Key Events (10)
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and ordered employees to be reinstated. The decision prevents the administration from dissolving the agency.
Trump withdrew his nomination of Elise Stefanik, marking a significant shift in personnel decisions. The withdrawal occurred amid internal discussions about her political viability.
Two major law firms, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, filed lawsuits against Trump to stop executive orders that would halt government business with their firms. Separately, Skadden reportedly reached a deal with Trump to avoid being targeted.
JD Vance visited Greenland amid tensions over Trump's interest in acquiring the territory. Vance argued the US needs control of Greenland to counter China and Russia, and criticized Denmark's stewardship of the island.
An executive order on the Smithsonian Institution targeting funding for what Trump called 'improper ideology' was announced, with JD Vance designated to lead the initiative. Trump claimed there has been a 'concerted effort' to rewrite US history with a 'distorted narrative.'
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to preserve all Signal group chat messages from March 11-15, related to a leaked conversation about military operations. The judge reminded the court that case assignments are made randomly after Trump attacked the judge presiding over the case.
Stock market indices fell approximately 2% amid rising price pressures and concerns over Trump's tariff policies. The Federal Reserve held off on cutting interest rates, contributing to market volatility.
Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held their first call, with Trump describing it as 'productive' and saying the two leaders 'agree on many things.' This comes amid an ongoing US-Canada trade war.
Union leaders accused Trump of union-busting through an executive order seeking to eliminate collective bargaining across federal agencies. The order was characterized as an attempt to silence federal workers.
The Trump administration requested Supreme Court intervention to allow deportations using the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. An appeals court had previously upheld a block on such flights.
Executive Orders (2)
Trump signed an executive order targeting Smithsonian Institution funding for what he characterized as 'improper ideology' and 'distorted narrative' in the rewriting of US history. JD Vance was designated to lead the initiative.
Trump issued an executive order seeking to eliminate collective bargaining for federal workers across agencies, which union leaders characterized as union-busting and silencing of federal workers.