Trump News for Tuesday, April 29, 2025

President Donald Trump highlighted economic achievements during a Michigan rally, as concerns around the U.S. economy and immigration policies persist. Meanwhile, a Wisconsin judge faces legal battles, and the U.S. Senate confirmed Trump's ally Thomas Barrack as ambassador to Turkey amidst growing tension with the country.

Former President Donald Trump hosted a rally in Michigan, touting economic achievements and criticizing Democrats. Attendees largely supported his economic policies despite concerns over inflation and tariffs. Democrats countered with criticism of Trump's presidency, citing chaotic governance, while protesters expressed dissent outside the event.

President Trump delivered a speech marking the first 100 days of his second term in Warren, Michigan.

Twenty-four Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling AmeriCorps by cancelling grants and cutting 85% of its workforce. The lawsuit argues that the cuts violate constitutional powers, impacting vital community services like disaster preparedness and education. The administration attributes the cuts to accountability failures.

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated prosecutions against migrants for illegally entering a newly created military zone along the U.S.-Mexico border. This move, part of President Trump's immigration crackdown, sparks concerns over military involvement in civilian law enforcement, drawing criticism from civil rights organizations.

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore US$12 million that Congress appropriated for Radio Free Europe, a pro-democracy media outlet at risk of going dark for the first time in 75 years.

Paramount is considering a potential settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump over his lawsuit related to CBS News' '60 Minutes.' The New York Times revealed financial terms being discussed internally. Paramount has not responded to Reuters for comments.

President Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online.

The race was overshadowed by the threats to Canada’s sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump

Donald Trump says he had a "good call" with Jeff Bezos - following a spat between the White House and Amazon over tariffs. On his 100th day in office, Trump is speaking at a rally in Warren, Michigan.

Also: More fallout from the federal election as Conservatives, NDP begin to assess their future

Elon Musk's efficiency task force, within the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, influenced the abrupt termination of over $811 million in DOJ grants. Discrepancies arose as some cuts misaligned with Trump's priorities, leading to partial reversals. The Department faces backlash from affected organizations while evaluating new grants.

Tá comóradh déanta ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump ar a chéad 100 lá in oifig le slógadh i Michigan

US President Donald Trump has touted what he called a series of major economic wins and forcefully attacked Democrats during a rally in Michigan, as polling showed Americans growing more sceptical of his hardline approaches on trade and immigration.

A huge piece of protest art has been created outside one of Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.

The US and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.

Greenpeace UK has formed a portrait of the US president to mark the first 100 days of his second term in office

Trump and his campaign promises: Mapping his first 100 days

Typically, presidents use the 100-day mark to launch multiple rallies. But Donald Trump is doing only the Michigan stop.

The president criticised the Fed chairman despite assurances earlier this month that he did not plan to fire him over interest rate cuts.

Donald Trump has made big promises on Russia's war in Ukraine but he's becoming an impatient broker.

Adidas said the blanket 10% increase in U.S. tariffs will eventually cause price increases, but it is impossible to quantify those or the likely impact on U.S. consumer demand, highlighting the paralysis caused by trade uncertainty.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to mitigate the impact of his auto tariffs through credits and exonerations. These actions aimed to appease investor concerns and support the U.S. auto sector facing 25% tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump's trade policies have stirred global economic uncertainty and criticism.

WASHINGTON — U.S.