Key Events (10)
Federal prosecutor Erik Siebert, who was investigating Trump critics including New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey, resigned after Trump publicly stated 'I want him out.' Siebert's investigation had found insufficient evidence to charge James with a crime.
Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a third fatal strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing three people. The strikes, according to military and analyst assessments, may be part of a broader campaign targeting Venezuela beyond drug interdiction.
The Trump administration implemented a new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B work visas, creating confusion among tech companies about implementation. While Commerce Secretary claimed major companies were on board, attorneys noted uncertainty about how the policy would be enforced.
The Trump Justice Department closed an investigation into Trump's border czar Tom Homan, who was said to have accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents before Trump won his second presidency. The investigation was reportedly terminated after Trump took office.
National Security Advisor Tulsi Gabbard revoked 37 security clearances at the CIA and Congress without alerting the White House beforehand, with the administration only discovering the action after it was completed.
Trump demanded that Attorney General Bondi 'move now' to prosecute his political adversaries, one day after he ousted federal prosecutor Erik Siebert for failing to charge New York AG Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.
The Pentagon demanded that journalists sign a pledge restricting what information they could gather, threatening to revoke press passes for those who refused to agree to limits including restricted movement within the building.
Trump's reported pause on military aid to Taiwan has sparked concerns that the administration may be using the island as leverage in trade negotiations with China, coinciding with U.S. efforts to reach a deal following trade tensions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Western allies of 'wasting time' as he prepares for a meeting with Trump next week, planning to urge the U.S. president to impose more sanctions on Russia.
Trump stated that critical media coverage of him is 'really illegal,' though constitutional protections for press freedom remain unchanged. It was unclear what legal basis Trump believed applied to negative news coverage.