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Democrats question whether Trump and his allies engaged in insider trading on tariffs
By Kate Santaliz, Rob Wile and Rebecca ShabadWASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are questioning whether President Donald Trump and his allies may have improperly acted on his suggestion Wednesday that it was a “great time to buy” stocks shortly before announcing he was cutting back on some of his new tariffs — a move that made the markets go up.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Thursday that Democrats "need to get to the bottom of the possible stock manipulation that is unfolding before the American people, including what if any advanced knowledge did members of the House Republican Conference have of Trump’s decision to pause the reckless tariffs that he put into place?"
"There are several members of Congress who will be aggressively demanding answers and transparency, particularly as it relates to the stock purchase decisions that may have occurred over the last few days," Jeffries told reporters when asked if he believes lawmakers may have done something illegal or violated ethics laws.
Soon after the stock market opened at 9:30 a.m. ET Wednesday, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT" A few hours later, around 1:30 p.m., he announced that he was lowering the tariff amount on most countries, except China, to a baseline of 10%. ...
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Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out
President Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally be ready to abandon its nuclear program.
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Analysis: Why Trump wants allies to take on China in a trade war | CNN
Does America need its friends back?
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Potential impact of Trump's trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plunging
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war has fueled worries about the health of the job market and inflation.
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Judge rules Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared before an immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday who decided he can be deported.
abcnews.go.com
Now that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans
Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line this week. Now comes the hard part. They'll seek to craft a final bill with enough spending cuts to satisfy those on the right while not jeopardizing the reelection prospects of more vulnerable lawmakers whose constituents rely on key s
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Justice Department expands its retribution to American Bar Association
The Trump administration has been targeting individual law firms and is now taking action against the ABA, the largest professional association for lawyers and judges.
www.cbsnews.com
Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks
As President Donald Trump demands an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, his envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, seeking to revive stalled peace talks.
www.foxnews.com
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
China’s Commerce Ministry said it was filing another lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against the U.S. tariffs.
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Mangione attorneys ask judge to stop federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty: "A political stunt"
In a new motion, attorneys for Luigi Mangione said the U.S. government "intends to kill Mr. Mangione as a political stunt."
www.cbsnews.com
Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released
President Donald Trump has summed up his annual physical by saying, “I did well.” He says he believes his doctors would release a report on Sunday.
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Donald Trump authorizes U.S. military to take control of land on southern border
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum Friday giving the U.S. military jurisdiction over federal lands at the southern border.
www.usatoday.com
Trump says he 'got every answer right' during cognitive portion of physical exam
President Donald Trump on Friday underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, marking his first such exam of his second term.
abcnews.go.com
Why Trump's attempt to pressure Beijing with ever-rising tariffs could backfire
Trump’s approach not only confuses China but it could hinder communication and roll back progress in U.S.-China ties.
www.nbcnews.com
Pennsylvania man charged with threatening Trump, ICE agents, other officials
A Pennsylvania man has been federally charged for threatening to assassinate President Trump and other officials, the Department of Justice said on Friday.
www.foxnews.com
European countries vow billions in military support for Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin
European countries are vowing to sends billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion.
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US fires Greenland military base chief for 'undermining' JD Vance
The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers' ability to lead.
www.bbc.com
Texas Army base chosen to house migrants, defense officials say | CNN Politics
The US Army’s base in El Paso, Texas — Fort Bliss — has been chosen as a site to detain and house potentially thousands of migrants, and contracts have already been signed to start the construction of migrant facilities on the base, three defense officials told CNN.
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President Trump said on Friday that the first physical examination of his second term went well, and overall he feels he’s in "very good shape."
The president told reporters on board Air Force One while en route to his home in West Palm Beach Friday evening that the yearly presidential physical at Walter Reed Medical Center showed he has a "good heart, a good soul," and "overall, I think I'm in very – I felt I was in very good shape."
He also took a cognitive test.
"I don’t know what to tell you other than I got every answer right," the president...
Continue reading...The president told reporters on board Air Force One while en route to his home in West Palm Beach Friday evening that the yearly presidential physical at Walter Reed Medical Center showed he has a "good heart, a good soul," and "overall, I think I'm in very – I felt I was in very good shape."
He also took a cognitive test.
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U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, appointed by Trump during his first term, denied a request from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations to block the policy. The groups said it infringes on religious freedoms and is causing drops in attendance, especially among immigrants worried about...
Continue reading...U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, appointed by Trump during his first term, denied a request from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations to block the policy. The groups said it infringes on religious freedoms and is causing drops in attendance, especially among immigrants worried about...
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident, was deported to El Salvador last month for being an alleged MS-13 gang member. His attorneys have maintained that he does not have any ties to the violent gang.
In a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered the government to provide daily updates as they...
Continue reading...Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national and Maryland resident, was deported to El Salvador last month for being an alleged MS-13 gang member. His attorneys have maintained that he does not have any ties to the violent gang.
In a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered the government to provide daily updates as they...
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"Just finished a productive call with our great deputy Secretary of State, Chris Landau, and my counterpart in Mexico to tackle the urgent crisis arising from Mexico’s failure to deliver water to American farmers, as obligated by treaty," Rollins posted on X.
"We’re moving fast — stay tuned for updates."...
Continue reading..."Just finished a productive call with our great deputy Secretary of State, Chris Landau, and my counterpart in Mexico to tackle the urgent crisis arising from Mexico’s failure to deliver water to American farmers, as obligated by treaty," Rollins posted on X.
"We’re moving fast — stay tuned for updates."...
Dem states to blame for most of the nearly $400 million in unemployment fraud over last 4 years, DOGE says
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The three Democrat-led states accounted for $305 million in improper claim payments, DOGE said Thursday.
The group added that California also accounted for 68% of the benefits that were dispensed under former President Joe Biden to parolees identified by federal authorities as being on the government's terrorist watchlist, or who had criminal records...
Continue reading...The three Democrat-led states accounted for $305 million in improper claim payments, DOGE said Thursday.
The group added that California also accounted for 68% of the benefits that were dispensed under former President Joe Biden to parolees identified by federal authorities as being on the government's terrorist watchlist, or who had criminal records...
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