President Trump doubles down on loyalty, defending Defense Secretary Hegseth as GOP criticism grows. The White House honors Pope Francis, while trade tensions escalate with India. A surprise Fed appointment signals a market recalibration. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court appears poised to rebuke an ACA reinterpretation that could reshape executive authority over health policy.
Trump doubles down on sweeping immigration powers, unveils a controversial offshore drilling expansion, and triggers massive nationwide protests. As courts block key deportation orders, the administration signals potential use of the Insurrection Act. Markets wobble in response to his new tariffs, while governors and scientists warn of lasting damage from his latest policy shifts.
President Trump reshaped key domestic and foreign priorities on April 15, 2025—issuing sweeping executive orders on drug pricing, procurement reform, and Social Security eligibility, while escalating trade tensions with China and targeting critical mineral imports. His aggressive policy blitz signals a renewed push to tighten federal control and energize his economic and immigration agendas.
President Trump escalated immigration enforcement by ordering military control of southern border lands, while his administration faced legal challenges over wrongful deportations and agency downsizing. At the same time, sweeping economic and environmental shifts emerged—from looming smartphone tariffs to plans to dismantle federal climate research—reshaping domestic policy and global diplomacy alike.