President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on India Monday, warning the country over its continued purchases of Russian oil. Meanwhile, the United States is poised to impose new sanctions and secondary tariffs on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a cease-fire with Ukraine by Friday.
The Texas House failed to reach a quorum Monday, as Republican lawmakers attempt to pass a congressional redistricting bill. This comes after Democratic lawmakers fled the state on Sunday in protest of the measure. Gov. Greg Abbott has warned that he may seek to remove them from office if they do not return Monday. The next session of the Texas House is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT Tuesday.
The State Department may soon require foreign nationals to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States. The proposal primarily targets countries with high visa overstay rates.