Trump Spending Freezes Prompt Questions About Separation of Powers

Legal experts say lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s spending halts are likely to end up at the Supreme Court. Several of President Donald Trump’s executive orders involving federal spending have spurred a series of lawsuits that could prompt higher court rulings on the balance of power between the executive and congressional branches. So far, the

How to watch Trump’s address to Congress tonight

Washington — President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight, marking the first time he will speak before both chambers since he returned to office six weeks ago.  Presidents typically address a joint session of Congress early in their tenure to outline a vision or agenda. The first speech before lawmakers is not technically

Mexico to Announce Retaliatory Tariffs on Sunday in Response to Trump’s Tariffs

Tariffs have gone into effect on Mexican and Canadian goods to the United States, as well as goods from China. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her government would respond with tariff and non-tariff measures to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico. “There is no reason, rationale or

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada go into effect

Washington — President Trump said Monday that he had decided to move forward with 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada, after taking a month for aides to negotiate a potential reprieve.  The tariffs went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, hours before Mr. Trump’s first joint address to Congress