Key Events (10)
Trump signed legislation requiring the Department of Justice to release Epstein documents within 30 days, ending months of resistance from the president and his political allies. Republicans warned Attorney General Bondi not to delay or heavily redact the records, and Congressman Ro Khanna warned officials that those who impede the release will be prosecuted.
Trump accused Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' in a Truth Social post after lawmakers released a video reminding military personnel they are not required to obey illegal orders. The statement drew widespread condemnation from Democrats and other observers.
U.S. and Russian officials drafted a plan to end the Ukraine war that reportedly includes terms requiring Ukraine to cede territory to Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's office said he expects to negotiate with Trump in coming days, while EU officials condemned the proposal as unacceptable.
The Trump administration announced plans to open more than a billion acres of U.S. waters to offshore oil and gas drilling off the coasts of California and Florida, with potential drilling sites including areas near popular Florida beaches.
Trump administration officials revealed plans to roll back regulations under the Endangered Species Act. Environmental experts warned that the plan could accelerate species extinctions and is part of broader efforts by Trump to dismantle wildlife protections.
Trump called a Bloomberg News reporter 'quiet, piggy' during a public appearance. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the insult as an example of Trump's 'frankness,' drawing criticism from media observers.
The CDC website was altered to reflect Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s belief in a link between vaccines and autism, despite scientific consensus rejecting this connection. Public health and autism specialists condemned the change to the vaccine safety webpage.
The Justice Department launched an investigation into whether two Trump allies influenced the handling of former congressman Adam Schiff's mortgage fraud case as prosecutors struggled to build their case.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Trump ally, requested information from the BBC regarding edits made to a January 6 speech in a Panorama program, raising questions about potential future litigation against the broadcaster.
Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to Dick Cheney's funeral, which was attended by Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush. The notable exclusion reflected Cheney's public opposition to Trump, including his endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.