Hours before new tariffs were set to kick in, President Donald Trump today postponed higher tariffs on Mexico for another 90 days as foreign leaders continue reaching out with offers. Meanwhile, the Justice Department today defended Trump’s tariffs in court, as a panel of federal judges questioned his authority to impose them.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was in Israel, where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. The White House said U.S. officials would be hearing firsthand about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, as Israel continues to receive international criticism over aid access for Palestinian civilians.
The Senate Appropriations Committee today reached a bipartisan consensus to advance its version of the defense budget for fiscal year 2026. The Senate’s defense appropriations bill seeks to rapidly modernize the U.S. military to address the growing threat from the Chinese Communist Party.