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Executive summary:

  • President Donald Trump will today tour the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
  • The Trump administration’s economic policy will come under more scrutiny this week with retail jobs data today and the Federal Open Market Committee holding its second meeting of 2025 on Wednesday. 
  • Trump administration officials are outwardly maintaining short-term economic shock is not a concern despite surveys showing Americans increasingly disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and tariffs.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he's "not worried about markets" noting that stock market corrections are "healthy" and "normal".
  • Opinion of the Democratic Party has dropped to a record low, as the lack of a coherent plan to counter the Trump administration’s aggressive policy moves weighs heavily on the party.
  • Trump told reporters he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as the White House accelerates its efforts to end the war in Ukraine. 
  • The United States has renewed offensive military action against Houthi targets in Yemen, killing dozens in weekend strikes.
  • White House NSA Mike Waltz said “all options are always on the table” when asked about how the administration intends to deal with Iran.
  • Poll of the Day: Voters are open to efforts to tackle inefficiencies in the federal government but are concerned about how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is executing those cuts.

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Executive summary:

  • President Donald Trump will today tour the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
  • The Trump administration’s economic policy will come under more scrutiny this week with retail jobs data today and the Federal Open Market Committee holding its second meeting of 2025 on Wednesday. 
  • Trump administration officials are outwardly maintaining short-term economic shock is not a concern despite surveys showing Americans increasingly disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and tariffs.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he's "not worried about markets" noting that stock market corrections are "healthy" and "normal".
  • Opinion of the Democratic Party has dropped to a record low, as the lack of a coherent plan to counter the Trump administration’s aggressive policy moves weighs heavily on the party.
  • Trump told reporters he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as the White House accelerates its efforts to end the war in Ukraine. 
  • The United States has renewed offensive military action against Houthi targets in Yemen, killing dozens in weekend strikes.
  • White House NSA Mike Waltz said “all options are always on the table” when asked about how the administration intends to deal with Iran.
  • Poll of the Day: Voters are open to efforts to tackle inefficiencies in the federal government but are concerned about how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is executing those cuts.

Please find the full article attached below: US DAILY BRIEF