Key Events (10)
Trump administration has directed federal agencies to stop estimating the economic impact of climate change when developing policies and regulations, effectively assigning zero cost to pollution in policy analysis.
A federal judge in California issued an emergency ruling temporarily blocking Trump administration plans for mass federal layoffs and program closures, marking the broadest effort yet to halt the administration's government restructuring efforts.
Presidential adviser Stephen Miller announced the Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental legal right to challenge detention, which the U.S. has suspended only four times in its history.
Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News personality, has been tapped to serve as interim U.S. Attorney, bypassing Senate confirmation, raising questions about presidential authority to make such appointments.
European leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and Poland, coordinating with the Trump administration, proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine starting May 12, though Putin rejected the ultimatum.
India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire in their military conflict after U.S. mediation by Secretary of State Rubio, though both countries accused each other of violations within hours of the agreement.
U.S. and Chinese officials held high-stakes economic talks on May 10, with negotiations continuing on May 11. The outcome could determine the trajectory of the global economy amid ongoing trade tensions.
Manufacturing is accelerating its shift from China to Vietnam as sky-high U.S. tariffs continue to block Chinese exports, continuing a trend that began during Trump's first term.
A federal judge warned the Trump administration that an executive order targeting sanctuary cities may not be a valid way to circumvent a previous court ruling on the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
The Pentagon has ordered military academies to remove books related to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and 'gender ideology,' and directed them to ignore race, ethnicity, or sex in admissions while allowing athleticism as a consideration.