Key Events (10)
President Trump called on House Republicans to vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files, reversing his previous opposition and stating 'we have nothing to hide.' This reversal came as pressure mounted from lawmakers who sought to force disclosure of the documents.
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned after facing criticism over his agency's handling of deadly Texas flooding. The resignation came after six months in the role.
The Trump administration placed an aircraft carrier in the Caribbean and announced it would designate a Venezuelan group as a foreign terrorist organization, escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government. Experts believe the decision is designed to pressure Venezuela's leader into stepping down.
New international student enrollments in the US plunged 17%, the largest drop in a decade aside from the pandemic, amid Trump's immigration crackdown. The decline reflects concerns among prospective international students about visa policies and the political climate.
Immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina resulted in at least 81 arrests over the weekend, with business districts reported to be at a 'standstill' and ongoing protests over the crackdown. North Carolina's governor stated the immigration enforcement is 'stoking fear'.
A federal judge found evidence of 'government misconduct' in the Justice Department's case against former FBI Director James Comey, ruling the department engaged in 'profound investigative missteps' in its decision to indict him.
Trump signaled he plans to meet with Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor-elect and a political adversary, saying 'we'll work something out.' Mamdani stated he hoped to press Trump to help ease the city's affordability crisis.
Trump defended Tucker Carlson after the media personality's recent interview with an activist known for antisemitic views. The defense comes amid broader criticism of Carlson's editorial choices.
The Trump administration announced plans for rapper Nicki Minaj to deliver a UN speech on Tuesday highlighting the plight of Nigerian Christians, following Trump's post condemning the Nigerian government. The speech was arranged through White House coordination.
Former military leaders issued a report cautioning against politicizing the armed forces, warning that Trump has 'blurred' the line between the military and politics. The warning comes amid concerns about National Guard deployments and the military being used for political purposes.