Key Events (10)
The U.S. launched extensive bombing strikes on Iran's nuclear sites under Trump's direction, with the president claiming 'monumental damage' and questioning whether regime change could 'make Iran great again.' Iran retaliated by launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump administration officials to deport migrants to countries other than their own, lifting a judicial order that previously blocked the practice. The ruling represented a significant victory for the president's aggressive mass deportation agenda.
Trump maintains a military presence in Los Angeles with continued troop deployments following earlier protests. California leaders expressed concern about the militarized situation and warned it could inflame tensions in the state.
House Democratic veterans have called for congressional limits on Trump's military authority, demanding approval before military action. Their letter was prompted by Trump's unauthorized bombing of Iran without congressional authorization.
Legal experts have raised questions about whether Trump's bombing of Iran without congressional approval was constitutionally lawful, pointing to broader concerns about unchecked presidential war powers. The strikes escalated a bipartisan trend of presidents bypassing original constitutional intent.
Canada and the European Union signed a defense pact amid strained U.S. relations under Trump, pledging closer military cooperation and enhanced support for Ukraine and climate initiatives. The agreement signals increased European and Canadian strategic independence.
Political analyst experts warn that Trump uses dubious emergency declarations to push his agenda while maintaining 'perpetual crisis mode,' with academics cautioning that such practices threaten civic and political norms in an authoritarian style.
Goldman Sachs warned that Brent crude oil could reach $100 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted, while oil prices dipped as Trump demanded lower prices. The IMF chief cautioned that U.S. strikes on Iran could damage global growth.
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announced a voluntary 'pledge' from insurers to reform prior authorization processes, which the health secretary and chief of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid characterized as a 'good start' toward addressing healthcare approval delays.
New York announced plans to build its first major new nuclear power plant in over 15 years, with the governor calling it 'a critical energy initiative,' though renewable energy groups have criticized the decision.