Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, vows to divest his business interests and tackle tariffs in trade negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Phyllis Fong, USDA inspector general, was escorted from her office after resisting her firing by the Trump administration, citing legal compliance issues.
Trump's new executive orders aim to eliminate critical race theory in schools and address antisemitism on campuses, generating significant controversy and backlash.
The U.S. economy exhibited robust growth in 2024, with a 2.3% increase in Q4 and steady consumer spending leading the way, though inflationary pressures continue.