News Alerts of the hour – President Donald Trump

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• President Donald Trump threatens charges for George Soros, frequent target of far-right ire – Al Jazeera Al Jazeera President Donald Trump recommended that they be charged under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, a federal law often used against organised .
• President Donald Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Freeze on Foreign Aid The New York Times President Donald Trump's request to freeze nearly $2 billion while the case continued in the lower courts.
• President Donald Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil – The Guardian The Guardian Donald President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world's largest economies over its .
• President Donald Trump's attack on the Fed threatens US credibility – Financial Times Financial Times US President Donald President Donald Trump's claim that he has “fired” Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook “for cause” is not only unlawful.
• President Donald Trump tampering with Fed independence is risky for the economy, experts say – NBC News NBC News Economic and financial analysts are warning that President Donald President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook risks undermining the .