President Donald Trump continued to make sweeping moves this week as his administration struck major legal deals, adjusted trade strategies, and pressed forward with controversial domestic plans.
On Thursday, Trump led a high-level Cabinet meeting joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The meeting comes as Trump navigates a shifting political landscape and increasing legal challenges.
One major development includes the administration finalizing legal service contracts worth $600 million with top law firms. These deals are expected to support the administration in ongoing legal battles and policy enforcement efforts.
On the trade front, Trump reversed course on Wednesday by temporarily pausing increased tariffs for most nations for 90 days. However, he simultaneously announced a sharp increase in tariffs against China, raising them to 145%, signaling a more aggressive stance toward Beijing.
Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Republican leaders successfully pushed through a budget plan to support Trump’s domestic agenda. The blueprint passed despite resistance from a group of conservative lawmakers within the GOP who expressed concerns about spending levels.
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