More articles on this subject
Profile picture of The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
on.wsj.com/3UypAig
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
  • The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.

  • Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.

  • Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.

  • The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
Profile picture of CNN.com
Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial: President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-trail-trump-criminal-trial/
Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Profile picture of NPR
Meadows, Giuliani, 11 'fake electors' from 2020 are among those indicted in Arizona
npr.org/2024/04/24/1236998675/arizona-fake-elector-charges
Meadows, Giuliani, 11 'fake electors' from 2020 are among those indicted ...
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
  • Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.

  • They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.

  • The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.

  • The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Profile picture of The Hill (newspaper)
Trump lawyer on hush money case: ‘I don’t have hopes really that high’: Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Trump, signaled she does not have high ...
trib.al/tIvgIlg
Trump lawyer on hush money case: ‘I don’t have hopes really that high’
Profile picture of PBS
Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court hears his presidential immunity case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-back-in-new-york-court-for-hush-money-trial-while-the-supreme-court-hears-his-presidential-immunity-case
Trump back in New York court for hush money trial while the Supreme Court ...
Profile picture of Bloomberg
Trump Says He Has ‘Good Chance’ of Winning New York in November: Donald Trump said he believes he has a chance of winning New York in the Electoral College in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/trump-says-he-has-good-chance-of-winning-new-york-in-november
Trump Says He Has ‘Good Chance’ of Winning New York in November
Profile picture of Axios (website)
U.S. economy grew at 1.6% annualized rate in first quarter: By comparison, GDP increased at 3.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2023.
axios.com/2024/04/25/us-economy-gdp-report-q1-2024
U.S. economy grew at 1.6% annualized rate in first quarter
Profile picture of The Washington Post
It’s about time to hold Trump in contempt: Justice Juan Merchan must refuse to let former president Donald Trump undermine the rule of law.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/25/trump-contempt-merchan-hush-money-trial/
It’s about time to hold Trump in contempt
Profile picture of NPR
Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246888804/biden-chips-syracuse-micron
Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in ...
Profile picture of thedailybeast.com
In Court, Donald Trump Is a Loser—and Alone: Donald Trump may be acquitted, he may be re-elected president. But while his trial in Manhattan continues ...
thedailybeast.com/in-court-donald-trump-is-a-loserand-alone
In Court, Donald Trump Is a Loser—and Alone
Profile picture of DW-TV
US Supreme Court begins hearing on Trump immunity plea: Donald Trump is hoping that the conservative-majority top court will save him from at least one of his ...
dw.com/en/us-supreme-court-begins-hearing-on-trump-immunity-plea/a-68914868
US Supreme Court begins hearing on Trump immunity plea
Profile picture of The Jerusalem Post
NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas': Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters' language as "immoral" and ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798565
NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas'
Profile picture of Reuters
US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests: Columbia University students heckled House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday as ...
reut.rs/3UuMeYK
US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza ...
Profile picture of RTE.ie
Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US campuses: America's university campuses have been rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, which began at Columbia ...
rte.ie/news/us/2024/0425/1445528-us-campus-protests/
Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US campuses
Profile picture of The Hill (newspaper)
Trump to campaign in Wisconsin next week during off day from hush money trial: Former President Trump will hold a campaign event next week in Wisconsin ...
trib.al/lR79Q6B
Trump to campaign in Wisconsin next week during off day from hush money ...
Profile picture of The Washington Post
As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/polling-trump-criminal-trial/
As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa
Profile picture of NPR
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
Profile picture of Reuters
Confounding US economic, inflation data cloud Fed's rate path: The Federal Reserve's latest financial stability report was good news for anyone worried that a ...
reuters.com/markets/us/confounding-us-economic-inflation-data-muddy-feds-rate-path-2024-04-25/
Confounding US economic, inflation data cloud Fed's rate path
Profile picture of thedailybeast.com
Trump Trial Today: David Pecker Returns and a Contempt Ruling Looms: The trial stemming from payments made to a porn star will also be in session at the same ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-trial-today-david-pecker-returns-and-a-contempt-ruling-looms
Trump Trial Today: David Pecker Returns and a Contempt Ruling Looms
Profile picture of Newsweek
Homeowners Get Good News Over Mortgage Rates: Mortgage rates are likely to come down to 6 percent by next year, Moody's Ratings experts predict.
newsweek.com/homeowners-good-news-mortgage-rates-1893775
Homeowners Get Good News Over Mortgage Rates
Profile picture of The Guardian
Trump to receive bonus worth $1.2bn for Trump Media stock performance : A price floor means ex-president gets bonus even though Trump Media & Technology ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/24/trump-media-bonue
Trump to receive bonus worth $1.2bn for Trump Media stock performance
Quick Glance: Trump Media Seeks Congressional Probe on 'Troubling' Market Manipulation Claims
  • Trump Media & Technology Group is asking Congress to investigate suspicions of illegal activity affecting its stock price.

  • In a disclosed letter, Devin Nunes, the CEO of Truth Social owner Trump Media, urged GOP Chairmen of relevant House Committees to examine the 'urgent matter' of 'potential manipulation' of the company's stock price.

  • Trump Media recently reported a $58 million loss in 2023 with minimal revenue. The company's price-to-sales ratio, a common stock valuation method, is notably high compared to competitors in the social media sector.

  • In the communication to Congress, Trump Media highlighted that data suggests 'just four market participants' accounted for over 60% of the exceptional trading volume in the company's stock: Citadel Securities, Virtu Americas, G1 Execution Services, and Jane Street Capital.
Profile picture of Newsweek
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Score Win Over One College's Ties to Israel: The University of Rochester's governing body has agreed to investigate its academic ties ...
newsweek.com/pro-palestine-protesters-score-win-rochester-university-israel-1894179
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Score Win Over One College's Ties to Israel
Profile picture of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Trump moves to dismiss two counts in Fulton election indictment: Former president Donald Trump on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss two more felony counts ...
ajc.com/politics/trump-moves-to-dismiss-two-counts-in-fulton-election-indictment/AD7FQA77JFAOPBMPYI4MVCEXOM/
Trump moves to dismiss two counts in Fulton election indictment
Profile picture of Reuters
JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed confidence on Tuesday in a robust U.S. economy backed by strong ...
reuters.com/markets/us/jpmorgan-ceo-dimon-says-us-economy-is-booming-2024-04-23/
JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming
Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
  • Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.

  • Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.

  • However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.

  • Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
Profile picture of CNN.com
Live updates: Protests at Columbia and other schools continue into day eight: Columbia University, and other schools have taken steps to try to address students' ...
edition.cnn.com/business/live-news/columbia-yale-university-protests-04-24-24/h_743a862ed4b39ff5244bcacd6222bb29
Live updates: Protests at Columbia and other schools continue into day ...
Profile picture of CNN.com
Trump has shared tales of courtroom spectacles with supporters. The reality is much more subdued
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/trial-trump-courtroom-reality/
Trump has shared tales of courtroom spectacles with supporters ...
Profile picture of Reuters
Who is Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's lawyer in his Stormy Daniels hush money trial?
reuters.com/world/us/trump-lawyer-todd-blanche-draws-judges-ire-historic-trial-gets-underway-2024-04-24/
Who is Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's lawyer in his Stormy Daniels hush ...
Profile picture of The Hill (newspaper)
Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground: Mark Pomeranz, who worked at the Manhattan DA’s office, described in his book, “People v ...
thehill.com/opinion/4617077-why-the-case-against-donald-trump-in-hush-money-trial-is-on-shaky-ground/
Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground
Profile picture of NBC News
How the Columbia protests sparked campus demonstrations across the country: The decision by Columbia University’s president to call in the New York Police ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/columbia-protests-sparked-campus-demonstrations-country-rcna148994
How the Columbia protests sparked campus demonstrations across the country
Quick Glance: College Protests Erupting Across America
  • Pro-Palestinian protests surge on US campuses, challenging school leadership.

  • Conflict sparked post-Hamas attack, escalating into protests and arrests.

  • Protesters demand divestment from Israel-linked entities at universities.

  • Political leaders call for Columbia president's resignation over chaos and antisemitism.
Profile picture of HuffPost
Speaker Johnson To Columbia Protestors: 'Go Back To Class And Stop The Nonsense': The House’s top Republican visited the university in New York City ...
huffpost.com/entry/johnson-tells-columbia-protestors-to-go-back-to-class_n_66298311e4b0edb0e80a3e5e
Speaker Johnson To Columbia Protestors: 'Go Back To Class And Stop The ...
Profile picture of Fox Business
Mortgage demand falls again as interest rates soar past 7%: A key measure of home-purchase application fell for the third straight week as mortgage interest ...
foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-demand-falls-again-interest-rates-soar-past-7
Mortgage demand falls again as interest rates soar past 7%
Profile picture of The Guardian
George Santos, indicted fabulist expelled from Congress, drops bid for New York seat
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/george-santos-drops-out-new-york-congress
George Santos, indicted fabulist expelled from Congress, drops bid for New ...
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
  • Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.

  • In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.

  • Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.

  • Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
Profile picture of CNN.com
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/trump-meets-with-foreign-leaders/
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with ...
Profile picture of Newsweek
Mike Johnson Booed by Columbia Pro-Palestinian Protesters: The House speaker was met with an angry crowd in New York City on Wednesday.
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-booed-columbia-pro-palestinian-protesters-1893957
Mike Johnson Booed by Columbia Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Profile picture of Newsweek
Alina Habba Doubtful of Donald Trump Acquittal: 'Don't Have Hopes': Habba said she doubts the jury will "do the right thing."
newsweek.com/alina-habba-donald-trump-acquittal-hopes-new-york-stormy-daniels-hush-money-case-1894014
Alina Habba Doubtful of Donald Trump Acquittal: 'Don't Have Hopes'
Profile picture of HuffPost
Trump Attorney Alina Habba Makes Blunt Admission About Trial, But It’s No Surprise
huffpost.com/entry/alina-habba-donald-trump-trial-admission_n_662a03d2e4b005d7bf0c95ab
Trump Attorney Alina Habba Makes Blunt Admission About Trial ...
Profile picture of PBS
Russia vetoes UN resolution on preventing nuclear arms race in space: Russia dismissed the measure as politicized and said it didn’t go far enough in banning all ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/russia-vetoes-un-resolution-on-preventing-nuclear-arms-race-in-space
Russia vetoes UN resolution on preventing nuclear arms race in space
Profile picture of The Independent
Fox News host compares Trump to King Kong: ‘He’s going to bust out of his cage’: ‘They killed King Kong,’ Jesse Watters’ colleagues point out
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/fox-news-jesse-watter-donald-trump-trial-king-kong-b2534533.html
Fox News host compares Trump to King Kong: ‘He’s going to bust out of his ...
Profile picture of Axios (website)
Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-allies-hush-money-prosecutor
Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor
Profile picture of HuffPost
Nikki Haley Scores 155,000 Votes In Pennsylvania Primary Despite Dropping Out Weeks Ago
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-pennsylvania-nikki-haley_n_6628a7f3e4b096c7bac6b014
Nikki Haley Scores 155,000 Votes In Pennsylvania Primary Despite Dropping ...
Profile picture of thedailybeast.com
Booing Columbia Students Drown Out Mike Johnson’s Call for National Guard: The House speaker threatened to call in the National Guard on Columbia protesters ...
thedailybeast.com/booing-columbia-students-drown-out-mike-johnsons-call-for-national-guard
Booing Columbia Students Drown Out Mike Johnson’s Call for National Guard
Profile picture of The Atlantic
What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/donald-trump-manhattan-trial-fear/678144/
What Donald Trump Fears Most
Profile picture of NBC News
Live update: Protests against Gaza war continue at USC, UT Austin, Columbia and other colleges
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/columbia-protests-live-update-encampment-continue-college-negotiates-p-rcna149111
Live update: Protests against Gaza war continue at USC, UT Austin ...
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
  • University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

  • Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.

  • Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.

  • Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.