Monday, 24 March 2025

Trump appointed his former personal attorney Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. Habba, who has represented Trump in various legal matters, takes on a significant prosecutorial role in the Justice Department.

Greenland's government condemned planned visits by Vice President Usha Vance and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, calling U.S. pressure to acquire the territory 'aggressive' and characterizing the delegation visit as a 'demonstration of power.' Greenland's Prime Minister accused the Trump administration of interfering in the country's political affairs.

A U.S. federal judge rejected the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members without due process hearings, ruling that the law's application violated constitutional protections. An appeals court is scheduled to hear further arguments on the matter.

The Trump administration announced it is targeting lawyers who file lawsuits it characterizes as frivolous against the government. The Department of Justice is pursuing measures to deter litigation against Trump administration policies.

A Columbia University student protester who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the government is attempting to deport her and characterizing the action as 'shocking overreach.' The case highlights tensions between the administration and university activism.

Trump announced a 'secondary tariff' on Venezuela, contributing to a rise in oil prices. The announcement reflects the administration's continued use of tariffs as a policy tool in international relations.

U.S. and Russian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on a potential Ukraine ceasefire, with discussions focused on a 30-day halt to energy infrastructure strikes. Significant gaps remain between U.S. and Russian expectations regarding the scope and implementation of any agreement.

The Trump White House announced it will sell naming rights for the Easter Egg Roll to corporate sponsors for $200,000, breaking with long-standing tradition. The move raises concerns about the administration's ties to corporate backers and the commercialization of a traditional presidential event.

Incendiary devices were discovered at a Texas Tesla dealership amid growing protests targeting Elon Musk's company. The Trump administration has pledged to crack down on vandalism and protests against Tesla.

Health experts warned that vaccine skepticism promoted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is contributing to a rising measles outbreak, with cases already exceeding the total for all of 2024. Critics say the administration is pursuing a strategy to 'disassemble public health' infrastructure.