Trump to name new jobs statistician in the coming week

President Trump plans to announce a new head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics this week. Unhappy with the recent jobs numbers, the president fired the BLS commissioner last week. And he told reporters he’ll name a replacement soon — “in the next 3 or 4 days.” The president accused the former jobs statistician28 of faking jobs numbers, calling it a “scam” without providing any evidence.

Trump considering a tariff rebate for some Americans

President Trump says some Americans could get some kind of a rebate from his global tariffs.
The president is considering a possible distribution or dividend from tariff revenue for middle-income and low-income people. However, he also said he wants to use tariff money to pay down the U-S debt.

Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine

A top Trump aide accuses India of effectively financing Russia’s war in Ukraine. Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White House, said it’s “not acceptable” for India to purchase oil from Russia, which he argued is supporting Moscow’s war against Ukraine. Last week, a 25 percent tariff on Indian products went into effect as a result of its purchase of military equipment and energy from Russia. President Trump has also threatened 100 percent tariffs on U.S. imports from countries that buy Russian oil.

Trump to meet with British PM in Scotland later this week

President Trump is headed to Scotland later this week. The president plans to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his upcoming trip. His family business has a golf course near Aberdeen in northeast Scotland, while a second course is set to open in the area soon. There is also a Trump course near Turnberry in the country’s southwest.

Trump eyes 5 new GOP congressional districts in Texas

Trump threatens the Federal Reserve’s independence

President Trump says he’s not interested in Federal Reserve Board independence. As an independent agency, the nation’s central bank is allowed to make monetary decisions free from political pressure. But President Trump, who is extremely unhappy with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, said he only wants a chair who would cut interest rates. Last week, financial markets were rattled by reports that Powell might be fired. But they recovered after the president said removing the chairman was “highly unlikely.”

In NYC mayor race, Trump boosts Cuomo, blasts Mamdani

President Trump has some thoughts about the race for mayor of New York City. It’s not exactly an endorsement, but Donald Trump thinks Democrat Andrew Cuomo can win the New York City mayor’s race. The former governor has relaunched his campaign as an independent. One of his opponents is Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist state lawmaker. Trump describes Mamdani as a “communist.” Curtis Sliwa is the Republican nominee in the race for mayor of New York.

Trump says MAGA supporters were “duped” in Esptein case

President Trump is criticizing his own supporters as he tries to move past nagging questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case. Loyal members of the MAGA movement are unhappy with the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files and want more transparency. In a bid to change the subject, the president calls the Esptein conspiracy a hoax and bashes some of his supporters as “stupid” and “duped.” However, those “duped” Republicans referred to by the president include Vice President Vance, top FBI brass, and his son, Don Jr.

Trump to hold ceremonial swearing-in for IRS boss

President Trump holds a ceremonial swearing-in for his IRS commissioner. Former Congressman Billy Long was confirmed to lead the IRS last month and now leads an agency he once sought to abolish. In a message to employees, Long said he wants “to develop a more taxpayer-friendly agency by transforming the culture.” Since the start of the Trump administration, the IRS has undergone massive change, including widespread layoffs and voluntary retirements of tens of thousands of workers.

Trump calls Netanyahu after Israel hits Gaza church

President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu after Israel’s military struck a church in Gaza.
Three people were killed and 10 were wounded, including the parish priest, when an Israeli shell slammed into the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about President Trump’s response. She said Netanyahu told the president it was a “mistake” to hit the church. The prime minister later released a statement saying Israel “regrets” the church strike.

Trump diagnosed with common health condition in older adults

President Trump has been evaluated for swelling in his legs and bruising on one of his hands. A “comprehensive” medical exam revealed that Donald Trump has chronic venous insufficiency. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who shared details from the president’s physician, said there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot. She said the president’s hand bruising is the result of “frequent handshaking” and the use of aspirin. Leavitt described the 79-year-old president as being in “excellent health.”

White House: Trump does not support an Epstein special prosecutor

The White House does not support a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the possible appointment of a special prosecutor for a full investigation into Epstein’s federal sex trafficking case. She said he does not support such an appointment. Some Republicans are calling for a special counsel, while loyal MAGA supporters, who are unhappy with the Trump administration, are demanding the release of more information.

Embattled over Epstein, Trump criticizes MAGA supporters

President Trump continues to face an uproar over his administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Hoping to move on from the issue, the president is now criticizing his supporters over the Epstein conspiracy theories, calling it a “hoax” and saying Republicans were “duped.” He clearly views the case as a distraction, but his vice president, FBI director, deputy FBI director, and son Don, Jr have all publicly pushed for the release of the Epstein files, including the sex trafficker’s so-called “client list.”

Trump signs bill aimed at stopping flow of fentanyl

President Trump has signed a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Joined by parents who lost children to fentanyl overdoses, the president signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act. Under the new law, the opioid will be classified as a Schedule One drug, which promises tougher prison sentences for those convicted with trafficking fentanyl.

Trump slams Fed Chair Powell, but no plans to fire him

President Trump says he’s not planning to fire Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. The president responded to media reports that he’s ready to remove Powell from his job. But he continued to attack Powell for not lowering interest rates. It was Donald Trump who appointed Powell to be Fed chair in 2017. He was reappointed by Joe Biden.

Trump defends AG Bondi’s handling of Epstein files

President Trump defends his attorney general’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The president’s loyal MAGA supporters and key influencers are up in arms over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein case. But Donald Trump says he’s satisfied with Attorney General Pam Bondi. He also said he’s in favor of transparency, saying Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible.” At the same time, the president wants to move on. He claimed online that “nobody cares about” Epstein.

Trump defends 50-day window for Russia to stop war with Ukraine

In Pittsburgh, Trump touts billions in energy, tech investments

Trump eyes 5 new GOP congressional districts in Texas

Russian official calls Trump Ukraine ultimatum “theatrical”

Supreme Court approves Trump plan to gut Education Dept

Trump issues ultimatum to Russia over Ukraine war

President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Russia over the Ukraine war.  The president said he’s displeased with Russian President Putin’s relentless attacks against Ukrainian civilian areas and Moscow’s failure to end the war. Trump said he will impose 100 percent tariffs on Russia if it doesn’t agree to end the war within 50 days. During an Oval Office meeting with the NATO chief, the president also announced plans to sell military equipment to NATO nations, who will bolster Ukraine’s military.

MAGA and top FBI official angry over Epstein files flap

President Trump’s vocal MAGA supporters are still upset over the Jeffrey Epstein files flap. Key members of the president’s base, including FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, are angry with the Justice Department announcement that there’s no evidence of an Epstein “client list.” That prompted a spat between Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi late last week. On Sunday night, President Trump said he had spoken with Bongino, describing him as a “very good guy.” Some of the president’s staunch backers have called for Bondi to be fired.

Biden defends autopen use in response to Trump criticism

Former President Biden is defending his use of the autopen in the face of stiff criticism from Donald Trump. When it comes to the pardons and commutations he granted toward the end of his term, Biden said he “made every single one of those” decisions. He told The New York Times that he did not personally sign the paperwork and approved use of an autopen device because there were several thousand warrants. Biden argued that use of the autopen is legal and said President Trump and other GOP critics are lying when they claim he was incapacitated and that his aides misused the autopen.