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Supreme Court justices appointed by Trump, including Justice Amy Coney Barrett, have frustrated the president with decisions that diverge from his expectations, according to sources cited by ABC News. Trump's disappointment reflects tension between the executive and judicial branches over policy implementation.
A federal judge blocked Trump administration efforts to end hormone treatment for transgender inmates, ruling that the Bureau of Prisons must continue providing such treatment while a lawsuit proceeds despite an executive order to the contrary.
The Trump administration rescinded guidance issued by Biden officials protecting women in need of emergency abortions under federal law, with abortion rights supporters warning the move will endanger pregnant patients' lives.
A top prosecutor from the Capitol riot cases stated that Trump's pardons of January 6 defendants send a message approving political violence, with former Capitol attack prosecutor Greg Rosen saying the pardons convey 'a terrible message to the American people.'
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecast that Trump's tariffs will drag down global economic growth, with the UK expected to slump to 1% growth next year and the US, Mexico, and Canada facing the worst impacts of ongoing tariff battles.
The Trump administration rescinded humanitarian parole status for a four-year-old child with a life-threatening illness, but reversed the decision after national outcry, restoring legal status for the child and their family.
Elon Musk criticized Trump's tax bill as a 'disgusting abomination' and 'outrageous,' claiming it would cause the deficit to grow to $2.5 trillion, marking a rare public break between the two figures.
Secretary of Defense Hegseth ordered the Navy to remove Harvey Milk's name from a ship, with reports indicating the timing of the announcement during Pride month was intentional, affecting a ship named after a prominent gay rights activist and veteran.
Deportation flights reached the highest level under Trump so far in May 2025, with the increasing pace of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removal flights suggesting deportation numbers could continue to rise.
Federal judges in deportation cases reported that Trump administration officials have violated their orders or used obfuscation and delays to prevent courts from deciding whether violations occurred, indicating ongoing judicial-executive conflicts over immigration enforcement.