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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Deportations Resume
Divided SCOTUS Says
Deportations Can Resume
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Apr 7, 2025 6:32 PM CDT

Divided SCOTUS Says Deportations Can Resume

But migrants must get a chance to challenge deportation under 18th century wartime law

(Newser) - The Supreme Court has lifted a court order blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under an 18th century wartime law. In a bitterly divided 5-4 decision Monday, the court said the migrants still must get a chance to challenge their deportation before they are taken out of the...

Trump Reveals US Is Having 'Direct Talks' With Iran

He also discusses hostages, tariffs after meeting with Netanyahu

(Newser) - The US is holding "direct talks" with Iran, President Trump revealed during an Oval Office meeting Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. " Were having direct talks with Iran, and they've started," Trump said. He said there would be a "very big meeting" Saturday and...

Trump Mocks Senators During Dodgers' White House Visit

'We have a couple senators here. I just don't particularly like them, so I won't introduce them'

(Newser) - President Trump praised the Los Angeles Dodgers and poked fun at California's two Democratic senators when he welcomed the 2024 World Series champions to the White House on Monday. The president shook the hands of players including Shohei Ohtani, the Guardian reports. "He looks like a movie star,...

Trump Reportedly Getting His Parade

Seven years after initial plan, one is expected to mark his 79th birthday in DC

(Newser) - President Trump wanted to oversee a military parade in Washington during his first term. The plans never came to fruition , but it appears they will in his second term. Washington City Paper reports that DC will host a military parade on June 14 to mark the president's 79th birthday....

Beijing Slams Tariffs, Trump Calls Them 'Beautiful'
Trump Threatens Another
50% Tariff on China
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Apr 7, 2025 10:59 AM CDT

Trump Threatens Another 50% Tariff on China

Move comes as rhetoric escalates between the 2 nations

(Newser) - China slammed President Trump's tariffs on Monday, while Trump himself remained defiant in the wake of cratering world markets. In fact, Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on China if that nation doesn't withdraw the 34% tariff it slapped on US goods (matching the penalty Trump...

Court Reinstates Board Members Fired by Trump

Supreme Court is likely to have the final say

(Newser) - Two board members fired by President Trump can go back to their jobs, a split appeals court ruled Monday ahead of a likely Supreme Court showdown on the president's power over independent agencies, per the AP . An appeals court in the nation's capital handed down the 7-4 decision...

It's Already Been a Wild Day on Wall Street

Markets began with a plunge, rebounded into positive territory, then repeated that cycle

(Newser) - The key word Monday for the US stock market appears to be volatility, but that might be an understatement. The major indexes began the day with another steep plunge before rebounding into positive territory—then taking another big plunge back into the red before rebounding yet again, reports the Wall ...

US Shrimp Industry 'Grateful' for Trump Tariffs

Shrimp farmers are hoping to gain ground lost to cheaper imports, disasters, higher fuel costs

(Newser) - "We are grateful for the Trump administration's actions today, which will preserve American jobs, food security, and our commitment to ethical production." So says a somewhat uncommon statement of support for the White House's recent tariffs from John Williams of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, which represents...

Artist of Portrait Trump Hates Speaks Out

Sarah A. Boardman says president's criticism is hurting her business

(Newser) - Sarah A. Boardman is the artist who painted the portrait of President Trump that was, until recently, hanging in Colorado's state capitol—and she says the hubbub surrounding the picture is hurting her business . Despite the fact that the portrait was commissioned, paid for, and approved by Republicans in...

Bondi: Trump 'Probably' Will Leave Presidency at End of Term

Attorney general says 'it would be a heavy lift' to figure out a path toward third term

(Newser) - President Trump's attorney general didn't exactly ease concerns that her boss might be seriously considering how he could serve a third presidential term . Asked about the issue on Fox News Sunday , Pam Bondi replied, "President Trump has served one full term. He's on his second full...

How Trump Could Make a Killing From a NYC Casino

It's a side deal tied to a golf course he formerly operated

(Newser) - Amid a fierce battle for casino licenses in New York City, comes a twist: the possibility that President Trump could end up with a $115 million windfall. The AP explains the battle is on for gaming licenses that would grant the right to construct the first full-service casino in New...

Demonstrations Across Nation Protest Trump, Musk Agenda

Protesters say they came out for a host of causes, and for their friends

(Newser) - Demonstrators turned out across the country on Saturday, at more than 1,300 more "Hands Off!" rallies held in all 50 states, to protest the actions of President Trump. In Manhattan, the protest covered almost 20 blocks of Fifth Avenue. In the capital, organizers who anticipated 10,000...

What to Make of All the 'Third Term' Talk
What to Make of All
the 'Third Term' Talk
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Apr 5, 2025 12:00 PM CDT

What to Make of All the 'Third Term' Talk

President insists he isn't joking

(Newser) - President Trump told NBC News over the weekend he was "not joking" about considering a third term because a lot of people want him to do it. And when asked about the issue later aboard Air Force One, Trump added, "We have a long way to go before...

Across the US, 1.2K 'Hands Off!' Protests Are Set
Saturday Is
'Hands Off!' Day
Apr 5, 2025 6:30 AM CDT

Saturday Is 'Hands Off!' Day

More than 1.2K protests against Trump administration, Elon Musk are set across the US

(Newser) - Opponents of President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the United States on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights, and other issues. More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations have been planned by upward of 150 groups,...

Trump Gives TikTok 75-Day Reprieve
Trump Gives TikTok
75-Day Reprieve
Apr 4, 2025 1:15 PM CDT

Trump Gives TikTok 75-Day Reprieve

President wants more time for a buyer to come forward

(Newser) - President Trump on Friday said is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the US for another 75 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. Congress had mandated that the platform be divested from China...

Vance: 'Elon Is Not Even Close to Done'

VP says DOGE has more to do, though he expects Musk to leave role soon to serve as an 'adviser'

(Newser) - As whispers circulate about when Elon Musk's official role in the Trump administration may come to a close, the vice president of the United States is offering some more details. "Elon is going to remain a friend and an adviser of both me and the president," JD...

Trump to Powell: Cut Rates. Powell: Nope, Not Yet

Fed chief warns that tariffs will likely lead to at least a temporary uptick in inflation

(Newser) - Fed chief Jerome Powell weighed in on the tariffs of President Trump on Friday, saying that the central bank is worried about their effect on inflation but isn't ready to make a move on interest rates.
  • "We are well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any
...

'Disruptive US Policies' Just Jacked Recession Risk: JPMorgan

Risk of US, global recession now at 60%, up from 40%, per the Wall Street giant's strategists

(Newser) - President Trump referred to Wednesday as "Liberation Day" as he enacted "reciprocal" tariffs against even more countries across the globe, but now JPMorgan is warning that the risk of recession just escalated steeply. In a Thursday note, the Wall Street giant's strategists, led by Bruce Kasman, say...

NSA, Cyber Command Chief Abruptly Fired

Laura Loomer says Gen. Timothy Haugh was 'disloyal' to Trump

(Newser) - Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command, was abruptly ousted on Thursday, according to Democrats on intelligence committees—and far-right activist Laura Loomer. "NSA Director Tim Haugh and his deputy Wendy Noble have been disloyal to President Trump. That is why they have...

Volkswagen Announces Its Response to Trump's Tariffs

It's adding 'import fees'

(Newser) - In the wake of President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, Volkswagen is adding a new fee to its vehicles. The German automaker told its dealers that later this month, an import fee will be added to the price of cars sold in the United States. The New York Times...

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