The online version of From the Politics Desk newsletter brings the latest reporting and analysis from the NBC News Politics team on the White House, Capitol Hill, and the campaign trail. The latest edition covers Trump’s planned tariffs, efforts to overhaul the federal government, and the role of his billionaire adviser. The third week of Trump’s second term includes trade battles, questions about the future of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Elon Musk’s involvement in the administration. Despite postponing tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, Trump’s 10% tariff on all Chinese imports is set to go into effect. USAID is under scrutiny as Secretary of State Marco Rubio empowers another official to run the agency amid discussions about dismantling it. Musk’s role in slashing the federal government prompts questions, with him being labeled as a special government employee. Trump’s executive order pace is historic, with more signed in the first 10 days of his second term than any president in their first 100 days since Dwight Eisenhower. Other key stories include freeze fallout in federal aid spending, targeting diversity training programs, constitutional clashes, and appointments within the federal government. Senate committees will hold votes on key nominations, and there are concerns about Tulsi Gabbard’s path to confirmation as director of national intelligence. Trump’s announcement of a sovereign wealth fund and former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s spending of campaign funds are also highlighted.
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Trade disputes, governmental red tape conflicts, and Elon Musk’s directives: President Trump’s third week begins.
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