crude oil, in addition to aiding and abetting the fraudulent entry of 2,881 shipments of oil. The DOJ said they allegedly operated an enterprise in Rio Hondo, Texas, named Arroyo Terminals.When the men were arrested, authorities seized four tank barges that contained crude oil, as well as three commercial tanker trucks, one personal vehicle and an Arroyo Terminal pickup.VIOLENT MEXICAN DRUG GANG'S HIGH RANKING MEMBERS SANCTIONED BY TRUMPThe Jalisco cartel was designated as a foreign terrorist organization on Feb. 20 by the State Department.Prosecutors said they intend to seek a $300 million judgment if the men are convicted.If found guilty, the men could face over 20 years in prison.BONDI, PATEL ANNOUNCE SEIZURE OF OVER $509M IN COCAINE LINKED TO CARTELSWilliam Kimbell, acting special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration in Houston, said their arrests came from an investigation initially looking into drug trafficking."What began as a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) drug trafficking investigation evolved into a multifaceted case involving an alleged complex criminal operation generating millions of dollars from crude oil the largest funding source for Mexican drug cartels," Kimbell said. "Given the charges have profound implications for both the United States and Mexico, we will continue to explore all leads and identify any believed to be involved. The collaboration with federal law enforcement, prosecutors and state agencies proved critical to unraveling these alleged crimes and will continue until such operations are destroyed."Fox News Digital reached out to attorneys representing Maxwell Jensen and James Jensen for comment.

After John Mellencamp bashed Pat McAfee for his explicit hype-up speech for Indiana Pacers fans, a franchise legend appeared to take a side.McAfee pumped up Pacers fans in the final minutes of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, but it left Mellencamp "embarrassed."The former Indianapolis Colts punter called out celebrity Knicks fans Timothe Chalamet, Spike Lee and Ben Stiller and told Pacers fans to "turn this s--- up" and "send these sons of b------ back to New York with their ears ringing."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMellencamp mentioned that "somebody" used "poor sportsmanship." He did not specifically mention McAfee by name, but it wasn't exactly a secret, and McAfee replied on X that "I am somebody."Before calling Game 5 Thursday, Pacers legend Reggie Miller posted a video montage of him greeting Mellencamp that included Mellencamp's hit song, "Jack & Diane.""Only real Hoosiers know what this man means to Indiana. Honored to call [Mellencamp] a true friend," Miller wrote on Instagram. "From dinners, video shoots, tour bus jumping, to singing on stage, Ive done it all with him. Nothing but unconditional [love] for him and his family, thank you for always being there for some of those late night calls to vent about basketball back in the day.. #JackAndDiane."The Pacers won Game 4 after McAfee took the mic to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, but the series is headed back to Indiana after the Knicks wiped the floor with the Pacers in Game 5.Stiller challenged McAfee to attend Game 5 at New York's Madison Square Garden Thursday, but McAfee said he was "not paying $70,000 for a ticket."Game 6 will be played Saturday night. With a win, it will be the Pacers' first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000, when they also beat the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.If the Knicks manage to win the next two, it'll be their first Finals appearance since 1999, when they beat the Pacers to get there.The winner of the series will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, who will be playing for a championship for the first time since 2012.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A federal appeals court paused a lower ruling blocking President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs, siding with the administration Thursday in a legal fight over the White House's use of an emergency law to enact punishing import taxes.The back-and-forth injected more volatility into markets this week after several weeks of relative calm, and court observers and economists told Fox News Digital they do not expect the dust to settle any time soon.Here's what to know as this litigation continues to play out.TRUMP DENOUNCES COURTS 'POLITICAL' TARIFF DECISION, CALLS ON SUPREME COURT TO ACT QUICKLYThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily stayed a lower court ruling Thursday that blocked two of Trump's sweeping tariffs from taking force.The ruling paused a decision by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) allowing Trump to continue to enact the 10% baseline tariff and the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" that he announced April 2 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA.It came one day after the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled unanimously to block the tariffs.Members of the three-judge panel who were appointed by Trump, former President Barack Obama and former President Ronald Reagan, ruled unanimously that Trump had overstepped his authority under IEEPA. They noted that, as commander in chief, Trump does not have "unbounded authority" to impose tariffs under the emergency law.Now, lawyers for the Trump administration and the plaintiffs are tasked with complying with a fast schedule with deadlines in both courts. Plaintiffs have until 5 p.m. Monday to file their response to the Court of International Trade, according to Jeffrey Schwab, senior counsel and director of litigation of the Liberty Justice Center, which represents five small businesses that sued the administration.The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit gave plaintiffs until Thursday to file a response to the stay and the Trump administration until June 9 to file a reply, Schwab told Fox News Digital in an interview.The goal is to move expeditiously, and lawyers for the plaintiffs told Fox News they plan to file briefs to both courts before the deadlines to mitigate harm to their clients."Hopefully," Schwab said, the quick action will allow the courts to issue rulings "more quickly than they otherwise would."The Trump administration praised the stay as a victory.The appellate court stay on the CIT ruling "is a positive development for Americas industries and workers," White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement."The Trump administration remains committed to addressing our countrys national emergencies of drug trafficking and historic trade deficits with every legal authority conferred to the president in the Constitution and by Congress."But some economists warned that continuing to pursue the steep tariffs could backfire.FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS 5 TRUMP TARIFF EXECUTIVE ORDERSThe bottom line for the Trump administration "is that they need to get back to a place [where] they are using these huge reciprocal tariffs and all of that as a negotiating tactic," William Cline, an economist and senior fellow emeritus at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said in an interview.Cline noted that this had been the framework laid out earlier by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who had embraced the tariffs as more of an opening salvo for future trade talks, including between the U.S. and China."I think the thing to keep in mind there is that Trump and Vance have this view that tariffs are beautiful because they will restore America's Rust Belt jobs and that they'll collect money while they're doing it, which will contribute to fiscal growth," said Cline, the former deputy managing director and chief economist of the Institute of International Finance."Those are both fantasies."'AMERICAN HERO' OR 'FAILURE': ELON MUSK'S DOGE DEPARTURE DIVIDES CAPITOL HILLPlaintiffs and the Trump administration wait. But whether that wait is a good or bad thing depends on who is asked.Economists noted that the longer the court process takes, the more uncertainty is injected into markets. This could slow economic growth and hurt consumers.For the U.S. small business owners that have sued Trump over the tariffs, it could risk potentially irreparable harm."Some of the harm has already taken place. And the longer it goes on, the worse it is," said Schwab.The White House said it will take its tariff fight to the Supreme Court if necessary. But it's unclear if the high court would choose to take up the case.The challenge comes at a time when Trump's relationship with the judiciary has come under increasing strain, which could make the high court wary to take on such a politically charged case.Lawyers for the plaintiffs described the case as "very likely" to be appealed to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear whether it will move to review it."It's possible that because the case is before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, which essentially applies to the country, unlike specific appellate courts, which have certain districts, that the Supreme Court might be OK with whatever the Federal Circuit decides and then not take the case," Schwab said.For now, the burden of proof shifts to the government, which must convince the court it will suffer "irreparable harm" if the injunction remains in place, a high legal standard the Trump administration must meet.Beyond that, Schwab said, the court will weigh a balancing test. If both sides claim irreparable harm, the justices will ask, "Who is irreparably harmed more?"And I think it's fair to say that our clients are going to be more irreparably harmed than the United States federal government. Because our clients might not exist, and the United States federal government is certainly going to exist."