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Vast Majority Say Economy Isn't Good, as Many Blame Trump

Pew poll finds one-fourth of respondents say president's policies are helping

(Newser) - Naming rising costs as the biggest reason, about three-fourths of those polled find the nation's economy to be poor or fair, according to findings by the Pew Research Center . That's 4 percentage points higher than a January 2024 poll found, the Hill reports. The remainder rate conditions as...

Legal Questions Swirl Over Draft Design of Trump Coin

It's not clear whether mock-up that's circulating of $1 coin with Trump imagery follows currency laws

(Newser) - A draft design for a $1 coin featuring President Trump's portrait has been confirmed by the US Treasury, following leaks online ahead of America's 250th birthday next year. US Treasurer Brandon Beach responded to circulating images on X, writing , "No fake news here," confirming the...

After Trump Ultimatum, Hamas Partly Accepts US Plan

Militant group says it's OK with releasing hostages and giving up power, but wants further negotiations

(Newser) - Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians. The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree...

Trump Gives Hamas a Sunday Deadline
Trump Gives Hamas
a Sunday Deadline
Oct 3, 2025 10:16 AM CDT

Trump Gives Hamas a Sunday Deadline

He says 'all HELL' will break out if group hasn't accepted peace plan by 6pm

(Newser) - President Trump said Friday that Hamas must agree to a proposed peace deal for Gaza by 6pm Eastern time on Sunday and threatened the group will suffer more attacks if it doesn't.
  • In a Truth Social post, Trump said: "Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE
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Statue of Trump, Epstein Pulled From National Mall
Trump-Epstein Statue
Returns to National Mall
UPDATED
Oct 3, 2025 7:31 AM CDT

Trump-Epstein Statue Returns to National Mall

New permit has been acquired for statue, yanked previously for allegedly violating another permit

(Newser) - A statue depicting President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein frolicking while holding hands, entitled "Best Friends Forever," was yanked from the National Mall on Sept. 24, but the bronze structure is now back, reports NBC News . Per the Washington Post , the 10-foot-tall statue had been removed by the National...

Some Republicans Question WH Budget Chief's Shutdown Plans

GOP and Democrats spar over blame as layoffs loom

(Newser) - As the government shutdown drags on, Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns Democrats that the real risk may be the unchecked power of White House budget chief Russ Vought, whose aggressive plans could reshape the federal workforce. Thune, not exactly a fan of Vought's "slash-and-burn" approach, told...

Trump Declares Cartels 'Unlawful Combatants'

Notice to lawmakers says US is engaged in 'noninternational armed conflict'

(Newser) - President Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a "non-international armed conflict" after recent US strikes on boats in the Caribbean, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by outlets including the AP and the New York Times .
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Report: Trump Has Approved Escalation in Ukraine Support

Officials say administration will provide intel for strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

(Newser) - The US is set to provide Ukraine with intelligence for launching long-range missile strikes deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in support amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sources tell the Wall Street Journal and Reuters . The officials say President Trump has approved the move, and the...

After Israeli Strike, Trump Vows to Protect Qatar

President signs EO vowing to use all measures, including US military, to protect energy-rich nation

(Newser) - President Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures, including US military action, to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar, though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The text of the order , dated Monday, appears to be another measure by Trump to assure...

Veep Creator Is Having Problems With Trump Project

Armando Iannucci says US financiers are worried about MAGA retribution

(Newser) - Veep creator Armando Iannucci is finding out that it can be tricky to poke fun at President Trump these days—especially if you need American funding. Speaking at a Creative UK event, the British satirist said that his latest idea, a project riffing on Trump's speeches, has hit...

Supreme Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Stay at the Fed for Now

SCOTUS declines to hear Trump administration's move to oust her until January

(Newser) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administration's effort to immediately remove her from the central bank. In a short unsigned order, the high court said it would hear arguments in January over...

Inside the Government Shutdown Blame Game
HUD Slammed for 'Partisan'
Message on Shutdown
the rundown
Oct 1, 2025 9:35 AM CDT

HUD Slammed for 'Partisan' Message on Shutdown

Agency points to 'Radical Left' over government closure as blame game between parties kicks off

(Newser) - The finger-pointing was in full swing on Wednesday in the initial hours of a government shutdown. Republicans blame Democrats, while Democrats blame Republicans, which isn't much of a surprise. What's unusual this time: Government agencies are also entering the fray.
  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted
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Defense Officials Weigh In on Hegseth Meeting: 'Could Have Been an Email'

Event draws criticism for timing, tone, and focus on domestic roles

(Newser) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to rally America's military brass at Quantico Tuesday seems to have fizzled, with many officials left questioning why hundreds of generals were summoned in person—just hours ahead of the government shutdown . "Could have been an email," shrugged one of...

White House Drops EJ Antoni as Pick for Labor Stats Chief

Nomination pulled after scrutiny over jobs data and January 6 ties

(Newser) - The White House has withdrawn its nomination of economist EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ending a brief chapter that had drawn scrutiny from economists, lawmakers, and political observers, NBC News reports. Antoni, a conservative and chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, was initially tapped for...

New White House Initiative: TrumpRx Website

President announces direct-to-consumer website, and a new deal with Pfizer

(Newser) - The White House is rolling out two new initiatives aimed at lowering drug prices, though many details remained in flux.
  • President Trump said Tuesday that his administration had struck a deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs to Medicaid patients at lower prices, reports the AP . He also suggested
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It Looks Like Florida Will Get a Presidential Library
Florida Donates Valuable
Land for Trump Library
updated
Sep 30, 2025 1:03 PM CDT

Florida Donates Valuable Land for Trump Library

It will be located in downtown Miami

(Newser) - President Trump's future presidential library in Florida just took a big step closer to reality: On Tuesday, the state under Gov. Ron DeSantis donated a valuable piece of real estate in downtown Miami for the site, reports the New York Times . Miami Dade College owned it until last week,...

Trump to Generals: I've Never Had Such a Silent Room

Military brass were following protocol, but president asks them to loosen up

(Newser) - President Trump followed up defense chief Pete Hegseth's speech to the nation's top generals with one of his own, though he didn't lay out any new military initiatives. The president spoke for about 70 minutes and hit a wide range of topics. Some highlights via CNN , the...

Romney: Biden Should Have Pardoned Trump

Former senator says prosecuting political rivals sets a dangerous precedent

(Newser) - Mitt Romney says he personally urged the Biden administration to pardon President Trump before any indictments, warning that prosecuting political rivals "is a very dangerous path." "We just can't begin to be prosecuting political opponents," the former GOP senator told Dana Bash during a...

ICE: Woman Shoved by Officer Could Be Deported, Too

And US officials tell CBS that the agent in question is back on the job, after a preliminary review

(Newser) - The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who was relieved of his duties after being caught on camera shoving an Ecuadorian woman to the ground outside of a New York City immigration court is back on the job after a preliminary review of what took place, two US officials tell CBS...

Looks Like a Shutdown, Both Sides Say After Talks

Negotiations are blocked over health care spending as deadline approaches

(Newser) - Democratic congressional leaders left the White House on Monday without a deal to avert a government shutdown, which otherwise would take effect at 12:01am Wednesday. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer said "large differences" remain between the parties on health care funding, the New York Times reports, and Vice...

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