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Elon Musk's brother slams Trump tariffs, calls them 'permanent tax on the American consumer'
Kimbal Musk, the brother of the world's wealthiest person, took to X on Monday to criticize President Donald Trump's tariffs.CNBC - 2d -
Treasury secretary looks to soothe Republican lawmakers on tariff drama
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will huddle with House Republicans multiple times this week as the administration looks to soothe GOP concerns about the sweeping tariffs that President Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs
One of the president’s allies warns that the trade barriers could hurt American business and consumers. But he has yet to take any real steps to reverse them.The New York Times - 5d -
The House Republicans Holding Out Against Trump’s Budget and Tax Cut Plan
Hard-line conservatives concerned about the deficit are among President Trump’s most stalwart supporters in Congress. But they say they cannot in good conscience back the budget plan he has endorsed.The New York Times - 13h -
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president warns of the extra tax unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on US goods.BBC News - 2d -
What are reciprocal tariffs, slated to go into effect Wednesday?
President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries go into effect Wednesday. Here's what to know about the import taxes.CBS News - 1d -
Trump tariffs 'will increase the unemployment rate to recessionary levels,' says economist
As a result of the Trump administration's new tariffs, U.S. job losses “could be in the millions,” says Harry Holzer, senior fellow at Brookings.CNBC - 1d -
Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy among the Trump backers now questioning his tariff policies
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil global markets, some of the thought leaders and influential podcasters who backed the Republican’s campaign are voicing doubtsABC News - 19h -
GOP senator says he was joking about using violence against journalists
Mullin said he was joking after The Oklahoman wrote a story about his remarks.The Hill - 1d -
Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy
As fallout continues from Trump's severe tariff policy on virtually all U.S. trading partners, some GOP senators are warning about the risks for American families.ABC News - 2d -
Republicans unlock House floor with compromise quashing proxy voting for new parents
House Republicans voted Tuesday to advance a procedural rule that ends a bitter GOP fight over proxy voting for new parents after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ...The Hill - 1d -
Canada Drops the Gloves in Tariff Spat, Makes Its Case on U.S. Billboards
The tariffs-are-a-tax messages are targeting residents in places like Pittsburgh that count on Canadian trade.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump tariffs could have "devastating impact," small businesses say
Small business owner Emily Ley says new U.S. tariffs on China will devastate her stationery store, calling the added costs "catastrophic."CBS News - 1d -
How to Leverage the Tax Code’s Advantage for a Better Tax Return
There are key changes and updates to the tax code that filers can take advantage of to reduce their tax burden and improve savings.Inc. - 5d -
Democrats demand Senate GOP chair hold hearing on Trump tariff 'chaos'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and other Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are demanding that the panel’s chair, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), hold a hearing on President Trump’s authority to ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk, Navarro tangle on tariffs
Tech billionaire and close Trump ally Elon Musk tangled with the president's trade advisor Peter Navarro on tariffs over the weekend, as the administration’s new import taxes have roiled the stock ...The Hill - 2d -
IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, sources say
Melanie Krause, acting head since February, will step down over the data-sharing document signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.NBC News - 1d -
Johnson says the Trump budget blueprint vote is on, and it will pass
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that a House vote on the Senate’s budget blueprint will proceed later in the day, as scheduled, and that GOP leaders will ultimately secure enough ...The Hill - 15h -
House GOP moves to turn off ability to force vote on rescinding Trump ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
House Republicans are moving to turn off Democrats’ ability to force a vote on rescinding the sweeping global tariffs imposed by President Trump as part of his “Liberation Day” announcement. ...The Hill - 15h -
Trump says tariffs will accelerate reshoring, but experts say it's not that easy
President Donald Trump may hope his tariffs bring manufacturing and jobs to the U.S., but the reality is not so simple, according to experts.CNBC - 4d -
Trump says he is ‘not looking’ at a pause in tariffs to allow trade negotiations
Markets swing as Washington says it will kick off trade talks with JapanFinancial Times - 2d -
Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – business live
US president, when asked about considering a pause in global tariffs, says ‘We’re not looking at that’. Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies Volatility grips ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump tariffs, including massive levies on China, go into effect
President Trump's latest round of sweeping reciprocal tariffs went into effect early Wednesday, including a 104 percent import tax on China. The tariffs, which Trump announced April 2, the day he ...The Hill - 20h -
GOP lawmakers fear China looms as obstacle to Trump's trade vision
Republican lawmakers fear the defiant Chinese response to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs leaves the world’s two largest economies hurtling toward a trade war that could last for months. ...The Hill - 22h -
Cambodia hit with highest Trump tariff but manufacturing 'absolutely not' coming back to U.S., trade group says
Retailers rely on Cambodian factories, which were just hit with a 49% tariff rate by Trump. A trade group says that manufacturing will not return to the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
O’Leary advocating for 400 percent tariffs on China
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary said Tuesday that he is an advocate for placing 400 percent tariffs on China as the Trump administration ramps up its import taxes on the country. O’Leary, ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump says he’s not looking at a pause on tariffs
President Trump on Monday said he’s not considering a pause on tariffs, following an unconfirmed report earlier in the day that he was considering a 90-day pause, which caused the stock market to ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump just handed Democrats the golden ticket. Tariffs have unified the American electorate.
President Trump's tariffs are a $6 trillion tax on Americans, which could be a unifying message for Democrats to use in the next 18 months leading up to the midterms.The Hill - 1d -
Trump Says No Pause to Tariffs as He Targets China for Retaliation
The president said he would counter Beijing’s tariffs, which came in response to Mr. Trump’s own levies, with even more tariffs on Chinese imports.The New York Times - 2d -
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.ABC News - 2d -
Goldman raises alarm over Laura Loomer’s influence after NSA firings
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) raised alarm about Laura Loomer’s influence in the Trump administration following reported firings at the National Security Agency (NSA). Goldman questioned Kia ...The Hill - 1d -
In conservative Alabama, Republicans cheering for Trump - with some quiet concerns
Alabama Republicans cheered President Donald Trump and his agenda at a GOP party the day he imposed tariffs and sent stock markets tumbling worldwideABC News - 2d -
Trump says he's for 'major spending cuts' after meeting with House GOP on budget proposal
President Trump said Tuesday he's supportive of "major spending cuts" after a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republicans who have expressed skepticism about a budget resolution ...The Hill - 1d -
New and soon-to-be retirees are ‘terrified’ of market turmoil over tariffs, Sen. Schiff says
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Meet the Press says people have seen their “retirement savings on fire” following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs.NBC News - 3d -
Ursula von der Leyen says Trump’s tariffs pause is ‘important step towards stabilising global economy’ – Europe live
European Commission president floats idea of zero-for-zero tariff agreement with US, saying she hopes to achieve ‘frictionless trade’. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez , has also welcomed the ...The Guardian - 23m -
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies
President poised to further impose taxes after Beijing announced a 34% tariff on US imports as global markets fall. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened to impose an ...The Guardian - 2d -
China vows to 'fight to the end' after Trump ramps up tariff threat
The Chinese government on Monday vowed to “fight to the end” after President Trump ramped up his tariff threat against the nation, warning he could impose an additional 50 percent tax on goods ...The Hill - 1d -
EU hits back at Trump, US with tariffs on US goods
Member states of the European Union (E.U.) have agreed to tariffs on a range of U.S. products in response to President Trump's sweeping new import taxes. EU states voted Wednesday to “introduce ...The Hill - 18h -
Democratic strategist challenging Rep. Andre Carson in Indiana
Democratic strategist George Hornedo on Wednesday launched a primary challenge against nine-term Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind.) in Indiana’s 7th Congressional District. “For nearly 20 years, we’ve had ...The Hill - 17h -
Spartz says Ukraine not positioned to keep land in peace talks
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said in a new interview that Ukraine is not positioned to keep some of its land in peace talks with Russia. “I just don’t see how they [Ukraine] can be positioned to ...The Hill - 2d