Key Events (10)
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered a grand jury probe into the Obama administration's review of the 2016 election and origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. The investigation would examine potential misconduct by federal officials in how they handled the inquiry into Russian interference.
The Trump administration announced it will reinstate a statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington DC that was toppled during Black Lives Matter protests. The National Parks Service confirmed the statue will be returned to its previous location.
The Trump administration cut New York City's anti-terrorism funding by $64 million from its urban area security fund, a reduction announced just days after a deadly skyscraper attack in the city. The cuts reduce federal support for emergency management and counter-terrorism efforts in one of the nation's largest cities.
Trump announced he will chair a White House task force for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The president said the Games will be a 'wonderful moment for America,' though he has previously clashed with LA officials over immigration enforcement raids.
The Trump administration fired Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prompting concerns from experts and former agency leaders that the action undermines US data credibility. The firing comes amid controversy over Trump's rejection of recent jobs reports he deemed unfavorable.
The Trump administration is implementing new tactics to separate immigrant families, described as a more targeted version of the mass separations from his first term that drew international criticism. The practice involves separating migrant children from their parents during enforcement operations.
Trump indicated that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent does not want to become Federal Reserve chair, narrowing the field of candidates to replace Jerome Powell. Trump said he has four other contenders under consideration for the position.
Tensions between the US and India are rising over Trump's tariff policies, reversing a previously close relationship where Modi and Trump described themselves as good friends. Experts suggest the trade friction marks a significant shift in bilateral relations.
Two US citizens describe being jailed during ICE raids in Los Angeles, with one recounting that officers 'came ready to attack.' The detainees, Andrea Velez and Adrian Martinez, recount the effects of their capture on their lives.
Columbia and Brown Universities agreed to disclose admissions and race data in a settlement with the Trump administration, a provision that could significantly alter how elite schools determine admissions. The settlement represents a major shift in university transparency regarding affirmative action practices.