Key Events (10)
President Trump urged the Department of Justice to prosecute his political opponents. Critics including Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy warned that Trump's actions risk putting the U.S. on a path to dictatorship, while former Gov. Chris Christie cautioned that such actions threaten the justice system.
Trump appointed Lindsey Halligan, his former lawyer, as U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia, following his demands for investigations of political enemies. This appointment comes as Trump pushes for prosecutions of his perceived opponents.
The Taliban rejected Trump's bid to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where the U.S. had maintained a military presence for nearly 20 years. Trump warned Afghanistan of unspecified consequences if the base is not returned to American control.
Trump attended a memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona where he delivered remarks mixing eulogy with campaign messaging and stated he 'hates' his opponents. JD Vance called Kirk a 'martyr for the Christian faith,' and the event drew tens of thousands of attendees.
Trump was photographed with Elon Musk at the Charlie Kirk memorial service, marking their first public appearance together in months after Musk exited the administration following a disagreement with the president.
Trump revealed that Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch, along with Michael Dell, may be involved as investors in a potential U.S. deal for TikTok to avert a ban. Fox Corporation is reportedly considering participating in the bidding effort.
The Department of Justice ended an investigation into border czar Tom Homan regarding allegations that he accepted $50,000 in an FBI sting operation. Sources indicated the probe was concluded.
Trump announced that an announcement regarding autism and Tylenol is coming on Monday. According to reports, the administration is expected to tie Tylenol to autism risk, despite established medical guidelines indicating the drug is safe for pregnant women.
The Trump administration announced it will stop measuring food insecurity in America, eliminating the government's main gauge for tracking hunger. This move will impede efforts to measure the impact of aid cuts.
Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson, former HUD Secretary. The honor recognizes Carson's service in the Trump administration.