Trump’s confirmation that Zelenskyy is welcome back at the White House follows a breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, as Kyiv agrees to cease-fire. President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome back at the White House, following a tense Feb. 28 Oval Office meeting during which the two leaders clashed over
The tariffs, which were enacted on March 4, were 25 percent on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on energy exports from Canada. House Republicans have blocked Democrats from bringing up measures to end the tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump. A bill that would fund the government through Sept. 30 includes a
The Department of Education on Tuesday announced it is cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with its plans to dismantle the agency. “Today’s reduction in force reflects the Department of Education’s commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most: to students, parents, and teachers,”
Trump’s economic policies will lead to long-term economic gains, and the recent stock market turmoil is temporary growing pain, the press secretary says. In the face of waning consumer and business confidence, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 11 that the Trump administration’s economic policies would lead to long-term economic gains and
Washington — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s economic policies Tuesday, saying they are “worth it” even if they lead to a recession. “These policies are the most important thing America has ever had,” Lutnick told CBS News in an interview when asked whether they would be worth it if they lead to a
Commerce secretary says Trump’s policies are “worth it” even if they lead to recession – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who brokered the truce with the
The cost-saving measures also include moving all offices in other states to the Washington location. The U.S. Department of Education on March 11 announced that 1,315 employees will be laid off within 90 days as part of its ongoing cost-saving measures. A senior official told reporters in a press call that the staff reduction addresses