Trump demands rate cut, threatens lawsuit against Fed chairman

President Trump is threatening to sue the Federal Reserve chairman. Donald Trump continues to fume over Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s reluctance to lower interest rates. In a social media post, he blames his first-term Treasury Secretary for recommending Powell and calls the chairman a “loser” — the latest in a long list of derogatory names. And the president now says he’s considering a “major lawsuit” against Powell for the costly renovation of the Federal Reserve building.

Trump says summit with Putin will be a “feel-out meeting”

President Trump describes his upcoming summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin as a “feel-out meeting.”
When he sits down with Putin on Friday, the president predicts he’ll know the outcome right away — “probably in the first two minutes.” And he says the meeting in Alaska could go one of two ways — making a deal or saying “lots of luck, keep fighting.” The president says both Russia and Ukraine will have to give up land in order to end the war.

DC Mayor disputes Trump’s characterization of nation’s capital

Washington DC’s mayor takes issue with President Trump’s characterization of the nation’s capital.
The president claimed that crime in DC is “out of control” as he announced a federal takeover of the Washington police department, and deployed 800 National Guard troops. Mayor Muriel Bowser pledged cooperation, but said crime in DC has been dropping steadily. She said Donald Trump’s perceived state of emergency doesn’t match the numbers.

Trump says Ukraine and Russia will have to give up land for peace

President Trump says both Ukraine and Russia will have to give up land to end their war. Ahead of Friday’s meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska, the president said “there’ll be some land swapping going on.” And he took issue with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s objections to giving up land for peace. The president said he could know within two minutes of meeting with Putin whether progress was possible.

Trump places Washington, DC police dept under federal control

President Trump is placing the Washington, DC police department under federal control. Concerned about crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital, the president signed executive orders giving himself authority to crack down on crime in DC. He announced that his administration is taking over the Washington, DC police department and deploying hundreds of National Guard troops. While crime is a problem in the District, like in many U-S cities, homicide rates here have been falling since 2023.

Trump pledges to evict homeless people from Wash, DC

President Trump is pledging to evict homeless people from the nation’s capital. Washington, DC’s mayor says there is no current spike in crime in the city. But the president disagrees and he’s vowing to crack down on criminals. He’s already ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence in DC this week. On Sunday, he wrote online that he wants to move the homeless out of Washington “immediately” and move them “far from the capital. He’s scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday to discuss the matter.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rejects Trump’s suggestion of giving up land

President Trump plans to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejects the idea of giving up land to end the war with Russia. His weekend comments follow President Trump’s suggestion a peace deal could involve some swapping of territories. For several weeks, Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Putin. But the two will meet face to face on Friday in Alaska to discuss the conflict.

Michigan’s governor tells Trump that tariffs will hurt U.S. auto industry

Michigan’s governor reportedly told President Trump that his tariff policies are going to hurt the U-S automotive industry. In a private Oval Office meeting last week, Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer warned the president that the economic damage from the tariffs could be severe in her state. The Democrat governor took issue with new import taxes on steel, aluminum, and other vehicle parts that put America’s automakers and parts suppliers at a disadvantage against foreign vehicles that face lower tariffs. It was Whitmer’s third meeting with Donald Trump since he took office in January.

Trump wants to change Census Bureau data collection

President Trump wants to change how the Census Bureau collects data. The president has instructed the Commerce Department to exclude immigrants in the U-S illegally. Writing on social media, he said census data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures” and results of the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump signed a similar memo during his first term in office. That measure was later challenged legally, with courts ruling that only Congress holds authority to define who is counted.

Federal law enforcement increased in the nation’s capital

New immigrant detention center nickname irks Indiana

The Trump administration’s nickname for a new detention center in Indiana has sparked a backlash. The Department of Homeland Security announced a facility in the state of Indiana will house immigrants facing deportation. Officials are calling it the “Speedway Slammer.” The agency posted an image of an IndyCar-style race car emblazoned with the word “ICE.” Speedway, which hosts the Indianapolis 500, issued a statement saying the town wasn’t involved, and IndyCar asked that its intellectual property not be used. But DHS officials said they won’t stop promoting the nickname.

Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss Ukraine war

President Trump plans to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska. After expressing frustration with the Russian leader for weeks, the president said that the two leaders will hold a summit to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska could mean a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. However, Russia and Ukraine remain far apart on their conditions for peace.

Trump removes newly installed IRS Commissioner Billy Long

President Trump has removed the newly installed IRS commissioner. Billy Long is out as the head of the Internal Revenue Service less than two months after his confirmation. During his time in Congress, Long sponsored legislation to get rid of the IRS. He was confirmed despite having no background in tax administration. A White House official said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner.

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign peace deal at White House

Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a peace agreement during a White House ceremony. With President Trump presiding, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to end decades of conflict and reopen key transportation corridors. Both of the visiting leaders expressed their gratitude for the U-S role in reaching an agreement. Armenia’s prime minister called the deal a success for the two countries and a “success for the world.”

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement in DC

Trump open to Putin meeting even if Putin refuses to meet with Zelenskyy

President Trump is open to a possible meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin without Ukraine’s leader. After Putin said he hopes to meet next week with Donald Trump, possibly in the United Arab Emirates, a White House official said the Russian leader would need to also agree to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. But late Thursday afternoon, President Trump said he would meet with Putin even if Putin won’t meet with Zelenskyy. Moscow is facing a Trump administration deadline to show progress toward ending the 3-year-old war with Ukraine.

Donald Trump’s global tariffs are now in effect

Trump wants to exclude illegal immigrants from U.S. Census

President Trump wants to change how the Census Bureau collects data. The president has instructed the Commerce Department to exclude immigrants in the U-S illegally. Writing on social media, he said census data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures” and results of the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump signed a similar memo during his first term in office. That measure was later challenged legally, with courts ruling that only Congress holds authority to define who is counted. GC, Wash.

Trump says meeting with Russia’s Putin could happen soon

Trump talks of the federal govt seizing control of D.C.

Trump slaps additional 25% tariff on India for buying Russian oil

President Trump is punishing India for its purchases of Russian oil. The president signed an executive order placing an additional 25 percent tariff — bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the U-S on India to 50 percent. The tariffs are set to go into effect in 21 days, which means both India and Russia might have time to negotiate with the administration on the import taxes. The Trump administration has accused India of effectively financing Russia’s war in Ukraine with its oil purchases.

GOP Senator Blackburn enters 2026 race for Tennessee governor

GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn is entering the race for Tennessee governor. Blackburn is a Trump ally who has spent more than two decades in the House and Senate. Her entry into the 2026 Tennessee governor’s race sets up a primary showdown with another Trump supporter — GOP Congressman John Rose. Both Republicans are vying to succeed Governor Bill Lee, who faces a term limit after eight years in office. In an opening campaign ad, Blackburn ties herself closely to Donald Trump’s agenda

Trump, GOP lawmakers disagree on redistricting

President Trump supports the re-drawing of congressional maps in Texas, but not all Republicans are on board. The president says Democrats do redistricting, so the Republicans should, too. But several House Republicans are voicing their opposition. Axios reports that GOP lawmakers Kevin Kiley of California and Mike Lawler of New York want to ban mid-decade redistricting in all states. Representative Nicole Malliotakis of New Yo said it’s “wrong” for either party to do it.

Trump says military takeover of Gaza is “up to Israel”

President Trump is not commenting on a potential Israeli military takeover of Gaza. Asked whether he supports or opposes a potential Israeli takeover of Gaza, the president said his administration’s focus was on food access for the Palestinian people. As for reports of Israel’s military taking total control of Gaza, the president said that’s not his call and that it’s “pretty much up to Israel.”