Call Trump's America

Donald Trump is turning America into a mafia state | Jonathan Freedland

The pattern is inescapable – with just one caveat: organised crime bosses occasionally display more honour. Behold Donald Corleone, the US president who behaves like a mafia boss – but without the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 7

The Roberts court is America's last safeguard against Trump’s tyranny

How will history judge the nation's highest court?

The Hill - Mar. 10

Trump crackdown forces Latin America’s migrant flows into reverse

A Colombian town adapted its economy to Darién Gap travellers. Now only a few are travelling — and in the opposite direction

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America’s Parent

The order targeting the agencies, largely obscure entities that address issues like labor mediation and homelessness prevention, appeared to test the bounds of the president’s power.

The New York Times - 3d

Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats

Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government services

Financial Times - 2d

Donald Trump: the president making anywhere but America great again | Marina Hyde

The US stock market is spooked and his henchmogul’s companies are floundering. Has the great dealmaker been building up … the wrong nation?. Naturally I assumed the feeling would pass, but one ...

The Guardian - 14h

America's allies hit back as Trump administration imposes 25% tariffs on metals imports

The U.S. raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% as President Trump digs in on trade policies that have rocked financial markets.

NBC News - Mar. 11

All full-time workers at Voice of America put on leave following Trump directive

President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.

CBS News - 3d

Voice of America's full-time staff, contractors placed on leave following Trump order

President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.

CBS News - 1d

Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.

ESPN - Mar. 8

Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'

After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."

ABC News - 6d

DOJ seeks to boot judge questioning Trump deportations, lawyer warns of 'constitutional crisis'

The Trump administration has used the wartime Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to Central America.

CNBC - 14h

South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says

The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".

BBC News - 3d

What are ultraprocessed foods? Are they bad for you?

The Trump Administration's quest to “Make America Health Again” is targeting ultraprocessed foods

ABC News - 6d

Chinese state media celebrates Trump’s cuts to Voice of America and Radio Free Asia

Global Times hails US president’s order to strip back government funding to news organisations he deems ‘radical’. Chinese state media has reacted gleefully to the Trump administration’s decision ...

The Guardian - 21h

As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability

Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People's Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America's alliances.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days

The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Trump is tackling every ‘emergency’ except the important one — climate change

While Team Trump dwells inside their bubble of false facts and alternative realities, the rest of America is experiencing a relentless succession of tragedies. The human and economic costs are ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say

Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.

ABC News - 12h

Chief justice's rebuke of Trump shows deep concern about attacks on courts: ANALYSIS

John Roberts responded after Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.

ABC News - 5h

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says 'there’s going to be no recession in America'

Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick said that Americans should "absolutely not" brace for a recession as President Donald Trump plans to implement far-reaching tariffs.

NBC News - Mar. 9

How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"

The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...

CBS News - 2d

Academic freedom in America needs to be defended. Here’s how | Jan-Werner Müller

To begin with, universities should not be intimidated by the claim that public opinion is turning against them. That’s not necessarily true. Less than two months in office, the Trump administration ...

The Guardian - 17h

Trump shows optimism before Putin call; Administration defies court order, deports Venezuelans

President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. Mr. Trump told reporters Sunday that he thinks he has a very good chance to end the war. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 1d

Donald Trump Jr: championing the Maga economy

ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of America

Financial Times - 6d

Democracy Is on the Line in Israel and America

The rule of law is in danger in both America and Israel if some red lines are not drawn and defended.

The New York Times - 1d

The ADL and the Heritage Foundation are helping to silence dissent in America | Ahmed Moor

Tax-exempt special interest groups like lobbyists and non-profits are exercising power with little democratic oversight. The repression that began under the Biden administration has accelerated ...

The Guardian - 5d

US energy groups call on Trump to take steadier approach on policy

Executives seek more predictable long-term rules after executive order whirlwind on climate, LNG, drilling and wind

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic

The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump

Russia sees the ceasefire suggested by the U.S. and Ukraine as little more than a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin said.

NBC News - 5d

Dems ask Trump admin to explain Khalil’s arrest, calling it ‘playbook of authoritarians’

More than 100 House Democrats sent the letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Politico - 4d

Dems ask Trump admin to explain Khalil’s arrest, calling it ‘playbook of authoritarians’

More than 100 House Democrats sent the letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Politico - 4d

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

BBC News - 2d

What to expect from Trump's phone call with Putin on Ukraine

The US president says elements of a Ukraine ceasefire have been agreed, but "much remains" to be worked on.

BBC News - 14h

Trump calls for impeachment of judge who tried to halt deportations

It represents a significant escalation of the president’s attempts to push the boundaries of the separation of powers with the courts.

Politico - 14h

Pete Songi on Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s phone call – cartoon

The Guardian - 8h

Why No One Should Trust This Trump-Putin Phone Call

There are too many unanswered questions that raise suspicions.

The New York Times - 3h

Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire

The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire.

BBC News - 30m

Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Trump calls to impeach judge who ordered halt to Alien Enemies Act deportations

President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning as the United States tries to mediate a diplomatic solution to end the war in Ukraine.

NBC News - 15h

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