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 says he knows nothing about Tate brothers release
The controversial influencers landed in Florida earlier Thursday, after court restrictions prohibiting them from leaving Romania while awaiting trial on allegations of human trafficking, sexual abuse and money laundering were lifted. Their departure follows reports that Trump administration officials had lobbied Romania to lift a travel ban on them.
"I know nothing about that," Trump said after being asked if his administration was involved in their release. He added: "We'll check it out and let you know."
Trump accepts invitation from King Charles to British state dinner
The prime minister presented Trump with a letter from King Charles during a photo op at the White House.
Charles invited Trump to a state visit in the letter according to Starmer.
Trump read the letter to himself, accepted the invitation and called him "a beautiful man, a wonderful man."
Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump's joint session
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response following Trump's address to Congress next week, party leaders announced Thursday.
"The public expects leaders to level with them on what’s actually happening in our country. From our economic security to our national security, we’ve got to chart a way forward that actually improves people’s lives in the country we all love, and I’m looking forward to laying that out," Slotkin, a freshman senator, said in a statement.
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat will deliver the Spanish language response to the speech.
-ABC News' Mariam Khan
Trump greets UK's Starmer outside White House
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived at the White House for a bilateral meeting with Trump and later a news conference.
As they shook hands, reporters asked Trump how confident he was that he can get a peace deal done in Ukraine.
"We can. We will. Thank you," Trump said.