Key Events (10)
The U.S. deployed B-2 stealth bombers to Guam as tensions escalated between Israel and Iran. The planes are capable of striking underground Iranian nuclear facilities if Trump decides to join the conflict. Israeli officials said a U.S. decision on military involvement could come within days.
The Trump administration announced it is removing protections for thousands of Afghan nationals in the United States, declaring Afghanistan safe to return to despite concerns about dangers posed by the Taliban regime. The move has raised profound concerns from immigration advocates.
Columbia graduate and legal U.S. resident Mahmoud Khalil was released from ICE detention after more than three months after a federal judge ruled he is 'not a danger to the community – period.' Khalil, a Palestinian activist, was targeted by the White House for speaking out against the Israeli war in Gaza.
The Department of Homeland Security is facing accusations of falsely claiming that critics assaulted officers during ICE protests and raids. Civil rights advocates and scholars say the government's claims represent troubling indicators of rising authoritarianism.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reversed her earlier skepticism and now backs Trump's claim that Iran could develop a nuclear weapon 'within weeks.' Gabbard's change of position came after being rebuked by the president for casting doubt on his nuclear timeline.
ICE raids in Los Angeles have brought life to a standstill for some immigrant residents, with families unable to leave their homes and neighborhoods experiencing a chilling effect on normal activity. The raids have resulted in family separations and widespread fear in immigrant communities.
The Supreme Court ruled that fossil fuel companies can challenge California's emissions law, while the Trump White House moved to keep Michigan coal plants open. These actions represent setbacks for environmental regulation on multiple fronts.
Harvard University and the Trump administration restarted talks to potentially settle their bitter dispute over federal funding after weeks of court battles. President Trump indicated the two sides might reach a settlement soon.
The Trump administration is pushing to defund the Job Corps program while expressing support for funding more trade schools generally. The move is part of broader efforts to scale back social safety net programs.
Key advisers to RFK Jr. stand to profit from the administration's new 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) federal health initiative, which seeks to warn Americans about the dangers of ultra-processed foods. The arrangement raises questions about potential conflicts of interest.