Trump News for Monday, April 7, 2025
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Trump administration fires senior Navy female officer at NATO. She appeared on a 'woke' list
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO's military committee, was fired over the weekend by the Trump administration, U.S. officials said Monday.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:56 PM

Trump Era: Legal Battles and Policy Shifts in Focus
Devdiscourse
A federal appeals court halted Trump's ability to remove Democratic members from labor boards, complicating his control over federal agencies. Republicans in the House face internal divides over Trump's tax cuts. Court rulings on deportations and NASA's moon program reflect ongoing challenges. Tariff tensions threaten economic stability.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:55 PM

Global Tensions: Trump Administration's Controversial Decisions Spark Global Reactions
Devdiscourse
The Trump administration's decisions are creating global tensions, with significant cuts to aid in Afghanistan and Yemen, heightened tariffs in the trade war with China and the EU, and legal challenges over deportation policies. A lawsuit also emerges linking a Palestinian-American with Hamas attacks.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:54 PM

Apple’s 3-day loss in market cap swells to almost $640 billion
NBC News
While the stock market broadly fared better on Monday than in the prior two trading days, Apple got hammered once again, losing 3.7%, as concerns mounted that the company will take a major hit from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:49 PM

Will the tariffs lead to a recession? What to know.
Boston.com
Trump's sharp tariff hikes last week have heightened many economists' worries that the US could tip into recession.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:49 PM

Supreme Court's Controversial Decision on Trump’s Deportation Tactics
Devdiscourse
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump to use an old wartime law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members with certain restrictions. The decision, however, emphasized the need for judicial review in deportations. Legal challenges continue amid debates over national security and presidential powers.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:45 PM

Trump tariffs, Hang Seng Index, China stocks
CNBC
Focus will be on China stocks after Trump on Monday threatened additional 50% tariffs on China if Beijing did not lift its duties on U.S. imports.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:44 PM

Start talking trade deals, Mr. President - and end the tariff meltdown
New York Post
On Monday, as the fallout from Liberation Day continued to rile markets, the European Union surrendered. But is the Trump administration even answering the phone?
Apr 7, 2025, 11:43 PM

Trump's Surprising Iran Talks: A Diplomatic Gamble
Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and Iran are set to begin negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program. The discussions will initially be indirect, with Oman mediating. Trump's warning hinted at repercussions if talks fail, while both sides prepare for diplomatic engagement in a tense geopolitical landscape.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:43 PM

Domestic funds go on buying spree; FPIs pull out
The Indian Express
Investor wealth of Rs 14 lakh crore wiped out in Trump-triggered sell-off on Black Monday
Apr 7, 2025, 11:41 PM

'Hands Off' Protestors Line Murrieta, Temecula City Streets Saturday
Joliet, IL Patch
'Hands Off' Protestors Line Murrieta, Temecula City Streets Saturday - Murrieta, CA - Hundreds participated in Southwest Riverside County rallies to protest the actions of the Trump administration.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:40 PM

Senate GOP leaders dismiss bipartisan push to curb Trump tariff power
Washington Examiner
GOP leaders’ dismissal of a proposal from Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) to require congressional tariff approval came after a third straight day of plunging stock markets.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:40 PM

Supreme Court hands Trump win in effort to deport migrants using controversial 1700s law
Raw Story
The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a win Monday afternoon as it allowed his administration to — for now — use a 1700s-era law to deport migrants it alleges are gang members.The court said Trump's administration can invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which was part of the Alien and Se...
Apr 7, 2025, 11:39 PM

Paramount to begin mediation with President Trump in $20B lawsuit over '60 Minutes' interview: report
New York Post
Paramount Global and President Trump will reportedly begin mediation in the coming days in his $20 billion lawsuit over CBS News' "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:39 PM

Supreme Court's Controversial Decision on Venezuelan Deportations
Devdiscourse
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deport Venezuelan migrants using an 18th-century law, contingent on a court hearing. The decision sparked division, with liberals dissenting and Justice Barrett partially agreeing. This ruling has intensified the conflict between the White House and federal courts.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:37 PM

China Uses Ronald Reagan's 1987 Speech to Criticize Trump's Tariffs
Newsweek
The Chinese Embassy has shared a clip of the iconic Republican criticizing tariffs, saying his words have "new relevance" amid Trump's global levies.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:37 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges' review
KABC-TV
The Supreme Court is allowing Trump to resume deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members, but said they must be given due process.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:36 PM

A Parade in the Making: Military Dreams in Washington
Devdiscourse
The Trump administration is considering a military parade in Washington this summer, aligned with the Army's 250th anniversary. Discussions remain early, but the event would coincide with Trump's birthday. Previous plans were halted due to high costs. DC officials express infrastructure concerns should military vehicles be used.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:35 PM

What’s likely to move the market
CNBC
President Trump's tariffs rattled the market for a third session, with the Dow seeing an intraday swing of 2,595 points. Here's what CNBC is watching Tuesday.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:34 PM
Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
The Trump administrated has canceled millions of dollars in international grants that a Department of Labor division administered to combat child labor and slave labor around the world.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:31 PM

Letters: Protesters misguided in targeting Tesla
The Mercury News
Also: Tenant protections | Senior center | Trump's interest | Healthy aging | Rewriting history. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for April 8, 2025.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:30 PM

Supreme Court clears Trump to resume swift deportations
Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court handed Trump a significant legal victory, allowing him to resume deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:28 PM
Trump’s tariffs: What are Singapore’s possible options in responding?
The Straits Times
As a free trade partner, Singapore can rightfully ask for exemption from the unilateral imposition of “baseline” tariffs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:27 PM

Trump administration is having early discussions to hold a military parade in Washington on June 14
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is having early discussions about a grand military parade in Washington this summer, something that is a long-held dream of President Donald Trump.
Apr 7, 2025, 11:24 PM