Trump News for Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Trump tariffs, Musk's DOGE role and AI are among the top concerns shared by CEOs, Cramer says
CNBC
Among major executives' primary concerns are the actions of the Trump administration and artificial intelligence, Cramer said.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:54 PM

CIA flying spy drones 'well into Mexico' as part of Trump crackdown on deadly drug cartels
New York Post
The CIA has sent drones on secret missions over Mexico to spy on drug cartels -- and may use them for armed strikes, according to former and current officials.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:54 PM

Georgia Republicans advance a plan to leave a bipartisan voter data group, despite warnings
Toronto Star
ATLANTA (AP) — For years, Republicans echoing President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 presidential election was ridden with voter fraud have pushed for states to leave a bipartisan
Feb 18, 2025, 11:53 PM

Howard Lutnick as U.S. commerce secretary
CP24 Toronto
The U.S. Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s hardline trade polices.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:51 PM

Trump Orders DOJ to Fire All Remaining Biden-Appointed US Attorneys
Newsweek
President Trump announced Tuesday that he directed the Justice Department to dismiss all remaining U.S. attorneys from Biden era.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:51 PM

Senate confirms Lutnick as Commerce secretary to implement Trump tariff agenda
Washington Examiner
Lutnick will oversee President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and will play a key role in shaping the course of U.S. trade policy in the coming years.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:49 PM

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda
Vancouver Is Awesome
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:48 PM