Biden on Trump's tariff plan: 'I hope he rethinks it'
President Biden said Thursday that he expects President-elect Trump to “reconsider” some of his tariff plans. “I hope he reconsiders. I think that would be counterproductive,” the president said in Nantucket, Massachusetts, to discuss the president-elect's plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico, according to the pool report. Ta. “We're surrounded by the Pacific, […]
5 takeaways from Trump's new tariff threat
President-elect Trump has notified the country's top three trading partners less than two months before taking office. The former president on Monday imposed 25% tariffs on all goods from major U.S. allies Canada and Mexico, and threatened to increase tariffs on China in an executive order he plans to sign on his first day. The […]
Zuckerberg met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Mehta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago mansion in Florida on Wednesday, according to Stephen Miller, the incoming deputy secretary for policy. He is said to be hosting a political meeting. “Mark Zuckerberg, like many business leaders, understands that President Trump is an agent of change, an agent of prosperity. “We […]
GOP Rep. Van Orden willing to 'pay more for guacamole' if it means getting rid of fentanyl
Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin says he's willing to “pay more for guacamole” under President-elect Trump's tariff plan if it means eliminating fentanyl from the United States. said. Van Orden joined CNN's Boris Sánchez on Wednesday to talk about how Republicans can move forward with their tariff plan and their mass deportation plan […]
United: Air traffic controller shortage to blame for 'significant disruption' at Newark hub
United Airlines on Wednesday suggested a shortage of air traffic controllers was the cause of “significant delays” at its hub, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), as Americans begin their holiday travels. In an email to The Hill, the company said Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) “staffing shortages are causing significant disruption for Newark travelers.” Additionally, since […]
Johnson to host Musk, Ramaswamy at Capitol ahead of DOGE work
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) will welcome Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-heads of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to the Capitol on December 5th. It was announced on Thursday. “I'm looking forward to the event. @Eron Musk and @VivekGRAmaswamy “Next week on Capitol Hill, we will debate major reforms to achieve […]
Chuck Todd: Trump tariffs are a 'guacamole tax'
NBC News' Chuck Todd warned Wednesday that President-elect Trump's tariff plan would likely increase the price of avocados, calling it a “guacamole tax.” “If there's a big deal about this, it's the guacamole tax. We get most of our avocados from Mexico, so if you enjoy guacamole, be prepared to pay even higher taxes if […]
$18M in fake Gibson guitars seized in California
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday that $18 million worth of fake Gibson guitars have been seized in California. agency called “The largest seizure of counterfeit instruments in history” CBP said in a press release that its office working with Gibson representatives and local authorities seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars. If these counterfeits […]
Civil rights group's president 'dismayed' by Walmart decision to cut DEI
One of the nation's leading civil rights organizations is condemning Walmart's recent decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Marc Morial, CEO and president of the National Urban League, told “CBS Mornings” that he was “disappointed by this decision.” “I think what they did was succumb to the slander, the threats, the […]
Holiday spending estimate ticks up from last year
A survey shows Americans expect to spend more on holiday gifts this year than in previous years. Gallup poll released Wednesday. The survey, conducted Nov. 6-20, found that Americans expect to spend an average of $1,012 on Christmas and holiday gifts this year, just down from the $975 Americans expected to spend on presents last […]