Elon Musk officially departs Trump administration Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration as his allotted 130 days as a “special government employee” ends. A Florida congressman is introducing a bill to try to rename Washington, D.C.’s metro to the “Trump Train,” the latest in a series of efforts by GOP lawmakers to attach President … Read more
A U.S. trade court blocked Trump’s tariffs May 28, but the president quickly appealed. White House appeals court rulings prohibiting Trump tariffs The White House filed an appeal on court rulings prohibiting President Donald Trump from implementing his global tariff plan. President Donald Trump’s administration can continue to levy tariffs while challenging a court decision … Read more
A 2020 court ruling mandated the White House provide real-time translations via American Sign Language. President Trump halted their use in January. What is ‘TACO trade,’ a new phrase angering President Trump? ‘TACO trade’ is a jab at President Donald Trump’s propensity to impose or threaten tariffs and later back off. WASHINGTON – A group … Read more
Powell to remain Fed chair, ‘no intention’ on firing him, Trump says President Donald Trump says he has no intention on firing Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, but he would like to see interest rates cut. Under pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell met with the president … Read more
What is ‘TACO trade,’ a new phrase angering Trump?
Trump has argued the tariffs forced foreign leaders to the negotiating table for trade deals but the Court of International Trade removed that threat. Court blocks Trump’s tariffs, saying they exceed legal authority A trade court blocked President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying they exceed his legal authority. Government lawyers immediately filed a notice to appeal … Read more
Harvard community protests Trump’s policies on international students Harvard students, professors, and supporters protested President Donald Trump’s policies regarding the university and its international students. A Boston federal judge said at a hearing May 29 that she planned to issue a preliminary injunction that blocks the Department of Homeland Security from revoking Harvard’s ability to … Read more
