Trump signs orders to revive U.S. coal industry, mandate new plants, and reclassify coal as a critical mineral despite its role in climate change and extreme weather.
Trump administration shuts down DOJ cryptocurrency fraud unit as part of push to deregulate digital assets and protect pro-crypto allies.
Trump’s new import taxes took effect at midnight, hitting dozens of countries and threatening China with rates up to 104%.
DOGE’s fraud crackdown and its untested software rollout have crippled the Social Security website, bringing it down multiple times.
Ukraine to send team to DC for talks on U.S. mineral deal after leaked draft raises fears of U.S. control over key resources.
Trump defends tariffs as markets plunge, saying ‘sometimes you have to take medicine’ as Asia begins down another 8% overnight.
Trump golfs again Saturday as 10% universal tariffs take effect, calls for Americans to ‘hang tough’ in economic ‘revolution’.
DOGE halts all IRS modernization, plans ‘mega API’ hackathon near tax deadline with Palantir as likely partner.
House GOP leaders push Trump budget forward despite backlash from GOP fiscal hardliners over weak Senate cuts, setting stage for final bill vote soon.
Trump administration ends disaster prep grant program for communities, cancels pending funds and past awards.
IRS begins firing up to 20,000 employees, starting with civil rights office in broader push to cut 25% of agency.
S&P drops 10% in two days after Trump’s tariffs, as he visits golf courses Thursday night and Friday, then tells investors on social media to ‘get rich
Volkswagen announces it will itemize Trump’s 25% auto tariff on U.S. window stickers for imported cars.
Judge says she’ll temporarily block Trump’s $11B public health cuts, with full injunction hearing still ahead.
Markets suffer worst losses since early pandemic as Trump’s tariffs spark global sell-off; Asian markets and U.S. futures fall overnight.
Trump slaps tariffs on uninhabited Antarctic islands managed by Australia that have no trade with the U.S.
Trump reviews TikTok bids after Amazon makes last-minute pitch in scramble to meet Saturday divestment deadline.
Zuckerberg visits White House for third time to lobby Trump ahead of antitrust trial that could force Meta to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
Four Republicans vote for Kaine-led Senate resolution to repeal Trump’s Canada tariffs, but GOP House likely to block it.
Trump declares economic emergency and hits 60 countries with 10% tariffs, raises auto rate to 25%, and slaps China with a 54% penalty.
White House begins cost analysis of acquiring Greenland as Trump signals renewed push to make island a U.S. territory. Categories
23 states sue Trump administration for cutting $11 billion in public health funding tied to COVID, mental health, and addiction.
Trump says he’s “pissed off” at Putin and threatens tariffs over Putin questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy.
Trump aide says tariffs beginning Wednesday will raise $6 trillion—about a quarter of the entire U.S. economy.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump from dismantling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after firings and shutdown order.
Trump tells automakers White House will “look unfavorably” on price hikes, even after imposing 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and parts.
Rubio says he revoked Fulbright scholar Rumeysa Ozturk’s visa over pro-Palestinian activism, calls student protesters “lunatics” and confirms 300 visa cancellations.
A federal judge extended the pause on Trump’s mass firing of probationary federal workers as states argue they face harm from sudden job losses.
Social Security delayed new ID rules and exempted Medicare, disability, and SSI applicants, but will still require new retirement and survivor applicants to appear in person.
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts, threatening global supply chains and sparking backlash from allies.
Trump-appointed housing chief Bill Pulte kills federal first-time buyer program, calling support for disadvantaged borrowers “inappropriate.”
Trump-backed company launches new crypto dollar as his family prepares to collect 75% of profits from trading and investment fees.
Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil, calling them terrorist supporters, while the U.S. continues to do so.
WSJ: White House said to scale back April 2 tariff rollout, dropping industry-specific levies but keeping reciprocal tariffs on top trading partners.
Top White House energy aide quits weeks after launching Trump’s Energy Dominance Council, leaving oil execs in charge as fuel policy hangs in the balance.
Federal Reserve reports $77.6 billion loss for 2024, second year of operating deficits driven by high interest rates.
Trump moves to fold USAID into the State Department—and quietly slip in blockchain tech, though staff haven’t said whether it’s for accounting or actually moving money.
Trump admin proposal would force millions to file Social Security claims in person, creating hardship for elderly and disabled
