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.
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- White House excludes low-value shipments from looming Canada, Mexico tariffs
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- 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
Starmer corrects Trump on claims of British aid to Ukraine
Trump repeated false claims about U.S. funding to Ukraine since the war began and that the British and EU were getting their money back as part of the deal to end the war.
Starmer immediately interjected and said this was not the case.
"We're not getting all of ours," the prime minister said. "Quite a bit of ours ... was gifted actually," he said.
Trump says they'll try to get Ukraine's land back but firmly rules out NATO membership
After previously saying it was unrealistic for Ukraine to get its pre-war borders back in a peace deal, Trump said he will "try" to return land seized by Russia.
"Well, they fought long and hard on the land ... We're going to certainly try and get as much as we can back. But on the NATO -- it's just that, that's not going to happen," Trump said.
Trump says no plans for privatizing deportations, but doesn't rule it out
Trump was asked by a reporter about recent comments from Blackwater CEO Erik Prince who called on privatizing deportations.
"I don't think it's necessary. Our people are doing a phenomenal job. I wouldn't be opposed to it necessarily," Trump said.
"I mean, the level of effectiveness has been incredible," he added.
Trump says British can 'take care of themselves' if attacked by Russia in Ukraine
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country will be a leading country in stepping up to support Ukraine post-war. Sitting beside him, Trump was asked if the U.S. would back up Britain if their peacekeeping forces in Ukraine were attacked by Russia after the war.
"You know, I've always found about the British, they don't need much help. They can take care of themselves very well," Trump said.