🧨 Trump’s Struggling Economy
- Trump says short-term recession is “OK” — Shrugs off downturn as a “transition period” on Meet the Press (Axios).
- Trump dismisses price increases as ‘peanuts’ — Downplays growing costs under his economic policies (Newsweek).
- Trump doubles down on attacks on cheap Chinese imports — Says an 11-year-old “doesn’t need 30 dolls” (New York Post).
- Car prices expected to rise — Tariffs on imported parts hit consumers hard (New York Times).
🏛️ Trump’s Mad King Power Grab
- Trump orders 100% tariff on foreign movies — Dramatic escalation in his culture war campaign (CNN).
- Trump says ‘I don’t know’ if he’s required to uphold Constitution — Dodges basic accountability in NBC interview (Washington Post).
- Army plans massive parade for Trump’s birthday — New documents show potential show of military force (New York Times).
- Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison — Proposal raises eyebrows and legal concerns (The Hill).
⚖️ Trump Rejected by the Courts
- Trump’s immigration ‘shock and awe’ campaign falters in court — Judges continue to block key directives (Politico).
- Judge strikes down Trump order targeting law firm Perkins Coie — Cites abuse of executive power (Wall Street Journal).
🚨 Corruption and Authoritarianism: Trump Is For The Ultra-Rich, Not For You
- Trump’s space budget shaped by Musk and SpaceX influence — Raises red flags about privatization of policy (New York Times).
- Trump family’s global profit push breaks historical norms — New report traces deals across three continents (New York Times).
- Company boasts spending up to $20 million on Trump crypto coin — Claims it’s buying political access (HuffPost).
🔥 Trump Is Making Us Less Safe
- US weather forecasting system worse than previously known — Looms large as hurricane season begins (CNN).
- Army helicopter forces airliners to abort landings at DCA — Raises serious airspace safety concerns (Washington Post).
- Newark Airport delays stretch into sixth day — FAA blames staffing shortages for major disruptions (CNN).