President Trump said on Tuesday he believes tariff revenues could one day "replace" U.S. income tax, the government's primary revenue source. Why it matters: Customs duties fall well short of the trillions of dollars that Americans pay in taxes each year — income taxes generated roughly 13 times more revenue than tariffs did in the latest fiscal year. - But Trump's claim is the latest confirmation of plans to keep import taxes at the center of his economic agenda, despite new curbs on his power to unilaterally impose tariffs. What they're saying: "As time goes by, I believe the tariffs paid for by foreign countries will ... substantially replace the modern day system of income tax, taking a great financial burden off the people that I…
President Trump paid tribute to Charlie Kirk as he welcomed his widow, Erika Kirk, during the State of the Union address, urging Americans to reject political violence of any kind.
Trump called on Congress to "show your support" when referring to the government to protect U.S. citizens first. When Rep. Ilhan Omar did not stand or clap, Trump said, “You should be ashamed."
Almost from the moment Trump entered the House chamber Tuesday night to deliver his State of the Union address, Democrats began to disrupt. It only deteriorated from there. Why it matters: It's the new normal for presidential speeches to Congress, with Republicans heckling Democratic presidents and vice versa. - Tuesday's disruptions came despite House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) repeatedly telling his members behind closed doors not to repeat the widespread disruptions that Trump faced last year. - Ahead of the speech, Jeffries sternly dismissed Axios' reporting that protests were still likely to occur despite his instructions to the contrary. - A Jeffries spokesperson did not immediately respond on Tuesday night to a…
Trump outlined his proposed retirement plan changes, pledging that all American workers would receive the same plan offered to federal employees — with the government matching up to $1,000 a year.
A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.