Key Events (10)
Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Portland and sent California troops to the city after a federal judge twice blocked the National Guard deployment to Oregon. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker sued the Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Chicago, characterizing it as an 'invasion,' while California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed to sue Trump for 'attacking rule of law.'
Israel and Hamas began indirect ceasefire talks in Egypt with US officials present, as Trump urged negotiators to 'move fast' on reaching a peace agreement. Hamas's acceptance of key conditions galvanized momentum, though significant gaps remain between the parties on a final deal.
A federal prosecutor resisted pressure from Trump to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James, reportedly concluding there is insufficient probable cause to file charges against her. The incident highlights tensions between the Trump administration and law enforcement officials.
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula called Trump in a video call to ask the US to scrap tariffs, as concerns mount over the impact of Trump's trade policies on international commerce. Luxury carmaker Aston Martin also warned that Trump's tariffs are weighing on profits and demand.
Trump plotted to eliminate Bill Clinton's 'roadless rule' protecting old-growth forests, a move expected to significantly expand logging and road construction on federal lands. Environmental critics argue the policy reversal will be devastating to forest ecosystems.
Trump called off diplomatic outreach to Venezuela, paving the way for possible military escalation against drug traffickers or the government of Nicolás Maduro. The move represents a reversal of previous diplomatic efforts with the Latin American nation.
The US Supreme Court began its new term facing a series of high-stakes cases central to Trump's agenda, with justices confronting cases about presidential power, tariffs, and other critical issues. The court's approach to these matters will be closely scrutinized as Trump aggressively asserts executive authority.
Trump gave a partisan speech to Navy sailors aboard an aircraft carrier off Norfolk, Virginia, making an overt pitch for deploying military troops in American cities. The speech drew mixed reactions from sailors and further highlighted concerns about politicization of the military.
Trump raised the possibility of reaching a shutdown deal with Democrats on healthcare, then walked back his comments. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer denied that any meaningful negotiations were underway, saying the administration has 'refused to talk with us.'
The Treasury Department defended the lawfulness of minting a $1 Trump coin under a 2020 collectible coinage law, stating that the statute allows a living person to appear on U.S. currency. The move continues to generate debate over the use of presidential imagery on official currency.