Tuesday, Feb 11

President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, escalating trade tensions with Europe and China, despite showing signs of market resilience.

Tuesday, Feb 11

States are suing the Trump administration over NIH funding cuts, fearing a devastating impact on medical research crucial for health advancements.

Sunday, Feb 09

Elon Musk's initiative to dismantle the CFPB gains traction as acting director Russell Vought halts funding amidst rising tensions and potential agency shutdown.

Sunday, Feb 09

The Pentagon has expanded its controversial media rotation policy, evicting outlets like CNN and The Washington Post for pro-Trump media.

Sunday, Feb 09

Negotiations on the federal spending bill stall, raising the possibility of a government shutdown due to escalating tensions between GOP and Democrats over budget priorities.

Sunday, Feb 09

San Francisco and a coalition of cities file a lawsuit challenging Trump's crackdown on sanctuary cities and their federal funding.

Saturday, Feb 08

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation to allocate $50 million to safeguard immigrants and counter federal challenges during Trump's presidency.

Saturday, Feb 08

Federal prisons are now being utilized for immigration detainees under Trump's renewed crackdown, raising concerns about conditions and infrastructure.

Saturday, Feb 08

A federal court agreed not to release names of FBI agents involved in Jan. 6 investigations, addressing safety fears amid potential retaliation from the Trump administration.

Friday, Feb 07

The Senate confirms Russell Vought as OMB director, amidst Democratic protests over his role in Project 2025 and potential impacts on federal funding.