Domestic Affairs
President Donald Trump has announced that Wednesday, April 2, will mark "Liberation Day," a pivotal moment in his administration's trade policy. On this day, the United States will implement sweeping new tariffs, including a 25% duty on all imported vehicles and additional levies on auto components
Economy
The University of Michigan's closely watched consumer sentiment index for March 2025 has revealed a sharp decline in consumer confidence, dropping to 57 from 64.7 in February. This significant 11.9% decrease marks the lowest point for the index since November 2022, reflecting growing anxiety among American
Economy
On Friday, March 28, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced a significant decline, with major indices falling sharply as investors grappled with higher-than-expected inflation data and a marked drop in consumer sentiment. The sell-off was exacerbated by ongoing concerns about President Trump's trade policies and their potential impact
Domestic Affairs
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order that effectively terminates collective bargaining rights for a significant portion of federal employees, particularly those involved in what the administration broadly defines as "national security operations." This move, which the American Federation of Government Employees
Immigration
On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Trump administration escalated its legal battle over the use of the Alien Enemies Act by appealing to the Supreme Court. This move comes after lower courts blocked the administration's attempts to swiftly deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang without due process.
Economy
On March 27, 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department released its third and final estimate of economic growth for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing that the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of 2.4%. This figure represents a slight upward revision from
North America
On March 26, 2025, the United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in the case of Bondi v. VanDerStok, upholding Biden-era regulations on so-called "ghost guns" in a decisive 7-2 decision. This ruling represents a significant victory for gun control advocates and reinforces federal oversight of firearms
North America
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sparked significant controversy with his recent comments about Congress's authority over the federal judiciary, including the possibility of defunding or eliminating district courts. These remarks come amid mounting Republican frustration with federal judges who have issued rulings blocking key Trump administration policies, such
Domestic Affairs
On March 26, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 25% tariff on all automobiles and light trucks imported into the United States, set to take effect on April 3. This move represents a significant escalation in global trade tensions and has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry worldwide. Key
Domestic Affairs
The Yemen war plans leak controversy has escalated into a major national security crisis for the Trump administration, following the inadvertent inclusion of The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group chat where senior officials discussed sensitive military operations. New details from today’s House Intelligence Committee
Domestic Affairs
On March 25, 2025, U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued a significant ruling that has sent shockwaves through the federal labor landscape. In a surprising reversal of his previous stance, Judge Alsup declared that public sector unions have the right to challenge federal employee terminations in federal court, rather
United States of America
On March 24, 2025, U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg reaffirmed his earlier decision to block the Trump administration from using wartime powers to summarily deport alleged gang members. This ruling represents a significant setback for President Donald Trump's immigration policies and has ignited a fierce debate