Trump administration wants judge to toss GOP abortion lawsuit

Trump offers to pay immigrants in the US illegally for ‘self-deportation’

Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz to house “ruthless” criminals

President Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a California island. Declaring Alcatraz a “symbol of law and order,” the president is directing his government to reopen and expand the island prison, which has been closed for more than 60 years. He wrote online that the prison should house “America’s most ruthless and violent offenders.” Alcatraz was closed in 1963 due to crumbling infrastructure and is now a major tourist site that is operated by the National Park Service.

Trump is eyeing the movie industry in tariff war

President Trump is now eyeing the movie industry for possible new tariffs. Films made outside the United States are the latest target in Donald Trump’s tariff war. He said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any and all movies” coming into the U.S. that are produced overseas. It’s common for both large and small films to include production in the U.S. and in other countries.

In interview, Trump talks due process, Canada, the economy

The U-S Constitution, Canada, and the economy were among the topics President Trump discussed in a wide-ranging TV interview. On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the president said he did not know whether U-S citizens and noncitizens both deserve due process as laid out in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. He said military action against Canada is “highly unlikely,” though it may be necessary to take over Greenland. And the president pushed back on predictions of a recession, taking credit for “good parts” of the economy while blaming the Biden administration for the “bad parts” of the economy.

Trump says tariffs could result in fewer, costlier holiday toys

Treasury Secretary downplays predicted supply chain problems

Trump ousts Waltz, replaces him with Rubio

Judge rules against using Alien Enemies Act to deport

Trump observes National Day of Prayer at White House event

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to leave administration

Trump suggests tariffs could lead to fewer, costlier toys

U.S. and Ukraine announce economic assistance deal

Trump to meet with Canada’s new prime minister soon

Rubio: judges have no say in America’s foreign policy

Trump blames Biden for Q1 economic decline

Trump relaxes some tariffs on automobiles, auto parts

President Trump is relaxing some of his 25 percent tariffs on automobiles and auto parts. After hearing from auto CEOs worried about the negative impact of tariffs, the Trump administration is dialing back some of the import taxes on vehicles and parts. The president said it’s a move giving automakers more time to move productions into the U-S. Automakers that finish their vehicles domestically will receive a 15 percent rebate this year, offsetting the cost of the tariffs.

Trump marks 100th day in office with Michigan rally

President Trump marked his first 100 days in office with a rally in Warren, Michigan. The president declared the start of his second term has been consequential. He focused a great deal on immigration and border security. The president also touted his economic policies, even though polls show Americans are worried that the Trump tariffs will lead to higher prices.

Trump announces new fighter jets for Michigan air base

President Trump has announced new fighter jets for an Air National Guard base in Michigan. Before holding a rally marking 100 days in office, the president stopped by Selfridge Air National Guard Base with this announcement. The announcement allayed fears that the base could close and delivered a win for Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

After White House criticism, Amazon says no plans to show tariff costs

Amazon says it’s not planning to display added tariff costs next to product prices on its site. When asked about news reports that Amazon was going to display the cost of President Trump’s tariffs, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt slammed the idea. After the criticism, Amazon said the plan “was never approved and is not going to happen.” And the president talked to CEO Jeff Bezos.

White House slams Amazon’s plan to display tariff costs

The White House is slamming Amazon’s plans to show how much tariffs have increased prices. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t mince words when asked about reports that Amazon will display the cost of President Trump’s tariffs next to the total price of its products. She called it a “hostile and political act.” Even though the president insists other countries are paying the import taxes, the burden falls on businesses. And companies want their customers to understand why prices are higher.

Despite uncertainty, White House says economy is getting stronger

The White House says the economy is getting stronger at President Trump’s 100-day mark. The stock market is down and consumer confidence has dropped, but press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the president is delivering on his promise to lower prices. As for market uncertainty, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that’s good for Donald Trump’s negotiations. And Bessent promises more price relief when Congress passes a tax cuts bill.

Trump to mark 100 days in office at Michigan rally

President Trump marks 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan. The president returns to a key battleground state to celebrate his second administration’s early achievements. He’ll visit Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County, just north of downtown Detroit. White House officials say the president has delivered on his campaign promises — from securing the border to removing the government’s diversity programs.

Trump’s economic record is mixed after 100 days

President Trump’s economic policies have led to a mixed record after 100 days. Tariffs are the centerpiece of the president’s trade agenda. On April 2nd, he unleashed widespread reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports. The result has been falling stock prices, lower consumer confidence, and renewed inflation fears. Polls show the president’s handling of the economy receiving low marks. Meanwhile, Congress has yet to pass Donald Trump’s promised tax cuts.