Key Events (10)
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military can take effect while legal challenges proceed through the courts. The decision could lead to thousands of transgender service members being discharged.
The Trump administration blocked federal grant funding for Harvard University, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon informing the university that research grants and other aid 'will not be provided' unless it meets government demands. Columbia University subsequently announced it would cut 180 jobs due to federal grant revocations.
Trump announced a plan to impose 100% tariffs on films produced in foreign lands, though he later softened his tone and stated no final decisions had been made. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by proposing a $7.5 billion tax incentive scheme for domestic film production.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Trump at the White House, asserting that Canada is 'not for sale' in response to Trump's previous suggestions of annexing the country. Despite underlying tensions over tariffs, both leaders maintained a cordial public tone during their encounter.
The Trump administration agreed to a ceasefire with Houthi militants in Yemen, with the group agreeing to stop targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea. However, the Houthis stated they would continue attacks against Israel.
Trump administration proposed offering financial incentives for immigrants to self-deport from the United States, claiming participation in the scheme may help with legal re-entry later. Additionally, the identity of a second man illegally deported to El Salvador was revealed, Daniel Lozano-Camargo, 20, deported in March in violation of a legal settlement.
The Trump administration announced plans to reopen defunct federal prisons for immigration detention, including Alcatraz, amid an expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention capacity. The proposals drew criticism over feasibility, cost, and historical concerns.
Mattel announced it will raise prices and reduce imports from China to below 15% by 2026 due to Trump tariffs. Ford warned of $1.5 billion in costs attributed to the tariff policies, and the UK services sector contracted for the first time in 17 months amid Trump tariff fears.
The Trump administration is defending abortion pill access in court despite the president's anti-abortion stance, though experts worry a legal victory could allow the government to undermine the ruling in future policy decisions.
The Trump administration announced a plan to give $5,000 checks to encourage higher birthrates as part of a pronatalist initiative to address falling birth rates, though experts are skeptical the financial incentive will be effective.
Tariff Actions (1)
Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on films 'produced in foreign lands,' though the administration later stated no final decisions had been made on the policy.
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