Trump News for Thursday, May 1, 2025
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More dolls, better living
New York Post
Trump must be the first president in history to say that his policies will deprive American children of toys — but he was ultimately dismissing abundance, one of the marvels of our system.
May 1, 2025, 11:45 PM

Trump threatens to slap sanctions, cut off business with countries that buy Iranian oil
New York Post
President Trump on Thursday threatened to slap secondary sanctions and cut off business with foreign countries that purchase Iranian oil products, hours after planned nuclear talks with Tehran were postponed.
May 1, 2025, 11:39 PM

Pride Toronto sounds hopeful note at 2025 kickoff
Toronto Star
New sponsors and city funding are helping make up for sponsors who withdrew earlier this year as Trump administration targeted diversity programs.
May 1, 2025, 11:26 PM

Inside the secret genius of the Ukraine mineral deal
New York Post
President Trump has just struck one big, beautiful deal with Ukraine — and its impact could reach far beyond rare earth minerals.
May 1, 2025, 11:22 PM

Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump's birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters,
May 1, 2025, 11:15 PM

Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits climb
GuelphToday
MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw a rise in both profits and uncertainty in its latest quarter as the country's biggest railroad operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump.
May 1, 2025, 11:13 PM

US Forest Service evicts dozens of homeless people living in Oregon woods
The Guardian
Action in Deschutes national forest for wildfire prevention plan follows Trump order to increase timber production
May 1, 2025, 11:05 PM

Trump's golf buddy wants Irish ambassador gig
RTE.ie
Currently Irish-American Edward Walsh, who is a member of Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster is the front-runner to be the next Ambassador to Ireland, but what is expected of him?
May 1, 2025, 11:00 PM

Army plans for a potential parade on Trump’s birthday call for 6,600 soldiers
BreakingNews.ie
The US Army’s 250th anniversary coincides with the president’s birthday on June 14.
May 1, 2025, 11:00 PM

Ryanair threatens to cancel huge Boeing order if Trump tariffs raise prices
BreakingNews.ie
Ryanair said it could look at alternative suppliers, including Chinese planemaker COMAC.
May 1, 2025, 11:00 PM

Trump signs executive order cutting federal funding to broadcasters
BreakingNews.ie
The order further requires agencies work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organisations.
May 1, 2025, 11:00 PM

AIB to decide whether to proceed with buyback after shareholder approval
BreakingNews.ie
AIB's share price has fallen due to a global stock market rout unleashed by US president Donald Trump's tariffs
May 1, 2025, 11:00 PM

Yet another woke judge goes lawless in move against Trump
New York Post
Owen McIntire stands charged with firebombing a Tesla dealership, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage — yet a Massachusetts judge let him out of jail to supervised home release ahead of his trial.
May 1, 2025, 10:42 PM
Chamber of Commerce asks Trump administration for tariff exclusions to "stave off a recession"
CBS News
The Chamber of Commerce warns that U.S. small businesses do not have the capitol reserves to survive tariffs on foreign imports.
May 1, 2025, 10:40 PM

CUSMA-compliant auto parts won't be hit with tariffs
CBC.ca
U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on trade will not be hit with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
May 1, 2025, 10:32 PM

Trump believes Waltz will 'make a better UN ambassador': JD Vance
New York Post
"I think you can make a good argument that it's a promotion," the veep added.
May 1, 2025, 10:21 PM

Mike Waltz's 'Signalgate' mistake weakened Trump - so why isn't Pete Hegseth also getting fired?
Sky News
Sharing sensitive military information on a group chat was a reckless error of judgement and raised questions over the president's decision to appoint him.
May 1, 2025, 10:15 PM

Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs
Vancouver Is Awesome
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs.
May 1, 2025, 10:13 PM