Days after suing the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied its report that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stopped him from firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s tariff ultimatum has prompted the European Union to prepare for retaliatory action ahead of the August 1 deadline.
Congress passes first major crypto legislation benefiting Trump’s family stablecoin business after his intervention to secure passage.
GOP senators warn Trump against firing Fed chair Jerome Powell after he claimed to have dismissal letter and asked lawmakers for their opinion.
The Senate passed Trump’s requested $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid in a late-night vote that concluded after 2 a.m.
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon defended the Fed’s independence from political attacks as the Trump administration announced it has begun searching for a new chair.
With Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie, the Senate advanced a Trump-backed plan to rescind $1.1 billion in previously approved funding for public media.
Over 20 states sue Trump administration for freezing billions in after-school and summer program funding that serves 1.4 million children.
RFK Jr. falsely claims no Medicaid cuts in big beautiful bill despite law slashing $1 trillion through work requirements and state funding restrictions.
Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico starting August 1, claiming trade deficits and border cooperation failures threaten national security.
DOJ sues California claiming voter-approved animal welfare laws drive up egg prices nationwide despite avian flu being primary cause of increases.
Missouri Governor Kehoe repeals voter-approved paid sick leave and minimum wage increases months after 57% of voters backed the measure.
T-Mobile abandons DEI programs while seeking FCC approval for two acquisitions after Chair Carr warns diversity initiatives could jeopardize mergers.
Pentagon takes unprecedented 15% ownership stake to become largest shareholder in MP Materials amid China rare earth restrictions.
Trump escalates Canada tariffs to 35% over fentanyl effective August 1 and warns of higher rates if Ottawa retaliates.
Federal appeals court blocks “click to cancel” rule days before taking effect, striking down requirement that businesses make subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups.
Trump ends interest subsidy for 7.7 million borrowers in Biden’s student loan plan starting August 1, adding average of $3,500 annual interest charges.
Trump imposes 50% Brazil tariff starting August 1 to retaliate against prosecution of former president Bolsonaro, his ally who fled to Mar-a-Lago, despite US holding trade surplus.
Trump Media files for a crypto ETF holding five tokens after regulatory breaks from the SEC raise questions about Trump’s shifting stance and potential conflicts of interest.
Trump’s July 4 megabill spending law raises endowment taxes up to 8% on wealthy universities like Harvard, threatening financial aid and fueling political attacks.
Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports starting in August and plans 200% pharmaceutical tariff for later implementation as part of expanding trade pressure campaign.
Trump admits Putin throws “bullshit” at him and is “killing too many people” during televised cabinet meeting while considering sanctions on Russian oil after failing to end Ukraine war in promised timeframe.
Trump delays July tariff deadline to August 1 while threatening up to 40% levies in letters to 14 countries but says new deadline is “firm but not 100% firm.”
Presidential approval hits 10 points underwater as data shows president failing on every single key issue from economy to immigration.
KY Governor Beshear calls Trump’s megabill “attack on rural America” as 35 state hospitals risk closure and 200,000 Kentuckians lose Medicaid coverage.
National Economic Council Director Hassett dismisses concerns over 12 million Americans losing Medicaid coverage, saying “best way to get insurance is to get a job.”
Treasury Secretary Bessent threatens tariffs will jump from 10% to 49% on August 1 after postponing July 9 deadline to pressure countries into trade deals.
Trump threatens additional 10% tariffs on countries aligning with BRICS after bloc criticizes US trade policies at Rio summit.
BRICS nations condemn tariff increases without naming Trump, prompting immediate threat of additional 10% tariffs on bloc-aligned countries.
Musk announces unregistered America Party following administration exit, budget fight, and Trump threats of retaliation against billionaire’s government subsidies.
Trump orders higher national park fees for foreign tourists while cutting 24% of park staff and enacting largest budget reduction in agency history.
Trump officially signs bill extending tax cuts for wealthy and cutting $1.2 trillion in Medicaid and food stamps at White House July 4 event.
Treasury Dept sanctions Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said’s network for disguising Iranian oil as Iraqi to fund Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Planned Parenthood vows to sue Trump administration over provision in megabill that blocks Medicaid funding for one year.
Texas Republicans secure $85 million in Trump’s tax bill to move Space Shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian museum in Virginia despite museum’s ownership claim and refusal.
Trump’s Labor Department eliminates overtime protections for home health aides and union rights for migrant farmworkers among 60 regulations being cut.
U.S. adds 139,000 jobs in May while unemployment holds steady at 4.2% as Trump’s tariffs and federal layoffs slow hiring.
Trump creates Make America Beautiful Again Commission led by Doug Burgum to open protected public lands for drilling and mining.
House Republicans pass Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax bill and here’s exactly how it changes your taxes, healthcare and benefits.
Trump demands Federal Reserve chair quit “immediately” after Powell said tariff policies prevent interest rate cuts while housing regulator calls for investigation over headquarters testimony.
Trump announces Vietnam deal locking in 20% tariffs just days before July 8th deadline would snap rates back to 46% while falsely claiming Vietnam pays costs that hit US consumers.
House passes procedural vote 219-213 just after 3 a.m. as Trump threatens GOP holdouts blocking his tax package that would add more than $3 trillion to federal debt.
House appropriators slam ICE for “egregious” overspending that put agency $1 billion over budget while raiding funds from border patrol and cybersecurity agencies.
Senate Republicans pass Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill only after Vance casts tie-breaking vote following three GOP defections.
Trump budget proposes eliminating all NOAA climate research and shutting weather labs nationwide while cutting 17 percent of the agency’s staff.
Free spreadsheet maps donors and their contacts tied to three GOP senators weighing Trump’s budget bill. For transparency, not harassment.
Trump slams AT&T for call failures weeks after launching Trump Mobile wireless service that relies on the same carriers, deepening conflicts between his business and presidency.
Education Department freezes $5 billion in congressionally approved school funding through controversial “pocket rescission” tactic to defy lawmakers.
House Republicans fume over Senate tax bill changes before Senate even passes it, with at least six planning to vote no.
