March 11, 2025: 11:00 p.m.:
March 11, 2025: Trump & Team Highlights
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President Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, raising the total tariff to 50%, in response to Ontario’s 25% surcharge on electricity exports to U.S. states. This escalation has heightened trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
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The U.S. Department of Education, under Secretary Linda McMahon, initiated a reduction in force, laying off nearly half its workforce. This move aligns with the administration’s agenda to reduce federal departments and transfer responsibilities to states.
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President Trump announced that attacks on Tesla dealerships would be classified as domestic terrorism, following a series of vandalism incidents targeting the company. He emphasized severe prosecution for perpetrators and attributed such acts to individuals disrupting public order.
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Tensions within the Trump administration surfaced during a heated meeting between Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The conflict arose from Musk’s unilateral staff reductions in their agencies without prior consultation, leading to internal disputes.
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The House of Representatives passed a bill to fund federal agencies through September, aiming to prevent a partial government shutdown. The bill’s prospects in the Senate remain uncertain, requiring bipartisan support to reach President Trump’s desk.
