5 things to know for April 30: Hegseth, Trump’s 100 days, AmeriCorps, CPB firings, Auto tariffs
House Republicans have blocked a Democratic-led investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app for discussing military operations, which included a journalist by accident. In celebration of his second term's 100th day, President Trump held a rally in Michigan, where he lauded his achievements but also spread numerous false claims. A coalition of states has sued the Trump administration over severe cuts to AmeriCorps, claiming these actions violate constitutional procedures. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is also pursuing legal action against Trump after board members were allegedly fired unlawfully. Trump has issued an executive order easing auto tariffs to aid US automakers, although high tariffs on imports and parts persist, amidst industry concerns over financial impacts and supply chain disruptions.
House Republicans have enacted a rule preventing Democrats from investigating Pete Hegseth's use of Signal for military discussions about the Houthis in Yemen, which inadvertently included a journalist in a group chat.
President Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term with a rally in Michigan, where he exaggerated his accomplishments and repeated numerous false claims regarding policy issues.
A lawsuit has been filed by 24 states and Washington, DC, against the Trump administration for putting 85% of AmeriCorps' staff on leave and cutting $400 million in grants, arguing this undermines the agency's operations and violates constitutional protocols.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is challenging the legality of an email terminating three board members, claiming that President Trump lacks the authority to dismiss them under the founding law of the corporation.
Trump's executive order on auto tariffs allows for a small reimbursement for US-produced cars, while maintaining a 25% tariff on imported cars and parts, despite the auto industry's warnings of negative financial effects and supply chain issues.