What to Know
- President Donald Trump is hosting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today at the White House, becoming the first Southeast Asian leader to hold talks with Trump in his second term.
- The Labor Department is aiming to repeal more than 60 workplace regulations, ranging from minimum wage requirements for home health care workers and people with disabilities to standards governing exposure to harmful substances.
- Critics say the proposals would put workers at greater risk of harm, with women and members of minority groups bearing a disproportionate impact.
- The Congressional Budget Offices said Monday that Trump’s tax and spending law will add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits through 2034 and leave more than 10 million people uninsured.
Manila is open to offering zero tariffs on some U.S. goods to strike a deal with Trump, finance chief Ralph Recto told local journalists. The White House said a trade agreement was in the works. Follow along for live updates.
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