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Tariffs & Reaction

With just hours to go before 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada were set to go into effect, the White House announced deals had been struck with those two countries that have temporarily halted those tariffs from being enacted. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.

Uproar Over USAID

Democrats are irate after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he was now the acting administrator of the US Agency for International Aid, and Elon Musk said President Donald Trump has agreed USAID should be shut down. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Spending Order Extended

A federal judge has extended a temporary ban against President Trump’s order that paused trillions of dollars in federal spending. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Loren Ali Khan cited what she described as the “catastrophic” impact on millions of Americans.

DOGE’s Treasury Access

Democrats in Washington are sounding the alarm over the U-S Treasury Department reportedly giving the newly formed 'Department of Government Efficiency,' known as DOGE access to Federal payments. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Latest On DC Plane Crash

Salvage crews have recovered a large portion of the passenger jet involved in the deadly midair collision in Washington, DC. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the search for those killed continues.

Border Dangers

There are serious concerns at the Southern border for the safety of those who are defending it. Fox News is reporting that Mexican cartel leaders have authorized the deployment of drones equipped with explosives to be used against US Border Patrol agents and US military personnel currently working along the border with Mexico. 

Netanyahu To The White House

In his first official meeting with a foreign head-of-state in the White House, Israel's Prime Minister will meet with President Trump today in Washington. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Latest On The Nominees

Some of President Trump's highest-profile Cabinet picks are yet to be confirmed, but committee votes are expected this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

WHO Wants US Back

After President Trump ordered the US out of the WHO, their chief is hoping that would leaders could help sway Washington to reconsider its withdrawal. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

New York Says No To Louisiana

New York is changing its approach when it comes to prescriptions for abortion. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the Empire State is facing an extradition order from Louisiana for the arrest of a local doctor who prescribed an abortion pill sent through the mail.

Energy Secretary Is Wright

The Senate confirmed oil industry executive Chris Wright to be the next Energy Secretary. 

NJ Governor Dares ICE

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy admits to housing someone in his home whose legal status may be in question, and he’s daring anyone with the Trump administration to do anything about it. Pamela Furr is following the story.

El Salvador To Take US Inmates & Detainees

A new deal was announced between the United States and El Salvador, which agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality. 

Finally  

It was fourteen years ago that Philadelphia schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg