Trump Aims at Economic Growth and Misses
Scott Bessent makes a valiant attempt to suggest otherwise.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-aims-at-economic-growth-and-misses-tarrifs-revenue-uncertainty-1ed7beca
Fed holds interest steady, defying pressure from Trump
Trump has called on the Fed to lower rates, despite a longstanding norm of political independence.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/fed-expected-hold-interest-rates-steady-defying-trump/story?id=121510718
Video of Girl Asking Donald Trump to 'Make Barbies Cheaper' Resurfaces
Many pointed out the irony, given Trump's recent doll comments and Mattel's decision to raise prices as a result of tariffs.
https://www.newsweek.com/video-girl-asks-trump-make-barbies-cheaper-2069513
Donald Trump Hit By Double Legal Blow In Hours
An appeals court upheld an order to return a Turkish Tufts student to Vermont, while another ordered the release of funds to federally funded broadcasters.
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-legal-blow-hours-2069510
Trump Touts 'Comprehensive' New Trade Deal With UK: Live Updates
Trump announces "comprehensive" US-UK deal, calling it the first of many global agreements now in "serious stages" of negotiation. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-administration-trade-announcement-tariffs-live-updates-2069544
India-Pakistan Update: Trump Offers to Help After Missile Strikes
Pakistan accused India of a "serious provocation" after a drone strike near Lahore and the U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning.
https://www.newsweek.com/india-pakistan-update-trump-offers-help-after-missile-strikes-2069492
Donald Trump Attacks 'FOOL' Jerome Powell Over Economy
Trump wants interest rates to come down more quickly to help boost the U.S. economy.
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-attacks-fool-jerome-powell-over-economy-2069533
Donald Trump Blames Air Traffic Control Problems on Pete Buttigieg
Donald Trump has said that current air traffic control issues were caused by the "incompetent Biden Administration," and called Pete Buttigieg a "total novice."
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-blames-air-traffic-control-problems-pete-buttigieg-2069527
Trump says trade deals could come this week. Here's what to know.
President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both said trade agreements could come as soon as this week.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-trade-deals-china-europe-india-uk-tariffs/
Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Abrego Garcia case
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to turn over certain information to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-invokes-state-secrets-privilege-kilmar-abrego-garcia-case/
U.S. and U.K. expected to announce what Trump has called "major trade deal"
The U.S. and U.K. are expected to announce what President Trump has called a "major trade deal" that's "full and comprehensive."
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-uk-trump-starmer-major-trade-deal/
Trump White House fires Biden-appointed vice chair of NTSB
Alvin Brown was appointed as the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board by President Joe Biden late last year.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-white-house-fires-alvin-brown-ntsb/
Putin and Xi Present a United Front as They Face an Unpredictable Trump
The two leaders, meeting in Moscow, hailed their alliance a day ahead of events to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/world/europe/putin-and-xi-present-a-united-front-as-they-face-an-unpredictable-trump.html
Trump Has Made Claims About Abrego Garcias Tattoos. Heres a Closer Look.
Gang experts say the tattoos on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s knuckles are unlikely to signify gang membership. The president says otherwise.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/us/kilmar-abrego-garcia-tattoos-ms-13.html
Trump logra su primer acuerdo tras su guerra arancelaria: Reino Unido cambiará su 'tasa Google' para beneficiar al acero y los coches
El Impuesto a los Servicios Digitales (DST) británico afecta principalmente a tecnológicas y grava el 2% de la facturación conseguida en Reino Unido por estas Leer
https://www.elmundo.es/economia/2025/05/08/681c9187fc6c83cc488b456d.html
Las operaciones corporativas en España caen un 60% en lo que va de año con la incertidumbre generada por Trump
Pese al elevado nivel de capital levantado para la compra de compañías españolas, el shock generado en los mercados ha frenado en seco a los inversores
https://cincodias.elpais.com/companias/2025-05-08/las-operaciones-corporativas-en-espana-caen-un-60-en-lo-que-va-de-ano-con-la-incertidumbre-generada-por-trump.html
Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido anuncian un acuerdo comercial para mitigar los aranceles de Trump
Los detalles del pacto, que el presidente define como “el primero de muchos”, aún no han trascendido, pero se prevé un alivio al sector del automóvil y del acero
https://elpais.com/internacional/2025-05-08/el-reino-unido-anuncia-un-inminente-un-pacto-comercial-con-ee-uu-para-mitigar-el-impacto-de-los-aranceles-de-trump.html
Trump, guerras, ultras: el fin de la II Guerra Mundial en Europa adquiere otro significado 80 años después
Los conflictos actuales atraviesan el aniversario de la capitulación de Alemania, que lo conmemora en pleno debate sobre los límites de su modelo de memoria histórica
https://elpais.com/internacional/2025-05-08/trump-guerras-ultras-el-fin-de-ii-guerra-mundial-en-europa-adquiere-otro-significado-80-anos-despues.html
El magnate Jeff Yass, gran donante de Trump y dueño del 15% de TikTok, respalda a Oryzon en su camino hacia el Nasdaq
Su fondo CVI Investments se hace con un 7,87% de la farmacéutica tras la ampliación de capital
https://cincodias.elpais.com/companias/2025-05-08/el-magnate-jeff-yass-gran-donante-de-trump-y-dueno-del-15-de-tiktok-respalda-a-oryzon-en-su-camino-hacia-el-nasdaq.html
El Gobierno de Trump suspende la ayuda legal a unos 200 inmigrantes con discapacidad o trastornos mentales
La Administración retira un programa para ayudar en la defensa de quienes no pueden representarse a sí mismos
https://elpais.com/us/migracion/2025-05-07/el-gobierno-de-trump-suspende-la-ayuda-legal-a-unos-200-inmigrantes-con-discapacidad-o-trastornos-mentales.html