白宫周日表示，随着两国在瑞士进行第二天的谈判，它与中国达成了一项贸易协议。中国尚未对周日的会谈发表评论。
美国贸易代表贾米森·格里尔(Jamieson Greer)在日内瓦对记者表示，“我们相信，我们与中国合作伙伴达成的协议将有助于我们努力解决这一国家紧急状况。”。但是财政部长斯科特·贝森特说已经取得了“实质性的进展”,但是没有达成一个完整的协议。
周四，唐纳德·特朗普总统宣布了与英国的贸易协议，这是白宫表示希望在对等关税暂停生效期间达成一系列协议的第一项协议。与英国首相凯尔·斯塔默在椭圆形办公室通过扬声器通话时，领导人承认他们仍在制定协议的细节。
特朗普称美国人质伊丹·亚历山大将被哈马斯释放
美国总统唐纳德·特朗普(Donald Trump)周日在其社交媒体平台Truth Social上发布消息称，以色列裔美国人质伊丹·亚历山大(Edan Alexander)将被哈马斯释放。
特朗普没有提供亚历山大预计何时获释的任何时间，但他说，“这是结束这场残酷冲突所需的最后步骤中的第一步。”
总统的评论是在哈马斯当天早些时候宣布“释放双重国籍的以色列士兵伊丹·亚历山大将是实现停火的步骤的一部分”之后发表的。
声明说，作为停火谈判的一部分，哈马斯“在过去几天”一直在与美国官员接触。
特朗普将签署旨在降低处方药成本的行政命令
唐纳德·特朗普总统周日在社交媒体上宣布，他将签署一项旨在降低美国处方药成本的行政命令。
总统声称，该命令将“几乎立即”将处方药和药品价格降低30%至80%
特朗普表示，他将在美国东部时间周一上午9点签署这项命令。
“我将制定一项最惠国政策，根据这项政策，美国将与世界上任何地方支付最低价格的国家支付相同的价格，”特朗普谈到这项命令。
总统声称，价格“将在世界范围内上涨，以实现平等，多年来第一次给美国带来公平!”
“我们的国家最终将得到公平对待，我们公民的医疗费用将减少前所未有的数量，”特朗普声称。
哈马斯称将释放美国人作为停火谈判的一部分
哈马斯周日发表声明，宣布“释放双重美国公民以色列士兵伊丹·亚历山大，将是实现停火的步骤的一部分。”声明说，作为停火谈判的一部分，哈马斯“在过去几天”一直在与美国官员接触。
没有与公告相关的日期或时间表。
拥有美国和以色列双重国籍的伊丹·亚历山大(Edan Alexander)在2023年10月7日被哈马斯恐怖分子俘虏时，正在以色列军队服役，驻扎在加沙附近。
以色列总理办公室在一份声明中表示，美国向以色列通报了这一“姿态”，并且正在“没有任何补偿或条件”的情况下进行
声明说，美国告诉以色列，预计这将导致释放更多人质的谈判。
特朗普调侃“最具影响力”的信息即将到来
特朗普在他的社交媒体平台上发布了他的真实社交的下一篇帖子将是他最重要的帖子之一。
“我的下一个真相将是我发表过的最重要、最有影响力的一个。享受吧，”特朗普写道。
Zelenskyy says he’ll go to Turkey for talks with Putin
In a statement posted after Trump called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to attend talks in Turkey with Russia on Thursday, Zelenskyy said he would be there.
"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," Zelenskyy said.
Zelenskyy's office confirmed to ABC News that Zelenskyy will travel to Istanbul.
Zelenskyy again called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a ceasefire proposal before any talks take place, but Putin has dismissed a ceasefire.
White House says it has made a trade deal with China
The White House communications office sent a news release Sunday announcing that a trade deal with the Chinese has been reached, but it offers no details, and the Chinese have yet to address it.
The release points to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's on-camera statement today in Geneva, where he said, "We’re confident that the deal we struck with our Chinese partners will help us to work toward resolving that national emergency.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced "substantial progress" had been made with the Chinese but stopped short of touting a full deal.
He also said that there would be a full briefing on Monday.
China has not yet commented on the negotiations.
As of now the trade embargo is still in effect. The White House has not yet announced that the 145% tariff will be altered.
But sources in the administration told ABC News this appears to be a significant step toward that possible action.
Trump urges Ukraine to meet with Russia with or without ceasefire
Trump urged Ukraine to meet with Russia in Turkey despite Vladimir Putin dismissing the idea of a 30-day ceasefire.
"President Putin of Russia doesn’t want to have a Cease Fire Agreement with Ukraine, but rather wants to meet on Thursday, in Turkey, to negotiate a possible end to the BLOODBATH. Ukraine should agree to this, IMMEDIATELY. At least they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible, and if it is not, European leaders, and the U.S., will know where everything stands, and can proceed accordingly!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Putin has offered to hold direct talks with Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, but Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is “ready to meet,” but not without a ceasefire starting Monday.
Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., told ABC News’ “This Week” that “President Zelenskyy today already said that, yes, Ukraine is ready to negotiate. But he put a special emphasis on ceasefire. The idea that both he and President Trump strongly supports.”
US, Iran to keep talking, senior official says
Following indirect and direct conversations between the U.S. and Iran on Sunday, both countries reached an agreement to move forward with talks and continue working through technical elements, a senior Trump administration official said.
“We are encouraged by today's outcome and look forward to our next meeting, which will happen in the near future,” the official said.
Turkey ready to hold Russia-Ukraine talks, but Zelenskyy wants cease-fire first
Both the Kremlin and the Turkish president's office report that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone about Putin's offer to begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15.
The Kremlin readout says that Erdogan fully supports the proposal and is ready to provide a platform for talks.
The Turkish statement says that Erdogan is ready to host negotiations but added that he emphasized that a cease-fire "would create the necessary environment for peace talks."
The Russian statement makes no reference to a cease-fire.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his call for Russia to accept a 30-day cease-fire starting Monday after Putin avoided addressing that proposal and instead suggested talks in Turkey starting May 15.
Zelenskyy said, "We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire -- full, lasting, and reliable -- starting tomorrow, May 12th, and Ukraine is ready to meet."
New acting FEMA chief to employees: ‘Don’t get in my way’
Newly appointed acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson told employees during his first all-hands meeting not to get in his way when he is trying to achieve the president's objectives.
“Don’t get in my way if you’re those 20% of the people,” he told employees on Friday. “I know all the tricks.”
“Obfuscation. Delay. Undermining. If you’re one of those 20% of the people and you think those tactics and techniques are going to help you, they will not because I will run right over you,” he said, according to a source with knowledge of the meeting. “I will achieve the president’s intent. I am as bent on achieving the president’s intent as I was on making sure that I did my duty when I took my Marines to Iraq.”
Richardson was appointed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the Department fired the prior acting administrator, Cameron Hamilton, according to sources familiar with the decision. Hamilton was fired after he told Congress that he didn't support dismantling the agency.
Richardson was the assistant secretary for countering weapons of mass destruction prior to being appointed acting FEMA administrator. Sources have described Richardson as having an insular leadership culture.
Trump calls US-China meeting 'a total reset'
As conversations between the United States and China will resume on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland, Trump reacted to the initial discussions, saying, "GREAT PROGRESS MADE!!!"
In a new social media post, the president calls the meeting a "total reset" between the two countries without providing further details.
Trump says he thinks Mayor Adams came to White House to thank him
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President Donald Trump are giving slightly different accounts of theirmeetingon Friday.
In a videoposted on Xon Friday afternoon, Adams -- strolling outside the White House -- said he spoke with Trump about important issues for New York City and investments for manufacturing, among other initiatives.
"It is my obligation to deliver for the people of New York," Adams said. "And as a city that's the largest city in America, we must have a dialogue with the White House, and that's what we're going to do."
When asked about the meeting during a spray in the Oval Office, Trump said that he and Adams discussed "almost nothing."
"He came in to say hello. He was very nice. I think he came in to thank me, frankly," Trump said without elaborating.
Asked if Adams is complying with Immigration and Customs Enforcement like Trump would like, the president deferred to border czar Tom Homan.
Empty DC office buildings to house Army soldiers for June military parade
The Army will rely on unused federal office space, including at the Department of Agriculture and the General Services Administration, to house an estimated 6,600 soldiers coming to Washington, D.C., on June 14 for its 250th birthday celebration.
Army officials told ABC News the soldiers will be sleeping on Army-issued cots inside empty federal office buildings.
The Army is also considering putting up some soldiers in buildings near Arlington National Cemetery and at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia.
"This will not displace any federal workers," Army spokeswoman Heather J. Hagan said.
Soldiers from every Army division were expected to begin arriving in the Capital on June 12, although Hagan said arrivals and departures would depend upon each individual unit.
Trump says he's given Bessent a number on how low he'll go on China tariffs
President Donald Trump was asked on Friday what parameters he's given Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as he meets with Chinese officials on trade in Switzerland this weekend.
"We have to make a great deal for America," Trump said.
Pressed if he'll be "disappointed" if a deal isn't reached, Trump said no but expressed optimism on the upcoming talks: "I think we're going to come back with a fair deal for both China and us."
Asked if he's given Bessent a "number of how low you're willing to go," Trump said he has but wouldn't give details.
"I put out a number today -- 80% -- so we'll see how that all works out," the president said.
Trump insists there will 'always' be a baseline tariff on trade partners
President Donald Trump said on Friday he wants to maintain a minimum 10% baseline tariff against trade partners, even after deals are made.
"Does that mean that countries offering zero tariffs won't get reciprocity?" a reporter asked.
"You are always going to have a baseline," Trump said. "I mean, there could be an exception at some point, we'll see. You know, somebody does something exceptional for us, that's always possible. "But basically you have a baseline of a minimum of 10%. And some of them will be much higher 40%, 50%, 60%, as they've been doing to us over the years."
White House talks bringing white Afrikaner South Africans to US as refugees
With the first flights of white Afrikaner South Africans set to arrive as early next week, the White House was pressed on why bringing them to the U.S. as refugees is a priority for the administration -- as it is cracking down on other kinds of immigration.
"This group in South Africa has faced racial persecution," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in Friday's press briefing. She went on to claim their farmland is being taken away, though the law passed by South Africa earlier this year does not allow land to be expropriated without an agreement with the owner.
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller called it a "really exciting news story" as he argued President Donald Trump is returning to the refugee program's intention of providing a safe solution for individuals forced to leave their country due to conflict and not a "solution for global poverty."
"What's happening in South Africa fits the textbook definition of what refugee program was created. This is persecution based on a protected characteristic, in this case, race," he said.
Miller said next week's flight is "just the beginning of what's going to be a much larger-scale effort. And so those numbers are going to increase."
Pentagon directs U.S. military to remove library books on diversity
The Pentagon has given the military service academies and the service’s senior service institutions, like the Army War College, until May 21 to identify and remove books from their libraries that touch on diversity, race, and gender issues.
The new memo by the Pentagon’s top personnel officer standardizes the process that had begun at the U.S. Naval Academy where 381 books had been removed from its library so it could be in compliance with Pentagon orders to follow the Trump Executive Order from January to eliminate “any program, element, or initiative that was established to promote divisive concepts…or gender ideology.”
The Pentagon memo will establish a temporary Academic Libraries Committee "comprised of knowledgeable leaders, educators, and library professionals" from within DOD who will help identify and "sequester" the offending books for further review. The memo said the review of books would be "deliberate" and conducted by "experts in the fields of education and the department's mission."
The memo also includes an attachment that lists 20 official search terms to be used by the military’s academic institutions to find books that will be reviewed by the committed.
Among the 20 terms are: "Affirmative action," “Allyship", “anti-racism," "critical race theory”, discrimination”, “diversity in the workplace”, “diversity, equity, and inclusion”, Gender affirming care”, “gender dysphoria”, “gender expression”, “gender identity”, “gender nonconformity”, “gender transition, "transgender military personnel”, “transgender people” transsexualism”, “transsexuals”, and "white privilege.”
Stephen Miller says admin 'actively looking' at suspending habeas corpus
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said on Friday the administration was "actively looking at" suspending habeas corpus (a person's right to challenge the legality of their arrest or detention) as part of the administration's crack down on illegal immigration.
"Well, the Constitution is clear, and that, of course, is the supreme law of the land, that the privilege of the written habeas corpus can be suspended in a time of invasion," Miller said as he gaggled with reporters at the White House. "So that's an option we're actively looking at. Look, a lot of it depends on whether the court will do the right thing or not."
White House responds to firing of Librarian of Congress
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked on Friday why the administration chose to abruptly fire the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden.
Hayden served in the position since 2016. She was the first African American and first woman to serve in the role. She was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed in a 74-18 vote in the Senate.
"We felt she did not fit the needs of the American people," Leavitt said, claiming Hayden was pursuing DEI initiatives that the administration is opposed to and "putting inappropriate books" in the library.
"We don't believe that she was serving the interests of the American taxpayer well. So she has been removed from her position and the president is well within his rights to do that," Leavitt said.
White House: Trump 'determined' to keep 10% baseline tariff even after trade deals
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked if the 10% baseline tariff is going to remain in place after the deal announced with the United Kingdom on Thursday.
"The president is committed to the 10% baseline tariff, not just for the United Kingdom, but for his trade negotiations with all other countries as well," Leavitt said.
Asked to clarify if that tariff will remain in place after deals are done, Leavitt indicated yes.
"The president is determined to continue with that 10% baseline tariff," she said. "I just spoke to him about it earlier."
Leavitt pushes back about questions over Trump family businesses
Reporters asked White House press secretary Leavitt if President Donald Trump's family members would accompany him on his trip to the Middle East.
Many of them have business interests in the region.
Leavitt fired back and claimed that "it's frankly ridiculous that anyone in this room would even suggest that President Trump is doing anything for his own benefit.
"This White House holds ourselves to the highest of ethical standards," she said.
Adams requested meeting with Trump, Leavitt says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that New York City Mayor Eric Adams requested a meeting with President Donald Trump,
"The president was willing to take it. If the president wishes to discuss his private meeting afterwards, I will let him do that himself," she said.
WH: Trump won't 'unilaterally' bring down China tariffs, Beijing needs to make concessions
ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott asked White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt about Trump's post on Friday morning signaling an openness to lowering the China tariffs to 80%.
"The president still remains with his position that he is not going to unilaterally bring down tariffs on China. We need to see concessions from them as well. Again, that's part of the reason Secretary Bessent is going to talk to the Chinese counterparts this weekend to start those discussions in person," Leavitt said.
"As for the 80% number, that was a number the president threw out there and we'll see what happens this weekend, and always in the effort of transparency, I'm sure you'll hear directly from the treasury secretary or the president after those negotiations conclude," she said.
May 10, 2025, 12:29 AM +08 NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he's set to meet with Trump this afternoon
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Friday that he is set to meet with Trump in the afternoon to discuss infrastructure and other issues impacting the city.
"We are on a flight to D.C. to meet with the president and his administration to go over some important items that impact the city," Adams said in a social media video shot on a plane and posted on Friday morning. "We're looking forward to finding ways that we can collaborate together to address infrastructure and other funding items."
Their meeting comes after a federal judge earlier this year dismissed the corruption charges against Adams at the request Trump's Justice Department. Their discussion at the White House on Friday will be their first face-to-face meeting since then. Adams met with Trump in Florida when he was president-elect in January. He also attended Trump's inauguration.
Trump economic adviser says early signals on US-China meet are 'very promising'
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Friday morning expressed some optimism about upcoming with negotiations with China but remained tight-lipped about what to expect.
"Everything that's been going on with the meeting in Switzerland is very promising to us," Hassett said on CNBC. "We're seeing extreme respect, treated, treating both sides with respect for seeing collegiality and also sketches of positive developments. So I think that as we move forward and remove, hopefully, uncertainty on China and get deals like the UK, that people understand what President Trump's trade policy has been all about."
Hassett was also asked by reporters at the White House about Trump's social media post today suggesting an 80% tariff rate on China and whether that was an opening salvo for negotiations.
"It will come out tomorrow what happens," Hassett said repeatedly when asked about the president's post.
Hassett added that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are going into the talks this weekend with "open minds" and no news will come out until after the negotiations.
Trump says 80% tariffs on China 'seems right' before negotiations begin
In a new social media post, President Donald Trump says that an "80% Tariff on China seems right!"
"Up to Scott B," Trump wrote in the post.
The message comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is headed to Switzerland this weekend for the first in-person trade negotiations with China. The 80% rate that Trump has suggested would be a huge reduction, close to half of the current rate of 145% tariffs on Chinese imports.
In another social media post, Trump indicated that China should do more to "OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA."
President Donald Trump takes questions outside the West Wing of White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2025.
Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Trump meets with Netanyahu confidants
President Donald Trump held a private meeting Thursday with one of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's closest confidants for discussions that centered around the war in Gaza and Iran-United States nuclear talks, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Trump met with Israel's minister of strategic affairs, Ron Dermer, on Thursday at the White House. He also met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday.
The meeting comes as Israelis appeared to be blindsided by Trump'sannouncementthis week that the U.S. will stop strikes on the Houthis.
During his trip to the Middle East, which starts Monday, the president does not intend to visit Israel. He will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The meeting also occurred before Sunday's expected start of the fourth round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday, a source familiar with the situation told ABC News.
She was notified by an email from the White House Office of Personnel Management, a copy of which was obtained by ABC News.
"On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service," the email read.
The librarian of Congress serves a 10-year term, and Hayden's term was set to expire next year. Hayden has served in the position since 2016. She was the first woman to serve in the role.
Top Democrats condemned the move.
“Donald Trump’s unjust decision to fire Dr. Hayden in an email sent by a random political hack is a disgrace and the latest in his ongoing effort to ban books, whitewash American history and turn back the clock,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a statement late Thursday.
Jeffries thanked Hayden for her service and said, “There will be accountability for this unprecedented assault on the American way of life sooner rather than later."
House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle called the firing a “complete disgrace” and an “ignorant decision.”
“Tonight, President Trump fired a patriotic public servant. The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people — from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of our nation’s most precious treasures. She is an American hero,” Morelle said in a statement late Thursday.
Morelle said he plans to introduce legislation to guarantee that the Librarian of Congress is appointed by Congress.
House Appropriations Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro said in a statement late Thursday that the move to fire Hayden “undermines the foundational principles of our democracy and erodes public trust in our institutions. The Trump Administration must provide a transparent explanation for this decision.”
“Every Member of Congress I know—Democratic or Republican—loves and respects Dr. Carla Hayden. A ‘fighter of freedom’ and a guardian of our nation’s truth and intellectual legacy, Dr. Hayden was just abruptly and callously fired by President Trump,” DeLauro added.
Trump is expected to announce her replacement as soon as tomorrow on his social media account. ABC News has reached out to the White House for comment.
New York Republicans say GOP House leaders' SALT proposal is 'insulting'
A key group of New York House Republicans rejected a proposal from GOP leaders to raise the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $30,000 in the "big, beautiful" bill that encompasses President Donald Trump's sweeping legislative agenda.
Reps. Elise Stefanik, Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota and Mike Lawler issued a scathing statement on Thursday, calling the offer "insulting" and saying that it creates "risks of derailing" Trump's agenda.
"New Yorkers already send far more to Washington than we get back -- unlike many so-called 'low-tax' states that depend heavily on federal largesse. A higher SALT cap isn't a luxury. It's a matter of fairness. We reject this offer," the lawmakers wrote.
The House Ways and Means Committee oversees the tax portions of the Republican package. The committee and GOP leaders have not released any specific details regarding the offer.
The SALT deduction cap is a key sticking point that is holding up progress on Trump's agenda bill.
Trump taps Judge Jeanine Pirro as US attorney for DC
President Donald Trump announced Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia on Truth Social on Thursday.
Pirro has hosted the Fox News show "Justice with Judge Jeanine," and Trump noted she previously was district attorney for Westchester County, New York, and a county judge.
"During her time in office, Jeanine was a powerful crusader for victims of crime," Trumpposted. "Her establishment of the Domestic Violence Bureau in her Prosecutor's Office was the first in the Nation. She excelled in all ways.
"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. She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!" he added.
Hegseth announces deadline for transgender service members to separate from military
Following the Supreme Courtruling that allowedthe Pentagon to proceed with the dismissal of transgender service members while legal challenges continue, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a memo laying out a timeline for it to begin happening.
According to the memo, transgender service members who do not voluntarily separate from active-duty military service by June 6 will be dismissed after that date and transgender service members serving in the reserve forces have until July 7 to voluntarily separate.
Sean Parnell, the chief Pentagon spokesman and senior adviser, said in a statement that Hegseth is "encouraged" by the Supreme Court's decision.
Zelenskyy says he told Trump he is ready for ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a readout of his call with President Donald Trump on his Telegram channel.
"President Trump inquired about the situation on the battlefield, and I gave him a brief update. I also informed him that Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire starting today," he posted.
"We are awaiting Russia's agreement to this proposal. I also confirmed that Ukraine is ready for negotiations in any format," Zelenskyy added.
"President Trump confirmed that he wants this war to end, is ready to help, and supports the need for a ceasefire. We agreed to maintain further contact," he added.
Trump, in social media post, calls for 30-day ceasefire in Urkaine-Russia conflict
Trump did not make a specific mention of his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday afternoon, but he did call for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in a Truth Social post.
"As President, I will stay committed to securing Peace between Russia and Ukraine, together with the Europeans, and a Lasting Peace it will be! This ceasefire must ultimately build toward a Peace Agreement. It can all be done very quickly, and I will be available on a moment’s notice if my services are needed," he wrote.
The comments come after members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance, have said Trump is running out of patience and is prepared to move on from negotiations.
Schiff likens possible Pirro nomination to Hegseth
Sen. Adam Schiff responded to ABC News'reportingthat Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro could be tapped to replace Ed Martin as US Attorney for DC after saying earlier on Thursday that he was "watching closely" who Trump would pick next.
The California Democrat, using sarcasm, suggested that Pirro's selection could be like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's, another Fox News host who has been embroiled in controversy since being named nominee by the president.
"Because the other Fox News host in this administration is doing such a stellar job," Schiff said in apost on X, including a link to the ABC reporting.
Homeland Security asks Supreme Court to OK end to humanitarian parole program
The Trump administration is back at the Supreme Court again seeking an emergency order allowing it to categorically revoke humanitarian parole for more than 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Solicitor General John Sauer argued in a petition to the justices that a lower court has "nullified one of the Administration's most consequential immigration policy decisions" and hamstrung Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's lawful authority to revoke an immigrant's status without judicial review.
Sauer claimed that the Immigration and Nationality Act gives the secretary broad power to terminate parole whenever in her opinion "the purposes of such parole have been served." Lower courts have said she can only terminate parole on a case-by-case basis.
The court called for a response from a group of plaintiffs challenging the policy by May 15.
Zelenskyy spoke with Trump, Ukrainian officials say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump spoke on the phone Thursday, Zelenskyy’s spokesperson said.
There are no details on the call from the Ukrainian side.
Toyota says Trump tariffs will cost $1.24 billion for April and May
Toyota, the world's largest automaker, is the latest carmaker to revise its forecast downward, due to the trade war started by the White House.
The company's current forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, (assuming average exchange rates through the fiscal year of 145 yen per US$1) assumes that the impact of U.S. tariffs will slash operating income for April and May, tentatively, by $1.24 billion (180.0 billion yen).
For the full fiscal year outlook, which ends at the end of next March, the company forecasts a 20.8% decrease in operating income and a 34.9% decrease in net income for the Toyota Motor Corporation because of tariffs and the ensuing weakness in the U.S. dollar. Chief Executive Koji Sato said Thursday that tariff developments are fluid and it is difficult to project further.
Toyota, which does manufacture some cars in the US, as well as Mexico and Japan, faces a 25% tariff on the ones it doesn't make in the US and outside of the USMCA trade agreement and on auto parts.
Rubio congratulates new pope
The State Department released a statement from Rubio congratulating Pope Leo XIV.
"This is a moment of profound significance for the Catholic Church, offering renewed hope and continuity amid the 2025 Jubilee Year to over a billion faithful worldwide. The papacy carries a sacred and solemn responsibility," he said.
"Jeanette and I are united in prayer for His Holiness, may the Holy Spirit impart wisdom, strength, and grace as he shepherds the Church. The United States looks forward to deepening our enduring relationship with the Holy See with the first American pontiff," he added.
Sen. Schiff says he's 'watching closely' for Trump's next US attorney for DC pick
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff, who was the first to place a hold on Ed Martin’s nomination on April 1, released a statement afterTrump said he was withdrawing Martin's nominationto serve as permanent U.S. attorney for D.C.
Schiff said is a statement that he'll be "watching closely" to see who Trump nominates next to serve in the role and will "keep working to ensure that the January 6 deniers are not confirmed to positions from which they can undermine our rule of law and threaten our democracy."
Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV
Trump congratulated the new pope in a Truth Social post.
"It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!" he said.
UK gives more details on trade deal
The British Prime Minister's office gave more details on its trade deal.
Under the agreement, American tariffs on British cars reduce from 27.5% to 10% for the first 100,000 vehicles exported from the U.K. to the U.S., while tariffs on steel and aluminum are dropped altogether.
"We are the first country to secure such a deal with the United States," Starmer said in remarks from a Jaguar Land Rover plant in the West Midlands region of England.
Trump says Ed Martin will not be nominee for DC US Attorney
Trump said he will announce a new nominee for the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
His original pick, acting attorney general Ed Martin, lost support from Republicans over several controversies including Martin's constant defense of Jan. 6 rioters.
"He is a terrific person. He wasn't getting the support from people that I thought," Trump said.
"I'm very disappointed in that. But I have so many different things that I'm doing now with the trade. One person, I can only lift that little phone so many times in a day. But we have somebody else that will be great," the president added.
British ambassador says deal provides good 'template'
Peter Mandelson, the British ambassador to the U.S., told reporters that the U.K. is committed to "reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers."
"This is a continuing picture, it is a movie, not a still picture. A movie, it continues. We're both committed to freeing up trade between our countries," he said.
"The point about this deal is that it provides very good template and very good launch pad for what we can continue to do and build on in the future," Mandelson added.
Trump wants China to 'open up' country to American businesses
Trump was asked about negotiations with China over the tariffs and claimed that the Chinese government has been taking away many of America's industries such as microchips.
"I would like to say they can do better in terms of the bottom line. We would like to see China opened up so we can compete in China and give people something that they've never had," he said.
"Access to something that would be great for the world and great for our businesses and I think it would be great for friendship," he added.
Trump bashes EU, but says he intends to make a deal
Trump credited Brexit for helping to get the tentative deal with the U.K. and bashed the European Union.
"We intend to make a deal with Europe. We have found that the European Union treated us extremely unfairly. They are very difficult, and hurt themselves in doing so and very much want to make a deal. We're dealing with them currently," he said.
Trump says he is still having discussion on tariffs on films, which he can't issue
Trump was asked if the trade deal with the U.K. would affect his threats of tariffing films made outside of the U.S.
The U.S. cannot impose a direct tax on a film as it would be a durable good, according toeconomic experts.
Trump claimed that tariffs on films was a "separate discussion" from the British deal.
"They all live here, the money and everything comes from here but [moviemakers] make them in other countries," Trump said. "We'll do something to bring them back maybe to a large extent but James bond has nothing to worry about, that I can tell you."
Trump, Starmer both note that trade deal is being worked out
During the news conference, Trump and Starmer emphasized that the trade deal between their nations is not finalized.
"The final details are being written up," Trump said.
"And yes, we could iron out some of the details, but fantastic platform here, including on the tech side where I think I can say we are the only two western countries with trillion-dollar sectors when it comes to tech," the prime minister later said.
UK can send 100K cars and pay baseline tariff: Lutnick
Lutnick said one of the major aspects of the trade deal agreement involves automobile imports.
The U.K. will be allowed to export 100,000 cars to the U.S. and just pay the baseline 10% tariff.
"That protects their car industry and remember, we do 16 million cars a year. This is only .6%," he said.
Lutnick gives more details on trade deal, 10% tariff remains
Lutnick provided more details on the trade deal with the U.K. and said the U.S. will open up more market access.
"Ethanol, beef, machinery, all the agricultural products, they have agreed to open their markets and that will add $5 billion of opportunity to American export," he claimed.
Lutnick did say that the 10% baseline tariff will remain on the U.K.
On phone, Starmer praises framework of trade deal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not at the Oval Office for the trade deal announcement but joined it via a speaker phone.
Starmer did not provide any more details, which he said they needed to hammer out, but praised Trump for their countries' partnership.
"I think it is a real tribute to the history that we have of working so closely together," he said.
"We finalized it and built an incredible platform for the future," the prime minister added.
Trump says he's made trade deal with UK, however no details finalized
Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom, but was scant on details.
"Both countries agreed the economic security is national security and we'll work together as allies to insure that we have a strong industrial base, appropriate export controls and protections for key technologies and industries like steel," he said.
House Republicans pass bill to rename Gulf, chances in Senate uncertain
The House voted to codify President Donald Trump’s Gulf of America executive order by a vote of 211-206. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska was the only Republican to vote against the measure.
The bill heads to the Senate where its future is uncertain since bipartisan support is required, and Leader John Thune has not indicated whether he’ll put the measure on the floor for a vote.
Beyond the committee chairs managing the floor debate, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene – flanked by a map labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America – was the only Republican to speak in support of the legislation.
Meanwhile, several Democrats, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries “strongly” urged lawmakers to vote against “this small-minded, silly and sycophantic bill” during floor debate.
“Republicans have decided to spend this entire legislative day doing is to debate a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Now, in some ways the American people can be thankful,” Jeffries added.
UK was not hit with reciprocal tariffs
As Trump is slated to announce his trade deal with the U.K., the British economy found itself in a different situation over the tariffs than other nations.
Dozens of nations face potential so-called "reciprocal tariffs," but the U.K. is not among them, since the U.K buys more than it sells to the U.S.
The White House paused the reciprocal tariffs until July, as it seeks to strike trade agreements with dozens of countries.
The country, however, was still hit with Trump's baseline 10% tariff issued for almost all foreign nations.
