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The court heard arguments last year on whether Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) when imposing tariffs on goods from virtually every US trading partner.
In June 2025, coordinated U.S. and Israeli attacks severely damaged three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities. Trump said at the time that the sites had been “completely and totally obliterated,” putting a “stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror.”
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
President Trump has become increasingly willing to assert American power overseas, a decade after propelling himself to the highest office by promising to focus on “America first.”
There are many unanswered questions about why President Trump decided to attack Iran now. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer helps us sort it all out.
The president said Saturday he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from 10% announced Friday when most of his tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision.
Trump kicked reporters out of his breakfast meeting with governors so the officials could have a 'candid' conversation.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran overnight. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly discusses the attacks with NPR's Daniel Estrin and Greg Myre.
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Trump Now Has a Giant, Crusty Rash on His Neck
President Donald Trump appeared to have a large red rash on the back of his neck Monday. While speaking at the White House about his illegal war with Iran, Trump was spotted with a dark red patch of skin peeking out from under his collar.
New Trump Accounts promise early wealth building for kids, starting with a $1,000 government boost for newborns.