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.
Latest headlines:
- White House excludes low-value shipments from looming Canada, Mexico tariffs
- Kennedy stops short of calling for vaccines amid measles outbreak
- Intel community has concerns Russia, China could target fired employees
- Trump's doctor says he'll have annual physical exam 'next month'
- White House backs Israel blocking aid to Gaza
Trump touts the accomplishments of DOGE
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."
'Eggs are a disaster,' Trump blames Biden for economic issues
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
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 confirms Ukraine deal, says Zelenskyy is coming Friday
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.