What to Know
- President Donald Trump announced that his administration struck a trade deal with the United Kingdom — the first agreement the United States has reached since he imposed sweeping tariffs on trading partners.
- Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
- Trump said Thursday night he will appoint Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
- Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor urged lawyers last night to “stand up” at a time when the profession is under attack from the Trump administration.
The president is scheduled to sign executive orders this afternoon. Follow along for live updates.
Source: www.nbcphiladelphia.com…