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 addressed the accomplishments of DOGE, focusing on Musk's recent emails sent out to "see if the people exist" in the federal workforce.
Musk, sporting a black MAGA hat, nodded along as the president spoke about DOGE's accomplishments and the "fraud" that his committee has been finding.
Trump reiterated the Cabinet's support for Musk's efforts, saying "if they aren't [behind it], I want them to speak up."
During the meeting, Trump blamed rising prices and other economic problems on high interest rates and "other problems we inherited," without going into any details.
"But we have to get the prices down, not to inflation down, the prices of eggs and various other things. Eggs are a disaster," he said.
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.
