Today, Donald Trump faced public pressure to name a Northern Ireland envoy amid investment concerns, while his nostalgic promotion of Gilded Age tariffs stirred debate about economic policies.

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• neal.house.gov
• www.pbs.org

Donald Trump warned that anti-Tesla protesters would face harsh consequences while nominating a defense executive for a key Army role, as congressional debates flared over proposals to grant him greater authority.

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• www.bbc.com
• defensescoop.com
• hoyer.house.gov

President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The move aims to boost domestic jobs, though market uncertainty and slowdown fears continue to shadow the decision.

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• www.nbcphiladelphia.com

During a congressional hearing, critics warned that Donald Trump and Elon Musk are exerting dangerous influence by driving public obedience, intensifying partisan divides and raising concerns about unchecked power.

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• larson.house.gov

Trump addressed the Justice Department, decrying criminal probes and vowing to expose his foes. At the same time, he sought to weaken the Education Department, fueling concerns over his escalating political confrontations.

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• apnews.com
• www.aclu.org

Trump's policies took center stage as his administration pushed workforce cuts and a hiring freeze, while he invoked an 18th-century law to expedite deportations amid claims of invasion, and New York's mayor courted his favor.

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• www.npr.org
• www.nytimes.com
• www.pbs.org