April-2025
The US economy contracted for the first time in three years amid the chaos of President Donald Trump's tariff regime. The Commerce Department reported that the GDP shrank at an annual rate of 0.3% during the first quarter. In a speech on Wednesday evening, former Vice President
April-2025
US Automakers Get Break on Tariffs The Trump administration has announced that it will temporarily exempt US automakers from tariffs imposed on Canadian and Mexican imports. This move comes as a relief to American car manufacturers, who had been facing significant costs due to the tariffs. The exemption is seen
April-2025
A massive explosion occurred at an Iranian port city on April 28, 2025, killing at least 46 people and injuring over 1,000. The cause of the blast is still unknown. In other news, a car-ramming incident in Vancouver, Canada, resulted in the deaths of 11 people and injured dozens
April-2025
US Coal Industry and Proposed Changes Under Trump Administration President Donald Trump's administration has proposed several changes to benefit the struggling US coal industry. Executive orders have allowed mining on federal land, and some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement will continue producing electricity due to growing
April-2025
US News Summary: April 26, 2025 Pope Francis Funeral: * Pope Francis' funeral took place at the Vatican on Saturday, with tens of thousands of mourners in attendance. * World leaders, including US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, attended the ceremony. * The funeral marked a significant moment
April-2025
Consumer Sentiment Plunges Amid Tariff Uncertainty The University of Michigan's final consumer sentiment index came in at 52.2, down 8.4% from March and 32.4% lower than a year ago. The decline was broad across age and income groups, with consumers worried about the economic effects
April-2025
Top Stories * President Donald Trump expressed anger at Russian leader Vladimir Putin following the deadliest night of strikes on Ukraine's capital since mid-2024. * Trump also voiced frustration with China, saying his administration had meetings with Chinese officials regarding trade earlier in the morning, countering earlier statements from China
April-2025
Politics * President Trump gave an interview to Time magazine, in which he discussed his views on expanding the power of the presidency, inflation, economic contraction, and trade with China. * Trump stated that he would veto any budget bill that cuts Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. * He also mentioned that he
April-2025
The Trump administration continues to face challenges on multiple fronts. Here are some key developments: * Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell: President Trump stated he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite previous comments that he could terminate him if desired. * Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial
April-2025
1. Trump allies turn on each other: The article mentions that controversies have piled up, leading to increasing infighting among Trump's allies over issues such as trade, national security, and personal loyalty. 2. Pentagon turmoil: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been under fire after pushing out top advisers
April-2025
CBS Meet the Press * The show discusses the ongoing standoff between President Trump and the courts, specifically the case of Mr. Abrego Garcia. * Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) and other panel members discuss the issue, with some arguing that it's a "screw-up" and others seeing it as
April-2025
Many reports on widespread protests across the United States against President Donald Trump's administration. The protests took place in various cities, including Washington D.C., New York City, and Massachusetts, where a commemoration marking the start of the American Revolutionary War was being held. The protesters were decrying