Key Events (10)
A federal judge permanently blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the Trump classified documents case, ruling that Smith should not have drafted the report after the case was dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon.
The Trump administration announced it will stop collecting tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, while simultaneously planning to impose new 15% global tariffs starting the following day, causing stock market declines and currency fluctuations globally.
An armed man, Austin Tucker Martin, age 21, was shot and killed by Secret Service after entering Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun on Sunday while the President and First Lady were in Washington DC.
According to polling released ahead of the State of the Union address, most Americans believe Trump is moving the country in the wrong direction, with majority disapproval of his leadership and concerns about the state of the nation.
Federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases, with at least 35 instances of non-compliance since August.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism from supporters over an order to ramp up production of glyphosate, the weedkiller commonly known as Roundup, a decision that angered 'MAHA Moms' and health-conscious Trump supporters.
The U.S. evacuated staff from its Lebanon embassy as a prudent measure to reduce the footprint to essential personnel amid rising tensions with Iran.
Trump told Mexico to 'step up' its efforts to combat cartels even after a military operation killed drug cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' triggering waves of violent retaliatory attacks across Mexico.
A benefit concert by Brandi Carlile in Minneapolis raised over $600,000 for families affected by ICE enforcement actions, with the singer criticizing the Trump administration's 'violent theater' during immigration crackdowns.
Trump invited U.S. Olympic hockey team members to the State of the Union address after congratulating the men's team on their overtime victory over Canada in a locker-room call.
Tariff Actions (1)
Trump administration announced new global tariffs at 15% rate to take effect the day after February 23, following Supreme Court ruling against previous tariff authority. Administration also announced halt to collection of tariffs previously ruled illegal.
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