Trump administration briefing: trade turmoil, Zelenskyy peace offer and British fury at Vance
Briefly

In his first address to Congress since his return to the White House, Donald Trump declared that his administration was just getting started, asserting a mandate for his controversial executive orders. He has initiated mass layoffs within federal agencies and mobilized federal law enforcement for mass deportations. Trump's approach has strained ties with European allies due to his peace proposals regarding Russia's war in Ukraine. The speech was marked by heightened partisan tensions, with Democrats heckling his claims of a mandate and an incident that led to the removal of a dissenting congressman.
In his first address to Congress, Donald Trump asserted a mandate for his sweeping executive actions despite winning the popular vote by the smallest margin since 1968.
Trump's second term has already seen significant changes, including mass layoffs of federal employees and mobilizing law enforcement to fulfill his mass deportation promise.
The president's approach has unsettled America's allies, especially with his proposals aimed at creating a peace deal with Russia that favors Moscow's interests.
During Trump’s speech, partisan tensions flared as Democrats heckled him over his claims of a mandate, leading to a dramatic removal of a congressman who protested.
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