Senate Republicans escalate efforts to pass Trump’s sweeping tax and tariff agenda, confirming controversial DOJ nominees and triggering internal GOP clashes over deficit risks. While leadership defends the party line, bipartisan pushback mounts against unchecked executive trade authority—reshaping legislative dynamics and igniting a fierce political reckoning on Capitol Hill.
Trump reshapes the federal workforce, appointing a junior officer to oversee diplomatic hiring while revoking all South Sudanese visas. DOJ faces scrutiny over wrongful deportation, and HHS advisers slam vaccine policies. Meanwhile, over 1,200 protests erupt nationwide, signaling deep unrest over the administration’s sweeping policy changes.
President Trump’s sweeping 10% import tariff took effect today, reshaping global trade policy and fueling widespread public backlash. As Wall Street faltered and protests ignited across the U.S., Trump doubled down on his agenda—urging Americans to “hang tough” while signaling deeper legislative and diplomatic moves ahead.