Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, experts say.
President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more complicated, according to trade experts.
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Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Open: "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sens. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth discuss President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks after a busy week on Capitol Hill. Plus, Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, joins.
Trump makes more Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump announced more Cabinet picks this weekend, while CBS News polling shows that some of his highest-profile picks have more support among Americans than opposition. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Trump picks Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general after Matt Gaetz took himself out of the running. The former congressman's withdrawal followed weeks of intense scrutiny since he was named to be America's top law enforcement official. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Police report released in Pete Hegseth case
A police report that details a 2017 allegation of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, was released Wednesday. In the report, a woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Hegseth in a Northern California hotel. Hegseth, who told police that the encounter was consensual, was on Capitol Hill on Thursday meeting with Senate Republicans in an effort to shore up their support for his expected nomination. Nikole Killion has more.
Behind Gaetz's attorney general withdrawal
Just over a week after President-elect Donald Trump named Matt Gaetz as his intended nominee for attorney general, the now-former congressman has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
How could the U.S. military be used for Trump's mass deportation plan?
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Trump taps Russ Vought to lead budget office again
If confirmed, this will be Russ Vought's second time as OMB director. He authored a chapter of Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a GOP administration.
House Ethics Committee will keep Matt Gaetz report under wraps
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Trump vows to use military for deportations
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to use the U.S. military to carry out his mass deportation plans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the plan's legality and other border news.
No agreement reached on release of Gaetz report
The House Ethics Committee will keep its report of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz sealed for the time being after it was unable to reach a decision Wednesday on whether to release it. Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick for attorney general, was on Capitol Hill today attempting to win support among Senate Republicans. Nikole Killion has the latest.
4 Trump administration picks have sexual misconduct allegations in their past
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Who will Trump pick for remaining spots?
President-elect Donald Trump has not yet mentioned potential picks for four Cabinet positions for his second term in the White House. This comes as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz visits Capitol Hill ahead of the traditional confirmation process in the Senate. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Ethics concerns over Trump, Musk relationship
Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump met in Texas Tuesday to watch as Musk's company SpaceX test launched its largest rocket. The two have had a close relationship throughout the election, but it spotlights potential conflicts of interest. Musk's companies SpaceX and Tesla have more than $13 billion in government contracts. Commercial rocket launches like the one Trump attended are regulated by the federal government, and SpaceX has complained that some of those regulations are slowing down technology.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Trump joins Musk for rocket launch
President-elect Donald Trump continued announcing picks for Cabinet positions and administrative roles, including tapping banking CEO Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department. Trump also joined Elon Musk in Texas on Tuesday for a SpaceX rocket launch. Caitlin-Huey Burns and Nikole Killion have more on the transition.
Breaking down Trump's latest Cabinet picks
John Dickerson takes a look at what some of President-elect Donald Trump's most recent picks for Cabinet and administration positions could mean for the country.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
Will Israel annex the occupied West Bank after Trump takes office?
A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?
Two women testify about Gaetz sex allegations
Two women told a House ethics panel about former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged misconduct between 2017 and 2019, claiming that he paid them both for sex, their attorney Joel Leppard told CBS News' Major Garrett. Gaetz called the panel's investigation a "smear" and denied the allegations. Attorneys for Gaetz did not respond to requests for comment on Monday.
Latest news on Trump's team picks
President-elect Donald Trump is standing by his team picks as he prepares for a second term in the White House. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down how Trump is handling critiques over his choice for secretary of defense, and the latest on his choice to head the Energy Department.
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
Paris museums close, shops build barricades ahead of more protests
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
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