US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on the EU and China to address trade imbalances and combat fentanyl trafficking. Possible tariffs include a 10% duty on Chinese imports starting February 1, and 25% on Canada and Mexico for immigration and drug issues. The EU is ready to negotiate while protecting its interests.
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Donald Trump, who at 78 is on course to become the oldest president in American history, will undergo an annual physical exam in coming weeks, a White House statement said Saturday. "President Donald J. Trump will complete his routine annual physical exam next month at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center," said the announcement, dated March 1.
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President Trump pardoned Ross William Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, criticizing his sentence as excessive. Ulbricht had been serving a life sentence for running the internet's most advanced criminal marketplace, facilitating global drug trades and associated fatalities.
A Learjet 55 air ambulance crashed in Philadelphia, killing seven and injuring 22. The crash damaged 11 homes and several businesses. Investigators retrieved key evidence to determine the cause. Meanwhile, in Washington, DC, recovery operations continue after an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided, killing 67. Both investigations are ongoing.
Former Ohio Senator Nina Turner criticized Elon Musk's involvement in the impending government shutdown debate, calling him an oligarch. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-chiefs of the Department of Government Efficiency, opposed spending bills, leading to a Congressional stalemate. Turner's comments sparked backlash from MAGA supporters and a debate about Musk's political influence.
Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend, Bettina Anderson​ reportedly wanted to lead the president's committee on the Arts and Humanities and she has already sent words that she could help Donald Trump appeal to "more sophisticated and liberal Hamptons and Palm Beach types." But Mar-a-Lago insiders did not like this ambition and dismissed her as 'not MAGA enough'.
President Donald Trump celebrated Jim Acosta's departure from CNN, referring to him as one of the most dishonest reporters. Acosta announced his exit during his morning program, taking a final shot at the Trump administration. “I have always believed it’s the job of the press to hold power to account. I have always tried to do that here at CNN,†Acosta said in his farewell message.
The Trump White House acknowledged February as Black History Month while the Defense Department declared identity months unnecessary, ceasing observances like Black History Month and Women's History Month. President Trump, targeting diversity programs, calls for a merit-based society. His proclamation praised key figures in Black history and anticipated future contributions under his administration.