Day: February 9, 2025

Judge Pauses Plan to Put USAID Workers on Leave; Trump Aims to Cut U.S. Trade Deficit With Japan

With just hours to go before thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees were to be placed on administrative leave, a federal judge put the plan on hold. President Donald Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House. What did the two leaders announce, and what new executive orders did Trump sign Friday? From trade talks to tariffs, we explore the latest developments surrounding the United States, Japan, and China with Dennis Wilder, professor of Asian studies at Georgetown University. A Chinese AI chatbot that shocked Silicon Valley is now making waves on Capitol Hill. What's prompting the serious concerns being raised over data privacy and national security? With lawmakers seeking to ban AI bot DeepSee over its ties to China, a cybersecurity expert joins us to assess. The Israeli prime minister and other world leaders share their thoughts after Trump issues sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

Donald Trump’s NEW Tax Plan~Key Details & Analysis

President Trump is working on a plan to lower corporate tax rates to 15% for companies that make their products in the United States. Informal Trump economic adviser and Committee to Unleash Prosperity co-founder Stephen Moore joins Glenn Beck to make the case that this plan, coupled with tariffs, could unleash American prosperity. But Trump might not stop there. Moore addresses whether Trump could get a “15/15/15” tax plan past Congress, meaning 15% corporate tax, 15% income tax, and 15% tariffs. “If he can pull that off,” Glenn argues, “it’s a new world!”

Homeland Sec. Noem calls out Biden admin in NC

Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, is in Asheville, NC today, meeting with Hurricane Helene survivors. She will also receive briefings on disaster recovery efforts. Noem said in a statement, "Today, I had a chance to witness firsthand the resiliency of the people of North Carolina @realDonaldTrump and I have your back. We are committed to getting Americans the aid and resources they need to rebuild quickly."