At 1 PM ET today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is scheduled to hold a media briefing.
The timing is particularly notable following a ruling from the Court of International Trade in New York, which determined that President Trump overstepped his bounds by imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA).
As reported by , a three-judge panel ruled that Trump’s unilateral tariff imposition exceeded his legal authority.
BREAKING: Federal Court Blocks Trump From Imposing Most of His Tariffs, Rules He Exceeded His Authority to Impose Tariffs Under IEEPA ā Trump Admin Appeals
This ruling comes despite previous comments from US District Court Judge T. Kent Wetherell, who last week suggested that Trump might possess the authority to impose such tariffs under IEEPA.
In response to the ruling, the Trump administration swiftly filed an appeal on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, President Trump continues to intensify his campaign against Harvard University concerning its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, allegations of campus violence, and supposed collaborations with authoritarian regimes. Not to mention, his ambitious One Big Beautiful Bill Act appears to be facing significant roadblocks in the Senate. Trump recently addressed these contentious issues during a press conference from the Oval Office on Wednesday.
Today’s briefing also coincides with emerging concerns regarding President Biden’s health and cognitive abilities, as highlighted in the new book *Original Sin* by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson.
Additionally, on Wednesday, the President granted a series of pardons and commutations, which included notable figures such as reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Army Lieutenant Mark Bashaw, former NY GOP Representative Michael Grimm, and rapper NBA Youngboy, as noted by .
Leavitt is anticipated to tackle questions from the press regarding these developments and more at the 1 PM briefing.
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