Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump Grants Military Control at Border Amid Market Surge

4/12/2025

47 4

Summary

Story summary

In a bold move, Donald Trump granted military jurisdiction over public land at the U.S.-Mexico border, stirring controversy as critics like Rep. Greg Casar claimed he was deflecting from economic turmoil caused by his tariffs. Despite the chaos, the stock market rebounded, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.73% thanks to calming words from the Federal Reserve.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a bold move, Donald Trump granted military jurisdiction over public land at the U.S.-Mexico border, stirring controversy as critics like Rep. Greg Casar claimed he was deflecting from economic turmoil caused by his tariffs. Despite the chaos, the stock market rebounded, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.73% thanks to calming words from the Federal Reserve.