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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump illegally used executive power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping global tariffs without congressional approval. Trump called the justices 'disloyal to the Constitution' and 'a disgrace to the nation,' vowing to enact a 10% global baseline tariff through other means.
Trump stated that prospects for an Iran nuclear deal will become clear within 10 days as a second U.S. carrier strike group heads to the Middle East. Trump has indicated he is considering military action against Iran, with experts noting sufficient assets are already in place for aerial bombing campaigns.
Trump announced he will order the Pentagon to release classified files on aliens and UFOs, responding after former President Barack Obama made recent comments stating aliens are 'real.' The announcement follows Trump's competitive reaction to Obama's viral interview.
The Trump FDA retreated from plans to ban artificial colors in food, instead issuing new labeling rules. Food safety experts expressed anger, saying the new approach could deceive consumers as dangerous substances remain allowed under the revised regulations.
A federal judge accused the Trump administration of perpetrating 'terror' against immigrants, citing reckless violations of law in mass deportation operations. The judge warned that the administration poses threats to immigrant populations.
Florida Republicans passed legislation renaming West Palm Beach airport after Trump, days after the president's lawyers trademarked the new name. Democrats criticized the move as inappropriate, occurring shortly after the trademark registration.
Following Trump's crackdown on Chinese students, Purdue University reportedly rescinded dozens of admission offers to Chinese nationals after warnings from legislators, though the university denied an official ban exists. The moves reflect broader administration restrictions on Chinese student visas.
U.S. envoy Mike Huckabee stated it would be 'fine' if Israel took all Middle East land, telling Tucker Carlson that Israel has a biblical right to territory from the 'wadi of Egypt to the great river.' The comments represent an extreme position on Israeli territorial expansion.
The Trump labor secretary's husband, Shawn DeRemer, was reportedly barred from the Department of Labor over sexual assault allegations from at least two female staff members, according to reports.
Stock markets rallied and the U.S. dollar declined following the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's sweeping tariffs. Investors responded positively to the court decision that determined the president exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under emergency powers.