Key Events (10)
A federal judge permanently blocked an executive order targeting Perkins Coie law firm, ruling it violates the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments of the Constitution. Judge Beryl Howell issued the permanent injunction after finding the order unconstitutional.
The Trump administration announced plans to cut thousands of jobs from intelligence agencies, including approximately 1,200 positions from the CIA and additional cuts from the NSA and other spy agencies as part of a broader federal workforce reduction initiative.
Mass resignations at the Labor Department have raised concerns among staff about the impact on worker protections both domestically and internationally. Insiders warned of 'catastrophic' consequences from widespread departures and additional cuts planned under the Trump administration.
An appeals court sided with the Trump administration in blocking the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America employees, reversing an earlier ruling that had raised hopes of returning the agency to operation.
Trump claimed grocery and gas prices are falling, but economic experts characterized the claims as misleading regarding the actual state of inflation and consumer prices.
Tariffs on imported automobile parts are expected to drive up car prices broadly, as all vehicle manufacturers use components made abroad, according to industry analysis.
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Colorado and Denver over their immigration policies, naming the governor and mayor as defendants in an effort to compel local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
The U.S. gave initial approval for a $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump's planned visit to the region.
Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as Pope on social media, drawing criticism from observers and prompting discussion about the appropriateness of the image.
Trump's promised economic 'golden age' has begun with a chaotic start, as first-quarter growth faced headwinds from administrative overhauls and tariff implementation created widespread market confusion and uncertainty.