Key Events (10)
Trump's signature will appear on U.S. paper currency for the first time in a sitting president, with the Treasury Department announcing the change marks the country's 250th anniversary and will remove the Treasurer's signature for the first time since 1861.
Trump extended a deadline for Iran to negotiate over the Strait of Hormuz after initially escalating threats, as Israel announced the killing of an Iranian naval commander overseeing efforts to block the strategic waterway to shipping traffic.
Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal and submitted its own five-point counter-proposal, with Tehran's foreign minister stating there is 'no intention of negotiating for now,' despite Trump claiming Iran still wants a deal.
The Trump administration announced plans to sign an emergency executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA agents immediately amid a funding standoff, as airports face severe travel disruptions with hours-long security lines.
Trump criticized NATO allies, describing UK aircraft carriers as 'toys' and expressing disappointment in allied nations' lack of involvement in the Iran conflict, particularly over opening the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. stock markets experienced their largest decline since the start of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, with the Dow closing down 450 points, the S&P 500 dipping 1.7%, and the Nasdaq falling 2.3% into correction territory.
New Trump administration rules restricting immigrant trucking licenses and demanding English proficiency have forced trucking schools to cut staff and classes, with 7,000 training providers losing accreditation.
The Trump administration announced it will pay Michael Flynn a settlement over his earlier prosecution, resolving a longstanding legal dispute with the former National Security Advisor.
Trump announced plans to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping in May following a postponement of the Iran war, signaling potential diplomatic engagement with China amid broader geopolitical tensions.
Trump's housing chief Bill Pulte requested a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging fraud, as the attorney general's office countered with claims of a 'vendetta.'
Executive Orders (1)
President Trump signed an order directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA agents immediately to address the funding standoff and airport security crisis.
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