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US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(MEXICO CITY) -- The U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs for a month in both Canada and Mexico following conversations on Monday with President Donald Trump, according to each country's leader.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a post on social media, writing, "Canada... Read More.

Paid administrative hell: Some Department of Education staff put on leave after Trumps DEI order

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Dozens of Department of Education employees received letters as business hours closed Friday placing them on administrative leave, according to a copy of one letter obtained by ABC News.While no specific reason was given, some employees told ABC News they believe the... Read More.

US tariffs on Mexico paused for a month, Mexican president says

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(MEXICO CITY) -- U.S. tariffs imposed on Mexico have been "paused for a month," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a post on X Monday shortly after speaking to President Donald Trump. Trump confirmed the news shortly after in a social media post of... Read More.

Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musks team access to federal payment system: Sources

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Treasury Department has given Elon Musk and representatives of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team access to the vast federal payment system responsible for handling trillions of dollars in government expenditures, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.The... Read More.

Trump administration taps controversial conservative journalist for top job

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's administration is filling one of the State Department’s top positions with a controversial conservative journalist who has promoted conspiracy theories related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and was fired as a speechwriter by the first Trump... Read More.

Ahead of Kennedy confirmation vote, Senate Democrats demand more details on his finances

Monday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With a committee vote scheduled Tuesday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Senate Democrats are demanding more details on the nominee's connections to vaccine lawsuits and are saying Kennedy should promise to recuse... Read More.

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Third Black Hawk soldier killed in DC crash identified

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Army identified Saturday the third soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair crash over the Potomac River Wednesday night as Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach.Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, was the last member of the helicopter's crew to be... Read More.

US orders airstrikes against ISIS targets in Somalia

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States used manned fighter jets to conduct an airstrike against Islamic State targets in Somalia on Saturday, three U.S. officials told ABC News on Saturday.President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the airstrike, claiming no civilians were harmed... Read More.

Rubio to focus on curbing immigration, countering China in Latin America

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on his first diplomatic mission abroad since being confirmed to his post, visiting five countries in Central and South America over the first week of February.During the trip, Rubio is expected to reinforce... Read More.

Trump set to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Saturday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is set to impose tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday, placing pressure on three top U.S. trade partners while risking price increases for essential products like gasoline and groceries.The policy is expected to slap a... Read More.

In major reversal, Kennedy tells senators he wont take money from vaccine lawsuit

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After a bruising round of confirmation hearings this week that left Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation in doubt, the nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services declared in a written statement to senators on Friday that, if confirmed,... Read More.

Trump administration funding freeze blocked by federal judge

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Rhode Island has formally blocked the Trump administration's spending freeze, saying in an order this afternoon that the funding freeze is likely a violation of the Constitution."During the pendency of the Temporary Restraining Order, Defendants shall not pause, freeze,... Read More.

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