Good morning!đđźââď¸ I’m Nicole Fallert. Cherry blossoms are giving me spring joy. đ¸ Quick look at Monday’s news: Trumpâs biggest round of tariffs to come on ‘Liberation Day’ President Donald Trump has circled April 2 as “Liberation Day,” the of his “American first” trade policy as he seeks to boost domestic manufacturing by making it … Read more
Wisconsin Supreme Court race attracts wealthy partisan donors Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race has become the country’s most expensive judicial election ever. Billionaire Elon Musk is the biggest spender. What’s there to be nervous about? Donald Trump and his Republican allies have largely had their way since returning to power, but there are reported jitters as … Read more
What to know about El Salvador’s most notorious megaprison As the Trump Administration touts El Salvador’s most notorious prison, CECOT, experts say the facility raises several concerns. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem drew outrage when she sported a Rolex watch reported to cost $50,000 when visiting the El Salvadorian mega-prison known as CECOT this month. … Read more
Vance visit to Greenland met with cold welcome by locals Vice President JD Vance pushed President Donald Trump’s agenda to acquire Greenland during his visit to a U.S. military base there. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen chastised U.S. officials following a trip by Vice President J.D. Vance to Greenland, saying the country is open … Read more
Do Trump supporters want a third term? We asked CPAC attendees. President Donald Trump and members of his inner-circles have talked about getting a third term. President Donald Trump on Sunday didn’t rule out running for a third term, even though its prohibited by the United States’ Constitution, adding that he was “not joking.” “A … Read more
Trump says US will take over war-torn Gaza Strip President Donald Trump said during a news conference with Israel’s prime minister that the U.S. should “takeover” the war-torn Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week, his office said on Sunday, defying an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court issued over allegations of … Read more
Trump administration’s Signal chat scandal: Security expert weighs in As part of a lawsuit, a federal judge has ordered Trump administration officials to save their private Signal chat detailing military plans in Yemen. Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic’s top editor who was included in a Signal chat of Trump administration officials discussing plans for a military strike in Yemen, pushed … Read more
Andrea Shalal  | Reuters President Trump to speak with Putin about ceasefire negotiations President Donald Trump said he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin about potential ceasefire negotiations. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on all Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end … Read more
Gaza and a ceasefire slip out of focus as Lebanon conflict rages As the world turns its attention to the conflict raging between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, Palestinians in Gaza are slipping out of focus. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran with bombings and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an … Read more
