Saturday, February 1, 2025
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Today's Topics
Foreign diplomats spend millions at Trump hotels since 2025 inauguration
International leaders and diplomats have spent millions at Trump properties since inauguration, reigniting constitutional concerns.
USTR invokes IEEPA for 10% USMCA partner tariffs
Trump levied up to 10% duties on NAFTA partners and China starting February 1, 2025, citing national emergency over fentanyl and migration. The tariffs strain relations with key trading partners while affecting consumer prices.
Heritage Foundation operatives hold 140 administration posts
Despite Trump's campaign denials, Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 blueprint guides his second term through key appointments and executive orders. CNN analysis found 36 of Trump's first 53 executive orders mirror Project 2025 proposals, with authors like Russ Vought (OMB Director) and John Ratcliffe (CIA Director) implementing their own policy recommendations.