Wayne Dupree Podcast

A national day of action united protesters nationwide against Trump’s policies, condemning deportations without due process, agency dismantling & threats to education. Over 80 rallies took place as part of “50501” with communities also hosting food drives to support those affected.

The Pentagon placed a third top official, Colin Carroll, on leave amid a leak investigation. The probe involves military plans for the Panama Canal, a carrier in the Red Sea, Elon Musk’s Pentagon visit on China, and a pause in Ukraine intel collection, sources say.

China accused three hackers of working for the NSA, offering rewards for their capture. The claims, tied to alleged spying at the Asian Winter Games, mark an escalation in cyber tensions amid U.S.-China conflicts. The U.S. denies the claims, calling them fabrications.

President Trump suggested temporarily exempting auto tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust supply chains. Automakers rely on international partners like Canada, Mexico, and China, making a fully U.S.-made car nearly impossible, experts say.

China urges Trump to cancel "reciprocal tariffs" amid the ongoing trade war. While the US paused some global tariffs, levies on Chinese imports rose to 145%. Temporary exemptions for electronics were announced but face uncertainty as Trump hints at new tariffs on semiconductors and electronics.

Wall Street opened to a volatile session as China and the EU responded to President Trump’s tariffs. The Dow swung between gains and losses. Investors fear a trade war after Trump imposed a 10% tariff on imports. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns a recession is likely.

China opposes Trump’s threat to raise tariffs by 50% on Chinese imports, promising countermeasures. This follows China’s 34% tariffs on U.S. goods. Analysts warn rising tariffs could cut China’s growth by 1.5-2 points, straining hopes for a trade deal amid escalating tensions.

U.S. stock futures dropped Sunday evening, with Dow futures falling 4.1%, signaling more losses ahead. President Trump, aboard Air Force One, denied intentionally fueling the sell-off, citing the trade deficit with China as justification for his tariff plans despite market turmoil.

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day approaches on April 2nd, countries with the largest trade deficit face the toughest tariffs. These countries, referred to as the 'Dirty 15' by Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, brace for the most impact.

France and the U.K. are leading an initiative to form a coalition supporting a European armed force for Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression. Plans suggest 10,000–30,000 troops, but challenges remain around command, logistics, and potential U.S. support under Trump’s leadership.

US officials shared classified Yemen strike details via a commercial messaging app, bypassing secure SCIF protocols. Journalist Goldberg redacted sensitive information, sparking predictable denials and backlash from Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth.