Trump Extends Deadline

Democrats launching 'war room' to push back against Trump

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday it’s launching a “war room” in an effort to streamline party messaging and expand its rapid response operation, as Democrats search for ...

The Hill - 6h

FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues

Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”

Financial Times - 9h

Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy

As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest data on imports, exports and trade balances

Financial Times - 8h

Billionaire Trump backer warns of 'economic nuclear winter' over tariffs

Bill Ackman says the US president should pause his planned import taxes - or risk shattering investors' confidence.

BBC News - 8h

Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook

Crude oil now costs 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.

The New York Times - 6h

Does Trump Have an ‘Off Ramp’ From His Trade Fight?

With global markets again in free-fall, the president appeared to be losing support of business leaders, raising questions about his leverage in his trade fight.

The New York Times - 7h

Trump, Tariffs and Carney: Canada Polls Show Liberals With Early Election Lift

The Liberal Party, which not long ago seemed destined to crash in federal elections under Justin Trudeau, is experiencing a reversal of fortune. Here’s what a close review of polls shows.

The New York Times - 6h

Global stocks tumble as Trump offers no respite from tariffs

US, European and Asian indices fall as traders raise bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts

Financial Times - 5h

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders

A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.

The New York Times - 3h

7 GOP senators sign on to bill to check Trump's trade authority

Seven Republican senators, including Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the Senate’s president pro tempore, and Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), the former Senate Republican leader, have signed on to a ...

The Hill - 2h

Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs

Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.

ABC News - 5h

Democrats hammer Trump for his weekend of golf as stocks tumble

Dow futures opened Sunday evening down 1,500 points, or 4% percent., while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures were also down 4%.

ABC News - 2h

Trump’s Tariffs Hit a Sour Note at Landmark NYC Sweets Emporium

Price hikes to direct imports and packaging drive up costs at a New York Sity magnet for global candy fans.

Inc. - 4h

Stocks Are Making Wild Swings Amid the Damage From Trump’s Trade War

The S&P 500 went from a 4.7% drop after the start of trading to a surge of 3.4% before reverting to a drop of 1.3%.

Inc. - 3h

Tech stocks whipsaw in volatile trading session as Trump stands by tariffs

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks collectively shed more than $1.8 trillion in market value during a two-day market sell-off.

CNBC - 2h

Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel acquisition by Japan's Nippon Steel

The icnonic steelmaker's pending purchase was earlier blocked by former President Joe Biden.

CNBC - 2h

Trump admin. asks Supreme Court to block return of deported Maryland man

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.

CBS News - 2h

Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here’s What Families Should Know.

The impact of the upheaval could vary greatly across the country. New York, for example, is not feeling significant effects so far, but district leaders are watching closely.

The New York Times - 1h

Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention

A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention.

The New York Times - 19m

Trump’s Trade War Raises Bar for Fed Rate Cuts

Tariffs set to take effect this week risk stoking even higher inflation and slower growth than expected, complicating the central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.

The New York Times - 1h

CEOs Cry Foul Over Trump’s Tariffs: ‘This Is Not What We Voted For’

As markets whipsaw and recession fears grow, businesses small and large are on edge amid tariff-induced uncertainty.

Inc. - 1h

What Trump's post on possible tariff talks reveals about the market's psyche

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 1h

Trump tariffs: If you're worried about a bear market, look at this one chart

Zoom out on market history, and even the worst financial calamities look like small bumps in the road.

CNBC - 50m

Ackman’s main fund drops 15% this year as he criticises Trump’s policies

Billionaire’s Pershing Square Holdings hit by US president’s trade war

Financial Times - 1h

Apr 2: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET

Michigan auto industry braces for Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported car and auto parts; Trump announces 10% tariff on all countries and additional specific reciprocal tariffs on “worst offenders”

CBS News - 20h

Apr 7: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET

President Trump says he will impose new tariffs on China if Xi Jinping does not withdraw retaliatory tariffs; Stocks tumble as global markets feel the impact of Trump tariffs.

CBS News - 28m

How do you price the risk of ‘economic nuclear winter’? The market hasn’t a clue | Nils Pratley

While US bosses look terrified of being labelled unpatriotic over Trump’s tariffs, stock markets are trading on guesswork. Volatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ...

The Guardian - 1h

JPMorgan Says ‘There Will Be Blood’ as Stocks Tumble and Recession Odds Grow to 60 Percent

Fed warns of ‘highly uncertain outlook’ as JPMorgan and other analysts increase recession odds in response to Trump’s tariff war.

Inc. - 3d

‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries

Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — are weighing on the market.

The New York Times - 2d

The Affordable Car Is About to Go Extinct in the US

As President Donald Trump’s tariffs set in, it may well be time to say goodbye to the under-$30,000 car.

Wired - 2d

A dark hour for American science

Other countries have a chance to attract US talent driven out by Trump’s policies

Financial Times - 1d

US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo

Trump’s Africa adviser agrees ‘path forward’ to drive American mining investment as Tshisekedi government seeks to shore up support

Financial Times - 1d

Federal probationary workers left in limbo amid legal challenges to mass firings

Probationary workers fired as part of President Trump's downsizing talked about their jobs and their ongoing employment limbo as legal fights continue.

CBS News - 23h

Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government

Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concerns

Financial Times - 15h

US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals

A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.

BBC News - 13h

The limits of the UK-US ‘special relationship’

Britain lacks leverage in Trump tariff negotiations, with UK diplomatic and economic priorities looking increasingly European

Financial Times - 10h

As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut

Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 5h