Trump publishes 57 ‘media hoaxes’ including report that he is ‘very good friends’ with Putin: Live updates

White House communications director Steven Cheung ridiculed former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday for her planned ‘comeback’ speech in California.

‘A failed loser desperately clinging to relevance as she spirals into the political abyss,’ Cheung wrote, highlighting a news story featuring a preview of her upcoming speech at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala.

The group is charging $25 for viewers to watch the speech online and up to $50,000 for a sponsor level ticket.

The White House has published a list of dozens of media reports it says were ‘hoaxes.’

It includes reports that Trump was ‘very good friends’ with Vladimir Putin.

The list also includes a report that Elon Musk’s DOGE consisted of ‘young, inexperienced engineers.’

And another was that Trump referred to Euroopean nations as ‘parasites.’

Voters in the critical swing state of Michigan delivered some mixed reviews when describing President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, some celebrating his policy, others bashing him as a liar.

The Republican is heading to the Detroit area on Tuesday to celebrate his first 100 days in office.

Slated to talked about brining jobs back to America, the president has made an event of the anniversary of his first few months back in the Oval Office.

He has celebrated his administration’s quick start; they have, so far, made good on immigration, economic and labor reform.

Though those walking around the streets of downtown Detroit Tuesday afternoon ahead of Trump’s celebratory rally just outside of town warned the rapid changes have been unsettling – a sentiment reflected in recent polling.

Others, however, celebrated the president’s early achievements, like his aggressive deportation campaign that has already ejected over 65,000 illegal aliens, many of whom have criminal records.

By Emily Goodin, senior White House correspondent

President Donald Trump blamed his predecessor Joe Biden for Wednesday’s bad economic report.

‘This is Biden’s Stock Market, not Trump’s. I didn’t take over until January 20th,’ he noted in a post on Truth Social.

The United States’ economy shrank 0.3 percent in the first three months of 2025, an unexpected downturn.

Trump counseled patience.

‘Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers. Our Country will boom, but we have to get rid of the Biden “Overhang.” This will take a while, has NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS, only that he left us with bad numbers, but when the boom begins, it will be like no other. BE PATIENT!!!,’ he wrote.

By Emily Goodin, senior White House correspondent

Ukraine is ready to sign a long-anticipated minerals deal with the United States.

Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko is currently in Washington for the final coordination, the AP reported.

The deal would give the United States access to Ukraine’s critical earth minerals, which are used in technology ranging from batteries to aircraft wings.

The progress comes after President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a sit down over the weekend on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican.

The two sides were prepared to sign a framework agreement in February but the plan was derailed following a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky.

By Emily Goodin, senior White House correspondent

The United States’ economy shrank in the first three months of 2025, coming as President Donald Trump wages his tariffs war.

The gross domestic product, a sum of all the goods and services produced from January through March, fell at a 0.3% annualized pace, according to a Commerce Department report Wednesday

Trump’s tariffs have sparked fears of a recession. The GDP number is seen as a mark of consumer and business confidence in Trump’s handling of the economy.

The president will speak at 4 pm on investing in America.

By Emily Goodin, senior White House correspondent

President Donald Trump will swear in Warren Stephens, a Little Rock investment banker, as his ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Stephens is a longtime Republican donor who gave $2 million to a Trump-backing super PAC during the 2024 election.

‘Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top Diplomat, representing the U.S.A. to one of America’s most cherished and beloved Allies,’ Trump said when he announced Stephens’ nomination.

Stephens was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday night and Wednesday’s ceremony will take place in the Oval Office.

The billionaire will be the president’s eyes and ears in London. He’ll also help coordinate Trump’s upcoming state visit to the country, which is expected to take place in September.

He’s no stranger to the UK.

Stephens’ family bank has a footprint in London. And he’s a fan of the Tottenham Hotspurs Premier League soccer team.