Trump shrugs off suspected Russian hack of U.S. courts

Trump shrugs off suspected Russian hack of U.S. courts

On August 13, 2025, President Donald Trump downplayed reports of a suspected Russian hack targeting the U.S. federal court filing system during a press conference, stating, “Are you surprised? They hack in—that’s what they do. They’re good at it. We’re good at it.” The comments, reported by outlets like Axios and The Hill, were in … Read more

Here’s what U.S. automakers are saying about Trump’s EV policies

Here’s what U.S. automakers are saying about Trump’s EV policies

U.S. automakers have expressed varied reactions to President Donald Trump’s electric vehicle (EV) policies in 2025, which include rolling back EV mandates, eliminating tax credits, and proposing to rescind emissions regulations. These changes have created a mix of uncertainty, strategic adjustments, and cautious optimism, as automakers navigate a shifting regulatory landscape. Below is a summary … Read more

Apple shares pop 5% ahead of Trump-Cook announcement

Apple shares pop 5% ahead of Trump-Cook announcement

As shown in the finance card above, Apple’s stock price surged 5% on August 6, 2025, closing at $213.275, up from the previous day’s close of $202.92. This increase aligns with reports of an impending White House announcement where CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump detailed Apple’s commitment to invest $600 billion in the … Read more

5 soldiers shot at military base, Army says

5 soldiers shot at military base, Army says

Five Soldiers Shot at Fort Stewart Army Base in Georgia, Suspect in Custody Hinesville, GA – Five U.S. Army soldiers were shot Wednesday morning in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart, the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River, located approximately 40 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia. The shooter was apprehended by law … Read more

Hitlar Trump trade deal investment pledges are intentions, say partners, not gifts

Hitlar Trump trade deal investment pledges are intentions, say partners, not gifts

Trump Trade Deal Investment Pledges Are Intentions, Not Gifts, Say Partners By [Your Name], August 6, 2025 Recent trade agreements spearheaded by President Donald Trump have been hailed as significant victories for the United States, featuring massive investment pledges from key trading partners like Japan, the European Union, and South Korea. However, growing skepticism from … Read more

Contentious July jobs report confirms the U.S. economy is slowing sharply

Contentious July jobs report confirms the U.S. economy is slowing sharply

Contentious July Jobs Report Signals Sharp Slowdown in U.S. Economy August 5, 2025 – The U.S. economy added just 73,000 jobs in July 2025, far below the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 100,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The report, released on August 1, also included dramatic downward revisions for May and … Read more

The Fed is unlikely to cut rates Wednesday, but this meeting is packed with intrigue

The Fed is unlikely to cut rates Wednesday, but this meeting is packed with intrigue

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%–4.50% during its July 30, 2025, meeting, with no rate cut anticipated, according to multiple sources. Despite pressure from President Donald Trump for lower borrowing costs, economists and market indicators, such as the CME FedWatch tool, suggest only a 4%–5% chance of … Read more

U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump’s tariffs hit

U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump’s tariffs hit

U.S. Economy Grows at 3% in Q2 2025 Despite Tariff Headwinds Washington, July 30, 2025 – The U.S. economy expanded at a robust 3% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing economists’ expectations of 2.6%, according to the Commerce Department’s initial GDP estimate. This growth marks a significant rebound from the first quarter’s … Read more

Tariffs on de minimis packages won’t stop yet, says Court

Tariffs on de minimis packages won’t stop yet, says Court

Federal Trade Court Upholds Trump’s Tariffs on De Minimis Shipments, For Now Washington, D.C. – July 29, 2025 – A federal trade court has declined to issue a preliminary injunction to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the de minimis tariff exemption for low-value packages shipped to the United States, according to a ruling … Read more

Trump Org. says Amazon, Walmart, eBay sellers hawking knockoff goods

Trump Org. says Amazon, Walmart, eBay sellers hawking knockoff goods

Trump Organization Sues Amazon, Walmart, eBay Sellers Over Counterfeit Merchandise Miami, July 29, 2025 – The Trump Organization has filed a lawsuit against unnamed online merchants selling on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay, accusing them of peddling counterfeit merchandise bearing Trump trademarks. The suit, filed on July 25, 2025, in the U.S. District Court in Florida, … Read more