Key Events (10)
Trump administration officials were sued for arresting people at immigration courts. Plaintiffs alleged collusion between homeland security and justice agencies to potentially deport people from hearings.
The U.S. Senate passed a bill approving Trump's request to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending for foreign aid and public broadcasting, with a 51-48 vote. The vote demonstrated the president's influence over spending rescissions despite some Republican concerns about congressional power of the purse.
Trump called the Jeffrey Epstein files controversy a 'hoax' and accused critics of being MAGA 'weaklings,' prompting rare backlash from his political base. The White House stated Trump is not interested in naming a special counsel for the Epstein case.
Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case at the U.S. attorney's office in the southern district of New York, was abruptly fired by the Department of Justice. No specific reason was given for her termination, with the DoJ citing Trump's constitutional powers.
Trump administration officials, including Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi, toured Alcatraz prison as part of efforts to reopen the facility. California leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, have called the proposal 'lunacy' and expressed strong opposition.
The White House sought inspection of the Federal Reserve building as Trump increased pressure on Fed Chair Powell, suggesting the central bank mismanaged funds for renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters. Investors expressed concern that attacking Powell could undermine the Fed's independence and potentially increase interest rates.
ICE was given access to Medicaid data to locate migrants, a move that privacy experts and civil rights advocates criticized as a breach of health privacy and a potential civil rights violation.
Trump administration officials have fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since taking office, causing demoralization among federal employees who are reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback. The actions have undermined watchdog operations across government agencies.
Texas Republicans, following Trump's orders, are positioned to redraw congressional maps to weaken the influence of the state's fast-growing non-white population. California Governor Newsom threatened to redraw California House maps in response.
The White House announced that Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the veins that is common among older adults. Medical experts noted the condition can cause swelling and pain but requires thorough examination to rule out more serious causes.