Trump on whether the US will face a recession: “Anything is possible”
In a recent interview, President Trump addressed concerns about a potential recession in the U.S. He noted that “anything can happen,” but expressed his belief that the nation’s economy would ultimately be “alright” in the long term. During the NBC’s “Meet the Press,” which aired in full on Sunday, he downplayed worries about the possibility […]
Former federal employees are having difficulty finding new jobs.
As large layoffs continue to affect the federal workforce, many former employees are now looking toward state and local governments for their next career steps. While some of these organizations are eager to welcome them, many capable, displaced job seekers are finding it difficult to secure suitable replacement roles. Research conducted by Oxford Economics predicts […]
CNBC’s Liesman: Trump’s accusation of Biden for the GDP report caused ‘a lot of laughter’
On Thursday, CNBC’s Steve Reesman took a jab at President Trump for attributing the current economic conditions to former President Biden. “He tried to pin the stock market on Biden yesterday,” Leesman remarked during an appearance on MSNBC. “I think that sparked quite a few laughs on Wall Street, and it seems most folks see […]
Trump: People online who used to dislike me are now supporting me.
On Thursday, President Trump highlighted the newfound backing from prominent tech leaders as he embarks on his second term, asserting that they are now “kissing” his “A-‑.” In his opening remarks at the University of Alabama, Trump referred to some influential figures in the tech industry. “I know a lot of these internet folks, like […]
Around fifty percent of Americans believe Trump is responsible for the economy, according to a survey.
Nearly half of Americans attribute the current state of the economy to President Trump rather than his predecessor, former President Biden. This information was released in a Gallup poll on Friday. The survey found that 46% of adults believe Trump holds responsibility for the economic situation, while 27% blamed Biden. Additionally, 21% of respondents felt […]
Senate Republican chair criticizes Trump’s budget for military funding.
Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, criticized President Trump’s budget proposal for 2026, arguing that it fails to adequately address military threats from nations like China and Russia. He expressed concern that the proposed spending levels would limit Trump’s military options and negotiation leverage. Wicker remarked that while Trump has successfully […]
Republican lawmakers criticize Trump’s budget as insufficient.
Four influential defense advocates on Capitol Hill expressed their concerns on Friday regarding President Trump’s budget requests for 2026, claiming they would lead to a second consecutive year of stagnant defense funding during a time of escalating threats from China, Russia, and other adversaries. Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), shared […]
Collins has significant concerns about sections of Trump’s 2026 budget.
Senate Budget Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) expressed strong reservations regarding President Trump’s defense funding plan in his 2026 budget. She noted encountering issues not just with the defense allocation but also with certain non-defense programs. In a statement released on Friday, Collins referred to Trump’s proposal as “just a step in the annual budget […]
Trump cancels small package tariff exemption and relaxes customs regulations
The White House took steps last Friday to close a loophole on minimum tariffs for lower-value Chinese imports, though experts indicate that this also complicates enforcement of customs regulations. In the ongoing trade dispute with China, the Trump administration has eliminated a small exemption that exempted goods valued under $800 from import taxes. This change […]
GasBuddy challenges Trump’s statement about prices
GasBuddy, a company that monitors fuel prices nationwide, pushed back against President Trump’s assertions on social media Friday morning about gas prices reaching record lows. Trump claimed that gasoline is at an all-time low of $1.98 per gallon, stating this would positively impact grocery costs and economic factors like mortgage rates and employment on his […]