Key Events (10)
The Trump administration filed its first Supreme Court appeal seeking to overturn a lower court's block on the firing of the Office of Special Counsel's head, arguing the position can be removed without cause. This represents a key test of executive power to reshape the federal government.
European leaders convened an emergency summit in Paris to discuss Ukraine and security concerns after the Trump administration entered direct bilateral talks with Russia, excluding Ukraine and Europe from negotiations. Leaders expressed alarm about U.S. policy shifts and discussed potential European defense responses.
The Trump administration began firing Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control staff just weeks after a fatal Washington DC plane crash, disrupting flight operations during busy travel periods. Employees received termination emails upending work schedules.
Four deputy mayors in New York City resigned following the Trump administration's decision to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, widely seen as a reward for Adams' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
The Trump administration froze billions of dollars in clean energy funding initiated by the Biden administration on its first day, causing concerns in Republican states where solar energy projects had gained significant traction. The freeze is prompting panic among developers and project managers.
The U.S. State Department removed language from a fact sheet stating 'We do not support Taiwan independence,' prompting China to lodge a complaint about the policy shift. The change reflects a potential alteration in U.S. stance on Taiwan's independence.
Julianne Moore's children's book 'Freckleface Strawberry' was placed on a list of library books suspended for 'compliance review' following a presidential executive order on books in libraries. The actress described the action as 'a great shock.'
The IRS is reportedly preparing to grant Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to classified taxpayer data systems containing personal financial records of U.S. taxpayers. The agency is reviewing the formal request for such access.
Thousands of protesters gathered across the United States on Presidents' Day to demonstrate against Trump's agenda, including rallies outside the U.S. Capitol. The protests reflected broad opposition to various administration policies and actions.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated commitment to Trump's proposal for Israel to take control of Gaza, suggesting rejection of Hamas's willingness to hand over territory to the Palestinian Authority. The statement reflects alignment with Trump administration's Middle East strategy.