Democrats Search for Strategy to Block Doge Cuts; Trump Announces 25% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs | NTD Good Morning

A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE team from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment and data systems. Musk calls for the judge’s impeachment, and President Trump tells Musk to move forward on searching for cuts. Next, they’ll look into the Department of Education and the military. NTD spoke with NTD news contributor, Mike Leon to analyze the situation.

President Donald Trump announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico. The Australian government says it will push for an exemption, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying Australian steel and aluminum are core inputs to U.S. supply chains and U.S.-based industry. Trump also confirmed plans to announce “reciprocal tariffs” later this week, meaning the U.S. would impose duties on countries that tax American goods.

The Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl victory in franchise history yesterday, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, denying the Chiefs the hope of winning a third consecutive NFL championship. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts led the way on offense, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another, ultimately earning his first Super Bowl MVP award.