Key Events (10)
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end its deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, ruling the deployment illegal after emergency conditions had ended. The administration is expected to appeal the decision.
Trump launched a new visa program allowing wealthy immigrants to purchase residency through a $1 million 'gold card' and a $5 million 'platinum card,' which would exempt holders from some U.S. taxes. The program comes amid the administration's broader immigration crackdown.
The Trump administration announced a plan requiring tourists from countries without visa requirements—including Britain and France—to disclose five years of social media activity upon entry to the United States.
The U.S. signed a nearly $140 million contract with Daedalus Aviation to purchase six Boeing 737s for use in deportation operations, funded from a $170 billion allocation for Trump's border policy.
Trump criticized European leaders during a call about Ukraine peace talks and hinted at potentially abandoning Ukraine, describing Europe as 'weak.' The comments came ahead of a European coalition meeting on Thursday to discuss a peace plan with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Two U.S. fighter jets circled the Gulf of Venezuela as part of an escalating military campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. Trump stated that Maduro's 'days are numbered' as the military targeted alleged drug boats in the region.
Trump announced he would make a phone call to end hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia after a ceasefire deal he had previously brokered collapsed. The announcement was made during a rally in Pennsylvania.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point amid a divisive vote, with members uncertain about the economic outlook as the economy absorbs major policy changes including tariffs. The vote highlighted divisions within the Fed over economic conditions.
In a Pennsylvania speech on affordability, President Trump vacillated between making false economic claims and launching attacks on immigrants and Democratic figures including Ilhan Omar and Jasmine Crockett. Fact-checkers identified multiple false statements in the address.
A U.S. senator called for an insider trading inquiry after Trump donors who are co-chairs of an LNG firm purchased nearly $12 million in company shares each following meetings with Trump administration officials. The donors have denied wrongdoing.