The amendment exempts imports valued at less than $800 from Canada and Mexico.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the federal government to his liking suffered a loss in court when a federal judge blocked his administration from firing the head of a federal watchdog agency without cause, likely triggering a lengthy appeal that could end at the Supreme Court.
U.S. District Justice Amy Berman Jackson determined the move was unlawful and issued a permanent injunction that reinstated special counsel Hampton Dellinger to his position.
Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration said it will cut 7,000 jobs and six of its 10 regional centers as part of the president’s downsizing of the federal workforce.
And Trump’s physician announced the president will have his annual physical next month, days after reporters raised questions about a bruise they saw on the back of his hand.
Trump begins Cabinet meeting with a prayer
After delivering opening remarks, Trump commenced the Cabinet meeting by asking the room to "say grace."
The room closed their eyes as a prayer was read aloud.
“God, that was a very good job you did, you’ve done that before,” Trump joked to a room of laughter.
Trump confirmed a mineral deal was reached between the U.S. and Ukraine
"President Zelensky is going to be coming on Friday. That's now confirmed. And we're going to be signing an agreement, which will be a very big agreement," Trump said.
During the first Cabinet meeting of Trump’s second administration, Elon Musk -- who is not a Cabinet member -- is seated to Trump’s back right.
He does not have a seat at that table.
Trump is seated directly across from Vice President JD Vance, while being flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump is now convening with his Cabinet for the first time in his second term.
Seated next to Trump are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
In the room is Elon Musk, who is not a member of the Cabinet or a Senate-confirmed official. But Musk, as de facto leader of DOGE, has a high level of influence as he oversees Trump's agenda to cut costs across the federal government.
