Is Trump Actually Making the U.S. Economy More Competitive?
Experts fear that the president’s economic policies could increase costs and stifle innovation.
Tillis Suggests He Regrets Vote to Confirm Hegseth, Calling Him ‘Out of His Depth’
The North Carolina senator, who recently said he did not plan to run for re-election, said the defense secretary’s decisions have been amateurish and show he is unfit to lead a large organization.
Rubio Visits Asia as Trump Raises Trade-War Tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks about countering China as it expands its global influence. But President Trump’s tariff threats have created friction with U.S. partners.
Immigration Officials Used Shadowy Pro-Israel Group to Target Student Activists
A senior Homeland Security official testified in court on Wednesday that his department had relied in part on an anonymously compiled list to identify foreign academics for investigation.
China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.
Red Bull sack team principal Horner after 20 years
Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role.
GDP Impact of 87.5K Removals/Yr
From Orrenius et al. (2025), GDP growth is down 0.81% in 2026, 0.49% in 2027. These estimates based on a VAR(2) using annual data, net unauthorized immigration as a percent of the previous-year U.S. population, annual growth rate of nonfarm payroll employment, the PCE annual inflation rate, and yearly GDP growth. Source: Orrenius et al. (2025). PCE inflation is 15 bps and 6 bps higher in 2026 and 2027 under baseline.
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro’s trial end
Trump accused Brazil of “attacks” on US tech companies and conducting a “witch hunt” against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.
US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israel’s Gaza offensive
Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The Papers: F1’s Horner ‘shunted out’ and ‘work doesn’t pay’
Thursday’s front pages focus on Red Bull’s removal of Christian Horner and fresh analysis of benefits payments