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Democrats question whether Trump and his allies engaged in insider trading on tariffs​

By Kate Santaliz, Rob Wile and Rebecca Shabad

WASHINGTON — 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.
apnews.com

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.
apnews.com

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.
apnews.com

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.
apnews.com

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.
apnews.com

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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Trump feels in ‘good shape,’ after physical, says he got ‘every question right’ on cognitive test

  • News source: FOX News
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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.

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Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.
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Trump administration scores win as judge clears way for ICE enforcement in churches, places of worship

  • News source: FOX News
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A federal judge has upheld a Trump administration policy that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to carry out enforcement operations at churches and other places of worship despite lawsuits against it from faith-based groups.

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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Is the alleged MS-13 gang member going to be returning to the US?

  • News source: FOX News
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A Maryland federal judge on Friday told the Trump administration to comply with a Supreme Court order "in good faith" regarding the ordered return of an alleged MS-13 gang member erroneously deported to El Salvador.

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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Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fans

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.
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Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.
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From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

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The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.
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Agriculture secretary signals breakthrough in Mexico water dispute after high-level call: ‘We’re moving fast’

  • News source: FOX News
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is turning up the pressure on Mexico over a growing water crisis that’s threatening South Texas farmers, announcing Friday that high-level talks with Mexican officials may finally lead to a breakthrough.

"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.

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Dem states to blame for most of the nearly $400 million in unemployment fraud over last 4 years, DOGE says

  • News source: FOX News
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After finding $382 million in fraudulent unemployment payments since 2020, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) identified California, New York and Massachusetts as the primary culprits.

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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As an Israeli hostage turns 48, his wife waits for blue ticks on her messages

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Eighteen months since Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas, his wife Lishay still sends family updates, which she hopes he will read one day.
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Kennedy, in private speech to FDA staff, calls agency a ‘sock puppet' for the industry

  • News source: Berkeley Lovelace Jr. | NBC News
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a speech Friday to Food and Drug Administration staff, derided their past decisions, at one point saying that the agency had become “a sock puppet” for the industries it was meant to regulate, NBC News reported.

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WATCH: Dems spar with whistleblower who exposed children's hospital for performing trans surgeries on minors

  • News source: FOX News
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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee grilled whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim this week over his criticism of transgender medical treatments, months after the Biden Justice Department dropped criminal charges against him.

During a Wednesday hearing titled "Ending Lawfare Against Whistleblowers Who Protect Children," Haim defended his decision to leak documents to the media, revealing that Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston performed transgender medical procedures on minors through May 2023.

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Painting of Trump after assassination attempt displaces Obama portrait at White House

  • News source: Darlene Superville and Will Weissert | The
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The White House on Friday hung a painting of President Donald Trump depicting a moment after an assassination attempt against him last summer — bumping the official portrait of one of his predecessors, Barack Obama.

Hanging a new presidential likeness without advance notice is unusual, and Trump putting himself in that space could be seen as him breaking with norms. By tradition, portraits of the two most recent former presidents go on display in the foyer — and Trump is in the unique position of also being a former president.

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Trump envoy meets Putin in Russia as Trump fumes over stalled Ukraine peace talks

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White House envoy Steve Witkoff was in Russia on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after peace talks with Ukraine stalled out in recent weeks, "frustrating" President Donald Trump.

"This is another step in the negotiating process towards a ceasefire," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said of the meeting. "I think the president has been quite clear that he's been continually frustrated with both sides of this conflict, and he wants to see this fighting, and he wants the war to end."

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GOP senators bullish on post-Easter 'big, beautiful' budget agreement

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EXCLUSIVE: One day after the House passed its version of the "big, beautiful" budget bill demanded by President Donald Trump, Senate Republican leaders were bullish on the prospects of a deal coming together when lawmakers return from Passover/Easter break.

"Republicans have a bold agenda. The sooner we pass it, the sooner we can reverse the damage that Democrats have done over the last four years," Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told Fox News Digital, as Senate leaders made a high-dollar budget cut promise earlier in the week.

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