How falsehoods drove Trump’s immigration crackdown in his first 100 days The US president has invoked archaic immigration laws and even attacked judges who objected to his decisions. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2025
Trump says he is ‘bringing back’ Columbus Day - but it was never canceled ‘Christopher is going to make a major comeback’, Trump declared in a Truth Social post The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
In first 100 days, Trump takes hawkish stance on China to new heights The US president’s hefty tariffs have resulted in an effective trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2025
World leaders react as Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canada election With victory powered by Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric, Mark Carney receives pointed congratulations from around globe. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2025
Over 200 lawsuits, 142 executive orders, and 24 days golfing: Trump’s first 100 days by the numbers From a crashing stock market to mass deportations, purges of the federal workforce and the occasional Melania Trump spotting, Alicja Hagopian and Alex Woodward explore the numbers behind the beginning of Trump’s second term The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Flood the zone: Trump’s shock and awe game plan to revolutionize America – and keep his enemies on the back foot ANALYSIS: The chaos of Trump’s first 100 days is actually the result of a deliberately choreographed plan to damage any institution not explicitly aligned with the MAGA movement, writes Andrew Feinberg The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
A loyal base with cracks in it: 100 days in, what do Trump voters think now? They broke for Trump a few months ago — but many have been surprised by the radical approach of the second Trump administration. So what do those who pulled the lever for MAGA 2025 really think now? Holly Baxter and Richard Hall report The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Trump 100 days: from cornerstone of the west to unreliable ally Trump has cut off Ukraine aid, brokered and lost a ceasefire in Gaza and took a sledgehammer to world commerce The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2025
Activist pastor who has criticized Trump arrested while praying inside Capitol William Barber, leader of ‘Moral Monday’ progressive movement, was arrested Monday by Capitol Police officers along with two others The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
Trump pushes out Biden’s AI hires designed to look for ways to improve government efficiency More than 200 employees had been hired under the Biden administration to focus on using AI to improve government efficiency The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
EPA plans action to address PFAS, including 'polluter pays' - Roll Call The EPA announced steps to address "forever chemicals" including a plan to ensure that liability adheres to the “polluter pays” principle. Roll Call · Apr 28, 2025
Almost Two In Three Latino Voters Now Have An Unfavorable View Of Trump As Tariff-Related Economic Concerns Mount Almost two in three Latinos now have an unfavorable view of President Trump as his trade war threatens to upend the economy, the demographic's main concern Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025
Trump promised peace but brings rapid increase in civilian casualties to Yemen Escalation from US military suggests previous restraints on causing civilian casualties have been relaxed The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
Ice seeking out unaccompanied immigrant children to deport or prosecute Moves sparking fears of a crackdown on such children and prompting alarm about ‘backdoor family separation’ The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025 Trump Escalates Immigration Crackdown To Mark 100 Days The White House announced Monday a crackdown on "sanctuary cities" that defy Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, as the president closes in on his first 100 days in office.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 ‘Border czar’ touts Trump’s immigration successes and blasts Biden for ‘unsecuring’ border The White House is taking credit for unprecedented drops in illegal crossings, which have virtually disappeared due to Trump’s harsh border crackdown
International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025 Trump Vows To Bring Columbus Day Back 'From The Ashes', Rejects Biden's Move To Honor Indigenous Peoples Day Despite President Trump's support for Columbus Day, only Congress can create or abolish federal holidays. A president can issue one-time executive orders but cannot permanently change holidays.
The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2025 ‘Standing up for Christian values’: US evangelicals keep the faith with Trump Evangelicals say president is in step on core issues such as abortion and Israel – and they’re backing him all the way
Roll Call · Apr 28, 2025 This week: Trump to huddle with speaker before reconciliation markups begin - Roll Call President Trump will with Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday, beginning the first of several key weeks for his agenda.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025 Bernie Sanders torches Senate Democrat Elissa Slotkin: Americans aren’t ‘dumb’ and know what ‘oligarchy’ means Sanders issues rare pointed rebuke as he rallies tens of thousands of progressives against Trump’s agenda
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025 Trump’s 100-day approval rating at historic low compared to predecessors: ‘He has broken his own record for being the worst’ Previous worst performance for a president at 100 days was...also Trump, in 2017
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025 Top D.C. journalist calls out colleagues for missing ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s frailty ‘People trust us less’ after White House hid Biden’s ‘cognitive decline’, declare journalists at Trump-less WHCD
The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2025 Journalists defend press freedom at muted White House correspondents’ dinner Event took place with no Trump, no comedian and notably fewer politicians or Hollywood stars than in past years
Fortune · Apr 27, 2025 Ex-FTC commissioner accuses former chair Lina Khan of 'procedural shenanigans' that iced M&A activity A former FTC official who served under Khan said the accusation was “shockingly out of touch with reality.”
International Business Times · Apr 27, 2025 Maligned By Trump, White House Reporters Hold Subdued Annual Gala The White House Correspondents' Association staged its annual gala on Saturday in a muted celebration amid mounting concerns about press freedom under President Donald Trump.