Key Events (10)
Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a "witch-hunt" against former president Bolsonaro and his trial. Brazilian president Lula threatened reciprocal 50% tariffs on US goods in retaliation, escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
A New Hampshire judge blocked Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, certifying a class-action lawsuit challenging the order that denies citizenship to those born to undocumented parents in the US. This is one of multiple legal challenges to the order.
The Trump administration announced plans to cut 2,145 NASA employees through early retirement, buyouts, and deferred resignations. Trump named Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator after rejecting an Elon Musk ally for the position.
Six Secret Service agents were suspended in connection with a 2024 assassination attempt on Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a sniper fired several shots. The agency stated it would "fix deficiencies" identified in the incident.
The State Department announced plans to lay off nearly 15% of its domestic staff after the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration. Several hundred bureaus will be merged or eliminated as part of the restructuring.
The Trump administration deleted an online portal containing a key climate report; The Guardian published the legally mandated National Climate Assessment in full. The administration also announced moves that could further restrict renewable energy expansion.
Planned Parenthood offices began rejecting Medicaid after Trump signed a bill to defund the healthcare organization, though some offices continued treating patients as a court order recently blocked a provision in Trump's policy bill.
Trump's inaugural fund received $19 million from the fossil fuel industry. The president raised $239 million total for his inauguration, more than the previous three inaugural committees combined.
A Department of Justice whistleblower released emails supporting claims that official Emil Bove defied court orders over deportations, with messages showing officials were aware they might have to ignore judicial orders.
Trump Seeks to cut basic scientific research by roughly one-third, according to an analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science examining the impact of the administration's budget plan.
Tariff Actions (1)
Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a "witch-hunt" against former president Bolsonaro and his trial.
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