What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech

For many reluctant Trump voters, there was a mixture of confidence, anxiety, hope and frustration — along with some anger directed at Congressional Democrats.

Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs

The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.

Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.

Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a ‘Free Cuba’ Republican in Congress, Dies at 70

The Florida scion of an anti-communist political family, he served in the House for 18 years at a time when Cuban Americans exerted peak influence on U.S. policies.

Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble

President Trump has offered a confusing mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, leaving America’s biggest trading partners baffled and angry.

Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.

Trump’s New Tariffs Could Strain Collection of Customs Fees

Importers will have to make changes to pay new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, and government agencies will need more resources to enforce the fees.

Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.

The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.

JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment

The vice-president denied that he was talking about Britain and France when he downplayed “20,000 troops from some random country” protecting Ukraine. No other countries have pledged troops.