Trump claims his tariffs are matter of ‘national security’ after supreme court appears skeptical – live

President defends tariffs as nation’s ‘difference between going bankrupt and thriving’ and says court ruling against them would be ‘somewhat catastrophic’It’s now day 37 of the ongoing government shutdown, the longest on record, with both parties continuing to blame the other for the lapse in funding.For his part, Donald Trump has turned his attention to the filibuster – the procedural mechanism that requires 60 votes in the Senate to end debate on a piece of legislation and bring it to the floor for a vote. He’s hammered home his wishes on Truth Social, and in front of lawmakers at a White House breakfast on Tuesday. Continue reading...