President Trump announces Ukraine peace negotiations, criticizes judiciary obstruction, settles lawsuit with X, proposes closing Department of Education, and imposes steel tariffs.
In the past 24 hours, President Donald Trump has been actively engaged in several significant actions:
- Initiation of Ukraine Peace Negotiations: President Trump announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to commence negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. This decision follows a recent prisoner swap and discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about potential peace opportunities. apnews.com
- Criticism of the Judiciary: During a press conference with Elon Musk, President Trump criticized federal judges for obstructing his efforts to reduce government waste and implement his agenda. He suggested potential actions against judges hindering his plans, raising concerns about a possible constitutional crisis. theaustralian.com.au
- Settlement with Social Media Platform X: Elon Musk’s social media platform X agreed to pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed after his ban following the January 6 Capitol attack. This settlement comes after Musk reinstated Trump’s account and supported his re-election campaign. theguardian.com
- Proposal to Close the Department of Education: President Trump called for the immediate closure of the Department of Education, labeling it a “con job.” He emphasized his desire to dismantle the department promptly. cnn.com
- Imposition of Steel Tariffs: The Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on steel imports, effective from March. The UK government plans to negotiate privately with the U.S. to seek exemptions for its imports, aiming to avoid a trade war. thetimes.co.uk
Bibliography:
“UK will ‘keep a cool head’ to avoid trade war with Donald Trump.” The Times, February 12, 2025. thetimes.co.uk
“The Latest: Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending war in Ukraine.” Associated Press, February 12, 2025. apnews.com
“Trump warns judges: ‘hands off my agenda’.” The Australian, February 12, 2025. theaustralian.com.au
“X to pay Donald Trump $10m to settle lawsuit over Capitol attack – report.” The Guardian, February 12, 2025. theguardian.com
“Trump says he wants the Department of Education closed immediately.” CNN, February 12, 2025. cnn.com
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