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Trump unveils $5 million 'gold card' while aboard Air Force One

President Donald Trump held up a gold card that had his face emblazoned on it while speaking with reporters on Air Force One on Thursday.
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President Donald Trump held up a gold card that had his face emblazoned on it while speaking with reporters on Air Force One on Thursday.
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NSC staffers fired after Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer: Sources

Susie Wiles, JD Vance and others were also part of the meeting.
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Laura Loomer photographed at The Villages, FL.
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Trump says ‘it’s going very well’ after tariffs roil markets

He spoke to reporters as he left the White House for a golf event in Miami.
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2025.
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What we know about the foreign college students targeted for deportation

Some students claim they're being targeted for exercising free speech.
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Protesters march as they rally for Gaza and demand the release of detained Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, March 18, 2025, in New York City.
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RFK Jr. announces HHS reinstating some programs, employees cut by mistake

On the heels of terminating 10,000 jobs from the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News some programs would soon be reinstated because they were mistakenly cut.
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On the heels of terminating 10,000 jobs from the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News some programs would soon be reinstated because they were mistakenly cut.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to limit Trump on tariffs

Democrats in the House want to put Republicans on the record on tariffs.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer on the Senate floor at the Capitol, April 3, 2025.
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RFK Jr. announces HHS reinstating some programs, employees cut by mistake

He didn't indicate when the reinstatements would happen.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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'Lots of countries can retaliate,' says NYU economics professor on tariffs

Joseph Foudy, an economics professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, discusses how other countries may retaliate against the Trump administration’s tariff plan.
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VIDEO: 'Lots of countries can retaliate,' says NYU economics professor on tariffs
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Tariff plan stokes economic anxiety

Bankrate chief financial analyst Greg McBride joins ABC News Live to discuss what President Trump's tariff plan means for the average consumer.
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VIDEO: Tariff plan stokes economic anxiety
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What tariffs mean for the future of the economy

Director of The Budget Lab at Yale, Ernie Tedeschi, estimates a loss of $3,800 per household as a result of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
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VIDEO: What tariffs mean for the future of the economy
April 03

DOD watchdog launches probe into Hegseth use of Signal chat ahead of Houthi airstrike

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others discussed a U.S. strike in Yemen.
April 03
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a joint press conference with Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro, at Camp Aguinaldo, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 28, 2025.
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Rep. Beth Van Duyne: US has ‘some wiggle room’ to raise tariffs in negotiations

Republican Rep. Beth Van Duyne weighs in on the Trump administration’s tariff plans.
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VIDEO: Rep. Beth Van Duyne: US has ‘some wiggle room’ to raise tariffs in negotiations
April 03

Judge to hear arguments over whether Trump deportation flights defied court order

A judge will hear arguments Thursday over whether the Trump administration defied a court order when they deported alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador.
April 03
VIDEO: Judge to hear arguments over whether Trump deportation flights defied court order
April 03

'They're ripping us off': Trump's long-standing grievance driving his risky tariffs

His rhetoric is dramatically changing the U.S. relationship with the world.
April 03
President Donald Trump walks to deliver remarks on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025.
April 03

Mayor Eric Adams to run for re-election as an independent

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the New York City mayor who explained his decision in an online video.
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VIDEO: Mayor Eric Adams to run for re-election as an independent
April 03

The divide between Trump and economists on tariffs

New York Times trade reporter Ana Swanson says economists are giving a “very different picture” about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
April 03
VIDEO: The divide between Trump and economists on tariffs
April 03

Trump fires several NSC staffers over concerns they’re not loyal, sources

President Donald Trump fired the staffers after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who claimed they were not committed to his agenda, sources told ABC News.
April 03
VIDEO: Trump fires several NSC staffers over concerns they’re not loyal, sources
April 03

Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues

With the House at a standstill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to fold on his strong opposition to allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
April 03
With the House at a standstill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to fold on his strong opposition to allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
April 03

Targets of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs include tiny islands but not Russia and Iran

President Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs impact friends and foe alike, but also on the list are uninhabited islands while glaring omissions include Russia and Iran.
April 03
Targets of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs include tiny islands but not Russia and Iran
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Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues

Trump says he supports the idea, but it's Johnson's decision to make.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson attends a Women's History Month event in the East Room of the White House, Mar. 26, 2025 in Washington.
April 03

‘I believe in Trump’s negotiation’ on tariffs: GOP congressman

Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wis., admits there could be “some short-term pain” to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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VIDEO: ‘I believe in Trump’s negotiation’ on tariffs: GOP congressman
April 03

Senate issues rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump’s tariffs on Canada

A bipartisan group of senators passed a resolution to end the national emergency declaration against Canada and cut down President Donald Trump’s tariff authority. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports.
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VIDEO: Senate issues rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump’s tariffs on Canada
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Targets of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs include tiny islands but not Russia and Iran

The list includes mostly barren Antarctic islands with no imports or exports.
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In this image released on Oct. 8, 2024, by the Australian Antarctic Division, a waddle of King penguins standing on the shores of Corinthian Bay in the Australian territory of Heard Island in the Southern Ocean.
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GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it

A video of Sen. Jim Banks telling a man on Capitol Hill who identified himself as a recently fired HHS employee that he "probably deserved it" because "you seem like a clown" has gone viral.
April 03
A video of Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., telling a man on Capitol Hill who identified himself as a recently fired Health and Human Services employee that he "probably deserved it" because "you seem like a clown" has gone viral.
April 03

US tariffs on imported autos start as markets reel from Trump's trade escalation

The tariffs apply to imported cars, SUVs, minivans, cargo vans and light trucks
April 03
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden  at the White House, in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025.
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Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources

Democrats work to portray Musk as a liability for Trump and Republicans.
April 03
Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House Mar, 24, 2025 in Washington.
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Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'

Senate passes Democrats' resolution to block tariffs on Canada with GOP help.
April 03
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a press conference to address tariffs set to be imposed by President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025.
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GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it

Sen. Jim Banks is embracing the blowback he's gotten online.
April 03
Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Jim Banks questions retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Caine during his confirmation hearing to be promoted to general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, April 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
April 02

What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?

The fresh round of tariffs escalated a global trade war.
April 02
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
April 02

Republican Rep. Russell Fry on sweeping Trump tariffs

South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry reacts to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
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VIDEO: Republican Rep. Russell Fry on sweeping Trump tariffs
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Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs as he deems deficits a 'national emergency'

He signed an order in the Rose Garden declaring a "national emergency."
April 02
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?

The universal 10% tariff amounts to a wide-ranging trade barrier that will touch every product that enters the U.S.
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VIDEO: What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?
April 02

Trump announces 'historic' tariffs as he says America's been 'looted, pillaged'

President Trump announced a set of baseline tariffs on all countries in what he described as semi-reciprocal tariffs on nations he claimed were the worst offenders in trade relations with the U.S.
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VIDEO: Trump announces 'historic' tariffs as he says America's been 'looted, pillaged'
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Trump reveals long-promised set of tariffs

The 10% baseline tariff rate go into effect on April 5, according to senior White House officials. Around 60 nations can expect "kind reciprocal" tariffs beginnig April 9 at 12:01 a.m.
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VIDEO: Trump reveals long-promised set of tariffs
April 02

Pres. Trump unveils new tariff plan at the White House

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is unveiling from the White House Rose Garden a long-promised, sweeping set of tariffs on imports as part of his "America First" agenda.
April 02
Pres. Trump unveils new tariff plan at the White House
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Tariffs 'without any strategy' won't help anybody: Kentucky congressman

Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.) reacts ahead of the Trump administration's tariff announcement with an assessment of how the bourbon industry in Kentucky will be impacted by broad ranging tariffs.
April 02
VIDEO: Tariffs 'without any strategy' won't help anybody: Kentucky congressman
April 02

Tariffs causing 'uncertainty in our supply chain,' says craft brewery owner

Port City Brewing Company Founder Bill Butcher talks about the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum and how it will impact his Virginia based brewery.
April 02
VIDEO: Tariffs causing 'uncertainty in our supply chain,' says craft brewery owner
April 02

Trump urges Republican senators to keep Canadian tariffs in place

President Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place -- hours before Democrats could potentially force a vote to block the tariffs on the ally country.
April 02
VIDEO: Trump urges Republican senators to keep Canadian tariffs in place
April 02

Trump admin not working to return Maryland man sent to El Salvador by error: Lawyer

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was sent to El Salvador on March 15.
April 02
Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
April 02

Sen. Schumer: 'We're going to fight these tariffs tooth and nail'

Senate Democrats held a press conference just hours before President Trump's big tariff reveal, with Sen. Chuck Schumer urging Republicans to join on a measure to block tariffs on Canadian goods.
April 02
Senate Democrats held a press conference just hours before President Trump's big tariff reveal, with Sen. Chuck Schumer urging Republicans to join on a measure to block tariffs on Canadian goods.
April 02

Massachusetts county debuts jail program with focus on older adults

The sheriff of Middlesex, Massachusetts, worked with researchers on the concept.
April 02
State police escort the sheriff's van carrying some of the Moors involved in the highway standoff after they were arraigned in Malden District court on July 6, 2021 in Malden, MA.
April 02

McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside ED

Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 02
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 02

Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting

She declined to answer many questions from members of Congress and reporters.
April 02
Education Secretary Linda McMahon during a press conference outside of the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025.
April 02

International trade poised for disruption as Trump is set to announce tariffs

ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the reaction from the international community ahead of the Trump administration's tariff announcement.
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VIDEO: International trade poised for disruption as Trump is set to announce sweeping tariffs
April 02

Shares in Trump social media company sink following concerns about insider selloff

The filing opens door for the president to sell over $2 billion in stock.
April 02
President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social is shown on a cell phone on March 25, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Unanimous Supreme Court upholds FDA block of flavored vapes

The FDA's refused to authorize sale of kid-friendly e-cigarettes.
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Rep. Pettersen says it was 'difficult' decision to bring infant son to House floor

Pettersen said she thinks Congress can adapt to "new workplace challenges."
April 02
Rep. Brittany Pettersen, with her son, speaks to ABC News Live.
April 02

NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks after a federal judge dismisses his corruption case

The judge dismissed the Adam’s case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived.
April 02
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks after federal judges dismisses his corruption case
April 02

Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice in opposition to Trump's DOJ

The Justice Department asked for the case to be dismissed without prejudice.
April 02
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington.
April 02

Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources

President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
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VIDEO: Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2025.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2025.
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