Peter Navarro, a top trade adviser to Donald Trump, made controversial remarks on Fox News accusing Canada of being “taken over by Mexican cartels” and not doing enough to stop the importation of deadly fentanyl. Navarro’s comments came after the administration granted a one-month exemption from Trump’s tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods for the U.S. auto sector. Meanwhile, Trump issued a threatening ultimatum to Hamas on Truth Social.
House Republicans are seeking to punish Texas Democratic Representative Al Green for disrupting the president’s speech to Congress. A censure resolution has been introduced against Green for his behavior, which led to his removal from the chamber.
The political action committee founded by Elon Musk, America PAC, launched its first TV commercial criticizing the Biden administration. Trump’s press secretary defended Musk’s outfits amid controversy over his attire while meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
As Trump considers signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, nearly 200 CDC probationary employees and thousands of USDA probationary employees have been invited back to work after being laid off. The Trump administration is also looking to fire up to 80,000 workers from the Veterans Affairs department.
Republicans are urging Elon Musk to allow Congress to vote on the cuts made by his Department of Government Efficiency, as concerns grow over the impact of the mass firings of federal employees. Musk has acknowledged mistakes made by his staff and emphasized the need for transparency and consultation with Congress.
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