Key Events (10)
An appeals court blocked Trump's asylum crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border, ruling that his ban on asylum claims is illegal. The decision could require the Trump administration to resume processing asylum applications from seekers at the southern border.
Trump said he will 'probably put a big tariff on the UK' if it does not drop its digital services tax, accusing Britain of trying to 'make an easy buck' from American tech firms. This follows earlier warnings that the UK-US trade deal could be changed.
The U.S. Justice Department announced it will allow firing squads as a federal death penalty method, stating it is taking steps to 'strengthen the federal death penalty' in opposition to Biden-era policies.
White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Pakistan to resume talks on the Iran war, where they will meet with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi in Islamabad.
Trump announced plans to renovate the reflecting pool on the National Mall, calling it 'filthy.' This is part of various infrastructure projects the administration has proposed.
Trump reposted anti-immigrant comments from a right-wing podcast host calling China and India 'hellhole' places, prompting India to voice anger and call the remarks 'uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.'
Trump's family members are investing in prediction markets despite the White House warning staff not to wager on government decisions, undermining the president's stated dislike of such markets.
The U.S. Justice Department dropped its criminal investigation against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing an obstacle for confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair.
Paramount's CEO David Ellison hosted a dinner for Trump while the Justice Department reviews a proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Police departments across the United States have expressed concerns that officers are being misidentified as ICE agents, with emails and internal memos revealing worries that immigration enforcement is interfering with police work.
Executive Orders (1)
Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating access to psychedelic treatments, though analysts say the order is largely symbolic and likely to have limited legal impact despite the high-profile push.
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Trump threatened to impose a 'big tariff' on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax, accusing Britain of trying to 'make an easy buck' from American tech firms.
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