Tracking Trump: his economic promises and where they stand today

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  Has Trump kept his day one promises?

  It's been a busy first month, with a blizzard of activity, so we compare his pledges with what he has delivered.
  
  BBC News - Feb. 23

• Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art

  If you want to change things, you have to get real.
  
  MarketWatch - 4d
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  Trump to sign more executive orders today, despite legal pushback on several of his directives

  Trump is slated to sign more executive orders this afternoon. Several of his directives have already faced pushback during his first month in office.
  
  NBC News - Feb. 21
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  Trump can’t fulfil his promise to fix the economy, so he’s blaming workers instead

  Forget about inflation. Now it’s all about cutting ‘waste’ in the form of jobs and our already paltry social safety net. During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump never missed an opportunity ...
  
  The Guardian - 4d

• Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?

  The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."
  
  CBS News - 3d
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  Who Will Stand Up to Trump on Ukraine?

  In their silence, Republicans are betraying the Ukrainians, national security and their own party’s values.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 22
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  In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal and lauds economic wins

  Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei has signaled that a new and much-anticipated deal with the International Monetary Fund is imminent
  
  ABC News - 2d
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  Hegseth wants massive Pentagon cuts, but many obstacles stand in his way

  To come anywhere close to Hegseth’s target, the Pentagon bureaucracy will engage in yet another cut drill, with many promising programs falling on the cutting room floor while legacy activities ...
  
  The Hill - Feb. 21

• Comparing Trump's executive orders with Project 2025 promises

  According to a CBS News analysis, President Trump has signed 73 executive orders so far, targeting everything from the border to the environment and federal spending. Many online users have pointed ...
  
  CBS News - Feb. 20

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• Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring

  The comments came in testimony ahead of a House committee hearing on air traffic modernization.
  
  CNBC - 3m

• CFPB drops lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud

  Since Acting Director Russell Vought has taken over the CFPB, the agency has dropped at least a half dozen cases brought by his predecessor, Rohit Chopra.
  
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• Trump's tariffs could quickly cut North American auto production by 20,000 vehicles per day

  A third of North American vehicle production could be cut by next week as a result of Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, S&P Global Mobility reports.
  
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  Judge Says Trump Can’t Fire Chair of Federal Worker Board Without Cause

  Cathy Harris had sued to block her dismissal from the panel that handles government employee disputes. Employees swept up in the Trump administration’s mass firings have appealed to the board.
  
  The New York Times - 9m