President Donald Trump is defending his decision to pause some tariffs to Canada and Mexico for another month -- a notable reversal after imposing historic levies on the key U.S. trading partners earlier this week, causing markets to tumble.
On Friday, Trump signed more executive orders at the White House before he convened a first-ever cryptocurrency summit with industry leaders.
Trump tells farmers to plan on selling goods within US ahead of tariffs
In a TruthSocial post Monday, President Donald Trump told American farmers that they should "get ready" to sell agricultural products inside the U.S. as his tariffs on "external" products are set to go into effect on April 2.
President Donald Trump makes an announcement about an investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company flanked by C.C. Wei, Chairman and CEO of TSMC and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at the White House in Washington, Mar. 3, 2025.
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"To the Great Farmers of the United States: Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States," Trump wrote.
-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart
Mar 03, 2025, 2:27 PM EST
First lady Melania Trump implores Congress to pass the ‘Take It Down’ Act
First lady Melania Trump made her first public remarks of Trump's second administration Monday afternoon, hosting a roundtable in support of the "Take It Down" Act which is intended to criminalize the publication of deepfake and non-consensual pornography and require platforms to remove such content.
"It's heartbreaking to witness young teens, especially girls, grappling with the overwhelming challenges imposed by malicious online content, like deep fakes," Trump said.
First lady Melania Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, Elliston Berry and other officials attend a roundtable discussion on the "Take it Down Act," a legislation against revenge porn, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 3, 2025.
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Trump called attention to a 15-year-old victim of fake non-consensual images who was present at the roundtable, among other victim advocates.
In imploring Congress to prioritize this Act -- which has passed the Senate but not the House -- the first lady also made a point to call out Democrats.
"I must admit, however, I expected to see more Democrat leaders with us here today to address this serious issue," she said. "Surely as adults, we can prioritize America's children ahead of partisan politics."
Trump was joined by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who is a sponsor of the bill and delivered opening remarks, saying there is "no more important issue for our first lady to lean on than protecting children online."
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson was also present.
Mar 03, 2025, 1:09 PM EST
Elon Musk to attend Trump's joint session of Congress
Elon Musk will be in the chamber Tuesday evening for President Donald Trump's address, ABC News has confirmed.
Elon Musk attends the first cabinet meeting hosted by President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025.
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Mar 03, 2025, 12:42 PM EST
Republican rep introduces bill to make English official language of US
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the U.S., an Alabama Republican has proposed a bill to ensure the policy becomes permanent federal law.
Rep. Robert Aderholt introduced the bill, "Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025," on Monday.
The bill seeks to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization and provide clarity in the interpretation of U.S. laws, according to Aderholt.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington.
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"America has always been a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and languages," Aderholt wrote in a statement. "However, throughout our history, English has remained the common thread uniting us as one nation. By designating English as the official language of the United States, we are reinforcing our commitment to a shared national identity and ensuring clear and effective communication across all levels of government."
