U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (January 27) urged Congress to pass a bill that would increase funding to secure the country’s borders.
Speaking at a Republican event at his Doral resort in Miami, Trump outlined his priorities, emphasizing the need for a significant boost in resources for border security.
The president called for enhanced funding to support additional border security personnel, retention bonuses for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and Border Patrol officers. He also highlighted the need for more detention beds, improved border infrastructure, and the completion of the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump expressed his determination to restore the sovereign borders of the United States permanently, stressing that these measures should include a record increase in border security personnel. He also voiced plans to collaborate with Congress on a major reconciliation bill to fund these initiatives.
In his remarks, Trump spoke about his vision for tax cuts, tariffs, and other economic policies during his administration. He emphasized the importance of maintaining low taxes for all Americans, stating that failure to extend the Trump tax cuts could lead to a significant tax increase.
Additionally, the president hinted at his political future, joking about his eligibility to run again in the upcoming election, saying, "I think I'm not allowed to run again, I'm not sure."
Trump also addressed the issue of foreign production, particularly focusing on placing tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and other critical industries. He called for the return of manufacturing jobs to the United States, stating that American production needs to be revitalized.
As part of his efforts to support the economy, Trump also announced plans to fast-track environmental approvals for electric generation plants and promised rapid approval for any investment exceeding $1 billion.
The president concluded his remarks by discussing new executive orders, including plans for the development of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome missile defense system to better protect American citizens.
In a wide-ranging address, Trump emphasized his commitment to securing America’s borders, cutting taxes, and ensuring the country’s economic prosperity.
Novartis is closely monitoring the U.S. reciprocal tariff policy, which may impose 25% tariffs on pharmaceuticals. The company plans to expand in Japan with radiopharmaceutical production by 2026 and recently acquired Mariana Oncology for $1B to strengthen its oncology portfolio.
Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, has expressed optimism that the U.S. president will speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, following what he described as productive talks in Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order cutting funding to Voice of America’s parent agency, forcing staff out.
The United States of America on Friday gave marching orders to the South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool declaring him ‘persona non grata’ - the latin phrase for “unwelcome person”.
President Donald Trump addressed the U.S. Justice Department on Friday, discussing ongoing legal challenges and investigations into his actions. His remarks come amid scrutiny over his handling of classified documents and other legal matters.
Chinese search engine giant Baidu has launched two updated AI models—Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1—in a bid to bolster its competitive edge in the artificial intelligence market.
China has defended its recent military exercises near Taiwan as a punitive response to what it calls the island’s president’s continued promotion of separatism.
A suspected act of sabotage caused an oil spill near Oslo, with 50-60 tons leaking from a disused transformer station, Norwegian media reported. Authorities have contained much of the spill, but some oil has reached the Sandvikselva River, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts.
The Council of the EU on Monday approved an extra €3.5 billion (approximately $3.8 billion) in financial support for Ukraine, consisting of non-repayable grants and loans, according to a press release from the European Council.
A large number of countries are prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. More than 30 nations are expected to join the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine.
The inside of a Herculaneum delicate & ancient scroll, unseen for nearly 2,000 years, has been revealed using Artificial Intelligence.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
President Donald Trump has vowed to respond to the European Union's counter-tariffs, escalating tensions over the U.S. steel and aluminum duties that have sparked a trade dispute between the two economic powers.
Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.
In Tuesday’s closely watched parliamentary election, Greenland’s pro-business opposition Demokraatit party took a commanding lead after over 90% of the ballots were counted.
China has defended its recent military exercises near Taiwan as a punitive response to what it calls the island’s president’s continued promotion of separatism.
A suspected act of sabotage caused an oil spill near Oslo, with 50-60 tons leaking from a disused transformer station, Norwegian media reported. Authorities have contained much of the spill, but some oil has reached the Sandvikselva River, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts.
The Council of the EU on Monday approved an extra €3.5 billion (approximately $3.8 billion) in financial support for Ukraine, consisting of non-repayable grants and loans, according to a press release from the European Council.
A large number of countries are prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. More than 30 nations are expected to join the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine.
China successfully launched eight satellites into space on Tuesday using a commercial Smart Dragon-3 rocket. The launch took place in waters near Haiyang city, Shandong province. All satellites were placed into their planned orbit, marking the fourth mission for the Smart Dragon-3 rocket.
Chinese search engine giant Baidu has launched two updated AI models—Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1—in a bid to bolster its competitive edge in the artificial intelligence market.
China has defended its recent military exercises near Taiwan as a punitive response to what it calls the island’s president’s continued promotion of separatism.
A suspected act of sabotage caused an oil spill near Oslo, with 50-60 tons leaking from a disused transformer station, Norwegian media reported. Authorities have contained much of the spill, but some oil has reached the Sandvikselva River, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts.
The Council of the EU on Monday approved an extra €3.5 billion (approximately $3.8 billion) in financial support for Ukraine, consisting of non-repayable grants and loans, according to a press release from the European Council.
A large number of countries are prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. More than 30 nations are expected to join the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine.
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