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Trump's tariff gambit will raise the stakes for an economy already looking fragile
President Donald Trump is set Wednesday to begin the biggest gamble of his nascent second term.CNBC - 16h -
Trump to hold a White House meeting on TikTok as deadline nears
President Donald Trump will meet with Vice President JD Vance and other advisers Wednesday to discuss a deal for TikTok as a deadline nears.NBC News - 14h -
'We will respond': Canada vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump escalates trade war
Trump says he'll unveil new tariffs April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."ABC News - 15h -
'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place.ABC News - 14h -
How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting One Chinese Factory Owner: ‘We Are Helpless’
President Trump’s policies are straining trade ties and challenging a long-held truth in China about the centrality of the U.S. market.The New York Times - 13h -
What Is ‘Liberation Day’? What to Know About Trump’s Next Wave of Tariffs
A new wave of tariffs become official this week, as President Trump tries to rewire the global economic order with a flurry of trade policies.The New York Times - 13h -
As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts
The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump's 'Liberation Day' unfolds with new reciprocal tariffs sparking fear, uncertainty
President Donald Trump was expected to roll out the largest set of new trade barriers in generations Wednesday.NBC News - 2h -
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections have provided plenty of warning signs to Republicans and President Donald TrumpABC News - 14m -
Trump to announce new tariffs amid fears of higher prices
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.CBS News - 22m -
Small businesses brace for impact of new Trump tariffs
President Trump is set to unveil new reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd. But some small business owners are worried about the impact it could have on their bottom line. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard spoke ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump: There's a 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to ceasefire
President Trump said late Sunday there is a “psychological deadline” for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, shortly after he had expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic group to track state impacts of Trump agenda
A major Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new database to track the state-by-state impacts of the Trump administration’s agenda. American Bridge 21st Century, which is the Democratic ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump expects TikTok 'deal' ahead of deadline
President Trump indicated Sunday that he expects to reach a deal on TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline for his administration to begin enforcing a ban on the popular video-sharing app. When asked ...The Hill - 1d -
60 percent disapprove of Trump tariffs: Survey
A new poll found that nearly 60% of Americans disagree with President Trump's handling of trade negotiations, with only 38% approving of his trade policies and 40% approving of his overall economic ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP senator: Trump 'wasn't advocating' for third term
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) on Monday argued President Trump “wasn’t advocating” for a third term when he floated a possible 2028 run over the weekend, adding that such a move would require a "highly ...The Hill - 1d -
Finland's president says Trump growing 'impatient' with Putin
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in a new interview that President Trump seemed to be growing “impatient” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal and ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration deports more migrants to Salvadoran prison
The Trump administration has deported another 17 men it claims are affiliated with gangs to a Salvadoran prison. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the men were members of the Tren de ...The Hill - 1d -
Colleges watch nervously as Columbia scrambles to appease Trump
Universities could soon face two tough options: bow to the Trump administration or fight back. The federal government has yet to restore $400 million in frozen funding to Columbia even after the ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s ‘External Revenue Service’ can’t replace the IRS
President Trump's proposal to replace the IRS with an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs and duties from foreign countries to enrich American citizens is not feasible as the IRS has never ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Democrat warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences to Trump tariffs
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) warned Tuesday of “catastrophic” consequences to President Trump’s tariff plans. “To have an all out war with Canada, with every country in the world, who was a major ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump rips Democrat's resolution on Canada tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday bashed Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) over a resolution that would undercut the basis for tariffs on Canada and urged Republicans to vote against it. Kaine has put forward a ...The Hill - 19h -
Why Trump's tariffs may not hit Tesla
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Why Tesla may fare better under Trump's auto tariffs Elon Musk’s focus on American-made products at Tesla could shield his company from the brunt of ...The Hill - 13h -
Auto Sales Surged in Anticipation of Trump’s Tariffs
Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect.The New York Times - 14h -
Trump's executive order on elections sparks backlash
Democrats are stepping up their opposition to one of President Trump’s latest executive orders, which would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. The order directs state and ...The Hill - 1h -
Consumers brace for economic impact of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump is set to unveil new reciprocal tariffs with taxes expected on imported goods from around the world that are set to go into effect immediately. NBC’s Christine Romans joins ...NBC News - 25m -
Timeline: The Trump administration's shifting stance on the Signal chat debacle
The Trump administration is still grappling with the revelation from Monday that several senior officials discussed plans to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen in a Signal chat that inadvertently ...NBC News - 5d -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump executive order targets the Smithsonian over 'divisive, race-centered ideology'
President Trump threatened to block funding for Smithsonian exhibitions that discuss racism and ordered the restoration of monuments taken down because of their celebration of racist figures.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”ABC News - 5d -
Mining Company Seeks Trump Support to Shortcut Access to Seabed Metals
Mining companies and the Trump administration want the metals to boost manufacturing. Environmentalists and some countries worry industrial mining would harm oceans.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump says 'we can't' do without Greenland as Vance tours territory
J.D. Vance doubled down on the administration's interest in acquiring Greenland while at the Pituffik Space Base as Donald Trump argued the U.S. "can't" do without it.ABC News - 4d -
Appeals court sides with Trump on firing labor, workforce protection board members
President Trump fired Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board and Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board.CBS News - 4d -
UAW's Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump's order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.CBS News - 4d -
Judges temporarily block Trump orders targeting prominent law firms
Federal judges in D.C. on Friday partially blocked two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump targeting the Jenner and Block and WilmerHale law firmsABC News - 4d -
As world leaders grapple with instability, Trump's attacks are making moderates popular again
Donald Trump has been giving leaders such as Mark Carney, Mexican Claudia Sheinbaum, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer a popularity boost, experts say.NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration reportedly warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order
The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.CNBC - 2d -
Justice Department purge under Trump administration | 60 Minutes
President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."CBS News - 2d -
Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin
President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.CBS News - 2d -
Senate GOP races toward vote on Trump agenda blueprint
Senate Republicans are racing to consider a compromise budget resolution as they look to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, with a vote potentially taking place this week. House and ...The Hill - 2d