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President Trump arrived in the United Kingdom for a historic second state visit, receiving full royal pageantry including a banquet at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles. The visit aims to strengthen US-UK ties and includes discussions on trade and technology cooperation.
Thousands of protesters demonstrated against Trump's UK visit, with activists projecting images of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle. Four people were arrested in connection with the projection stunt, which drew criticism from civil liberties groups.
The Federal Reserve cut US interest rates by a quarter point to a range of 4-4.25% for the first time since December, citing concerns about economic pressure. The decision comes amid debate about potential political pressure on the independent central bank from the Trump administration.
Erika McEntarfer, former head of the Labor Department's statistics bureau, warned that the Trump administration's interference in key economic institutions threatens their independence. McEntarfer, who was recently fired, expressed concern about the agency's ability to produce unbiased economic data.
Trump's Department of Justice is seeking to invalidate Vermont's 'superfund' law that requires major polluters to pay for carbon emissions. The law mandates that the largest oil producers cover costs of climate damage, marking a major legal challenge to state climate policy.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to recognize Palestinian statehood following Trump's state visit, with other nations including France, Australia, and Canada planning similar moves at the upcoming UN summit. The move signals potential divergence from the Trump administration's Middle East policy.
Former President Obama warned that Trump has deepened divisions in the US through efforts to 'identify enemies,' following the killings of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and state legislator Melissa Hortman. Obama said the nation is in a 'dangerous moment,' in sharp contrast to Trump's response.
A US Justice Department report finding that far-right extremists commit 'far more' violence than other domestic terrorist groups has been removed from the DoJ website. The removal signals a shift in how the administration categorizes and addresses domestic terrorism.
West coast states—California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii—have issued their own vaccine guidelines after purges at federal health agencies including the CDC and HHS. The move reflects growing concerns about scientific independence in public health decision-making under the Trump administration.
Trump celebrated a TikTok deal while Chinese officials suggested the platform could operate using China's algorithm, raising questions about who would ultimately control the app's video feed. The development complicates the Trump administration's previous efforts to ban or force the sale of TikTok.