Key Events (10)
Trump delivered a commencement speech at the University of Alabama marking his 100th day in office, mixing personal advice with political attacks on foes and commentary on policy issues including egg prices and transgender rights.
Trump signed an executive order to cut federal funding for public broadcasters NPR and PBS, stating they do not present 'fair, accurate or unbiased portrayal of current events.'
Trump proposed cutting $163 billion in non-defense federal funding while proposing a 13% increase to military spending to over $1 trillion in a 'skinny budget' that targets education, health, and climate programs.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized Trump's rhetoric as 'designed to intimidate the judiciary' and spoke of the White House's undermining of the constitution and rule of law.
A federal judge ruled that Trump cannot use the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century law, to deport alleged gang members, marking the strongest judicial pushback yet against this administration use of the statute.
Marco Rubio became the first person since Henry Kissinger to simultaneously hold the positions of National Security Adviser and Secretary of State, following the departure of ousted national security adviser Mike Waltz.
Trump announced the elimination of the 'de minimis' tariff loophole, subjecting goods worth less than $800 to a 120% tariff levy, which will likely increase prices on Chinese imports and other low-value goods.
Trump repeated threats to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, though federal law prohibits the president from directing the IRS to investigate or audit an organization. Harvard signaled it will resist these efforts.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit Trump at the White House, where trade tensions over threatened annexation and tariffs are expected to be discussed.
The U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April despite Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports, with the jobs report showing the workforce better than expected even as hiring slowed.
Executive Orders (1)
Trump signed an executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, with Trump stating neither network presents 'fair, accurate or unbiased portrayal of current events.'
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Trump eliminated the 'de minimis' tariff loophole, subjecting goods worth less than $800 to a 120% tariff levy. This will likely increase prices on Chinese exports and other low-value goods.
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