The article discusses current political and economic developments under President Trump's administration. It highlights tensions surrounding the enforcement of federal rules as Trump's team appears to be intentionally neglecting policies they oppose. Additionally, the Justice Department's proposed changes could lead to more politically motivated prosecutions of public officials. On the economic front, Trump's shift on tariffs suggests he recognizes the risks of his trade strategy. Lastly, the downgrade of the US government's credit rating by Moody's raises questions about fiscal stability and accountability.
President Trump and his administration are "trying a new tactic for gutting federal rules and policies that the president dislikes: simply stop enforcing them."
The Justice Department is considering a proposal that would cut its Public Integrity Section out of decisions on whether to prosecute public officials...making prosecutions more political.
Trump's climbdown from tariffs on China has shown other countries negotiating trade deals with the US that the President "has begun to realize that he has overplayed his hand."
Moody's downgraded the US government's credit rating. The Trump administration blamed the Biden administration.
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