Key Events (10)
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump's global tariff authority on February 20, with six conservative justices ruling against the tariffs using a different legal mechanism. Two of Trump's three Supreme Court nominees sided against him in the decision.
In response to the Supreme Court ruling, Trump announced he would raise global tariffs to 15 percent using alternative legal authority, signaling his intention to continue his trade agenda despite the judicial setback.
President Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for a Potomac River sewage spill, where millions of gallons of raw sewage have been pouring into the water through a ruptured pipe since last month.
Trump condemned six Supreme Court justices as a 'disgrace to the nation' for striking down his tariffs, while praising the three justices who dissented from the majority decision.
Trump ordered a massive buildup of naval forces in the Middle East as Iran prepares a nuclear counterproposal, with the U.S. considering limited military strikes and fears of imminent war emerging.
The Trump Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi moved to join a lawsuit alleging Los Angeles schools discriminate against white students, seeking to stop the district's use of resources targeted at diverse schools.
ICE conducted sweeping detentions and disappearances in Michigan's Arab communities, with arrests occurring at places of worship and work, creating widespread fear among Arab Americans in Dearborn and beyond.
A valid U.S. visa holder from the UK, Karen Newton, was detained by ICE for six weeks during what was meant to be a vacation, highlighting concerns about ICE enforcement and its potential impact on U.S. tourism.
JPMorgan Chase confirmed in response to a lawsuit filed by President Trump that it closed his accounts following the January 6 Capitol attack, substantiating his long-standing complaint about 'debanking.'
An appeals court lifted an injunction on a Louisiana law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, allowing schools to post the religious text.
Tariff Actions (1)
Trump announced an increase in global tariffs to 15 percent, raising them from the previous 10 percent rate using alternative legal authority following the Supreme Court's striking down of his original tariff mechanism.
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