Trumps Threatens Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
The president said he will impose tariffs Feb. 1 on products from Canada, Mexico and China, which together account for more than a third of U.S. trade
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Democrats join DOGE subcommittee, including member seeking ‘good government’
The new agency is tasked with slashing government waste and providing increased transparency when it comes to government spending. It was created via executive order on Monday.
Biden left Trump ‘inspirational’ message in ‘very nice’ letter, new president says
President Trump on Tuesday described the letter former President Biden left him as “inspirational" and teased that he may release the note at some point.
Trump excoriates bishop as ‘Radical Left hard line Trump hater’ after politically charged prayer service
Trump blasted Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde after she used her prayer service remarks to deliver left-wing remarks directed toward Trump.
What Is an Executive Order?
President Trump began the first hours of his second administration by signing dozens of the orders.
New Secretary of State Marco Rubio pauses refugee operations, ramps up visa vetting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is advising his department to cease refugee resettlement operations and begin ramping up vetting of visas from certain regions.
Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: ‘Shouldn’t be hard’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.
From Day 1, Trump Shows He’ll Test Limits of What He Can Get Away With
It is unclear how much is left in Washington to restrain him.
Trump Asserts a Muscular Vision of Presidential Power on First Day Back
In a flurry of unilateral executive actions, Mr. Trump revived disputed claims of broad presidential authority from his first term — and made some new ones. Court battles seem likely.
How the Debt Could Hamstring Trump’s Agenda
Republicans are hunting for ways to pay for President Trump’s expensive plans while avoiding a freakout on Wall Street.