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More Than 36 Million Watched Trump’s Address to Congress on Live TV
The annual presidential speech is one of the last remaining mass-audience media moments available to a national politician.The New York Times - 14h -
What to know about changes expected at EPA under Trump administration
Major changes to the Environmental Protection Agency are expected under the Trump administration. CBS News' Tracy Wholf explains.CBS News - 6d -
Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct
Database, first proposed by Trump in 2020 and created by Biden administration in 2023, is now offline. Donald Trump ’s second presidential administration shut down a national database that tracked ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump administration tells NYC to shut down congestion pricing by March 21
The Federal Highway Administration said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority must stop collecting tolls by that date to allow for an "orderly cessation."ABC News - Feb. 26 -
CFPB employees say Trump administration plans to 'wind down' agency
Several employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a series of court filings Thursday that the Trump administration plans to “wind down” the agency, appearing to directly ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting a 'calculated political ambush:' Democratic Senator
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW for his reaction to the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President ...NBC News - 5d -
Trump has changed Ukraine debate ‘for the better’, says Downing Street
Starmer’s spokesperson says US intervention ‘could bring lasting peace’ as No 10 treads carefully before White House visit. Donald Trump has changed the global conversation around Ukraine “for the ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Musk doubles down on email from federal employees, Trump backs him up
President Trump commented in support of Elon Musk's initiative which led to an email sent by the Office of Personnel Management to federal employees asking for a list of accomplishments during ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Trump doubles down on criticizing Zelensky over comment that end of war is far away
President Trump on Monday doubled down on his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, just days after their Oval Office meeting went off the rails, bashing his latest comments that an ...The Hill - 2d -
Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums
The Trump administration’s tariff policies may raise auto insurance premiums for motorists, according to a new Insurify analysis.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums
If they take effect, tariffs are expected to raise costs for auto insurers to repair or replace cars, meaning motorists pay higher premiums.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
How will Trump address rising prices as new tariffs take form?
President Trump's tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are bound to increase prices for Americans. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports as Mr. Trump prepares to address both chambers of Congress.CBS News - 1d -
Tariffs, Ukraine and Gaza loom over Trump's 'American Dream' address
The theme of Trump's Tuesday address is "Renewal of the American Dream," but he's also expected to remark on what his second-term agenda may mean for the world.ABC News - 1d -
Lutnick: Trump may announce tariff compromise with Canada, Mexico on Wednesday
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump may announce a compromise with Canada and Mexico on Wednesday, the day after he imposed 25 percent tariffs on the two neighboring countries. ...The Hill - 1d -
With Trump’s tariffs paused, ‘Big Three’ automakers may race to build inventories
Automakers got a reprieve from Trump’s tariffs, and may use this time to build up inventories.MarketWatch - 14h -
CNBC’s Jim Cramer rips Trump administration for ‘vast confusion’ over tariffs
CNBC’s Jim Cramer criticized the Trump administration for what he said is “vast confusion” about the tariff plan that went into effect Tuesday. “There’s just vast confusion,” Cramer exclaimed on ...The Hill - 1d -
China threatens war on tariffs as Trump administration weighs adjustments
The Trump administration may be weighing adjustments to the president's tariffs on products affecting particular industries. This comes as China issues a stern warning on social media about waging ...CBS News - 19h -
Trump expected to defend tariff policy in speech to joint session of Congress
President Trump made good on his promise to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell, Melanie Zanona and Brian Cheung discuss what to expect ...NBC News - 1d -
Breaking down Trump's meeting with U.K.'s Starmer, tariffs on U.S. allies
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and establishing new trade deals. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - 6d -
Bank stocks are down big on Trump tariffs. It’s time to get into one of them
Shares of American banks sank as President Donald Trump's tariffs went into effect on key trade partners.CNBC - 1d -
Breaking down possible ripple effects of Trump tariffs on consumers
A brewing trade war is bound to have a ripple effect beyond just the stock market. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 1d -
Microsoft shutting down Skype in May
Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, the platform once popular for making calls and messaging, and redirecting users to Teams, the tech giant announced Friday. The application will close down ...The Hill - 5d -
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.
As traders worldwide wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump once again holds off on putting new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department has highlighted one ...MarketWatch - 5d -
As President Trump prepares to address Congress, Americans are split on how he's done so far
From immigration to DOGE and cutting costs, Americans are divided on how President Trump and his administration are doing so far as the president prepares to address Congress about plans for his ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump to deliver prime-time address before Congress as policy shake-ups test key alliances
President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will deliver a joint address to Congress, where he is expected to lay out his efforts to rapidly slash the size of the federal government.NBC News - 1d -
No. 2 Senate Democrat declares Trump “out of his mind” after address to Congress
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) called President Trump “out of his mind” after he pledged that the United States would plant the American flag on Mars and balance the federal budget ...The Hill - 1d -
Secret Service director makes 13-year-old honorary agent at Trump's address to Congress
During his address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump instructed his Secret Service director to make 13-year-old DJ Daniel an honorary agent. The president said Daniel, who has brain ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump ends address to Congress by proclaiming "the golden age of America has only just begun"
President Trump closed his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night with a focus on American exceptionalism. "Americans have always been the people who defied all odds, transcended ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump makes 13-year-old DJ Daniel's dream come true in address to Congress
President Trump turned the nation's attention to Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, a 13-year-old who aspired to become a police officer but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018.ABC News - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump declares ‘we are just getting started’ in longest address to Congress in modern times
Also in today’s newsletter, China sets out ambitious growth target and Arab states present alternate Gaza planFinancial Times - 1d -
Full Video: Rep. Al Green ejected from Trump address to Congress for heckling
"You're a liar!" yelled some Democrats at President Trump as he delivered a speech on Capitol Hill. Other Democratic members of Congress walked out.CNBC - 1d -
Trump airs grievances, charts MAGA plan in address before bitterly divided Congress
The theme of Trump's address to Congress,, the White House said, was "Renewal of the American Dream."ABC News - 1d -
Poll on Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress finds large majority of viewers approve
Here's how Donald Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress polled with Americans. A heavily GOP viewership called speech presidential, entertaining.CBS News - 22h -
Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say
Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.CNBC - 5d -
Trump asks Congress to criminalize "sex changes on children" and for a "Golden Dome" defense shield
In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - 1d -
US may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring effect of Doge cuts
Howard Lutnick’s remarks echo Elon Musk, who says government spending doesn’t create value for US economy. US politics live – latest updates Howard Lutnick, the US commerce secretary, said on ...The Guardian - 2d -
What to know about Trump's new tariffs, pause on Ukraine aid before congressional address
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night after his long-anticipated tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday morning. Mr. Trump has also put a ...CBS News - 2d -
How Kash Patel may change the FBI
This morning marks the first full day in office for new FBI director Kash Patel. The longtime vocal Trump ally arrived at his new office Friday. Sweeping changes are expected under his leadership.CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Federal workers left confused as Musk doubles down on threat
Employees get conflicting advice over compliance with a Musk-backed order to list their last week's work or face termination.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China
China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s ...The Guardian - 2d