Key Events (10)
Trump shared a video containing racist imagery depicting the Obamas as apes on his social media. After initial dismissal of the uproar, the White House later claimed the post was erroneously posted by a staffer, though Trump subsequently stated he approved sharing the video but claimed he didn't see the part 'that people don't like.'
An appeals court endorsed Trump administration policies allowing ICE to hold many detainees without bond hearings. The decision upholds the administration's controversial detention practices against immigrant rights advocates' challenges.
Trump administration lawyers are seeking to deport a five-year-old boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, after a federal judge ordered his release. He and his father were previously seized by ICE in Minneapolis before the judge's intervention.
Trump's nominee for Wyoming's top federal prosecutor, Darin Smith, faced outcry over his presence outside the Capitol on January 6. Critics called him 'an unqualified insurrectionist' as the Senate weighs his nomination.
A federal judge reversed Trump's freeze on $16 billion in funding for the NY-NJ tunnel project. Reports indicated Trump had wanted major transportation hubs renamed after him in exchange for the funding.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that the Trump administration has proposed a June deadline for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal and offered to host trilateral peace talks in the United States.
The U.S. and Iran reported making good progress in nuclear program talks, with another meeting scheduled for the following week. Trump warned of 'very steep' consequences if Tehran does not make a deal.
Democracy experts raised alarm over Trump's comments about the need to 'take over the voting,' saying there is little doubt about his desire to interfere in the November midterm elections.
Trump's harsh immigration tactics are facing political backlash. Reports indicate continued ICE operations and public concerns over aggressive enforcement are impacting the administration's support.
The Defense Department announced plans to cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training programs, fellowships, and other initiatives. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth characterized the move as targeting 'wokesters' and represents the latest escalation by the Trump administration against the Ivy League institution.