Live updates: Trump, Modi talk trade and tariffs; Senate confirms Kennedy to lead HHS
President Trump welcomes his second global leader this week with a visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Their meeting and joint press conference took place just hours after Trump called for reciprocal tariffs that he maintains will crack down on unfair and discriminatory tariffs from both adversaries and allies.
Meanwhile, embattled nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received the Senate's support Thursday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, capping a twisting journey to become the nation's next secretary. Only Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), a polio survivor, opposed Kennedy from the GOP side.
Brooke Rollins was confirmed as the Trump administration's Agriculture secretary shortly afterward.
Another of Trump's contentious nominees, Kash Patel for FBI director, advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning.
Also worth your attention:
- 2 Trump nominees raise red flags for Republican senators
- Trump’s ‘art of the deadline’ flaunts his dealmaking prowess
- Stars flee Kennedy Center groups after Trump seizes control
Follow along here for a recap of the day.
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Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks
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Senate voting on RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary
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