Key Events (10)
The national counter-terrorism center director Joe Kent resigned over the Iran war, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat to the US and criticizing the intelligence basis for the conflict. His departure represents the most senior administration resignation over the military campaign to date.
Trump relied on unverified intelligence to blame Iran for a deadly school strike, according to exclusive reporting. Early US assessments suggesting the missile was Iranian were almost immediately dismissed by intelligence sources.
Trump declared he will have the 'honour of taking Cuba' amid the island's power blackade, stating he can do 'anything I want.' The comments signal potential US intervention as Cuba grapples with a national blackout.
Trump's administration announced it will slash the fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450 starting in April, accepting a financial loss to make renunciation easier. The move comes amid political tensions and the ongoing Iran war.
Trump stated the US does not need NATO after European allies rejected his call for help policing the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war, describing their refusal as a 'foolish mistake' amid Middle East escalation.
A federal judge ordered more than 1,000 Voice of America employees to be reinstated, ruling that attempts to shutter the federal agency were illegal and mandating workers return by March 23. The ruling was issued by a Republican appointee.
Chief Justice John Roberts called for an end to 'dangerous' hostility toward judges, though he did not name Trump by name. The statement comes as Trump has repeatedly decried 'corrupt judges' who ruled against him.
The US Senate voted 51-48 to begin debate on the restrictive 'Save America Act' voting bill that would require proof of citizenship for new voters, heeding Trump's call for discussion on the measure.
Trump claimed that learning disabilities should disqualify someone from the presidency, specifically targeting California Governor Gavin Newsom for his dyslexia. The statement drew criticism from advocacy groups supporting equal opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
A controversial California oil pipeline that had been closed since 2015 after a major spill reopened after a Trump order, with the president citing the need to boost US energy supply amid the war on Iran.