Category: Trump, Donald J

Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now

The New York Times – Music:
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The relative indifference to the news that the U.S. government now owes $40 trillion demonstrates how drastically the politics of deficit spending has changed.
Trump Administration to Expand Deportation Flights to Haiti

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Flights to the Caribbean nation will increase from once a month to once a week now that the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to cancel a humanitarian program.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada “treats us very badly.” Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.
Dolly Parton’s Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection

The New York Times – Music:
Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singer’s long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.
Lisa Cook Hits Back at Trump’s Latest Attempt to Oust Her as Fed Governor

The New York Times – Business:
Lisa D. Cook hit back at President Trump’s allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud.
Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’

The New York Times – Business:
Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say.
PCE Index Shows Inflation Remained Elevated in July Amid High Energy Costs

The New York Times – Business:
The Personal Consumption Expenditure index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation tracker, held steady in July.
‘Honeymoon’s Over’: Warsh Under Pressure as Fed Weighs Raising Rates

The New York Times – Business:
Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to deliver his first address at the Federal Reserve’s annual conference in Jackson, Wyo., with U.S. government bond markets on edge and inflation risks resurfacing.
Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed

The New York Times – Music:
In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”
Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.