Trump Team Tightens Control Over Government Lawyers Who Might Say ‘No’
At the Justice Department and the Pentagon, the administration is curtailing the ability of lawyers to raise internal objections to the president’s use of power.
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Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Start March 4, Plus an Increase on China
The president also said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on China as he tries to force other countries to take more action on drug shipments.
Amy Klobuchar Can’t Stop Talking About Eggs. We Asked Her Why.
Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Minnesota Democrat, says that “eggs are emblematic” of President Trump’s failures so far to tackle the cost of living.
Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Go Into Effect Next Week
The president also said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on China as he tries to force other countries to take more action on drug shipments.
GOP Gambles on Budget Plan That Helps the Rich and Cuts Aid to the Poor
The House Republican budget plan would pair tax cuts that primarily benefit the rich with cuts to programs that help the poor.
How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport
President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers.
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.
Trump Seeks Prompt Supreme Court Review of His Power to Fire Officials
The justices ruled last week that the president could not, for now, remove a government lawyer who leads the watchdog agency that protects whistle-blowers.
Trump Administration Cuts Nearly 10,000 Foreign Aid Programs
In a court filing, administration lawyers also said the government would miss the judge’s deadline to restart funding that has been on pause since January.
Trump’s First Cabinet Meeting Was a Display of Deference to Elon Musk
President Trump’s first cabinet meeting was a display of deference to Elon Musk.