Trump Stands Firm on Canada and Mexico Tariffs; Trump and Macron Meet to Discuss Peace in Ukraine

President Trump said tariffs on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned, despite a temporary pause for border security talks. He’s also pushing for the Keystone XL Pipeline, promising easy approvals. Meanwhile, an email demanding federal workers list their accomplishments is sparking debate. Trump called it “great,” while some lawmakers are raising concerns.

President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington on Monday. The two leaders agreed that a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war must be reached soon, but have differing views on security guarantees for Ukraine, and post-war reconstruction. NTD spoke with Steve Yates, a Senior Fellow for National Security Policy at The Heritage Foundation to discuss Europe’s involvement for peace in Ukraine.

House Republicans face a major test this week. Members of the House are expected to vote today on the House Budget Resolution. House Speaker Mike Johnson currently holds a very slim majority in the House, and it’s also unclear how much support the bill has, with some lawmakers voicing concerns over potential cuts to Medicaid.