Key Events (10)
The Trump administration launched a public portal for reporting DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs in public schools ahead of a two-week government ultimatum requiring schools and universities to dismantle such programs.
The Trump administration issued a memo ordering the Pentagon to identify and fire transgender members of the US military, stating that 'service by these individuals is not in the best interests of the military.'
Hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) received notification that their jobs would be cut off at the end of the day in a climate agency downsizing.
The Trump administration announced plans to cut more than 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, eliminating 5,800 of 6,200 multi-year contract awards for a total reduction of $54 billion in foreign aid.
The White House issued a memo demanding that federal agencies identify hundreds of thousands of potential layoffs, with officials given until March 13 to submit plans for additional firings beyond those already completed.
President Trump announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect starting the following week, and said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on China to pressure countries to act on drug shipments.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's mass firings at federal agencies, ruling that the office of personnel management lacks the power to order the dismissals, including those of probationary employees.
During a White House meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Trump said he believes Putin would keep his word on a Ukraine peace deal and refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
King Charles invited President Trump for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hand-delivering a letter to Trump suggesting they could meet in Scotland to plan the visit.
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a significant ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts removing a deadline set by a lower court to release $1.5 billion in frozen USAID payments for work already completed.
Executive Orders (1)
The order calls for 'transformation' in US spending on contracts, grants and loans by requiring a centralized payment system, expanding the powers of the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk.
Source ↗Tariff Actions (3)
President Trump announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect the following week, following his earlier threats of 25% tariffs on these countries.
Source ↗Trump announced an additional 10 percent tariff on China as he attempts to pressure the country to take more action on fentanyl and drug shipments.
Source ↗Trump threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports, which economists warned could trigger 'economic turmoil' for both the US and EU economies.
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