Key Events (10)
Trump announced plans to refer to the Arabian Gulf rather than the Persian Gulf, a move that sparked outrage in Iran amid diplomatic efforts to broker a nuclear deal between Tehran and Washington.
Biden accused Trump of 'modern-day appeasement' towards Russia in his first interview since leaving office, expressing concerns about US-Europe relations and Trump's approach to the Ukraine conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that US and Chinese officials will hold tariff talks in Switzerland over the weekend (May 9-12), with Bessent acknowledging the tariff war 'isn't sustainable.'
The Trump administration plans to discontinue US government research on space pollution, a move that benefits SpaceX and Starlink owner Elon Musk by potentially avoiding future regulations and costs.
The Trump administration's DOGE agency reportedly targeted approximately $26 million in funding cuts for US national parks, with a spreadsheet created listing federal grants earmarked for elimination.
The Trump administration announced plans to send migrants to Libya via military flight despite a court order against the practice, with human rights groups warning of horrific detention conditions in the country.
Voice of America journalists stated that the Trump administration closed their bureau in Venezuela, not the government of Maduro, and vowed to fight back against what they describe as silencing by the president.
The Trump administration announced it would discontinue the Energy Star program for home appliances, with experts warning that utility bills could rise as a result.
Eight US senators, including Bernie Sanders, urged Paramount not to settle Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against 60 Minutes over a 2024 Harris interview, calling the suit 'bogus.'
Trump withdrew the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for surgeon general and announced the new choice would be Dr. Casey Means.