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The US Supreme Court limited the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking Trump administration policies. The ruling could enable the implementation of Trump's birthright citizenship order in states that have not challenged it, and removes a significant legal barrier to other contested presidential actions.
Trump announced he is ending trade talks with Canada, accusing the country of imposing unfair technology taxes on the US and describing the action as a 'direct and blatant attack on our country.' The Trump administration plans to impose new tariffs on Canada in response.
Nike stated that Trump's tariffs could cost the company approximately $1 billion and announced plans to reduce manufacturing in China to mitigate the impact of US trade policies.
The US reached a deal with China to speed up rare-earth shipments as part of efforts to end the trade war. China confirmed the agreement but reiterated it will continue to approve export permits on its own schedule.
The University of Virginia's president James Ryan resigned following pressure from the White House and a Justice Department civil rights inquiry into the school's diversity and equity programs.
Defense Secretary Hegseth announced that a US Navy ship previously honoring gay rights icon Harvey Milk will be renamed after Oscar V Peterson, saying the change aims to remove 'politics out of ship naming.'
NATO Chief Mark Rutte faced criticism from commentators for calling President Trump 'daddy' and lavishing praise on him regarding Iran policy, described as an 'orchestrated grovel' by critics of European diplomatic approaches.
Trump warned that the US will strike Iran again if it resumes high-level uranium enrichment for nuclear weapons. He characterized Iran as exhausted from recent strikes and suggested it may be interested in negotiations with the United States.
California Governor Gavin Newsom sued Fox News for defamation, demanding $787 million in damages for allegedly falsely claiming he lied about a phone call with President Trump.
The Trump administration announced it will appeal a district court ruling that allowed international students to remain at Harvard University. Trump's proclamation had sought to bar international students from attending the institution.