Two high-ranking officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were placed on administrative leave on Friday, fueling speculation that the Trump administration was retaliating against them for actions taken during the president’s first term. Jeff Dillen, who was serving as deputy general counsel, and Stephen Volz, who heads the agency’s satellites division, led the investigation into whether agency administrators …
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Critics say Trump’s order on homelessness is the wrong way to deal with the issue
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Leading Democrats and advocates for homeless people are criticizing an executive order President Donald Trump signed this week aimed at removing people from the streets, possibly by committing them for mental health or drug treatment without their consent. Trump directed some of his Cabinet heads to prioritize funding to cities that crack down on open drug …
Read More »Judge throws out Trump’s lawsuit against Illinois over sanctuary policies – Politico
Judge throws out Trump’s lawsuit against Illinois over sanctuary policies Politico Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Illinois, Chicago over ‘sanctuary city’ policies The Washington Post Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Challenge of Illinois Sanctuary Measures The New York Times Chicago Wins Dismissal of Trump Suit Over Sanctuary City Policy Bloomberg.com US Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit on Illinois and Chicago Over Immigration U.S. News & World …
Read More »This chart shows how prices have gone up because of Trump’s tariffs – MarketWatch
This chart shows how prices have gone up because of Trump’s tariffs MarketWatch Trump’s Tariffs Are Being Picked Up by Corporate America – WSJ The Wall Street Journal Tariffs likely to drive up U.S. prices even with Trump trade deals, experts say CBS News Inflation ahead? Companies will only absorb higher tariff costs for so long CNBC America is starting to eat Trump’s tariffs …
Read More »Some Republicans push to undo gambling tax hike they passed in Trump’s megabill
WASHINGTON — Some top Republicans are regretting that they inserted a tax hike on gamblers into President Donald Trump’s megabill, with several lawmakers who supported the legislation now calling for rolling back that policy. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., the chair of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, told NBC News that the provision was a “mistake” and needs to …
Read More »‘Art of the Stupid Deal’: Trump’s Japan Trade Pact Bashed by Automakers, Unions, Economists
President Donald Trump this week announced that he had cut a deal with Japan that would lower tariffs on Japanese cars to 15%, which was a cut from the 25% tariffs that he’d originally placed on them. However, many of the parties whom Trump claimed he was trying to help are not happy with the deal, including major automakers and …
Read More »Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court ruling blocking the birthright order nationwide since a key Supreme Court decision in June. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, joining another district court as well as an appellate panel …
Read More »Behind Trump’s War With Powell: A Battering Ram With 3 Million Followers – The New York Times
Behind Trump’s War With Powell: A Battering Ram With 3 Million Followers The New York Times Pulte Pressures Powell to Slash Rates ‘As Early as next Week’ TipRanks ‘Little Trump’ Turns Federal Finance Agency Into Tool for Political Retaliation Democracy Docket Elizabeth Warren opposed Jerome Powell. Now she worries Trump will fire him The Independent FHFA’s Director on Powell, GOP rolls out energy CRAs, …
Read More »Tesla Stock Is Rising. Robo-taxi Trumps a Lack of New Models. – Barron's
Tesla Stock Is Rising. Robo-taxi Trumps a Lack of New Models. Barron’s On Tesla’s earnings call, no one wanted to talk about… Tesla’s earnings CNN Elon Musk Sees ‘Rough’ Times Ahead for Tesla The New York Times Tesla reports sales miss as auto revenue drops for second straight quarter CNBC Tesla shares fall amid delays, distractions and fading EV dominance Reuters Source link
Read More »Skydance deal allows Trump’s FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on CBS
Warning that the “Paramount payout” and “reckless” acquisition approval together mark a “dark chapter” for US press freedom, Gomez suggested the FCC’s approval will embolden “those who believe the government can—and should—abuse its power to extract financial and ideological concessions, demand favored treatment, and secure positive media coverage.” FCC terms also govern Skydance hiring decisions Gomez further criticized the FCC …
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