Donald Trump made a wide range of threats and promises on the campaign trail, from the mass deportation of non-citizens to imposing steep tariffs on all imported products. He has also threatened “retribution” against Americans he perceives as being insufficiently loyal, and has shown interest in purging U.S. federal agencies and departments of those who…

President Donald Trump followed through on another campaign promise Tuesday, Jan. 21, when he pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. The 40-year-old was serving two life sentences plus 40 years without parole for his ties to the infamous dark web marketplace. In a post on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump said he spoke…

President Donald Trump delivered his inaugural address Monday, Jan. 20, speaking to the nation for the first time as the 47th president of the United States. In a speech that laid out his vision for the country, Trump declared that “the golden age of America begins right now” and vowed to “put America first” throughout…

As Donald Trump starts his second presidential term, he’s stepping into an economy that looks very different from the one he passed to Joe Biden four years ago. The economy today boasts of consistent growth, lower inflation, rising wages and record-low unemployment. Trump has nonetheless made bold promises for the U.S. economy, including imposing tariffs…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a bill to do away with taxes on tipped income. The legislation comes as Americans are already tipping less as prices rise, along with tipping fatigue. Cruz and his cosponsors promised this bill would offer financial relief for those who need it most.…

President-elect Donald Trump said he won the presidency on the promise he would lower the cost of groceries. But days before he takes the oath of office, most Americans remain skeptical he can deliver on that promise.  More than three in five Americans are slightly or not at all confident Trump will lower the cost…

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly working with New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew on an executive order aimed at stopping the construction of new wind turbines off the east coast. Van Drew, whose congressional district includes well-known seaside destinations such as Long Beach Island, Cape May and Atlantic City, announced Monday, Jan. 13, that…

President-elect Donald Trump promises to pardon Jan. 6 rioters in the “first hour” of his second term. The U.S. Constitution allows the president to grant pardons for federal offenses except in cases of impeachment. On Jan. 6, 2021, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential…

In his first network TV interview since winning the election, President-elect Trump touched on some of his biggest campaign promises. He plans to start following through with them immediately when he takes office in January.  In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker for “Meet the Press“,”” on Sunday, Dec. 8, Trump said, “A lot of it…

Syrian rebels oust dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has fled the country after nearly 25 years in power. And the suspected killer of a health care CEO in New York City is still at-large after eluding a massive manhunt for almost a week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. ‘Risk and…