Lawmakers bash Trump’s Gaza proposal

Lawmakers bash Trump’s Gaza proposal

Criticism and concern spread across both sides of the aisle Tuesday night after President Donald Trump announced that the United States “will take over the Gaza Strip.” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called the proposal “problematic,” adding that he does not think his constituents would be excited about sending U.S. soldiers to take control of Gaza. “We’ll see what…

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Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a press conference while responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s orders to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2025.  Patrick Doyle | Reuters President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to pause the implementation of planned U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada…

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Education Department employees placed on leave after DEI training

Education Department employees placed on leave after DEI training

Dozens of employees who attended a diversity training course encouraged by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during President Donald Trump’s first administration have been placed on paid leave as part of Trump’s targeting of DEI programs, a union official told NBC News. Sheria Smith, president of American Federation of Government Employees Local 252, which represents…

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Fed’s Powell has had no contact with Trump after president said he’ll demand rates drop

Fed’s Powell has had no contact with Trump after president said he’ll demand rates drop

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he has not spoken to President Donald Trump since the newly inaugurated president told business leaders he would demand the central bank lower interest rates. Speaking after the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady, Powell said he has had “no contact” with the president since Trump’s remarks…

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DOJ drops appeal against co-defendants

DOJ drops appeal against co-defendants

Walt Nauta, personal aide to former U.S. President Donald Trump who faces charges of being Trump’s co-conspirator in the alleged mishandling of classified documents, walks with Trump during a LIV Golf Pro-Am golf tournament at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, U.S. May 25, 2023.  Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Department of Justice…

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