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President Donald Trump at a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 10.Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images file
Trump's economy at 100 days: Unprecedented uncertainty reigns
By Rob WileVoters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November believing he would be better for the economy than his opponent, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
Yet 100 days into Trump’s second presidential term, voters now face an economic landscape rife with uncertainty.
Among its attributes: recession odds of as high as 60%, inflation rates that have barely budged and a stock market that, until recently, was beset by volatility.
At issue is Trump’s tariffs strategy.
Though he said throughout his campaign that he planned to impose tariffs on goods brought into the United States, consumers and businesses alike have reacted with shock at what Trump has implemented and the speed with which he has done it: a 10%-across-the-board tariff, 25% duties on autos and auto parts and steel and aluminum products, and duties of as high as 145% on goods from China, the third-largest source of imports into the United States behind the European Union and Mexico.
“A lot of economic policy has been made in these first 100 days — more than any other administration I can think of,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. ...
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Stocks tumble as economy contracts for first time since 2022 | CNN Business
April has been one of the wildest months in recent memory for markets, capped off by a key data release that showed the economy shrank last quarter for the first time in years.
www.cnn.com
Fact-checking Trump's 100 days speech
BBC Verify has looked into some of the claims made by the US president during his speech in Michigan.
www.bbc.com
US economy shrank at start of Trump's 2nd term
Trump's tariffs have stoked uncertainty among consumers and businesses.
abcnews.go.com
New poll: Trump's approval rating holds at 42% amid worries over economy, immigration
In the final Reuters/Ipsos poll of April, Trump's approval rating holds at 42% amid concerns over the economy and immigration.
www.usatoday.com
'Hard no': Millionaire tax hike proposal has House Republicans divided
House Republicans are divided over whether they would support raising taxes on the wealthy to help pay for President Donald Trump's tax agenda.
www.foxnews.com
Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump's policies
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to San Francisco, where she's expected to use a high-profile speech to deliver a sharp-edged critique of President Donald Trump's administration.
apnews.com
Trump says supporters ‘did sign up for’ higher costs
President Donald Trump touted his trade war during a rally in Michigan while marking his first 100 days in his second term. Meanwhile in a new interview where he was asked about higher prices, he says his supporters “did sign up for” them, despite repeatedly vowing to lower costs. “I said all...
www.today.com
Trump administration live updates: Trump Cabinet meets as president blames Biden for economic woes
Latest news and live updates as Trump holds a town hall to tout his first 100 days and Kamala Harris delivers a speech criticizing Trump's agenda.
www.nbcnews.com
Trump has taken steps to make his campaign promise to seek 'retribution' reality, critics say
"Using the presidency to go after political enemies is a very dangerous thing," a former White House ethics lawyer told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
Journalist was tortured and had her organs removed in Russian captivity, report says
Viktoriia Roshchyna, 27, was captured after she traveled to the Russian-occupied region of Zaporizhzhia in eastern Ukraine, the joint media report said.
www.nbcnews.com
About that hug ... Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan
Whitmer, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, shared a hug with Trump as he arrived in her home state, less than a month after she shielded her face from cameras during an Oval Office appearance alongside Trump.
apnews.com
Democrats question Customs and Border Protection tactics at points of entry
More than 40 congressional Democrats said in a letter that CBP actions have turned international travel to the U.S. into a "nightmarish ordeal."
www.nbcnews.com
US economy shrinks as Americans brace for Trump's trade war
The president denied that his tariffs had anything to do with the contraction, blaming the "Biden overhang."
news.yahoo.com
Exclusive: FBI reassigns agents from iconic photo of them kneeling during George Floyd protest | CNN Politics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling with demonstrators during a 2020 protest in the wake of police killing of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter told CNN.
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I already have REAL ID but have second thoughts, can I go back?
For those wanting to return to alternative forms of identification instead of a REAL ID, the benefits may not be worth the drawbacks, according to one expert.
www.foxnews.com
Pollster Frank Luntz Blasts CNN's Enthusiastic Data Chief: 'You're Not On Broadway'
The longtime Republican analyst suggested fellow number cruncher Harry Enten's style was "not helpful" in “very serious” times.
news.yahoo.com
Europe saw stronger growth at start of year, but Trump's tariffs have darkened outlook
Europe’s economy has grown more strongly in the first three months of the year only to see hopes for an ongoing recovery quickly squelched by U.S.
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Continue reading...Harvard faculty members pledge to donate 10% of pay amid Trump funding fight
Senior members of Harvard University's faculty are pledging to donate a portion of their pay to the school as it opposes the demands of the Trump administration.
The announcement comes after the Trump administration froze more than $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University. The school filed a lawsuit in response.
In a letter posted online, organizers asked senior faculty to commit 10% of their paycheck for the period of a year or until the funding situation is resolved.
"We are heartened by the University’s rejection of the Trump...
Continue reading...The announcement comes after the Trump administration froze more than $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University. The school filed a lawsuit in response.
In a letter posted online, organizers asked senior faculty to commit 10% of their paycheck for the period of a year or until the funding situation is resolved.
"We are heartened by the University’s rejection of the Trump...
Federal judge opens door to Alien Enemies Act targets suing Trump administration
A federal judge has allowed Venezuelans targeted for deportation under the Alien Enemies Act in the Southern District of Texas to proceed with a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration.
U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., who was appointed by Trump during his first term, issued a 12-page order Thursday granting a group of petitioners "class certification."
"The unusual circumstances of this case present a compelling justification to utilize a procedure equivalent to a class action authorized by Rule 23,"...
Continue reading...U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., who was appointed by Trump during his first term, issued a 12-page order Thursday granting a group of petitioners "class certification."
"The unusual circumstances of this case present a compelling justification to utilize a procedure equivalent to a class action authorized by Rule 23,"...
Trump announces Mike Waltz as UN ambassador pick
President Donald Trump tapped former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz for his administration's ambassador to the United Nations after New York Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew her nomination so she could hold onto her House seat amid concerns over the GOP's slim majority in the lower chamber.
"I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations," Trump posted to Truth Social Thursday.
"From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security...
Continue reading..."I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations," Trump posted to Truth Social Thursday.
"From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security...
Republican gov slams city for considering 'antisemitic' resolution, threatens to pull funding
A city in Texas could lose its state funding over a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo against Israel. Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, wrote a letter to San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson admonishing the City Council, which voted to bring the resolution to a formal vote on May 6.
In his letter, Abbott pointed out that while the council was considering a resolution for a "permanent ceasefire in occupied Palestine," it had not done the same to condemn Hamas following the Oct. 7 massacre.
UT AUSTIN ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS FREED AFTER...
Continue reading...In his letter, Abbott pointed out that while the council was considering a resolution for a "permanent ceasefire in occupied Palestine," it had not done the same to condemn Hamas following the Oct. 7 massacre.
UT AUSTIN ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS FREED AFTER...
Next US national security advisor? Here's who Trump might pick to replace Waltz
National security advisor Mike Waltz and other National Security Council staffers were ousted from their office on Thursday, in the most high-profile executive office exits of the second Trump administration.
Fox News confirmed on Thursday morning that Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, were ousted following a Signal chat leak debacle that unfolded in March, when the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic magazine was inadvertently added to a group chat with high-profile Trump officials such as Waltz, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John...
Continue reading...Fox News confirmed on Thursday morning that Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, were ousted following a Signal chat leak debacle that unfolded in March, when the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic magazine was inadvertently added to a group chat with high-profile Trump officials such as Waltz, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John...
HHS redirects $500M to Trump appointee's vaccine project, bypassing reviews
The Department of Health and Human Services has transferred $500 million from research into next-generation COVID-19 vaccines, redirecting the money to a single vaccine project linked to the Trump administration's former acting head of the National Institutes of Health.
Multiple federal health officials said they were surprised by the announcement, which bypassed the usual procedures overseen by career scientists at the NIH and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, known as BARDA. Those reviews are intended to ensure that...
Continue reading...Multiple federal health officials said they were surprised by the announcement, which bypassed the usual procedures overseen by career scientists at the NIH and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, known as BARDA. Those reviews are intended to ensure that...
Deadly clashes in Syria's Druze areas raise fears of widening unrest
The sectarian violence involving Islamist factions, security forces and Druze gunmen is another sign of the fragile security situation.
Continue reading...US urges India and Pakistan to defuse tensions after Kashmir killings
India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants behind the Kashmir attack, which Islamabad denies.
Continue reading...Ros Atkins on... What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal?
The BBC's analysis editor looks at what has been agreed in the much-anticipated agreement.
Continue reading...Former Russian president calls Ukraine 'a disappearing country' and notes 'Trump's ratings have gone down'
Russian Security Council Deputy Chair Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president, referred to Ukraine as "a disappearing country" in a post on Telegram.
"But Trump has finally broken the Kiev regime into paying for American aid with minerals. Now they will have to pay for military supplies with the national wealth of a disappearing country," Medvedev said, according to a Google translation of part of his post.
The Russian official also noted President Donald Trump's ratings have declined.
"And the US Senate, led by Republicans, is preparing to...
Continue reading..."But Trump has finally broken the Kiev regime into paying for American aid with minerals. Now they will have to pay for military supplies with the national wealth of a disappearing country," Medvedev said, according to a Google translation of part of his post.
The Russian official also noted President Donald Trump's ratings have declined.
"And the US Senate, led by Republicans, is preparing to...
Dems say Trump 'firing the wrong guy' after Waltz ousted as national security advisor
President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and other staffers are out at the National Security Council, sources confirmed to Fox News.
Democrats quickly reacted, saying they fired the "wrong guy."
"Mike Waltz has left the chat," the former Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn, said on X, in a nod to Waltz accidentally adding The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat where war plans were reportedly discussed.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told Fox News on Thursday that...
Continue reading...Democrats quickly reacted, saying they fired the "wrong guy."
"Mike Waltz has left the chat," the former Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn, said on X, in a nod to Waltz accidentally adding The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal chat where war plans were reportedly discussed.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told Fox News on Thursday that...
Trump jokes his admin will 'forget about' separation of church and state: 'We're bringing religion back'
President Donald Trump joked that his administration could end the separation of church and state on Thursday, saying they are "bringing religion back to our country."
Trump made the statement during a speech at the White House celebrating the National Day of Prayer. He touted the White House's faith office and its leader, Paula White.
Trump began by thanking White for serving in her role as senior advisor to the faith office, remarking that his other advisors had questioned the move. "They said separation of church and state, they told me. I said...
Continue reading...Trump made the statement during a speech at the White House celebrating the National Day of Prayer. He touted the White House's faith office and its leader, Paula White.
Trump began by thanking White for serving in her role as senior advisor to the faith office, remarking that his other advisors had questioned the move. "They said separation of church and state, they told me. I said...
Florida Gov DeSantis tangles with reporter over illegal immigration, tells her 'you seem to have no sympathy'
Florida Gov. DeSantis argued with a reporter on Thursday over illegal immigration, telling her "you seem to have no sympathy for people that have been victimized by illegal aliens" after she suggested work being done by ICE is "a little sloppy."
The fireworks erupted after the Republican spoke about Operation Tidal Wave, a record-breaking joint Florida-ICE operation resulting in the arrests of more than 1,100 illegal immigrants.
"This is wonderful, this dog and pony show, but there are American citizens who are being deported – they show their...
Continue reading...The fireworks erupted after the Republican spoke about Operation Tidal Wave, a record-breaking joint Florida-ICE operation resulting in the arrests of more than 1,100 illegal immigrants.
"This is wonderful, this dog and pony show, but there are American citizens who are being deported – they show their...