President Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of his second term with Cabinet officials and Elon Musk present.
Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), played a prominent role despite not being an official Cabinet member.
The administration aims to drastically cut the federal workforce, with agencies directed to submit layoff plans by March 13.
Musk admitted his team "accidentally" canceled an Ebola prevention program and acknowledged they "will make mistakes."
Trump suggested EPA head Lee Zeldin plans to cut approximately 65% of the agency's workforce.
The president confirmed Ukrainian President Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday to discuss a critical minerals deal.
Trump deflected questions about security guarantees for Ukraine, saying "We're going to have Europe do that."
Trump criticized the European Union, claiming it "was formed in order to screw the United States."
The president said Canada "can't make it" without the U.S. and suggested it "should be our 51st state."
The administration is preparing to implement tariffs on Canada, the EU and other nations despite previous delays.
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