President Donald Trump will address Congress and the American people Tuesday night as he lays out his plans for the months ahead. The president's remarks are slated to begin at 9 p.m. EST (7.30 am IST).
Trump’s dizzying first weeks in office have featured a dismantling of the federal government, tensions with America’s allies and a trade war compounding economic uncertainty.
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Trump's actions have sparked global unrest, including pausing military aid to Ukraine while strengthening ties with Russia. He has also made controversial remarks about controlling Gaza and imposed tariffs on key US trading partners such as Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering stock market instability.
Trump’s move to implement tariffs on Mexico and Canada has drawn criticism from senators, especially those from states expected to bear the heaviest economic consequences.
A number of networks have said they plan to air Trump’s address across their broadcast and streaming platforms, with special programming before and afterward.
The Republican president will be speaking in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol, which is large enough accommodate both House and Senate lawmakers as well as other officials who are typically invited to such events.
The IRS is drafting plans to try to cut its workforce of roughly 90,000 people in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation and not authorized to speak on the record.
A reduction in force of tens of thousands of people would render the IRS “dysfunctional,” said John Koskinen, a former IRS Commissioner.
The federal tax collector employs roughly 90,000 employees total across the United States, according to the latest IRS data. People of color make up 56% of the IRS workforce, and women represent 65%.
The reductions are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency.
AP
Published: 05 Mar 2025, 06:22 am IST
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