Key Events (10)
Trump met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House to discuss AUKUS submarine cooperation and critical minerals. The two leaders signed an $8.5 billion critical minerals deal aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China.
Trump called for an immediate halt to the Ukraine war, stating Russia should retain control of currently occupied territory. Zelenskyy met with Trump at the White House and said the meeting was positive but expressed disappointment at not receiving Tomahawk missiles.
Trump suggested carving up Ukraine's Donbas region to end the war after his meeting with Zelenskyy. The proposal involves allowing Russia to retain control of occupied areas as a condition for ceasefire negotiations.
Colombia recalled its U.S. ambassador amid tensions with Trump over alleged American strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats. The dispute raises concerns about the future of counter-narcotics cooperation between the two nations.
Paul Ingrassia, a Trump nominee for special counsel, was reported to have boasted of a 'Nazi streak' in group chats and stated that holidays commemorating Black people should be 'eviscerated.' The revelations raised concerns about his suitability for the position.
An appeals court lifted a block on Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. The preliminary ruling allows the deployment to proceed, though legal challenges are expected to continue.
Demolition of the White House East Wing facade began as part of Trump's $250 million ballroom construction project. Critics have condemned the renovation as an 'utter desecration' of the historic building.
Trump reposted an AI-generated video depicting a plane dumping sludge on 'No Kings' protesters. The post occurred during widespread demonstrations against Trump, with Vice President JD Vance calling the video 'funny.'
The FBI investigated after a hunting stand was discovered in a tree near where Trump exits Air Force One at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The Secret Service circulated an image of the stand as part of security protocols.
The Senate voted for the eleventh time on government shutdown legislation but failed to reach agreement on a 50-43 tally, with Congress remaining deadlocked following the weekend 'No Kings' protests.