Key Events (10)
Trump stated that his power is constrained only by 'my own morality' and that he does not need international law, according to a New York Times interview. The president said morality is 'the only thing that can stop me' in discussing the limits of his authority.
Trump claimed Venezuela is cooperating fully and that the US will control its oil for years. The president stated that Venezuela's interim administration is doing 'everything that we feel is necessary' and plans to use Venezuelan crude reserves to cut US oil prices to $50 per barrel.
An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. The FBI took over the case, cutting Minnesota's access to evidence, while the Minneapolis mayor disputed ICE's claim of self-defense.
Trump withdrew the United States from the UN Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC) and ordered withdrawal from 66 international organizations. Experts decried the move to leave the UNFCCC as 'embarrassing.'
The House passed a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits with 17 Republicans joining Democrats to cut ACA premiums. The bipartisan vote broke with the Trump administration's opposition to the subsidies.
The Trump administration froze approximately $10 billion in social funds from the health department for childcare and family assistance programs. Health experts warned the decision could lead to 'catastrophic' outcomes for vulnerable families.
The Senate advanced a war powers resolution requiring Trump to seek Congressional approval before taking further military action in Venezuela. A handful of Republicans joined Democrats to allow the measure to move forward.
France's President Macron warned that the US under Trump is 'turning away' from allies. Germany's President Steinmeier warned against turning the world into a 'robber's den,' expressing concerns about the administration's international approach.
FEMA staff warned that the homeland security secretary's proposed deep budget cuts could significantly weaken the agency's disaster response capabilities. Staff expressed outrage at the draft plans under the Trump administration.
Thousands protested in Colombia following Trump's stated interest in military action in Colombia and his administration's intervention in Venezuela. President Gustavo Petro called for demonstrations after Trump's comments.