Key Events (10)
President Trump announced a plan to establish a strategic government reserve of cryptocurrency, sending digital asset prices soaring. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rallied on the announcement, though the plan faced criticism from some conservatives and industry observers.
Trump declared there is 'no room left' for a deal avoiding tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and announced plans for tariffs on farm products beginning in April. The announcement triggered a sharp sell-off on Wall Street.
Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will invest $100 billion in US plants and stated the company will not have to pay tariffs. The president encouraged other semiconductor companies to build manufacturing facilities in the United States.
President Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States, adding to his 'America first' agenda during his second term.
Trump issued an executive order to expand timber cutting across approximately 280 million acres of US forests. The move bypasses existing rules designed to protect endangered species.
Former NCES Commissioner James Woodworth condemned cuts to the US Education Department, criticizing the administration for making changes 'without knowing what they're doing.' The Senate confirmed Linda McMahon, a wrestling industry billionaire, as Education Secretary.
Fired federal scientists warned that Trump's workforce reductions pose an extinction threat to endangered species, citing concerns about protection of beetles, spiders, and other vulnerable species.
Republican state lawmakers are advancing bills to attack same-sex marriage, with the wave of GOP-led legislation coming as Trump becomes emboldened in issuing orders against LGBTQ+ communities.
Trump expressed outrage at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's statement that the end of the Russia-Ukraine war could be 'very far away,' continuing tensions from their contentious Oval Office meeting the previous week.
Trump criticized European leaders at British Prime Minister Starmer's Ukraine summit for stating they need US support to deter Russia, calling the admission 'not great in terms of a show of strength.' An Israeli hostage is expected to visit the White House.
Executive Orders (2)
President Trump signed an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States.
Source ↗President Trump issued an executive order to expand timber cutting across approximately 280 million acres of US forests, bypassing existing rules designed to protect endangered species.
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