Key Events (10)
A federal appeals court ruled that Trump's global tariffs are unlawful, striking a major blow to his trade policies. However, the court left the tariffs temporarily in place pending a likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
CDC director Susan Monarez was fired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though her lawyers argue only the president can legally remove her. Jim O'Neill, a Kennedy deputy with no medical training, was chosen as interim CDC director, prompting bipartisan criticism and departures by CDC staff members.
Trump revoked the Secret Service detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris that had been extended by President Biden before leaving office, reducing her security protection.
The Trump administration ended a longstanding exemption that allowed small packages valued under $800 to skip import tariffs, effectively applying tariff costs to most international online shopping.
The Trump administration issued a new rule banning abortions for veterans at Veterans Affairs facilities even in cases of rape and incest, despite nearly one-third of female veterans being sexual assault survivors.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker launched an LGBTQ+ legal hotline to provide assistance amid rollbacks of LGBTQ+ initiatives under Trump administration policies across various states.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new redistricting bill that redraws congressional maps to heavily favor Republicans, following a similar move in Missouri as part of Trump's effort to gain House seats in the 2026 midterms.
Trump was accused of using mortgage fraud allegations as a 'weapon of choice' to attack Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook at a hearing, with her attorney citing the president's pattern of 'litigation by tweet.'
The Pentagon announced plans to restore a portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at West Point library, reversing a 2020 removal of Confederate tributes ordered by Congress.
The U.S. denied visas to Palestinian Authority leaders for the UN General Assembly, occurring as France leads efforts to recognize Palestinian statehood following Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
Tariff Actions (1)
Ended a longstanding exemption that allowed packages valued at less than $800 to skip import tariffs, effectively applying tariff costs to most international online shopping purchases.
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