Key Events (10)
A federal court ruled that President Trump's 10% global tariffs imposed in 2026 were illegal. The Court of International Trade in New York found the tariffs violated trade law after Trump suffered a previous loss at the Supreme Court on tariff authority.
Trump said the European Union has until July 4, 2026 to approve a trade deal or face higher tariff rates on EU goods. The announcement extends a previous deadline and uses tariff threats as leverage in trade negotiations.
Iran is reviewing US proposals for a ceasefire as Trump threatened new bombing campaigns at higher intensity unless a deal is reached. The US and Iran have been engaged in military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz amid uncertain ceasefire status.
Saudi Arabia refused to allow the US military access to its bases and airspace, causing Trump to shelve a military operation called 'Project Freedom' designed to provide military escort for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had previously indicated such a deal had been secured.
The Trump administration has deleted or altered significant government datasets on topics including climate change, reproductive health, LGBTQ+ issues, and public health data. Experts and researchers have launched efforts to save the data before additional erasure occurs.
Tennessee Republicans redrew congressional maps to eliminate the last Democratic, Black-majority district in the state. The move came days after a Supreme Court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymandering.
The Trump administration is weighing use of an 'emergency' designation to admit more Afrikaners as refugees, further solidifying the US refugee program as a pathway for the white minority from South Africa.
Trump met with Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for discussions on trade and other issues despite a rocky relationship between the two leaders. The meeting notably skipped a planned joint public appearance.
Chief Justice John Roberts asserted that the Supreme Court does not consist of 'purely political actors,' defending the court's impartiality following recent controversial decisions on abortion, presidential immunity, and voting rights.
The Trump administration lifted a ban on spring-loaded 'cyanide bombs' on public lands, allowing the Bureau of Land Management to use the devices to kill coyotes and other predators that threaten livestock.
Tariff Actions (1)
President Trump announced that the EU has until July 4, 2026 to approve a trade deal framework, or EU goods will face higher tariff rates. This extends a previous deadline and uses tariff threats as negotiating leverage.
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