Key Events (10)
The Senate passed Trump's sweeping "big beautiful bill" after an extended vote-a-rama session lasting over 24 hours, though the legislation's fate in the House remained uncertain with significant internal Republican divisions.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attributed the central bank's decision not to cut interest rates to the inflationary impact of Trump's tariffs, stating that the administration's trade policies need further assessment before borrowing costs can be reduced.
The Trump administration raised the possibility of stripping Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate and naturalized U.S. citizen, of his citizenship, and Trump claimed he was "here illegally" as part of attacks on the political opponent.
The Justice Department issued a new directive signaling potential denaturalization actions based on a "moral character" loophole, which may be part of an expanded deportation agenda targeting even U.S. citizens.
Trump visited an immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" on a day pivotal for his policy bill passage, stating he "couldn't care less" about the harsh conditions being controversial.
Trump's administration threatened to prosecute CNN over its reporting on an immigration tracking app, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stating the Department of Justice was exploring prosecution options.
Trump and Elon Musk's feud intensified over the president's policy bill, with Trump threatening potential deportation and Musk vowing to unseat lawmakers supporting the legislation, which he warned would increase the deficit by $3.3 trillion.
Trump withheld nearly $7 billion in education funding that had been allocated by Congress for after-school programs, English language learning support, and other services, with little explanation provided.
The National Weather Service experienced severe operational challenges as key forecast offices ceased round-the-clock operations for the first time in agency history due to Trump-ordered budget cuts, occurring during a period of severe weather hitting the U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Trump next week, with the meeting coming as a potential ceasefire with Iran may create momentum for a Gaza truce.