Trump 2nd term updates: Trump says USAID is run by 'radical lunatics'

The comments came amid turmoil as DOGE took over USAID offices last week.

President Donald Trump made good on his threats to impose tariffs on some of the U.S.'s trading partners, announcing Saturday that he will levy 25% tariffs on some goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on Chinese goods.

Experts have warned that tariffs of this magnitude will likely increase prices paid by U.S. and Trump appeared to acknowledge that “some pain” might be possible in the U.S.

Meanwhile, the Senate Finance Committee announced it will meet Tuesday, when it is expected to vote on the controversial nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of Health and Human Services.

Jan 27, 2025, 9:48 AM EST

Pete Hegseth arrives for 1st full day at Pentagon as defense secretary

Arriving for his first full day at the Pentagon as defense secretary, Pete Hegseth stopped to talk to reporters to lay out some of his priorities.

"It's an honor to be here," Hegseth said after being greeted by Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Hegseth said that would include removing DEI efforts inside the Pentagon, reinstating service members discharged because of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and building an Iron Dome -- though experts have said the latter may not be realistic for the U.S.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with the media during his first official arrival at the Pentagon as Secretary in Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2025.
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He also said the Pentagon would provide "whatever's needed" at the southern border as Trump carries out his immigration crackdown.

Hegseth previously suggested the firing of Brown as well as other senior officers who were involved either in the chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan or "woke" DEI initiatives.

Asked on Monday if he wants to fire Brown, Hegseth said: “I’m standing with him right now. Look forward to working with him."

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. (L), speaks with the media during his first official arrival at the Pentagon as Secretary in Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2025.
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Jan 26, 2025, 10:23 PM EST

Dr. Phil films ICE operation in Chicago, claims alleged internet predator was arrested

TV show host Dr. Phil McGraw joined Tom Homan, Trump’s "border czar," and ICE officers in Chicago on Sunday for "targeted operations" to enforce immigration law.

McGraw, who filmed an arrest and posted the footage to X, claimed officials detained an alleged convicted sex offender and internet predator from Thailand.

PHOTO: Dr. Phil McGraw waves during a rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, in New York,  Oct.  27, 2024.
Dr. Phil McGraw waves during a rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, in New York, Oct. 27, 2024.
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Jan 26, 2025, 9:49 PM EST

ICE arrests 956 undocumented immigrants in one day

As part of a dedicated, increased effort from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials since President Donald Trump took office, ICE reported 956 arrests on Sunday.

ICE reported this figure, along with 554 detainees temporarily lodged with other agencies, in a post on X.

Operations spanned from Atlanta, Georgia, to Los Angeles, California — including major metropolitan areas like Chicago, Illinois, but also affecting smaller cities like Omaha, Nebraska.

-ABC News' Luke Barr

Jan 26, 2025, 8:47 PM EST

Vance expected to attend House GOP retreat this week

Vice President JD Vance is expected to meet with House Republicans on Tuesday at their retreat at Trump National Doral in Miami, according to a source familiar with the plan.

Vance's visit will come a day after Trump meets with the conference.