Trump News for Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Trump administration takes over $7B reconstruction project for NYC's Penn Station
Toronto Star
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is taking control of the $7 billion reconstruction project for New York City's busy but aging Penn Station, sidelining the city's mass
Apr 17, 2025, 11:43 PM
The Abrego Garcia case pulls Democrats into the immigration debate Trump wants to have
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — For Democrats, the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is about fundamental American ideals — due process, following court orders, preventing government overreach. For the Trump administration and Republicans,
Apr 17, 2025, 11:30 PM
Federal leaders clash over U.S. tariffs, pipelines in English debate
GuelphToday
MONTREAL — Canada's main federal party leaders squared off on U.S. tariffs and President Donald Trump's global trade war, offering contrasting visions for a country under economic threat.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:29 PM
Donald Trump says second UK state visit could happen in September
Sky News
The US president is set to get the full red carpet treatment once again in an unprecedented move for modern times. Sir Keir Starmer handed him the invitation from the King during a White House love-in earlier this year.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:22 PM
U.S. consumer watchdog says it will lay off most remaining staff
The Globe and Mail
Trump, Musk called earlier this year for the CFPB’s elimination, accusing it of politicized enforcement
Apr 17, 2025, 11:14 PM
The real reason Canada must crack down on financial crime isn’t Trump; it’s trade
The Globe and Mail
Canada’s poor track record on combatting financial crime will make it harder for Ottawa to sign new free-trade deals with other countries
Apr 17, 2025, 11:13 PM
Trump latest: US president says UK state visit could happen in September and it's an 'honour to be a friend of King'
Sky News
Donald Trump says he was invited by King Charles to visit the UK and a date in September may be set. Listen below to the latest episode of Trump 100 as you scroll.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:08 PM
US strikes on a Yemeni oil port kill 74 people, Houthis say
BreakingNews.ie
The operation marks the single-deadliest known attack under President Donald Trump’s new campaign targeting the rebels.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:00 PM
Trump and Italy's Meloni talk up EU tariff deal hopes
RTE.ie
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni hit an optimistic note about a possible US-EU tariffs deal as the far-right Italian Prime Minister mounted a charm offensive at the White House.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:00 PM
Slow speed of government why voters look for Trump-like figures, Taoiseach tells Tubridy
BreakingNews.ie
He made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with Ryan Tubridy for his podcast, The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:00 PM
Canadian leader tells nation Trump tariff war can help domestic trade
BreakingNews.ie
Mark Carney made his case to Canadians in his latest bid to retain power at the English election debate on Thursday.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:00 PM
Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ‘coming to a head’, says Trump
BreakingNews.ie
The US President said neither side was ‘playing him’ as he pushes to end the three-year long war.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:00 PM
US will 'take a pass' if Ukraine deal is not done soon
RTE.ie
US President Donald Trump the United States will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine war talks unless there is quick progress from Moscow and Kyiv.
Apr 17, 2025, 11:00 PM
U.S., Ukraine sign memorandum as first step to minerals deal, senior Ukrainian official says
The Globe and Mail
Trump has pushed for a compact that would allow the United States to have privileged access to Ukraine’s natural resources
Apr 17, 2025, 10:57 PM
Liz Cheney didn't write letter urging Democratic Party to fight Trump's 'authoritarian machine'
Snopes.com
A Facebook user claimed credit for the post and shared it in a group titled: "Liz Cheney/Adam Kinzinger Against Trump."
Apr 17, 2025, 10:54 PM
Fact check: Trump falsely claims gas prices hit $1.98 in some states
Cable News Network
President Donald Trump falsely claimed Thursday that some states saw gas prices fall to just $1.98 on Wednesday.
Apr 17, 2025, 10:52 PM
Can Trump or the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.
CBS News
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
Apr 17, 2025, 10:20 PM
Trump admin accused of censoring NIH’s top expert on ultra-processed foods
Ars Technica
Kevin Hall claims an aide for Kennedy edited his written responses to a reporter.
Apr 17, 2025, 10:18 PM
U.S. action led to reopening of Toronto-listed company’s tin mine in Congo, Trump adviser says
The Globe and Mail
Massad Boulos says the Rwandan move was a ‘good faith’ gesture in response to U.S. concerns about private mining investments
Apr 17, 2025, 10:12 PM