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Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on future

May 1, 2025 10:36 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Elon Musk, preparing to step back from his work leading the Department of Government Efficiency, had a request of the reporters gathered at the White House to interview him: Before he would answer any questions, he wanted someone to tell him a joke.

The Senate votes down resolution to block Trump’s global tariffs amid economic turmoil

May 1, 2025 10:34 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution Wednesday that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, giving the president a modest win as lawmakers in both parties have remained skeptical of his trade agenda.

A 180-year-old private South Carolina university is closing after a $6M fundraising drive fails

May 1, 2025 10:14 AM EDT

Associated Press,

A 180-year-old private Christian university in South Carolina is closing at the end of the semester after failing to raise $6 million to keep its doors open.

South Carolina treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office

May 1, 2025 10:12 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year.

U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

Apr 30, 2025 10:36 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business.

Vance heralds ‘industrial renaissance’ in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant

Apr 29, 2025 6:28 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Vice President JD Vance visited a steel plant in South Carolina on Thursday as he heralded the launch of an “industrial renaissance” in the U.S., in part due to President Donald Trump’s moves to boost domestic industry.

Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs

Apr 29, 2025 10:20 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to mark the first 100 days of his second term, staging his largest public event since returning to the White House in a state that has been especially rocked by his steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada.

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories

Apr 29, 2025 10:16 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.

In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza wars

Apr 28, 2025 1:13 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Ahead of his second go-around in the White House, President Donald Trump spoke with certainty about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in the first 24 hours of his new administration and finding lasting peace from the devastating 18-month conflict in Gaza.

Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

Apr 28, 2025 10:33 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war.

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Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on future

The Senate votes down resolution to block Trump’s global tariffs amid economic turmoil

A 180-year-old private South Carolina university is closing after a $6M fundraising drive fails

South Carolina treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office

U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

Vance heralds ‘industrial renaissance’ in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant

Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories

In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza wars

Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

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