The Supreme Court delivered key rulings on workplace discrimination, climate lawsuits, and corporate arbitration, while Trump pushes to limit nationwide injunctions. Lower courts upheld a DEI ban and transgender healthcare restrictions. Meanwhile, Chief Justice Roberts warns of rising threats to judicial independence amid calls to impeach judges. The legal landscape is shifting fast.
House Democrats escalate their battle against the GOP’s spending bill, warning of devastating cuts to key social programs. Leaders rally against the Republican-backed resolution, urging the Senate to block its passage. With government funding at stake, partisan gridlock intensifies, shaping a pivotal showdown over federal budgets and economic priorities.
The Senate approved a last-minute GOP-backed spending bill, averting a government shutdown but deepening Democratic divisions. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the measure sparked fierce backlash from his own party. Meanwhile, lawmakers advanced tough fentanyl legislation, setting the stage for further fiscal battles and political realignments in the coming months.
Trump’s surprise visit to the DOJ ignites concerns over political influence, while his trade policies send markets into turmoil. The White House proposes a Gaza ceasefire extension as the U.S. sanctions Thai officials over human rights abuses. Meanwhile, the Education Department launches a sweeping investigation into college compliance, signaling intensified federal oversight.
President Trump accelerates his policy agenda, imposing sweeping tariffs on all U.S. trading partners while vowing to “expose corruption” in the DOJ. His administration tightens student loan forgiveness rules and launches a high-profile campaign tour targeting key swing states. Markets brace for turbulence as his economic and legal directives take shape.