Key Events (10)
Trump said Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal but stated there will be no significant US security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump indicated Ukraine should look to Europe for security assurances rather than relying on the US.
Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the European Union, claiming the bloc was formed to disadvantage the US. The EU responded by saying it would reply 'firmly and immediately' to what it called unjustified trade barriers.
The Trump administration ordered New York State to end congestion pricing by March 21. The head of the Federal Highway Administration informed New York that the traffic-calming program must cease operations.
Trump threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal after the publication's editorial criticized his tariff plans, arguing they would harm US auto workers and Republican prospects in Michigan.
The White House began restricting journalist access to Trump, with critics from across media outlets saying the move threatens press independence. Some journalists, including Fox News correspondents, publicly objected to the policy.
Trump threatened to impose fines of $5,000 and up to six months in prison for undocumented immigrants aged 14 and older who fail to provide fingerprints for a new registry program.
Trump announced a new 'Trump gold card' visa program for wealthy foreign investors, offering a route to US citizenship for $5 million, and stated the program would be open to Russian oligarchs, some of whom he described as 'very nice people.'
Trump proposed imposing steep tariffs on Chinese-made ships arriving at US ports, a move that threatens to increase costs for imports and creates another economic shock for businesses.
Trump appeared to be revoking a license previously granted by the Biden administration to Chevron to operate in Venezuela, potentially hurting the company and the Venezuelan economy.
Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting Gaza as a luxury resort featuring him and Israeli PM Netanyahu shirtless at a pool. The video drew criticism from users on his own platform and condemnation from Hamas.