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Trump to host Netanyahu at White House Monday to talk Gaza, tariffs
Does the world think America is exceptional? Here’s what we know President Donald Trump has been making waves with his America First agenda. Here’s what we know about America’s global perception. WASHINGTON ― Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking the second time … Read more
‘Hands Off!’ protests happening Saturday, April 5: What to know
President Donald Trump’s moves to overhaul the federal government have prompted protests in recent weeks, but Saturday brings a nationwide, coordinated effort that could be the biggest one yet. Hundreds-of-thousands of people had RSVPed to take part in the demonstrations, which are being held in big cities and small towns around the country, according to … Read more
Rand Paul carves out ant-tariff haven within GOP
Fed Chair Powell says tariffs may increase inflation Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the economy is in “good condition,” but notes inflation’s uncertainty. As the global economy absorbs Donald Trump’s massive tariffs, Sen. Rand Paul is continuing to speak out about the negative consequences of the president’s course of action. The Kentucky Republican, who … Read more
US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff
David Lawder | Reuters Where does the money generated from tariffs go? The Trump administration predicts tariffs will generate billions of dollars, but where will that money go? WASHINGTON – U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from … Read more
Senate passes blueprint to build Trump’s agenda in Congress
Donald Trump’s tariff formula explained Donald Trump’s team used a formula to calculate who pays what in a sweeping round of global tariffs. Richard Bravo breaks down how it works. Bloomberg WASHINGTON – After a marathon overnight session, the U.S. Senate advanced a key piece of legislation to unlock President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. The … Read more
Obama urges Americans to resist being ‘intimidated’ by Trump’s agenda
Chance the Rapper reveals if he’s heard from Obama since ‘Together’ Chance the Rapper tells USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa about the meaning behind his Obama Presidential Center reference in the song, “Together.” Former President Barack Obama gave warned this week that Americans may have to “possibly sacrifice” if they want to stick up for democratic … Read more
Trump administration cancels thousands of humanities grants
As part of his effort to shrink government, Trump cut humanities grants that have been used to record and share history for a half century Trump to shut down Voice of America, cites ‘radical propaganda’ Trump’s executive order disbands the U.S. Agency for Global Media, including Voice of America. The order also impacts global broadcasts. … Read more
Military takes an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research
The Trump administration has signaled the military won’t be focusing on climate change, a move that follows decades of climate research. Hegseth: ‘Diversity is our strength’ is dumbest phrase in military history U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called ‘diversity is our strength’ the dumbest phrase in military history. Every other winter, the U.S. military gathers … Read more
How Trump’s record pace of executive orders is testing the courts
GOP, Democrats grapple over judiciary power Congress held a hearing over the judiciary’s role as multiple injunctions come on the heels of President Trump’s executive orders. WASHINGTON – Everything is an “emergency” in the legal fight over President Donald Trump’s second-term policies − and the courts are groaning under the weight of it all. Trump … Read more