Trump blames Biden for shrinking economy, stock market dips
President Trump lashes out at Fed Chair Powell over economy comments President Donald Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after his comments on Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the economy. President Donald Trump is blaming his predecessor for the country’s economic slowdown in the first three months of the year, calling … Read more
Trump jokingly says he’d like to be pope: ‘Number one choice’
‘I’d like to be pope,’ Trump jokes ahead of conclave When asked about who he’d want to be elected as the next pope, President Donald Trump joked before saying he has no preference. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday joked he’d like to be the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, days after … Read more
Supreme Court hears arguments in religious charter school case
SCOTUS takes up case on LGBTQ+, inclusive books in schools Demonstrators on both sides protested as the Supreme Court heard a school district’s case on parents’ rights and LGBTQ+ books. WASHINGTON − A major test of the separation of church and state is before the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices debate whether to … Read more
Trump threatens to hike Canadian car tariffs as auto industry roils
President Donald Trump threatened to hike the 25% tariffs on Canadian cars. Canada’s auto workers already fear the worst. Auto industry could get exemptions from tariffs, Trump says President Donald Trump said he’s considering temporary tariff exemptions for automakers amid attempts to move manufacturing back to the U.S. Trump’s tariffs threaten 125,000 Canadian auto worker … Read more
Trump’s Michigan rally, religious charter schools, T.D. Jakes
👋🏾 Good morning! I’m Jane, Daily Briefing author. Passersby nabbed $300,000 after a security truck accidentally spilled cash in Illinois. Quick look at Wednesday’s news: Trump claims success at Michigan rally President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have turned the federal government upside-down, denting his poll numbers. On April 29 during a rally … Read more
Trump’s coal push stirs hopes and worries in Appalachia
President Trump signs executive order aiming to revive coal industry President Donald Trump is attempting to revive the long-declining coal industry with an executive order rolling back Democratic regulations. FOSTER, West Virginia— Robert Cash, a third-generation coal miner, prays each morning with his fellow miners before going underground for a long shift. In the coalfields … Read more
Takeaways from Trump Michigan rally touting first 100 days
Trump celebrates for 100 days at Michigan rally President Donald Trump held a rally in Macomb County, Michigan, to celebrate his first 100 days in office. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have spooked financial markets, tested legal bounds and turned the federal government upside-down, denting his poll numbers in the process. On … Read more