Key Events (10)
President Trump rejected Iran's latest 14-point peace proposal, calling it 'totally unacceptable' and declaring the ceasefire on 'life support.' Iran's top negotiator responded by warning that American taxpayers will bear the cost if the U.S. does not accept the proposal.
President Trump announced plans to suspend the federal gas tax to help Americans cope with fuel prices that have risen over a dollar per gallon since late February due to the Iran war. Congress would need to approve the suspension.
Trump renominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hamilton had been fired as acting administrator last year after opposing the Trump administration's plans to abolish the agency during a House hearing.
Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in Beijing, with a delegation that includes tech executives such as Elon Musk and Tim Cook. Key topics include Taiwan, tariffs, the Strait of Hormuz, and potential Chinese assistance in ending the Iran conflict.
The Supreme Court temporarily extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone, leaving women's access untouched until at least Thursday while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug to take effect.
Oil prices climbed following Trump's rejection of Iran's peace proposal, with Brent crude rising after the president called Tehran's offer 'totally unacceptable,' raising concerns about sustained economic pain globally.
Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer are opposing a $1 billion Republican funding plan for White House renovations, with Schumer accusing Republicans of 'asking working families to pay the price while Trump pockets the perks.'
Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Trump at last month's White House Correspondents' Dinner, pleaded not guilty to all charges during his court appearance.
The U.S. Senate is expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, succeeding Jerome Powell as Trump continues efforts to influence the nation's central bank.
Environmental advocates are criticizing Trump's plan to open 24 million acres of federal lands to cattle grazing, arguing the administration is prioritizing large agriculture interests at the expense of wildlife and protected species.