News for May 4, 2025

Trump downplayed concerns about tariffs, prices, and a possible third term in a wide-ranging NBC News interview, while the weekend roundup also highlighted the Kentucky Derby and a possible next pope.

President Donald Trump said he will call CEOs if they plan to raise prices because of tariffs, after saying Amazon backed off a plan to show tariff charges on some items.

On "Face the Nation," President Donald Trump’s tariff push, a shakeup in his national security team, and tensions over Ukraine and Iran took center stage.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unfit for the job, defended higher defense spending, and argued that Democrats should focus on plain-language messages that connect with Midwest voters.

Rep. Mike Turner backed President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and said Congress should be patient on Iran negotiations while pressing for stronger U.S. national security spending.

NBC News says Donald Trump made several misleading or false claims in a “Meet the Press” interview about inflation, tariffs, crime, immigration, and his own business ties.

In a “Meet the Press” interview, President Donald Trump defended his first 100 days in office, saying his tariffs and border policy are already improving the country while Kristen Welker pressed him on rising prices, market swings, and deportations.

President Donald Trump dismissed worries about tariffs, higher prices, and economic uncertainty in a wide-ranging interview, saying his agenda will lead to a stronger economy for the United States.