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Trump’s Tariff Policies Jolt Auto Industry Executives
President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel says it will cut off electricity to Gaza Strip
Israel said Sunday that it would be cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he signed an order that would shut off electricity to Gaza “immediately.” ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
3/10: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the stock market’s plummet following President Trump's comments on a possible recession, the Trump administration's cancelation of most remaining USAID programs and ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Trump should create a SWF with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
This approach would provide initial funds and support the privatisation of these key financial institutionsFinancial Times - 3d -
Americans increasingly worried about tariffs despite Trump’s assurances, new poll shows
Exclusive: 90% of Democrats, 57% of Republicans are worried about tariffs, with similar concerns about recession. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - 2d -
Alarmed by Trump, Poland Must Look at Nuclear Options, Premier Says
As President Trump casts doubt on U.S. alliances, Poland needs to double its military manpower and consider more destructive weapons, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Boebert says Al Green shook 'pimp cane' at Trump
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) condemned Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) decision to interrupt President Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday while raising what she described as a “pimp cane.” “Al Green ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president
André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participation. The US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Thune says Trump's tariffs should be 'temporary' amid market volatility
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States but said the tariffs should be temporary, citing the ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will take Ukraine's demands to Russian officials as talks continue to bring an end to the war. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Tuberville says Trump’s tariffs 'only shot' at 'getting our country back'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said he thinks President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are the “only shot” at “getting our country back.” Tuberville joined John Catsimatidis for his radio show ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump trade wars are slowing global growth and fuelling inflation, says OECD
Economic organisation downgrades forecasts for growth in UK as well as US, Canada and Mexico due to tariffs. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s trade wars are splintering the global ...The Guardian - 2d -
What latest polls say about Trump's job performance in 2nd term
Steve Kornacki joins TODAY to breakdown a new NBC News poll on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, more than 50 days since he was sworn in. His job performance is rated as 47% ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump Says He Will Call Putin to Discuss Ending Ukraine War
President Trump said negotiations over a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal had continued over the weekend and that discussions had included “dividing up certain assets.”The New York Times - 2d -
Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children
President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Joe Biden’s adult children, which the former president had extended for six months ...ABC News - 2d -
Gabbard says Trump committed to ensuring peace through 'realism and pragmatism'
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said President Donald Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through “realism and pragmatism,” in remarks Tuesday before the U.S. ...ABC News - 1d -
Hegseth says Pentagon appealing block on Trump transgender military ban
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is appealing a block on an executive order from President Trump effectively preventing transgender people from serving openly in the military. “We are ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump to Call Putin
White House say “we’ve never been closer to peace than at this moment”.BBC News - 2d -
Treasury Sec. Bessent says strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen are ‘not a one-off’
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says the airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen that President Trump ordered are “the beginning” and not a ...NBC News - 3d -
Brussels proposes collective arms purchases for EU member states
Response to Donald Trump’s policies would shift decision-making power in EuropeFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'
Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
This Softbank-Backed Startup Wants to Put a Professional Economist in Your Pocket
Labelbox recruits finance and economics experts to make AI platforms even better at analyzing the economy.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
City's new goal: Pep says top four a 'success'
Pep Guardiola has said that qualifying for the Champions League would make Manchester City's season "a big success."ESPN - Mar. 10 -
'I'm not going to bend at all': Trump doubles down on tariff plans as stocks sink
Trump said he would not change his mind about imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries that have their own tariffs on U.S. goods.CNBC - 6d -
Johns Hopkins University to let more than 2,000 workers go after Trump's USAID cuts
Johns Hopkins University said it would eliminate more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration rescinded funding for thousands of international aid projects.NBC News - 5d -
Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks
Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.CBS News - 1d -
Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.CBS News - 1d -
56 percent disapprove of Trump handling of economy: Survey
More than half of the respondents in a recent survey say they disapprove of President Trump’s handle on the economy. The CNN poll, released Wednesday, found that 56 percent of respondents ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Slotkin says Trump has Democrats ‘on their heels’ since election
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) argued that since the election, President Trump has had Democrats “on their heels.” Slotkin joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where she was asked by host ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department
President Trump on Wednesday said Education Secretary Linda McMahon was behind the mass layoffs at the agency, not mentioning tech billionaire Elon Musk while defending the overhaul. “When we cut— ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump adding copper to trade protections, Commerce secretary says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump plans to introduce steep tariffs on copper imports after he directed Cabinet officials to investigate the country’s ability to rely on its ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Most say Trump too erratic in economic moves: Survey
Most Americans think President Trump is too “erratic” in implementing his trade agenda as he slaps tariffs onto the country's top trading partners and they want him to combat high prices, according ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump pushes out National Endowment for the Humanities chair, official says
President Trump directed National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Chair Shelly Lowe to step down from her role, which she has now done, an agency spokesperson confirmed Thursday morning. The ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says Supreme Court justices 'get weak' in lambasting unfavorable coverage
President Trump on Friday lamented that Supreme Court Justices “can’t really fight back” and “get weak” in the face of unfavorable media coverage as he railed against what he framed as "horrible" ...The Hill - 5d -
At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’
The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump's ambassador pick says "Canada is a sovereign state"
"Canada is a sovereign state, yes," Pete Hoekstra said during his confirmation hearing Thursday.CBS News - 6d -
Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump
Hong Kong’s leader says his government opposes coercion by foreign governments, an allusion to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of criticizing a prominent local ...ABC News - 1d