Politics
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Trump Signs Order on Ticket Scalping
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at cracking down on ticket scalpers and curbing price gouging in the ticket resale market.
Musk Gives Away Two $1M Checks at Wisconsin Event
Elon Musk handed out two $1 million checks to voters at a Wisconsin event over the weekend after the state Supreme Court unanimously declined to hear the case.
Noted economist honored by Trump warns tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle
Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,700 to the cost of a vehicle.
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts, effective April 3, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing.
Health Department to Cut 10,000 Jobs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, announced plans to cut about 10,000 full-time jobs and close half of its regional offices.
What is Signal, the chat app used by US officials?
A magazine journalist’s account of being added to a group chat of U.S. national security officials has raised questions about the Signal app.
Louis DeJoy is stepping down as U.S. Postmaster General
Louis DeJoy is stepping down as U.S. Postmaster General
Will More Tariffs Go into Effect on April 2nd?
The White House is refining planned tariffs set for April 2, targeting specific industrial sectors rather than broad categories to minimize strain.
European Union to Delay Implementing Tariffs
The European Union has decided to delay the implementation of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods until mid-April.
Judge Says Dismantling USAID is Unconstitutional
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Trump’s Crypto Project Says it Sold $550M in Tokens
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto project announced it raised $250 million in its second token sale, bringing total sales to $550 million.
Judge Orders to Reinstate Federal Workers
A California judge ordered the immediate reinstatement of tens of thousands of federal probationary workers recently fired under President Trump.
Trump Appoints New Members to Kennedy Center Board
President Trump finalized his appointments to the Kennedy Center board on Friday, naming Fox News Personalities Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo to the panel.
Tariff Wars Continue Over Oil Between the U.S. and Canada
Canada’s largest oil producer warned it may shift exports away from the U.S. if Donald Trump’s tariff threats persist.
European Union Retaliating Against U.S Tariffs
President Trump has introduced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to boost U.S. manufacturing and create jobs.
Trump and Musk Tout Tesla’s on White House Lawn
On Tuesday, President Trump visited the White House driveway to shop for a new Tesla, selecting a red Model S to show support for Elon Musk’s electric vehicles.
Dept. of Education Cuts Nearly 50% of Workforce
The U.S. Department of Education has cut more than 1,300 jobs, nearly halving its workforce.
