Article snippet: The president responded to warnings from European leaders that his promised tariffs on aluminum and steel would trigger retaliation. President Trump has ricocheted between calling for tougher laws and declaring his fealty to the Second Amendment. Aides over the past week have described an air of anxiety and volatility — with an uncontrollable commander in chief at its center. Unless the defendants are brought to trial, the nation might be left wondering how credible the government’s case is. The Senate is debating school-safety and gun regulations in the aftermath of the Parkland school shootings. Trump budget czar Mick Mulvaney is systematically defanging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dreamed up by Elizabeth Warren. A wave of new candidates for top prosecutor positions is emerging, with many vowing to carry the mantle of criminal justice reform. Despite President Trump’s efforts to do away with what he sees as government waste, 19 little-known bureaus are all still living, breathing, and spending taxpayer dollars. Hicks, portrayed by Cecily Strong, explained why she was stepping down as White House communications director. President Trump made fun of himself, advisers and members of his cabinet, and of course the media. <?EM-dummyText [This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the... Link to the full article to read more