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The United States’ Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, French President Emmanuel Macron will attend a memorial ceremony for the victims of the Swiss ski resort fire.

Evidence suggests President Trump's tariffs will ultimately slow economic growth, a particularly concerning prospect because the S&P 500 currently trades at a valuation last seen during the dot-com crash.

A highly-anticipated documentary about Melania Trump 's return to the White House will be in theaters and on Friday, Jan. 30 and appear later on Prime Video. The film will officially premiere a day earlier at the Trump Kennedy Center, according to board chair Richard Grenell.

The Senate today issued a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump, pushing forward a war powers resolution that would hem Trump in on any future military action “within or against” Venezuela without Congress’ OK.

U.S. ​President Donald ‌Trump said on ​Friday he had ‍canceled a ​previously ​expected ⁠second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation from the ‌South American nation. Trump said ​the U.S.