Economy & immigration: D.C. Daily for May 1, 2025
Congress cannot rein in President Trump's tariffs. Lawmakers had been looking to block the president's ability to impose widespread high tariffs without congressional approval. Two senators skipped the vote, leaving Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie breaking vote to block that measure. Money for deportations is now moving forward in the U.S. House. Billions of dollars would go to deporting a million migrants a year, detaining 100,000 migrants, building a border wall and making legal immigration or asylum more expensive.
Congress cannot rein in President Trump's tariffs. Lawmakers had been looking to block the president's ability to impose widespread high tariffs without congressional approval. Two senators skipped the vote, leaving Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie breaking vote to block that measure. Money for deportations is now moving forward in the U.S. House. Billions of dollars would go to deporting a million migrants a year, detaining 100,000 migrants, building a border wall and making legal immigration or asylum more expensive.
President Trump blames Biden as economy shrinks
The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter for the first time in three years. President Trump is urging Americans to keep the faith as some business owners hope tariff relief could come soon. The decline came as many companies scramble to import goods before the tariffs went into affect. President Trump says the drop has nothing to do with his tariffs and blamed former President Biden.
The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter for the first time in three years. President Trump is urging Americans to keep the faith as some business owners hope tariff relief could come soon. The decline came as many companies scramble to import goods before the tariffs went into affect. President Trump says the drop has nothing to do with his tariffs and blamed former President Biden.
Ukraine signs rare minerals deal with US to secure war support
Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.
Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.
Trump jokes he’d like to be next pope: ‘Number one choice’
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump joked that he would like to be the next pope and then named a real contender. Here’s what he said.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump joked that he would like to be the next pope and then named a real contender. Here’s what he said.
Texas Governor, Houston Mayor agree state constitution need to change to hold felony court judges accountable
Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
Trump delivers new fighter jets to Michigan base in surprise show of unity with Whitmer
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for a Michigan air base, strengthening US air defenses while offering rare bipartisan praise to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for a Michigan air base, strengthening US air defenses while offering rare bipartisan praise to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Trump touts ‘most successful first 100 days of any administration’ during Michigan rally
President Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term with a campaign-style rally in Michigan, doubling down on mass deportations, tariffs, and personal attacks against critics.
President Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term with a campaign-style rally in Michigan, doubling down on mass deportations, tariffs, and personal attacks against critics.
President Trump's 100-day scorecard
As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office, his progress is measured against his campaign promises.
As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office, his progress is measured against his campaign promises.
Pres. Trump appoints Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to council looking to 'streamline' FEMA
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd will be among the leaders on President Donald Trump's new council to streamline FEMA.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd will be among the leaders on President Donald Trump's new council to streamline FEMA.
Abbott speaks about continued border security efforts, need for bond reform
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
House Democrat announces impeachment push against President Trump
Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, calling him "a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy."
Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, calling him "a clear and present danger to our nation’s constitution and our democracy."
President Trump's executive orders, approval rating after 100 days | D.C. Daily
President Donald Trump is marking his 100th day in office with a rally in Michigan. The president has signed 141 executive orders in his first 100 days. That's about half of all the executive orders he signed during his entire first term, and more than any other president in U.S. history. There are 150 lawsuits challenging several of them. The latest polls show the president's approval rating is lower than any president's first 100 days in 80 years.
President Donald Trump is marking his 100th day in office with a rally in Michigan. The president has signed 141 executive orders in his first 100 days. That's about half of all the executive orders he signed during his entire first term, and more than any other president in U.S. history. There are 150 lawsuits challenging several of them. The latest polls show the president's approval rating is lower than any president's first 100 days in 80 years.
Trump executive order reinforces English-speaking rule for US truck drivers
President Trump signed an executive order Monday directing the enforcement of an existing federal law that requires commercial truck drivers to speak and read English, reinforcing a rule that has long been on the books but largely unenforced in recent years.
President Trump signed an executive order Monday directing the enforcement of an existing federal law that requires commercial truck drivers to speak and read English, reinforcing a rule that has long been on the books but largely unenforced in recent years.
Trump signs executive order directing feds to list so-called sanctuary cities
The president signed executive actions on immigration on Monday as he approaches 100 days in office.
The president signed executive actions on immigration on Monday as he approaches 100 days in office.
State Department spokesperson talks Trump admin's 1st 100 days
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce talks about the Trump administration's first 100 days, including Ukraine, the Panama Canal and Mexico trade.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce talks about the Trump administration's first 100 days, including Ukraine, the Panama Canal and Mexico trade.
Eagles White House visit: Super Bowl champs meet with President Trump
The Philadelphia Eagles visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory.
The Philadelphia Eagles visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory.
FULL: Border Czar Tom Homan talks immigration in Trump admin's first 100 days
President Donald Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan talks about immigration and border security in the Trump administration's first 100 days.
President Donald Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan talks about immigration and border security in the Trump administration's first 100 days.
White House mugshots: ‘Arrested’ posters line lawn as Trump marks 100 days in office
ICE raids continued over the weekend - with hundreds arrested - as the Trump administration begins celebrating his 100th day in office.
ICE raids continued over the weekend - with hundreds arrested - as the Trump administration begins celebrating his 100th day in office.
Only about one-third of American adults have a favorable opinion of Elon Musk
The billionaire businessman has seen his popularity dwindle in the past few months with many people believing he has too much influence in Washington, D.C., a new poll finds.
The billionaire businessman has seen his popularity dwindle in the past few months with many people believing he has too much influence in Washington, D.C., a new poll finds.
Trump to mark 100th day in office for second term
President Trump will mark the 100th day of his second term this week as his poll numbers show approval and disapproval for different issues. FOX 26's Doug Luzader has more on the story.
President Trump will mark the 100th day of his second term this week as his poll numbers show approval and disapproval for different issues. FOX 26's Doug Luzader has more on the story.