Key Events (10)
Trump held a phone call with Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, describing it as 'excellent,' though the Kremlin refused to support a ceasefire—Trump's stated primary objective. Trump later backed off his previous demand that Russia declare a cease-fire, instead saying the two sides should work it out themselves.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump to revoke protected status for more than 300,000 Venezuelans by granting a Homeland Security request to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) while an appeal proceeds in lower court.
Melania Trump joined President Trump to sign the 'Take It Down Act,' a bill that mandates social media platforms to remove sexually explicit images and videos of others without consent.
Treasury Secretary Bessent defended Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet gift from Qatar, while the aircraft is undergoing an overhaul in San Antonio. The gift has faced intensifying criticism from both Democrats and senior Republicans.
A federal judge blocked Trump officials' efforts to dismantle the U.S. Institute of Peace, ruling that the office illegally took over the congressionally created and funded think tank through 'blunt force.'
Trump officials reportedly reached a $5 million settlement in a January 6 wrongful death suit involving Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot by police during the Capitol breach. The family had sought $30 million in damages.
Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating, with long-term U.S. borrowing costs hitting an 18-month high above 5%. The European Commission also cut eurozone growth forecasts to 0.9% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026, citing uncertainty from Trump's trade war.
The U.S. closed the Office of Palestinian Affairs, which was the dedicated channel to Washington for Palestinian relations. The closure reflects Trump's downgrading of U.S.-Palestinian relations that began with the closure of the Jerusalem consulate.
Trump's tax cut bill advanced in a rare weekend vote through a House committee, with Republicans also passing a border security package, though the right-wing sought additional changes.
A Cato Institute analysis found that at least 50 migrants sent to El Salvador's prison entered the U.S. legally, contradicting the Trump administration's claim that only undocumented people were deported to the facility.