Key Events (10)
Trump stated he is 'absolutely' considering withdrawing the US from NATO, intensifying criticism of the alliance amid tensions over European refusal to join the US-Israel war on Iran. The president has threatened allies to 'go get your own oil' and portrayed NATO as a 'paper tiger.'
Trump attended oral arguments at the Supreme Court on birthright citizenship, a presidential first. Multiple justices appeared skeptical of efforts to restrict the constitutional right, with hundreds of protesters rallying outside in support of birthright citizenship.
Oil prices fell 15% and stock markets rallied after Trump claimed the Iran war would end in 'two to three weeks.' The FTSE 100 posted its biggest daily rise in a year following the announcement.
Trump pursued a mail-in voting restriction executive order as part of an 'election integrity' plan to compile a national voter list. Critics argue the measure is unconstitutional and will face court challenges.
Republican leaders agreed to advance a funding deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The measure would fund DHS but exclude money for ICE operations.
Florida and Mississippi governors signed proof-of-citizenship voting bills, bringing the total to four states with such legislation. Trump's Save Act remains stalled in the Senate with little chance of passage.
The US Forest Service announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Washington DC to Salt Lake City. Critics describe the move as part of a controversial administration attack on 'science and scientists.'
British Prime Minister Starmer called for 'ambitious' new UK-EU ties and announced plans to host talks on the Strait of Hormuz with 35 countries, with the US notably not directly invited. This represents a strategic pivot away from the US amid the Iran war.
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally by demanding that groups seeking homeless grants comply with its agenda on unrelated issues, including immigration.
Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi and has floated the idea of replacing her with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, though no final decision has been made.
Executive Orders (2)
Trump issued an executive order in 2025 seeking to undo the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. The order is facing Supreme Court scrutiny as justices appeared skeptical of the administration's efforts.
Trump pursued an executive order to restrict mail-in voting as part of an 'election integrity' plan to compile a national voter list. Critics argue the measure is unconstitutional and will face court challenges.