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Inflation Holds Steady, Grocery Prices Drop As Trump's Trade Policies Cloud Outlook Inflation Holds Steady, Grocery Prices Drop As Trump's Trade Policies Cloud Outlook
Inflation Holds Steady, Grocery Prices Drop As Trump's Trade Policies Cloud Outlook Inflation was relatively flat as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs went into effect in April, with lower grocery prices helping keep overall costs in check. Monthly inflation increased just 0.2% from March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday, May 13. Consumer prices rose 2.3% from April 2024, the smallest yearly inflation since February 2021. The annual inflation number was slightly below the 2.4% Dow Jones forecast, CNBC reported. Wall Street didn't react much to the consumer price index (CPI) data, with stocks and Treasury yields staying relatively unchanged when …
Business Travel May Suffer As Trump's Tariffs, Border Policies Fuel Global Concerns: Survey Business Travel May Suffer As Trump's Tariffs, Border Policies Fuel Global Concerns: Survey
Business Travel May Suffer As Trump's Tariffs, Border Policies Fuel Global Concerns: Survey Business travel may soon decline as international companies reassess economic and logistical hurdles created by President Donald Trump's trade wars and border policies. Nearly a third (29%) of corporate travel buyers now expect their company's travel volume to drop in 2025, according to an April survey from the Global Business Travel Association. US firms are forecasting a slightly steeper average decline than international companies. Those expecting less business travel are projecting a 21% drop for their companies on average. Nearly one in five (19%) said they're uncertain about the …
Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know
Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know Hotels, vacation rentals, and ticket sellers must now show their full costs up front under a new federal rule  aiming to end "junk fees." The Federal Trade Commission's rule banning "junk fees" officially went into effect on Monday, May 12. The FTC passed the rule in December 2024 to prevent businesses from inflating prices by hiding mandatory costs through vague or hidden charges like "resort," "convenience," or "service" fees. Companies selling concert tickets, hotel stays, and short-term vacation rentals now must display all required fees in advertised prices online, in p…
US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War
US, China Cut Tariffs In 'Substantial De-Escalation' Of Trump's Trade War The US and China are stepping back from extremely high retaliatory tariffs placed on each other, lowering the duty rates to ease tensions and negotiate a potential trade deal. The White House announced the tariff-lowering agreement on Monday, May 12. Both countries will reduce their tariffs to a baseline 10% rate, with the US continuing to impose its 20% tariff on China related to fentanyl. The drastic reduction comes after President Donald Trump dramatically raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a combined 145%, causing Beijing to retaliate with a 125% tariff on US goods. The agreement also…
Trump To Accept Luxury Jet From Qatari Royal Family As New Air Force One: Reports Trump To Accept Luxury Jet From Qatari Royal Family As New Air Force One: Reports
Trump To Accept Luxury Jet From Qatari Royal Family As New Air Force One: Reports The Trump administration is poised to accept a luxurious Boeing 747-8 jet described as a "palace in the sky" from the Qatari royal family, which will be upgraded to serve as Air Force One, according to multiple reports. A senior official familiar with the matter said that the aircraft would later be donated to Trump’s presidential library, allowing him continued access as a private citizen, according to a report in The New York Times. A brand-new commercial Boeing 747-8 is valued at approximately $418 million, according to Simple Flying. The plan, which may represent one of the largest for…
Trump Declares 'Total Reset' After Trade Talks With China Trump Declares 'Total Reset' After Trade Talks With China
Trump Declares 'Total Reset' After Trade Talks With China President Donald Trump hailed significant advancements in trade negotiations with China, describing the discussions over the last couple of days as a “total reset” following weeks of escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. While specifics about the progress were not disclosed by Trump or US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, the talks are ongoing. In a post on Truth Social early Sunday, May 11, Trump said: “A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed to. A total reset ne…
More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump
More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump As international tourists shy away from the United States, more Americans are planning summer trips to European destinations, according to new travel data. US travel to Europe is expected to rise 10% from 2024, Allianz Partners USA said in a report released on Thursday, May 8. The insurance firm analyzed nearly seven million summer itineraries booked between Thursday, May 22, and Tuesday, Sept. 2, each lasting five to eight days. The most popular destinations are familiar favorites. London retains the No. 1 spot, followed by Paris and Dublin in the top three. Rome is in fourth place a…
White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports
White House Weighing Suspension Of Habeas Corpus To Combat Immigration Crisis: Reports President Donald Trump is reportedly considering suspending habeas corpus—the right a person has to challenge their detention in court—ABC News reports. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told reporters that the move is being considered to "take care of the immigration problem," ABC News said. Suspension of habeas corpus is traditionally reserved for "actual rebellion or invasion posing the most dire threats to public safety," according to CNN senior legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig. "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be susp…
Trump Considers Renaming Another Part Of World Trump Considers Renaming Another Part Of World
Trump Considers Renaming Another Part Of World In a move that could reshape diplomatic discourse, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a proposal to rename another part of the world. This time, it’s far from the continental US. Trump is weighing the idea of officially changing the name of the Persian Gulf to either the Gulf of Arabia or the Arabian Gulf. The proposal could surface during his upcoming trip to the Middle East, where he is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The Persian Gulf lies between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Iran has already pushed back, with Foreign Minister Abbas…
Elmo's LinkedIn Goes Viral After Federal Layoff — Yes, You Read That Right Elmo's LinkedIn Goes Viral After Federal Layoff — Yes, You Read That Right
Elmo's LinkedIn Goes Viral After Federal Layoff — Yes, You Read That Right Even Elmo isn't immune to cuts by the Trump administration.  With the president canceling certain grants that will greatly impact PBS, the historic puppet is looking for a job, according to a hilarious — and sad — "LinkedIn" post that went viral on social media.  Elmo’s LinkedIn update has me 😫😫😫 pic.twitter.com/mSJnw5k3Xz — Amanda Litman (@amandalitman) May 8, 2025 "Unfortunately, Elmo was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts," the post on a since-deleted account reads. "Elmo worked at Sesame Street for 45 years. Elmo is sad. Elmo loved his time at Sesame Str…
Trump Names Former Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Interim US Attorney For DC Trump Names Former Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Interim US Attorney For DC
Trump Names Former Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro Interim US Attorney For DC Former Westchester District Attorney Fox News host Jeanine Pirro has been named interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, May 8. “Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!” Pirro, 73, was elected Westchester County Court judge in 1990 and district attorney in 1993, making her the first woman ever elected to either role. As DA, she launched…
New Pope Blasted Trump, Vance On X Before Election — And Now He’s In The Vatican New Pope Blasted Trump, Vance On X Before Election — And Now He’s In The Vatican
New Pope Blasted Trump, Vance On X Before Election — And Now He’s In The Vatican President Trump welcomed the new pope — though Pope Leo XIV hasn’t always welcomed him. As recently as three weeks ago, Pope Leo XIV — formerly known as Chicago's Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69 — shared articles and news on social media critical of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and some of the administration's hard-line stances. Tweets condemning Trump date back to 2015, when he shared a story from the Washington Post about Trump's "anti-immigrant rhetoric."  In February, Prevost slammed Vance, stating that "Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others," wi…
US, UK Unveil New Agreement In Trump's First Post-Tariff Trade Deal: Here's What's In It US, UK Unveil New Agreement In Trump's First Post-Tariff Trade Deal: Here's What's In It
US, UK Unveil New Agreement In Trump's First Post-Tariff Trade Deal: Here's What's In It The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a trade agreement, the first deal since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs that have shaken the US economy. Trump unveiled the outline of the new trade deal in the Oval Office on Thursday, May 8. The agreement keeps the original 10% baseline tariff that Trump imposed on the UK during his "liberation day" announcement nearly a month ago. A chart posted by Trump on his social media platform Truth Social claimed that the US-UK deal will bring in $6 billion in tariff revenue and $5 billion in new market access. "Today'…
Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve' Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve'
Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve' Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he'll give away virtually all of his fortune and permanently close his foundation by the end of 2045. Gates announced his massive philanthropy plans in a blog post on his website on Thursday, May 8. The billionaire also said the third-largest charitable foundation in the world will be shuttered on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2045. The Seattle businessman said he'll donate more than $100 billion over the next 20 years in what he calls the "last chapter" of his career. The Gates Foundation was created in 2000 by Gates and his ex-wife Melinda Gates French. …
'What President Talks Like That?' Biden Blasts Trump In First Interview After Leaving Office 'What President Talks Like That?' Biden Blasts Trump In First Interview After Leaving Office
'What President Talks Like That?' Biden Blasts Trump In First Interview After Leaving Office In his first interview since leaving office, former President Joe Biden criticized President Trump at length.  Biden described Trump's actions regarding the Russia-Ukraine war as "modern-day appeasement," saying it's foolish to think Russian President Vladimir Putin would stop if Ukraine cedes territory.  "Anybody that thinks he's going to stop is just foolish," Biden told BBC. Biden expressed concern about the potential breakdown of US-Europe relations under Trump's leadership, stating it "would change the modern history of the world."  He emphasized the importance of NATO…
NY Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' NY Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous'
NY Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous' Over one-third of U.S. states are urging a federal judge to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to cut 20,000 Department of Health and Human Services employees, arguing the move could have dangerous and long-lasting effects on public health. Nineteen states — including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland — along with Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island on Monday, May 5. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in March that the agency would cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce as part of Trump’s push to overhaul the federal government and reduce spendin…
NY School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation NY School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation
NY School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation The Trump administration has opened an investigation into a public school district in upstate New York over its policy permitting transgender athletes. Rep. Elise Stefanik confirmed that the US Department of Education is investigating the Saratoga Springs City School District for alleged Title IX violations “after my strong public advocacy," in a post on X Tuesday, May 6. Stefanik linked to a New York Post article in which Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed that the administration was looking into whether the district discriminated against girls by allowing biological boys to play …
Trump Can Ban Transgender People From Military, Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Ban Transgender People From Military, Supreme Court Rules
Trump Can Ban Transgender People From Military, Supreme Court Rules The Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump may continue with his initiative to prohibit transgender individuals from serving in the military as cases objecting to the policy proceed. The order, announced Tuesday afternoon, May 6, includes the potential removal of currently serving transgender personnel.  However, it's not the final word on the matter as litigation continues, but during that time, the order will be in effect. Three of the nine justices dissented with the majority ruling: Obama appointees Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor and Biden appointee Ketanji…
Skechers Sold In $11B Deal As Trump's Tariffs Raise Worries For Shoemakers Skechers Sold In $11B Deal As Trump's Tariffs Raise Worries For Shoemakers
Skechers Sold In $11B Deal As Trump's Tariffs Raise Worries For Shoemakers A private equity firm will purchase Skechers as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs create growing uncertainty for US footwear companies. 3G Capital will buy Skechers for what could be worth up to $11 billion, the shoemaker announced in a news release on Monday, May 5. Once finalized, the deal will make Skechers private and it'll be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Skechers, which is the third-largest footwear brand globally behind Nike and Adidas, will continue to be led by CEO Robert Greenberg and president Michael Greenberg. The company's headquarters will remai…
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From
Trump Lies About $1.98 Gas: See Where That Number Likely Came From President Donald Trump says gas is down to $1.98 a gallon, but that number doesn't exist at any pump in the country. In early May, Trump has repeatedly claimed gas has fallen below $2 a gallon. He made the claim in the White House, social media posts, and during an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, May 4. Trump also said gas was $1.98 a gallon when speaking with ABC News on Tuesday, April 29, at the end of his first 100 days back in the Oval Office. "So now, if you look at what's happened, energy is down," Trump said. "Gasoline hit $1.98 in a few states during the last co…
Trump Administration To Pay Illegal Migrants To Self-Deport Trump Administration To Pay Illegal Migrants To Self-Deport
Trump Administration To Pay Illegal Migrants To Self-Deport In a controversial move aimed at addressing illegal immigration, the Trump administration has announced financial incentives for individuals residing in the US without legal status to voluntarily depart the country.
 This initiative represents the latest phase in President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to enhance immigration enforcement.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed on Monday, May 5, that individuals utilizing the CBP Home app for self-deportation can receive a stipend of $1,000.  "Even with the cost of the stipend, it is projected that the use of CBP Home…
Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Plan Rattles Studios, Threatens Westchester's $924M Filming Industry Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Plan Rattles Studios, Threatens Westchester's $924M Filming Industry
Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Plan Rattles Studios, Threatens Westchester's $924M Filming Industry President Donald Trump said he wants to slap a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to support what he called a "dying" industry, sparking pushback from film producers and lawmakers. Trump announced his plan for the movie tariffs in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, May 4. His post claimed he was authorizing the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to begin instituting the 100% tariffs on films made outside the US. It's unclear how tariffs would be imposed on movie production and distribution. "The Movie Industry in America is DYING…
Trump On Whether He Must Uphold Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’ Trump On Whether He Must Uphold Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’
Trump On Whether He Must Uphold Constitution: ‘I Don’t Know’ President Donald Trump says you should ask his lawyers if he needs to uphold the Constitution. In an NBC interview on "Meet the Press" released on Sunday, May 4, the commander-in-chief fielded a number of questions, including one targeting his ongoing plan to carry out millions of mass deportations. In the interview, Trump argued that due process would require millions of trials, for "murderers, drug dealers, some of the most dangerous people out there ... The courts are holding me from doing it."  When pushed about whether the deportations were constitutional, Trump deferred to his c…
Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post
Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post Laugh it up, fuzzball. For the second straight day, the White House had fun using AI to impose President Donald Trump's face into an image, this time to celebrate "Star Wars Day."  On Sunday, May the Fourth (Force), the White House shared an image of Trump flanked by two bald eagles and American flags, while armed with a red lightsaber.  Others known to use red lightsabers in the Star Wars universe include Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, and Kylo Ren. All fell to the Dark Side.  Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting …
Trump Suggests Pair Of Possible Successors In Shift From Talk Of Third Presidential Term Trump Suggests Pair Of Possible Successors In Shift From Talk Of Third Presidential Term
Trump Suggests Pair Of Possible Successors In Shift From Talk Of Third Presidential Term President Donald Trump indicated he will leave office after his second term in a brand-new development, citing constraints that prevent him from seeking a third term. In an interview with NBC News' Meet the Press that aired on Sunday morning, May 4, Trump acknowledged, "I'll be an eight-year president, I'll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important."  He also mentioned potential successors, highlighting Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as capable leaders to carry the MAGA mantle. Trump's comments come after previously suggesting h…
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald The First?  Many are up in arms after President Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself as the Pope on Truth Social, which was then shared on the official White House social media pages.  "Why would he do this? It’s not funny, and I am not a (C)atholic, I am a believer in Christ, but this I feel (this is) very inappropriate and I actually am concerned if he really posted it or someone else (did)," one person posted on Twitter. I love Trump but find his Pope meme disrespectful and insulting. God will not be mocked. Not a wise decisionThat said I pray for hi…
American Airlines Adds Luxury Suites With Privacy Doors On Some Flights: Look Inside American Airlines Adds Luxury Suites With Privacy Doors On Some Flights: Look Inside
American Airlines Adds Luxury Suites With Privacy Doors On Some Flights: Look Inside Flyers from Philadelphia can soon travel in luxury with new suites on American Airlines flights. American unveiled its Flagship Suite service on Friday, May 2. The premium seating will have privacy doors, lie-flat seats, and other upgraded amenities. Flagship Suite service at Philadelphia International Airport will begin Wednesday, Aug. 6, on flights to London Heathrow Airport. The high-end seats will also be on flights to Zurich, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Sept. 3. American's new cabins are part of the airline's redesigned Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which features 51 lie-flat suites at…
Trump Unveils 2026 Budget Proposal, Cutting $163 Billion: Here Are Hardest Hit Areas Trump Unveils 2026 Budget Proposal, Cutting $163 Billion: Here Are Hardest Hit Areas
Trump Unveils 2026 Budget Proposal, Cutting $163 Billion: Here Are Hardest Hit Areas President Trump has released a $1.7 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, outlining a conservative vision for Washington and significantly reducing the federal government's reach.  The plan would cut $163 billion in spending, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought announced on Friday, May 2, saying it would trim non-defense discretionary budget authority by 22.6 percent. It includes a pair of noteworthy increases —for defense (an increase of 13 percent to $1.01 trillion) and border security (to a record-high $175 billion). There are also modest…
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…
Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel
Jeff Bezos Selling Billions In Amazon Stock Amid Focus On Politics, Space Travel Billionaire Jeff Bezos is planning to unload millions of Amazon shares, which could be worth about $5 billion. Bezos will sell up to 25 million Amazon shares, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, May 2. The sales are expected to be completed by Friday, May 29, 2026. The shares could be worth up to $5 billion, depending on their value when sold. The tech giant's stock opened at $191.90 per share on May 2, down about 21% from its record high in early February. Bezos, who serves as Amazon's executive chair, founded the company a…
Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (POLL) Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (POLL)
Trump Doubles Down On MS-13 Tattoo Claims In Fiery Exchange With Reporter (Poll) Footage of President Donald Trump clashing with an ABC News reporter during a heated White House interview over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s tattoos is going viral. Trump, referring to a photo of Abrego Garcia’s hands, insisted the Salvadoran national mistakenly deported by his administration had the letters “MS 13” tattooed on his knuckles, calling it proof of gang affiliation. The president claimed the letters above the symbols were permanent tattoos, as opposed to having been added for explanation (click here to watch). During the interview, Trump repeatedly insisted that Abrego Garcia, a…