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Bloomberg· 2025-08-05 10:10
Putin doesn't appear to believe the US will follow through on threats to raise tariffs on Russian oil buyers. The White House should call his bluff (via @opinion) https://t.co/tKWBtHOkEQ ...
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Wu Blockchain· 2025-08-05 00:03
According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is preparing an executive order that would fine banks for dropping customers for political reasons, targeting alleged discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies. The draft order instructs regulators to investigate whether financial institutions have violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, or consumer financial protection laws. https://t.co/6kr36xV7dz ...
Trump to ‘leave distinctive imprint’ with $200M White House renovation project
NBC News· 2025-08-01 22:30
President Trump is tapping into his real estate roots, announcing a $200 million White House renovation project, which would include the construction of a new 90,000 square foot ballroom. These renderings released by the White House show Golden or Nate Ballroom the administration says could be used to host events with world leaders or other major gatherings. The project, which set to begin next month, will be one of the largest renovations to the White House in decades.It's just the latest White House proje ...
A ballroom, bathroom and lots of gold: Trump relishes remaking the White House
NBC News· 2025-08-01 22:18
Project Overview - A \$200 million project to build a 90,000 square foot ballroom at the White House is planned [1] - The ballroom project aims to replace the East Wing, traditionally the location of the First Lady's offices [1] - The project intends to eliminate the need for tents during large events [2] Funding and Donations - The project will be funded by the president and through private donations [2] - The source of the private donations remains undisclosed [2] Other Renovations - Additional renovation projects include flag poles, Rose Garden paving, and gold accents in the Oval Office [3] - A bathroom in the Lincoln bedroom is being renovated to better suit the Lincoln era [4]
Trump to hit Canada with 35% tariff as trade deadline looms
NBC News· 2025-08-01 03:00
The president will start telling countries where they stand at midnight tonight. That's in about four hours. As for Canada, the White House is is already letting them know early, saying that they are getting hit with a 35% tariff hiked up from 25%.President Trump says meanwhile there is this lastminute scramble from other countries trying to get trade deals inked right before the deadline and saying he didn't do a lot of this during his first term because he was too busy with other stuff. We have made a few ...
Trump says falling-out came after Epstein 'stole' staff from him
MSNBC· 2025-07-30 14:48
Legal and Political Actions - Democrats are using a rarely used law to request the Epstein files, seeking all documents related to the case while protecting victim information and removing child sexual abuse materials [2] - Senator Schumer is leading the effort to access Epstein files, but the enforcement mechanism for Democrats, being in the minority, is uncertain [2] - The House is negotiating with Maxwell's legal team for her testimony, but she has requested congressional immunity, advance questions, testimony outside of prison, and postponement until her appeals are litigated [19][20] - The House committee has responded that they will not grant congressional immunity to Maxwell [21] - The DOJ has submitted a new filing asking a court in New York to unseal the grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case, arguing high public interest warrants the release [28][29] Presidential Involvement and Statements - The White House has restricted who can discuss Epstein with reporters, but President Trump has continued to address questions on the matter [3] - President Trump introduced new details about a falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, stating Epstein tried to hire employees, including Virginia Giuffre, from his Mar-a-Lago facility [4][5] - President Trump confirmed that Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser, was recruited by Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago, corroborating part of her story [10][11] - President Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, asserting his presidential power to offer clemency but stating it's not the appropriate time to discuss it [15][16] Concerns and Controversies - Questions are raised about President Trump's knowledge of Epstein's activities at the time and why he considered Epstein a "creep" [11][12] - The release of prison surveillance video from the night Epstein died has raised concerns due to a missing minute and reports of the video being sped up and edited [24][25] - The Attorney General cited a video reset as the reason for the time gap in the surveillance video, but new questions arise if the missing minute isn't missing on another version of the tape [27]
WSJ: Trump was told he’s named in Epstein files
NBC News· 2025-07-24 00:15
Tonight, a new report that President Trump is named in the Epstein files. And the Wall Street Journal states that he was briefed in May by the Attorney General Pam Bondi, that his name appeared multiple times, according to senior administration officials. The journal writes, "The files contained what officials felt was unverified hearsay about many people, including Trump, who had socialized with Epstein in the past, saying Trump was told many other high-profile figures were also named." Tonight, neither th ...
WSJ: DOJ told Trump his name is in Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-07-23 21:13
Brand new bombshell reporting from the Wall Street Journal that might explain why Donald Trump appears so anxious and frankly flatfooted when it comes to releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The Wall Street Journal citing senior administration officials in its reporting that when Justice Department officials reviewed what Attorney General Pam Bondi called a quote truckload of documents related to Epstein earlier this year, they discovered Donald Trump's name appeared multiple times from that repo ...
'He’s a MADMAN': Trump officials slam Netanyahu after Syria strikes test U.S. patience
MSNBC· 2025-07-21 12:59
following Israel's strikes inside Syria last week. One which govern uh targeted a government building that the Trump administration is of course trying to to build up. Axius is reporting on recent conversations inside the White House regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government.Long story short, Donald Trump is getting fed up. One White House official described Netanyahu as quote a madman to Axius, claiming he bombs everything all the time and that it could undermine the Trump Whit ...
Nightly News Full Episode - July 17
NBC News· 2025-07-18 02:40
Tonight, the White House revealing President Trump's new medical diagnosis. The president experiencing swelling in his legs, now diagnosed with chronic Venus insufficiency. The White House also explaining this bruising on his hand appearing to be covered in makeup.Tonight, we'll show you the letter from his doctor assuring the country the president remains in excellent health. Flash flooding in the Midwest as a month's worth of rain hit Kansas City in under 24 hours. In New Jersey, we hear from a man who su ...