Thursday, 1 May 2025

President Trump ousted National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and reassigned him to the role of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking on the interim role of National Security Adviser, marking Trump's first significant personnel overhaul in his second term.

The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter of 2025, with Trump blaming his predecessor's policies while senior GOP lawmakers have raised concerns about the economic impact of his trade war. The president told business leaders he needs "a little bit of time" to address economic challenges.

The U.S. and Ukraine signed a minerals deal establishing a joint investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction, with the Trump administration certifying the first military equipment sale to Ukraine worth $50 million or more since his presidency began.

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has lost 70% of its lawyers since January, with more than 250 attorneys leaving or being reassigned. The administration is using the 1964 Civil Rights Act to launch investigations into universities' diversity initiatives.

Trump signed 141 executive orders during his first 100 days in office, with actions targeting environmental protections, federal unions, and other areas. An executive order stripped bargaining rights from more than 1 million federal workers on national security grounds.

Environmental groups report that Trump has launched more attacks on environmental protections in his first 100 days than during his entire first term, affecting land, ocean, forest, and wildlife protections while accelerating climate change impacts.

A federal judge in southern Texas ruled that the Alien Enemies Act does not allow the Trump administration to deport alleged gang members, representing the most significant judicial rebuke to Trump's use of the 18th-century law.

Major U.S. corporations including McDonald's and General Motors have reported that Trump's tariff policies are harming their business, with General Motors warning tariffs could cost it as much as $5 billion in 2025. British factory export orders suffered their fastest slump in five years.

May Day protests across the United States mobilized thousands of demonstrators opposing Trump administration policies on immigration, education, workers' rights, and other issues. Protests took place in large cities and smaller towns in areas supporting the president.

The White House launched a news-style website to promote favorable coverage of the Trump administration, featuring press releases and posts by high-level officials alongside positive news coverage about itself.