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 30, 2025, 11:04 PM EST

Federal workers receive 2nd email urging resignation

Workers for the U.S. government received another email Thursday night urging them to resign within one week, by Feb. 6. The memo was similar to the email government employees received on Tuesday.

The email, obtained by ABC News, provided information in a Q&A format. It came from an email address reportedly associated with Elon Musk.

As with the previous email, the latest communication fails to address the issue of pensions.

It does, however, explain that workers will continue to accrue vacation time and personal leave, to be paid out Sept. 30, and it encourages employees to accept a new position in the private sector, adding, "You are most welcome to stay at home and relax or to travel to your dream destination. Whatever you would like."

"Reminder that the deferred resignation program is available until Thursday, February 6. Additional FAQ's and instructions on accepting deferred resignation can be found on the OPM website by navigating to 'Fork' from the top menu," the email continued.

-ABC News’ Soo Youn and Anne Flaherty

Jan 30, 2025, 7:05 PM EST

Senate approves Burgum as interior secretary

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum to serve as secretary of the interior by a vote of 79-18.

It is now teeing up final votes for Chris Wright’s nomination to be secretary of energy and Doug Collins’ nomination to be secretary of veterans affairs.

Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum arrives for a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on his nomination to be Secretary of the Interior, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 16, 2025.
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If both of those nominations clear procedural votes tonight, they’ll get a final vote in the Senate early next week.

-ABC News' Allison Pecorin

Jan 30, 2025, 5:38 PM EST

Trump mulls including oil in tariffs placed on Mexico, Canada

Trump was asked by reporters if oil would be included in his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico that are set to begin on Saturday.

The president indicated that tariffs on oil are still on the table and said that he would make a determination Thursday night.

“We'll see. It depends on what the price is. If the oil is properly priced, if they treat us properly, which they don't," Trump said.

President Donald Trump listens to a question as he speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.
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-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh

Jan 30, 2025, 4:27 PM EST

Trump signs aviation-related executive order and memorandum

President Donald Trump signed an executive order appointing the acting commissioner for the FAA in the Oval Office.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order to appoint Chris Rocheleau as the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Oval Office at the White House, Jan. 30, 2025.
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It came hours after he announced he was immediately appointing Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year veteran of the agency, in the wake of the deadly plane crash in Washington. "He's a very capable guy," Trump said of Rocheleau as he signed the order.

The president also signed a memorandum directing the transportation secretary to make sure the administration's actively undoing the Biden administration's DEI policies.

-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart