Trump exempts Big Three automakers from tariffs for one month

President Trump is granting a one-month exemption on tariffs for U-S automakers. A day after slapping 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, the president is delaying the levies on Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis for one month. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the president spoke with leaders of the Big Three automakers, who requested the call. Leavitt said the president’s reciprocal tariffs on imports are still scheduled to take effect in April.

Supreme Court: Trump admin needs to unfreeze foreign aid

A divided Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration needs to release frozen foreign aid.
By a 5-4 vote, the high court rejected an emergency appeal from the Trump administration and reinstated a lower-court order to release nearly two-billion dollars in frozen foreign aid. But it was not clear how quickly money would start flowing. Justices told the lower-court judge to clarify his earlier order that required the quick release of aid to pay nonprofit groups and businesses for work that had already been done.

America’s political divide on display during Trump’s speech to Congress

The country’s stark political divide was on full display during President Trump’s speech to Congress. It didn’t take long for the presidential address to feature partisan behavior on both sides of the aisle. Donald Trump set the tone early by calling Joe Biden “the worst president in American history.” Early in the speech, Democratic Congressman Al Green of Texas stood up and shouted at the president. House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Green to be removed after he refused to sit down.

Trump touts “swift” action to reshape America in speech to Congress

President Trump delivered the first major speech of his second term during a visit to Capitol Hill. Addressing a Joint Session of Congress, the president said his new administration hit the ground running six weeks ago. He laid out his agenda to combat illegal immigration, cut the size of the federal government, and impose tariffs. Something he acknowledged may cause some temporary pain. The president also announced that Ukraine’s leader is ready to return to the negotiating table.

Trump to lay out agenda in speech to Congress, nation

Trump’s tariffs take effect, hitting Canada, Mexico, China

Zelensky believes US-Ukraine relationship will continue

Ukrainian President Zelensky believes his country’s relationship with the U-S will continue. Zelensky believes the U-S-Ukraine partnership will survive despite last week’s contentious Oval Office meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance. Despite his optimism about U-S relations, Zelensky says a deal to end the war with Russia “is still very, very far away.” The diplomatic upheaval prompted European leaders to hold an emergency weekend summit to show support for Ukraine.

To avoid tariffs, Honda to shift Civic production from Mexico to US

Honda reportedly will shift some of its auto production from Mexico to the United States. Reuters is reporting that Honda will produce its next generation Civic hybrid in Indiana instead of Mexico to avoid President Trump’s potential tariffs. While several automakers have expressed concerns about the levies, Honda’s move is the first concrete measure by a major Japanese car company. Sources tell Reuters that Honda’s Indiana production will begin in 2028.

Philippines hopeful U.S. will continue its military support

The Philippines is hopeful that the United States will continue to offer military support. The Philippines’ top diplomat to the U-S is expressing confidence that the Trump administration would continue military patrols in the disputed South China Sea and move ahead with an agreed expansion of the U.S. military presence in the Philippines. The comments come amid rising concerns over China’s increasingly assertive actions in the region.

Republicans and Russians support Trump’s treatment of Ukraine

President Trump’s shouting match with Ukraine’s leader has won the backing of many Republicans, as well as Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky’s push for security guarantees from the U-S to help end the war with Russia sparked a tongue-lashing from Donald Trump. The Oval Office episode prompted an outpouring of support for Zelensky from America’s traditional allies in Europe. Meanwhile, Trump supporters, including GOP members of Congress, cheered on the White House — as did Russian officials in Moscow.

Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico to begin this week

US and UK are negotiating a trade deal without tariffs

The Trump administration is working on a new trade deal with Great Britain. During a joint press conference with Britain’s prime minister, the president predicted that the two countries will come to terms on a “very good trade agreement.” The president was asked if the prime minister had convinced him skip threatened reciprocal tariffs. “He tried,” Trump replied.

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine fall apart

A week-long diplomatic effort to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine came crashing down in the Oval Office. After White House visits by two key European allies, President Trump said he looked forward to Friday’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky. But tensions ran high during the Oval Office meeting. The diplomatic breakdown leaves many unanswered questions about how to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and the global repercussions.

Inflation dropped in January, but tariffs add uncertainty

Inflation dropped a little in January, while President Trump’s trade policies add uncertainty to the nation’s economic outlook. The latest numbers from the Commerce Department show a slight decrease in inflation last month, as consumers cut back on spending by the most in four years. Economists are watching closely for any impact from ongoing tariff threats and potentially sweeping government job cuts. The president claims that tariffs will make America “rich,” even though analysts expect consumers and companies will likely bear the brunt of higher import duties.

FBI returns boxes to Trump confiscated in documents search

Zelensky leaves White House early after Trump shoutfest

Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to the White House ended early after a diplomatic breakdown. An  Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukraine’s leader turned ugly. Vice President Vance also got involved in the explosive back-and-forth. A planned news conference and ceremony to sign a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal were canceled, and Zelensky left the White House empty-handed. The president wrote on social media that Zelensky  should “come back when he is ready for peace.”

Trump-Zelensky Oval Office meeting erupts in anger

An Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky turned into a tense shouting match. In a remarkable exchange between world leaders, captured in real time by the news media, the two presidents began to argue as Ukraine’s leader sought security guarantees to end the war with Russia. At one point, Vice President Vance told Zelensky that he was being disrespectful and President Trump accused his counterpart of “gambling with World War Three.”

Trump, Zelensky to hold critical war talks at the White House

Ukrainian President Zelensky is in Washington today [FRI AM] for critical talks with President Trump. The meeting comes as the Trump administration is pushing for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Yesterday, the president twice downplayed any animosity toward Zelensky, even though he previously called the Ukrainian leader a “dictator.” Zelensky comes to Washington seeking security guarantees from the U-S.

U.S. and Ukraine to sign critical minerals agreement

President Trump will host talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky. The two men are expected to sign an agreement that would give the U-S access to Ukraine’s critical minerals. Ultimately, President Trump said he’s hopeful a deal can be reached to end the war. Zelensky this week said that a framework of an economic deal had been reached, but did not yet include U-S security guarantees, which Ukraine sees as vital.

Trump says he trusts Russia’s Putin to uphold any peace deal

British PM pushes Ukraine-friendly approach with Trump

King Charles invites Trump to second UK state visit

President Trump has been invited to a second state visit in the United Kingdom. At the start of an Oval Office meeting, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a letter to the president on behalf of King Charles. The president, who received the honor during his first term, accepted the invitation.

British PM is latest European leader to visit Trump

Trump to impose Canada, Mexico tariffs next week