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Trump eyes paving over Rose Garden as part of White House makeover

President Trump is reportedly eyeing plans to pave over the historic Rose Garden at the White House, giving it the patio-like feel of his club in Florida. Published March 18, 2025

Audi considering price hikes, production moves to deal with Trump tariffs

German automaker Audi said Tuesday it is considering whether to move production into the U.S. or raise prices as it braces for the impact of President Trump's tariff plans. Published March 18, 2025

Trump calls for impeachment of judge who’s blocking deportation flights

President Trump and fellow Republicans began an impeachment effort Tuesday against a federal judge Mr. Trump labeled a "troublemaker and agitator" for trying to thwart his deportation of Venezuelan gang members. Published March 18, 2025

Trump says Biden’s Jan. 6 committee pardons are invalid

President Trump is claiming the preemptive pardons that then-President Biden granted to the House select committee on the Jan. 6 riot are not valid because his predecessor used an autopen to sign them. Published March 17, 2025

Senate passes bill to permanently put fentanyl on list of dangerous drugs

A long-running legislative push to permanently put illicit fentanyl and its chemical cousins on the most restrictive list of U.S. drugs could reach President Trump's desk before the end of March. Published March 14, 2025

Dr. Oz vows to protect Medicare and Medicaid and ‘Make America Healthy Again’

Dr. Mehmet Oz says President Trump will "love and cherish" Medicare and Medicaid but thinks reforms are needed to eliminate waste and fraud and sustain the government insurance programs. Published March 14, 2025

White House withdraws nomination for David Weldon to head CDC

The White House on Wednesday withdrew Dave Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a rare setback for President Trump's picks even as the Senate advanced nominees to lead other health agencies. Published March 13, 2025

Trump to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over pipeline, congestion pricing

President Trump said he plans to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday to discuss a major pipeline project and "other things," which could include congestion pricing for motorists in Manhattan. Published March 13, 2025

White House withdraws nomination for David Weldon to head the CDC

The White House is withdrawing Dave Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Published March 13, 2025

Trump threatens to hit European Union with 200% tariff on wine, alcohol

President Trump threatened Thursday to impose a massive tariff on wines and other alcoholic beverages from France and other European nations. Published March 13, 2025

Trump cheers cooling inflation as tariff war threatens price hikes

Inflation cooled in February in a much-needed economic win Wednesday for President Trump, whose aggressive trade agenda is alarming Wall Street and could raise prices if suppliers pass the cost of looming tariffs to consumers. Published March 12, 2025

U.S. inflation cooled in February, though trade war threatens to lift prices

Wall Street cheered Wednesday after an inflation report showed prices rising 0.2% in February, down slightly from the previous month and lower than expectations. Published March 12, 2025

European Union, Canada retaliate as Trump’s metal tariffs take effect

The European Union on Wednesday imposed "swift and proportionate" tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect. Published March 12, 2025

Canadian province backs down on electricity surcharge in wake of Trump escalation threat

A major Canadian official on Tuesday backed off his decision to put a 25% surcharge on the electricity it sends to U.S. communities after President Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% as payback. Published March 11, 2025