Key Events (10)
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts: making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The indictment comes after Trump had repeatedly called for Comey's prosecution, with Trump celebrating the charges on social media.
Trump announced new tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals, furniture, heavy trucks, and kitchen cabinets, with some duties reaching up to 100% on certain products. The tariffs prompted concerns from trading partners including the UK and affected companies' stock valuations.
Trump signed a presidential memorandum targeting 'domestic terrorism' and criticizing 'anarchists and agitators,' a move expected to face legal challenges. Critics raised concerns about the measure being used as a pretext for cracking down on political opposition.
Trump stated he 'will not allow' Israel to annex the West Bank, following lobbying from allies including Britain, Australia, and France, who had recently recognized Palestinian statehood.
The Supreme Court allowed Trump to slash foreign aid, with the conservative majority ruling that the president's flexibility in foreign affairs outweighed potential harm to aid recipients.
The death toll of ICE detainees reached 16 amid concerns over conditions in detention facilities. Additionally, government data showed that immigrants with no criminal record now constitute the largest group in ICE detention at 16,523 people.
The Abu Dhabi royal family, through MGX chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, agreed to take a 15% stake in TikTok US under a Trump administration deal, valuing the social media platform at $14 billion.
Trump suggested that billionaire Democratic donors George Soros and Reid Hoffman, among others, could face legal scrutiny, indicating potential expansion of his retribution campaign beyond Comey.
An ICE officer was relieved of duties after video footage showed him manhandling a woman at a New York immigration court, pushing her to the ground as she pleaded for the release of her detained husband.
A Republican Arizona lawmaker, John Gillette, made a post on X calling for the execution of Democratic congresswoman Pramila Jayapal in response to her video on anti-Trump protests.