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Tariffs Hit One Puzzling Locale
Tariffs
Hit One
Puzzling
Locale
Apr 3, 2025 10:10 AM CDT

Tariffs Hit One Puzzling Locale

Antarctic islands have no humans, lots of penguins

(Newser) - The unveiling of President Trump's tariffs on Wednesday had White House journalists reaching for their atlases—or at least Google. On the list of penalized nations is one that's actually an Australian territory in the Antarctic called Heard Island and McDonald Islands. Its inclusion is a bit of...

Democrats Pile on Musk: Campaign Against Us Next

'I'll pay for his coach flight,' one jokes after billionaire suffers 'humiliating political defeat'

(Newser) - Adding to the impression that Elon Musk has become a political liability for President Trump, Axios reports Democrats are now pushing for the billionaire adviser to campaign, not for them, but for their opponents. "Yes please! Can you arrange that? Who do I speak to about that?" Rep. Hillary...

5 Takes On the Trump Tariffs
5 Takes On the Trump Tariffs
the rundown
Apr 3, 2025 7:52 AM CDT

5 Takes On the Trump Tariffs

Wall Street Journal editorial fears recession 'or worse,' but much depends on other nations' response

(Newser) - The tariffs unveiled by President Trump on Wednesday represent the "most ambitious economic realignment the American people have ever seen," a White House official tells Axios , and the outlet finds that "it's hard to disagree." But there is much disagreement on whether this realignment will...

There's a Notable Absence Among Nations Hit With Tariffs

Russia's not on the list, but the White House says that's because existing sanctions are so severe

(Newser) - The broad new tariffs unveiled by President Trump on Wednesday impose financial penalties on pretty much every country of note. However, Axios points out that one major nation is missing from the list—Russia. The White House says it isn't about favoritism: Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says existing sanctions...

Markets Sink After Tariffs Are Bigger Than Expected

Dow futures are down more than 1.1K points

(Newser) - The US stock market is poised to open with a steep plunge on Thursday in the wake of President Trump's tariff rollout, reports the Wall Street Journal . World markets sank as well.
  • Dow futures fell more than 1,100 points, or 2.6%, per CNBC . The benchmark S&P
...

Nobel Peace Prize Winner: US Revoked My Visa

Former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias says he wasn't given a reason, but has some ideas

(Newser) - Nobel laureate and former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias says the US has revoked his visa, and while he wasn't given a reason, he thinks he may know why. Arias, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for the part he played in bringing about the end of...

Senate Votes Down Basis for Trump's Tariffs on Canada

Republicans join resolution against emergency declaration on fentanyl

(Newser) - The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Trump's ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke just hours after the president unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade. The Senate resolution, passed on a 51-48 vote, would end Trump's emergency...

Musk's Time in Government Could Be Ending Soon

Sources tell Politico that Trump has already discussed Musk's exit with Cabinet members

(Newser) - Companies including Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink might soon be getting more attention from their CEO. Politico , citing "three Trump insiders," reported Wednesday that President Trump recently told his inner circle, including Cabinet members, that Musk would soon be stepping back from his role in the administration. In a...

Report: White House Tallying the Cost of Owning Greenland

The Washington Post speaks to 3 sources about the effort

(Newser) - President Trump isn't just talking about "getting" Greenland—his administration is exploring the financial impact of doing so, according to a report in the Washington Post . The paper spoke with three people close to the matter who say the White House is assembling an estimate of what it...

Doug Emhoff's Law Firm Cuts Deal With White House

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is 3rd law firm in 2 weeks to cut deal with Trump to avoid sanctions

(Newser) - Another major international law firm has reached a deal with President Trump to dedicate at least $100 million in free legal services to causes such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism, the White House and the law firm announced Tuesday. The agreement makes Willkie Farr & Gallagher the third law...

What to Expect on Trump&#39;s &#39;Liberation Day&#39;
'Liberation Day' Has Arrived
the rundown
Apr 2, 2025 5:01 AM CDT

'Liberation Day' Has Arrived

Though not much is yet clear on what, exactly, to expect

(Newser) - President Trump has been teasing Wednesday as "Liberation Day," promising even more tariffs, but it's not clear exactly what is coming. As the BBC notes, Trump has already instituted so many tariffs "it can be hard to keep track," but he's promised what the...

Report: Waltz Used Gmail for Government Business

Sources say Trump's national security adviser is losing support, but not his job

(Newser) - Amid the ongoing fallout from Signalgate, three US officials have come forward to accuse President Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, and his team of using his personal Gmail account to conduct government business. The Washington Post also reviewed documents, including emails, corroborating the officials' allegations. Gmail is not...

Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Race Musk Poured Money Into

Musk said 'the future of civilization' was at stake in special election for Supreme Court seat

(Newser) - Democrat Susan Crawford won Wisconsin's Supreme Court special election Tuesday, leading with 54.3% of the vote to Republican Brad Schimel's 45.8% with 92% of votes counted, PBS reports. The win retains a Democratic 4-3 majority on the state's high court for at least the next...

General Denies Trump's Story About MAGA Hat

Dan Caine, nominated to chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells senators he did not wear one

(Newser) - President Trump's pick to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff had to make an unusual denial at the start of his confirmation hearing before a Senate panel on Tuesday. Retired Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine told the Armed Services committee that he had not...

Trump&#39;s Tariff Plan Is &#39;Settled&#39;
Trump's Tariff Plan Is 'Settled'
Apr 1, 2025 9:21 AM CDT

Trump's Tariff Plan Is 'Settled'

President says his mind is made up, but we'll have to wait for details

(Newser) - We are now one day from " Liberation Day, " according to President Trump, who plans to unveil a new round of tariffs he says will free the US from dependence on foreign goods on Wednesday. Trump considered several ideas, including a 20% global tariff on nearly all imports, per...

Cory Booker's All-Nighter Speech: 'I Got More in the Tank!'

Senator was still speaking Tuesday morning on Senate floor after 13 hours: 'Our country is in crisis'

(Newser) - "I'm heading to the Senate floor because Donald Trump and Elon Musk have shown a complete disregard for the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of the American people." That was Sen. Cory Booker's announcement at 7pm ET on Monday, right before he took...

It&#39;s the Most Expensive Judicial Race in History
It's the Most Expensive
Judicial Race in History
the rundown
Apr 1, 2025 6:30 AM CDT

It's the Most Expensive Judicial Race in History

Wisconsin voters decide a high-stakes contest for state Supreme Court on Tuesday

(Newser) - It's a big day at the voting booth, thanks mainly to two closely watched races. One is a special House election in a deep-red district of Florida that is shaping up to be surprisingly close. The one getting even more attention, however, is for a seat on the Wisconsin...

Appeals Court Declines to Delay Block on Trans Troop Ban

2 separate cases are currently working their way through the legal system

(Newser) - The Trump administration's attempt to ban transgender troops from serving in the military was dealt another setback Monday when the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals declined the administration's request to put a lower court ruling on hold, which theoretically would have allowed the ban to be enforced....

Joe Rogan on Wrong People Getting Deported: 'Horrific'

It's 'bad for the cause,' podcaster says

(Newser) - A perhaps surprising person has spoken out—somewhat—against the Trump administration's mass deportations. Joe Rogan, the podcaster seen as pivotal to President Trump's appeal to younger voters (particularly male ones), addressed the topic on his podcast Saturday, bringing up the stories of people apparently misidentified as Venezuelan...

El Salvador Imprisons Another 17 US Deportees

The men were taken from Guantanamo

(Newser) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that another 17 immigrants, whom he described as gang members and "violent criminals," have been deported. The Salvadoran and Venezuelan nationals were taken from US immigration detention at Guantánamo Bay and sent to a prison in El Salvador where more...

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