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Top Trump advisers get involved as the fight to win his presidential library site heats up
The search for President Donald Trump’s post-administration presidential library site is intensifying in South Florida, with Trump's son Eric and a top Trump administration adviser, Steve Witkoff, ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ Plan Comes With a Twist
Rather than buy bitcoin directly, Donald Trump’s plan calls for holding the US government’s current bitcoin assets in reserve—and creates a separate stockpile for other crypto coins.Wired - Mar. 7 -
How Trump Has Upended the Presidential Pardon
President Trump’s willingness to pardon allies has spawned a brisk market for executive clemency. Kenneth P. Vogel, a Times reporter who investigates money, politics and influence, looks at some of ...The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Iranian leader rejects Trump’s push for nuclear talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s push for nuclear deal talks between the two nations, arguing the initiative is only a gateway for Washington to impose new ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Trump doesn't rule out recession, rising inflation
In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, China
China and Canada have imposed retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as part of the trade war surrounding President Trump's new policies. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Stocks are falling as Trump comments on risks of a recession
Stocks are still tumbling as President Trump leaves the door open for a potential recession in the U.S. economy, and as other nations unleash retaliatory tariffs. This comes as the United Auto ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals
The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public health advocates. The administration announced ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump eyes slashing ACA enrollment period
The Trump administration is proposing shortening the period in which people can enroll in Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans and disallowing “Dreamers” from getting coverage through the program. ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s Attacks Give Zelensky a Popularity Boost in Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader’s approval rating is rising, and critics have backed off after he was humiliated and criticized by President Trump, who has also demanded new elections in Ukraine.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.NBC News - 6d -
Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover
Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect
President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.The New York Times - 5d -
Rubio emerges as major Trump World player
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is finding himself in a sometimes uncomfortable spotlight in his high-risk, high-reward place as a Trump administration Cabinet official. Rubio is not a ...The Hill - 5d -
The public is losing patience with Trump — it's time for Democrats to pounce
It isn’t enough for Trump and his Republican goons to stumble into major policy failures — Democrats must also find effective messaging that shows voters that their so-called populist heroes are ...The Hill - 5d -
Watch: Trump greets Irish leader at White House
President Trump is scheduled to meet with the Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin at the White House on Wednesday. Ahead of his visit to Washington, Martin stressed the important relationship ...The Hill - 5d -
Social Security is about to become a big problem for Trump
As we look to the midterm elections next year, Trump will be dealing with 2.5 million people in Social Security’s disability backlog who aren't receiving a basic governmental function.The Hill - 5d -
Trump says tariff approach shows 'flexibility' not 'inconsistency'
President Trump on Wednesday disputed that his repeated threats of tariffs followed by exemptions or backtracking was not a case of inconsistency, but of “flexibility,” even as the approach has ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump meets with Ireland's Martin in Oval Office
President Trump met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office weeks after the bombastic meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down ...CBS News - 5d -
Inside the Trump-Massie love-hate relationship
President Trump’s threat to back a primary challenger against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is just the latest boiling point in their hot-and-cold relationship — and the Kentuckian is brushing off the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. wine and liquor
President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump administration resumes immigrant family detentions
The Trump administration has resumed family detention of immigrants, a legal nonprofit said, reigniting a controversial practice largely curtailed under the Biden administration. Fourteen families ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump threatens big tariffs on European Union's alcohol
President Trump is threatening a steep tariff on all alcohol from the European Union after a retaliatory tariff on popular U.S. goods was announced. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 4d -
Trump on European countries spending more on their security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman ...CBS News - 4d -
Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out
Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to ...CBS News - 4d -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump congratulates Schumer for doing ‘right thing’ on CR
President Trump on Friday congratulated Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) for opting to vote to advance the House-Republican drafted six-month government funding bill, despite pushback ...The Hill - 3d -
Recapping Trump's meeting with NATO secretary general
The war in Ukraine was a major focus of President Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.CBS News - 3d -
Most disapprove of Trump's approach to Ukraine, Russia: Survey
Most Americans disapprove of President Trump’s approach to the country's relationship with Russia and his handling of the situation in Ukraine, according to a new survey published on Friday. The ...The Hill - 3d -
Reporter's notebook: Are Trump's sweeping firings an abuse of power?
The government must follow certain rules. Not lying is one of them. Two federal judges sent that message to the Trump administration this week when they ordered it to rehire employees fired for ...CBS News - 3d -
Appeals court reinstates portions of Trump’s DEI orders
A federal appeals court Friday reinstated portions of President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs that were blocked by a lower court. The unanimous ...The Hill - 3d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Affect U.S. Farmers
Retaliatory tariffs are hitting U.S. farmers hard, particularly in states that voted for Trump. Ana Swanson, an Iowa native who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, ...The New York Times - 2d -
Trump signs funding bill to avoid shutdown
President Trump signed the Republican-crafted spending bill to avert a government shutdown, the White House said on Saturday. The Republican-crafted bill will fund the government through Sept. 30 ...The Hill - 2d -
Poll: 54% of Americans disapprove Trump’s handling of economy
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC’s Hallie Jackson on Sunday TODAY to discuss new poll numbers that show how Americans feel about Trump's handling of the economy.NBC News - 1d -
Rubio, Brennan tangle over Trump’s tariff impacts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined CBS News’s Margaret Brennan on Sunday’s “Face the Nation,” where he was pressed about the implications of President Trump’s tariff plan. “Isn’t there a risk ...The Hill - 1d -
A Clubby Washington Tradition Carries On Uncomfortably Without Trump
President Trump and most members of his administration steered clear of the annual Gridiron Club dinner on Saturday, where politicians and the press usually toast and lightly roast one another.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump set to speak with Putin as he pushes for ceasefire
President Donald Trump is preparing to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pushes for a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. “We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, ...NBC News - 17h -
Ukraine's reaction to Trump's upcoming call with Putin
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak Tuesday about the war in Ukraine, but as CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports, Ukrainians don't have much ...CBS News - 15h -
Trump praises Jeff Bezos's moves with Washington Post
President Trump is offering rare praise of a media executive, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, alluding to a slew of changes he has made to the ...The Hill - 14h -
Trump targets Biden pardons; deportations scrutinized
🍀 Plus: Conor McGregor visits the White House {beacon} Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ I have corned beef cooking on the stove and will definitely be making soda bread later. In today's issue: ...The Hill - 12h