Trump 2nd term updates: Trump attends the Super Bowl

Trump becomes the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl.

Last Updated: February 9, 2025, 7:18 PM EST

President Donald Trump's second administration continued its swift recasting of the federal government, prompting pushback from Democrats and legal challenges.

The president said Sunday that he will announce tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum on Monday but didn't say when they'll take effect.

Trump, meanwhile, is at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday night to take in the Super Bowl. Trump picked the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in an interview aired before the game on Fox.

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Feb 05, 2025, 12:55 PM EST

Ro Khanna, Elon Musk spar over subpoena motion in Oversight Committee

After order was restored in the House Oversight Committee following Democrats attempting to subpoena Elon Musk to testify, the motion failed 19-20 along party lines, with California Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, abstaining.

"I would have voted yes," Khanna explained after the vote. "They called a procedural vote without notice & I like 8 others didn’t make it there on time. Musk’s attacks on our institutions are unconstitutional. He should be subpoenaed & answer to our committee. They should call the vote again with notice."

Musk responded, telling Khanna, "Don't be a d---."

Khanna then slammed Musk for government overreach and the proposal to eliminate the Department of Education.

"Elon we have known each other a long time," he posted. "You can't stop payments that Congress has authorized and appropriated. Make recommendations to Congress, but don't stop payments. That's Article I. Also, let's debate why we need the DOE."

-ABC News' Lalee Ibssa

Feb 05, 2025, 12:34 PM EST

West Point disbands student clubs related to gender and race

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded a dozen clubs on campus related to gender and race, ABC News has confirmed.

The list of clubs includes the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers Club, the Latin Cultural Club, the Native American Heritage Forum and more.

A memo, reviewed by ABC News, said the changes are "in accordance with recent Presidential Executive Orders, Department of Defense guidance, and the Department of the Army guidance. ... This directive cancels all sections, meetings, events, and other activities associated with these clubs."

A stock photo shows West Point Military Academy taken from across the Hudson River, Sept. 20, 2010.
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Websites for the various clubs are now down.

The memo also suggested a full review of other clubs campus wide is underway.

West Point has not responded to requests for comment.

-ABC News' MaryAlice Parks and Chris Boccia

Feb 05, 2025, 12:31 PM EST

Bondi sworn in as attorney general

Pam Bondi was sworn in as attorney general during a ceremony in the Oval Office Wednesday. In remarks before she was sworn in, Trump said that Bondi would be "as impartial" toward Democrats as she could but added that he doesn't think there's a possibility of her being "totally" impartial.

"Obviously, she's going to restore fair, equal and impartial justice and restore the constitutional rule of law in America,” he said. “But I think she's going to be as impartial as you can possibly be. I know I'm supposed to say she's going to be totally impartial with respect to Democrats, and I think she will be as impartial as a person can be. I'm not sure if there's a possibility of totally, but she's going to be as total as you can get.”

Pam Bondi is sworn in as Attorney General by Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, as President Donald Trump and John Wakefield and Patsy Bondi, look on, in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington.
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Bondi said she will “restore integrity to the Justice Department and I will fight violent crime throughout this country and throughout this world and make America safe again.”

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office and Bondi was also joined by her husband and her mother.

-ABC News Michelle Stoddart

Feb 05, 2025, 12:08 PM EST

Screaming match in Oversight Committee over Musk subpoena

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.

"It's a puzzling role for many people, certainly on this side of the aisle, and I think for some on yours, who is this unelected billionaire that he can attempt to dismantle federal agencies, fire people, transfer them, offer them early retirement and have sweeping changes to agencies without any congressional review, oversight or concurrence," ranking Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly said as he attempted to move the committee to subpoena Musk.

House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer speaks with Rep. Andy Biggs during a hearing on "Rightsizing Federal Government," on Capitol Hill, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington.
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Chairman James Comer quickly attempted to move business along, saying the motion on the table was not debatable, sparking outcry from Democrats:

"Mr. Chairman, why don't we want to debate Elon Musk coming in and talking to us about his work and how he's enriched himself?" one said.

"Chairman, I think it's outrageous that this committee will not even entertain that's …" said another.

"This is demagoguery. This is out of order," a Republican could be heard shouting.

"Order. Order. Order," Comer said over the back-and-forth between members.

"You're out of order. You know you're out of order. You know the rules of this committee. There's been a motion --" Comer said to Democrats.

"Mr. Elon Musk is out of order," Rep. Melanie Stansbury shot back.

"Oh God," an unknown member could be heard saying.

After order was restored, the motion failed, 19-20, along party lines, except for Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who abstained from voting.

-ABC News' Lalee Ibssa

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