Trump tells inner circle that Musk might leave soon. Musk is currently a special government employee who has a 130-day exemption from ethics and conflict-of-interest rules https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/04/02/trump-musk-leaving-political-liability-00265784
Many have thought that Musk is Trump's inner circle. He's been right in the Oval Office standing next to Trump.
Trump has injected tariffs into the plight of TikTok. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/...or-tiktok-float-greeted-with-a-shrug-00264734 excerpt: “The president is floating ridiculous proposals tying tariffs and TikTok together,” said a spokesperson for Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who led a charge pressing the administration for clarity on its deal plans last week — and who said he’d heard nothing in response. “I want to see TikTok get sold. I want to see it sold now. I want to see it off the market,” said Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.), a China hawk. He broadly defended Trump’s negotiating, but said, “Tariffs are a separate issue to me.”
Federal Judge Dale Ho in NY dismissed the Eric Adams case with prejudice, which means the same charges for the same instance can't be filed later. Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice despite Trump admin's request to allow for later prosecution
Jim Banks insults former HHS worker who lost job because of Trump, Musk, and RFJ, Jr.. Sen. Jim Banks Tells HHS Employee Who Lost Job ‘You Probably Deserved It’ excerpt: “Hi, I was a worker at HHS. I was fired illegally on Feb. 14,” he said, referring to recent, mass layoffs and firings under the Trump administration. “There are many people who are not getting social service programs, especially people with disabilities. Are you gonna do anything to stop what’s happening?” “You probably deserved it," Banks said once inside the elevator. The former HHS employee and a woman standing near him seem taken aback by Banks' response, both audibly exhibiting surprise. “I deserved it?” Schroeder asked. “You probably deserved it," Banks repeated. “Wow,” the woman is heard saying. “That’s so rude and sad.” “Why did I deserve it?” Schroeder asked. The senator does not change his outlook, replying, “Because you seem like a clown.” He then smiled as the elevator doors closed.
Banks insulted Ilhan Omar for talking about her post-traumatic stress disorder. He said it was offensive to U.S. veterans.
Two special election seats in WI go to Democrats after Musk gave a couple million dollars to GOP voters in WI to try to buy the elections. Trump tariffs live: ‘Liberation Day’ arrives as world braces for its global impact
Trump once again shows that he has a place in his heart for financial fraudsters. Trump commutes sentence of convicted fraudster who aided GOP effort to impeach Biden Gregory Svirnovskiy Mon, March 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM UTC Trump commutes sentence of convicted fraudster who aided GOP effort to impeach Biden
Caine says he didn't wear a MAGA hat, contrary to what Trump says. Trump nominee to be top general denies wearing MAGA hat
European markets fall ahead of Trump's new tariffs as part of his “Make America Wealthy Again” plan. European markets close lower as traders brace for Trump's tariff plans excerpt: "White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the import taxes would go into effect immediately, adding the only way to avoid the new levies is to move production to the U.S."
'We were lied to:' Two women the Trump administration tried to send to El Salvador prison speak excerpt: “It just shows how little process there is and how little due diligence,” Gelernt said. “Whoever heard of sending someone potentially for a life sentence in El Salvador without giving them any due process?”
Trump agenda in Congress temporarily delayed after GOP rebellion in House. Trump agenda upended after GOP rebellion shuts down House floor
Lawsuit challenges Trump's quest to dictate how elections are conducted around the country. Lawsuit challenges Trump's order that aims to 'dictate' new rules for national elections
‘In the long run, we’re all dead’: Trump allies struggle with trade uncertainty excerpt: "But many of the president’s allies and critics are united by a fear that the new levies will plunge weary consumers into a new wellspring of economic uncertainty and possibly a recession. Some Republicans, already on edge about losing their narrow congressional majority in the midterms, fear the levies are likely to damage the president’s and the party’s popularity on inflation, an issue of paramount importance to voters who are on edge about the White House’s new trade plans."
Trump closes five regional Head Start offices. It's a preschool program that serves low-income families. Staff reductions close regional Head Start offices
Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view Kellie Carter Jackson Tue 1 Apr 2025 12.00 EDT Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson excerpt: "But Trump’s executive order is not about restoring the truth. Quite the opposite. It creates false narratives and myths that promote the supremacy of whiteness. This executive order has the potential for harm because erasure is violence; it robs the public of the truth. Because there is no way to explain slavery and segregation as not “inherently harmful and oppressive”, Trump would rather not explain it at all."
Momodou Taal is leaving the U.S. after a judge denied a request to delay his deportation. Cornell University student targeted by Trump leaves the US
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/01/salvador-man-maryland-deported-mistake-00262870
Trump set to impose largest peacetime tax hike on Americans and largest since WWII era. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/economy/tariffs-largest-tax-hike/index.html