James Downie

2 weeks ago | msnbc.com | James Downie

After President Donald Trump “liberated” Americans from a strong economy Wednesday, the Senate held an extraordinary vote. By 51-48, the chamber passed a privileged resolution authored by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia that would revoke the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada earlier this year. Four Republicans — Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — voted with every Democrat to rebuke the president’s trade policy.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | James Downie

After President Donald Trump “liberated” Americans from a strong economy Wednesday, the Senate held an extraordinary vote. By 51-48, the chamber passed a privileged resolution authored by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia that would revoke the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada earlier this year. Four Republicans — Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — voted with every Democrat to rebuke the president’s trade policy.

3 weeks ago | msnbc.com | James Downie

Rep. Elise Stefanik gave up so much to be Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations. She departed her position in the House Republican leadership. She said goodbye to much of her staff and a congressional seat that she surely would hold far longer than an ambassadorial post. She lost friendship after friendship over her unwavering loyalty to the president.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | James Downie

Rep. Elise Stefanik gave up so much to be Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations. She departed her position in the House Republican leadership. She said goodbye to much of her staff and a congressional seat that she surely would hold far longer than an ambassadorial post. She lost friendship after friendship over her unwavering loyalty to the president.

1 month ago | msnbc.com | James Downie

Stocks fell sharply Monday amid growing economic uncertainty and persistent worries about President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Wall Street’s worst day of 2025 came a day after Trump refused to rule out a recession in an interview with Fox News. The S&P 500 fell roughly 2.7% and is now down 9% from its record high just one month ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 900 points, or approximately 2%.