Trump tells Americans to “hang tough” as 10% universal tariffs take effect

Some of the new tariffs announced by President Trump earlier this week went into effect Saturday, triggering customs agents’ collections at ports of entry across the U.S. Mr. Trump, in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, urged Americans to “hang tough,” calling the implementation of tariffs an “economic revolution.” “We are bringing back jobs

“Hands Off!” demonstrations protest Trump, Musk across U.S.

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists. The

Trump to meet with Netanyahu at White House amid Israel’s offensive in Gaza

President Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, several people familiar with the meeting confirmed to CBS News on Saturday. The leaders are expected to focus on the latest Israeli military operations in Gaza and new U.S. tariffs announced by Mr. Trump against Israel and other countries, the

Michigan joins 18 other states to block Trump’s election order

Democratic officials in 19 states, including Michigan, filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run their own elections. Thursday’s lawsuit is the fourth against the executive order issued just a week ago. It seeks to block key aspects of

Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series

Washington — Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution on Saturday after an all-night voting marathon, putting Congress one step closer to enacting President Trump’s agenda.  Senate Republicans unveiled a new 70-page budget blueprint Wednesday that lays out a path toward implementing Mr. Trump’s border security, defense, energy and tax priorities. The resolution aims to make tax