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Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain
President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Why Isn’t Ukraine in NATO, and What Has Trump Said?
The mutual-defense alliance has been central to Ukraine’s war against Russia, but the future is uncertain with President Trump back in office.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene on blocks to his birthright citizenship order
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to significantly narrow nationwide injunctions blocking his order redefining birthright citizenship in the U.S.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won't commit to opposing Medicaid cuts
President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
In address about vision for DOJ, Trump complains about prior probes
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Federal judge orders Trump admin to reinstate thousands of probationary employees
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of previously terminated probationary employees across 18 different agencies.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump's optimism
Trump wants a fast end to the fighting, but Putin wants a "painstaking" discussion about details.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump's 'America First' policies are boosting stock markets overseas
President Donald Trump’s policies are sending tremors through Wall Street, but they’re having the opposite effect an ocean away.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Swamp Notes: Why Trump may want a weaker dollar
The US currency is down. Does President Donald Trump and his team want it that way?Financial Times - Mar. 15 -
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Enforce DEI Program Ban
An appeals court ruled that Trump could temporarily implement his DEI program ban.Inc. - Mar. 14 -
The C.F.P.B. Remains Alive as the Trump Administration Tries to Shut it Down
Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets as Trump issues warning
President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Trump invokes wartime act, orders deportation of suspected Venezuelan gangs
President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Trump sends Iran a warning while ordering strikes against Houthis in Yemen
President Trump issued a new warning to Iran while ordering military strikes against Tehran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
At Gridiron Dinner, Jokes About Trump, Musk and Russia Abound
But President Trump wasn’t around to hear any of the barbs thrown at the annual D.C. event.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Trump expected to attend Kennedy Center board meeting Monday
In February, Mr. Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center's board of directors and named himself chairman.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Trump says discussions have begun to divide assets between Ukraine and Russia
President Trump said negotiators have begun discussing the division of assets between Russia and Ukraine in an effort to bring to an end the war.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett warns of more uncertainty over tariffs
President Donald Trump has shrugged off calls for more clarity about his policies, even as they stoke turmoil in the markets.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen
President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
'We're not stopping': Trump officials raise the stakes in showdowns with judges
President Donald Trump and his allies have launched a multi-pronged attack on the judiciary.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s Leader, Sees Opportunity in Trump’s Deportations
President Nayib Bukele’s role in the Trump administration’s deportation strategy signals a new level of power and global visibility for the young leader.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Trump to end Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
When President Joe Biden took office, he extended protections to Trump’s adult children for six months.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
The truth about Tren de Aragua, the gang at the center of Trump's immigration crackdown
The Trump administration says the group should be treated as an invading force. Critics say it’s a pretext for the administration’s anti-immigrant narrative.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Top US Supreme Court justice rebukes Trump's call to impeach judge
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement after Trump called for a judge that halted his deportations to be impeached.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Judge orders reinstatement of education grants axed by Trump in DEI sweep
A judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate education grants it had nixed as part of its work to end DEI initiatives.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could bring stagflation — and deflate his support
Trump campaigned on bringing prices down. If tariffs spike inflation and slow U.S. growth, his popularity could suffer.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Putin gives Trump bare minimum on Ukraine but the war goes on
Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
Jimmy Fallon Parodies Trump’s Podcast-Length Call with Putin
The “Tonight Show” host said President Trump had spent most of the call “trying to sell Putin a Cybertruck.”The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Steve Rosenberg: Putin's conversation with Trump seen as victory in Russia
The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump administration pauses $175M in funding to UPenn over trans athlete policy
The Trump administration is pausing $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its transgender athlete policies.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Donald Trump will attend NCAA wrestling championships with Clay Travis
President Donald Trump is expected to make the NCAA wrestling championships the latest major sporting event he attends.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Trump’s talk with Putin about Ukraine has consequences for this key U.S. industry
Trump wants Europe to buy more of America’s liquified natural gas. But tariffs get in the way.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
Trump open to extending Chevron's license to produce oil in Venezuela, WSJ reports
The Trump administration had given Chevron until April 3 to wind down its operations.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More
President Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential power has become the defining characteristic of his second term.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump Official Pushes Congestion Pricing Deadline Back a Month
New York was defiant in the face of the Trump administration’s demand that the tolling program end by Friday. Now, Washington is willing to wait a month.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Georgetown, Columbia and Brown scholars targeted for deportation by Trump administration
The Trump administration has accomplished academics in its crosshairs — and may be trying to make examples of them.NBC News - Mar. 20