Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer rebuffs rising Democratic criticism and refuses to resign amid internal uproar over budget concessions. Rand Paul distances himself from Trump’s deportation plan, while a bipartisan delegation targets Arctic influence with a critical visit to Greenland, signaling a renewed U.S. foreign policy front.
President Trump escalates executive authority through sweeping foreign aid cuts, aggressive deportations, and expanded military actions. The administration defends using wartime powers and reshapes civil service norms, while pushing for high-stakes global negotiations with Russia and Iran. Federal institutions brace for intensified legal, diplomatic, and constitutional challenges.
Trump accelerates high-stakes diplomacy with Iran and China, while pushing bold immigration crackdowns that defy court orders. Ceasefire talks with Russia and Ukraine move forward under U.S. mediation. Meanwhile, political allies reap government rewards, sparking renewed questions about governance and power.