Key Events (10)
Trump loyalist Joe diGenova is leading a grand conspiracy probe targeting Trump's political opponents within the Department of Justice. The investigation marks a continuation of what critics describe as politically motivated prosecutions.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again and rejected participation in new ceasefire talks, accusing the United States of violating the existing ceasefire and maintaining an illegal blockade. The Trump administration sent a delegation to Pakistan for potential negotiations.
Tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo have intensified, putting American Catholics in an uncomfortable position and drawing criticism from some Republican supporters including Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana. The feud has raised concerns about Trump's relationship with religious voters.
The Department of Justice demanded that a Michigan county turn over 2024 election ballots and related materials. Michigan officials characterized the demand as election interference.
Trump's energy secretary Chris Wright stated that gas prices may not drop below $3 per gallon until 2027, as the average price surges to $4 per gallon in the United States. Wright expressed uncertainty about a timeline for lower prices.
The Trump administration's unpredictable diplomatic approach has created confusion in Iran negotiations, though Iran remains clear on the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. efforts to reopen the waterway have faced significant setbacks.
An appeals court has allowed White House ballroom construction to proceed into June, resolving a legal challenge to the renovation project at the White House.
Harmeet Dhillon, a Department of Justice lawyer with a take-no-prisoners litigation approach, has become a top contender for leading Trump's retribution mission against the president's perceived enemies. Legal experts have expressed alarm at her approach.
Syrian billionaires have invoked the Trump name to seek policy favors in Washington as discussions continue about potential Trump family business deals. This represents an increasingly common pattern in the second Trump administration.
The United Kingdom's deputy prime minister stated that Britain will not join the Iran conflict despite Trump's inflammatory social media posts, characterizing some of the president's statements as incomprehensible. The UK is pursuing a separate diplomatic course.