Trump 2nd term updates: Trump excludes low-value shipments from looming tariffs

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.

Feb 27, 2025, 3:57 PM EST

Trump says he doesn't know how long it will take to mine Ukraine minerals

A reporter pointed out that experts say it could take more than a decade to mine precious materials from Ukraine.

When asked how much he should expect the U.S. would receive and when that mineral shipment would happen, Trump didn't give any details.

"Well, we're never going to know that answer. But by our being in Ukraine and doing the exploration and also the digging and taking the rare earth, which we need in our country very badly, we'll be doing a substantial amount of work, probably about at least what we have in there," he said.

Feb 27, 2025, 3:54 PM EST

Trump says he supports NATO's Article 5, but doesn't think it will be triggered

Trump was asked if he supported Article 5 of NATO -- which outlines that an attack against one ally is considered as an attack against all allies -- and whether he was concerned it may be triggered if European peacekeepers end up in Ukraine after the war.

"I support it," Trump said. "I don't think we're going to have any reason for it. I think we're going to have a very successful peace and I think it's going to be a long lasting peace."

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 27, 2025.
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Feb 27, 2025, 3:51 PM EST

Trump continues to dismiss concerns over tariff effects on consumer

The president again was asked to speak about concerns that consumers will pay the price of tariffs on foreign goods.

Experts and studies have shown that consumers pay for the tariffs, however, Trump called it "a myth."

"It's a myth that's put out there by foreign countries that really don't like paying tariffs."

Feb 27, 2025, 3:49 PM EST

Starmer touts tech economic deal with US

The prime minister announced a new economic deal with "advanced technology at its core."

"I mean, artificial intelligence could cure cancer. That could be a moonshot for our age. And that's how we'll keep delivering for our people. There are so many opportunities," Starmer said.

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