Key Events (10)
Georgia prosecutor drops charges against Trump and others in the 2020 election interference case. This marks the end of the final criminal case against the president, who has now seen three criminal cases dissolve since his re-election.
Trump administration halts temporary protected status for Haitians in the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that allowing Haitians to remain is 'contrary to US national interest.'
Leaked audio recordings reveal Trump envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly advised a Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal strategy and offered tactical guidance on how Putin should raise the subject with Trump. Trump defended Witkoff's tactics as standard negotiating methods.
Trump threatens Venezuela's President Maduro with 'the easy way or the hard way' amid military buildup in the Caribbean. Maduro responded by vowing to defend 'every inch' of the country.
Trump administration raises national park entrance fees by nearly three times for non-residents and introduces a new fee for Americans. The Interior Department claims the fee hike is for conservation purposes.
The mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew is detained by US immigration agents at an ICE facility. Bruna Ferreira, who has a child with Leavitt's brother, is now in custody.
Trump says South Africa is not invited to the G20 Summit in the United States in 2026. Trump has been a frequent critic of South Africa and did not attend this year's annual G20 gathering.
Multiple Republican and Democratic congressional representatives call for Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to be fired following leaked recordings of him advising Russian officials. They warn he 'cannot be trusted.'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the US Navy secretary to investigate Senator Mark Kelly for 'potentially unlawful comments.' The investigation marks an escalation of the administration's attacks on the Arizona senator.
Immigration agents are arresting foreign-born spouses during green card interview appointments, the final step to obtain permanent residency. Agents charge them with visa violations that could result in deportation.