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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
apnews.com

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 orders military to take control of federal land at southern border

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The U.S. military will take control of a strip of federal land that spans three states along the southern border in an effort to stem illegal immigration, a memorandum Friday by President Donald Trump said.

The memorandum, "Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions," directs the secretaries of Defense, Interior, Agriculture and Homeland Security "to provide for the use and jurisdiction by the Department of Defense over such Federal lands, including the Roosevelt Reservation and excluding Federal...
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Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows

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Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.
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Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

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The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.
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'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine

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Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.
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State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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The Trump administration confirmed to a federal judge that the Maryland man mistakenly deported last month is "alive and secure" but remains confined in a notorious El Salvador prison.

The filing by the U.S. State Department, however, did not address the judge's demands that the administration detail what steps it was taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.

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Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election

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Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'

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The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used.
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Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

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State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".
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US special envoy meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving' on Ukraine ceasefire

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Steve Witkoff held talks with the Russian president, meanwhile Moscow's ambassador to the UK told the BBC the US is not Russia's ally.
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Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Afghans amid deportation push

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The Trump administration is ending the protected status for thousands of Afghans who entered the U.S. after its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 under the Biden administration.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security doesn’t plan to renew Afghans' Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which lasts six to 18 months and applies to people from countries that are war-torn or have a natural disaster or some other event that makes returning dangerous.

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Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along southern border

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President Trump on Friday night authorized the military to take control of a strip of public land along the southern border.

The president justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."

"The complexity of the current situation requires that our military take a more direct role in securing our southern border than in the recent past," the order reads.

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What is Iran's nuclear programme and what does the US want?

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Donald Trump has suggested Iran could face military action if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal.
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Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days

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The Trump administration plans to release new documents on former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination in the coming days, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday, bringing fresh attention to a killing that has drawn public fascination for decades.

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A New York judge has relaxed a ban she’d put on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information related to millions of Americans.

Judge Jeannette A. Vargas said in a written opinion late Friday that one DOGE worker, Ryan Wunderly, can access sensitive payment and data systems if he completes training that Treasury employees typically go through before given such access and submits a financial disclosure report.

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Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of Gaza

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Israel's defence minister also said it had taken over a "security zone", which separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis.
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