A flurry of tariff threats by President Trump leaves U.S. consumers and businesses in limbo ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline to deploy the import duties against more than 50 countries around the world, according to economists and trade experts. “Nobody knows whether these are threats or whether they will become policy, so it seems … Read more
Florida lawmakers got their first tour of the new migrant detention facility in the Everglades called Alligator Alcatraz. Democratic lawmakers had been asking for a tour for weeks after detainees claimed there were “inhumane” conditions inside the facility. A group of the lawmakers had sued Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to be allowed in. On … Read more
How President Trump’s looming tariffs on Mexico, European Union could impact U.S. consumers – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is threatening Mexico and the European Union, two of the largest U.S. trading partners, with 30% tariffs starting in August if they don’t reach a trade deal with the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent … Read more
European markets mostly fell Monday as investors digested President Trump’s latest trade war salvos, which saw him threaten to hit the European Union and Mexico with 30% tariffs starting on August 1. Mr. Trump’s threat came after a series of announcements last week that included warnings of a possible 50% levy on all copper imports … Read more
President Trump’s threat this week to impose a 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports targets a vital metal that is widely used in many products and industries. That could lead to higher prices for everything from appliances and electronics to cars and home repairs, economists and industry experts said. Although Mr. Trump has yet to … Read more
President Trump’s budget bill increases ICE funding. Here’s how the money will be spent. – CBS News Watch CBS News U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement usually gets about $8 billion in annual funding. President Trump’s new budget bill adds $75 billion over the next four years. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins “CBS Mornings … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is lashing out at Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, telling the technology analyst to “Shut up.” On his social media platform X on Tuesday, the billionaire posted “Shut up, Dan,” just hours after the analyst and Tesla fan recommended that the electric car maker’s board of directors curb the CEO’s political activity. Ives’ comments came … Read more
President Trump questioned over DOJ report saying Jeffrey Epstein didn’t have client list – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump pushed back during his Cabinet meeting about a question regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ claims Epstein had no list of clients, which is drawing criticism from some of the president’s supporters. CBS News’ Scott … Read more
President Trump criticizes Putin, says he wants Ukraine weapons shipments to resume – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is ramping up his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he’s considering a sanctions bill. Mr. Trump on Tuesday also said he wants weapons shipments to resume to Ukraine. It comes as Russia … Read more
Watch: Trump slams reporter for asking about Jeffrey Epstein – CBS News Watch CBS News A new report from the Department of Justice and the FBI found that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had “no client list.” President Trump was asked about it during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more