Federal judge declares Texas anti-ESG law unconstitutional, ruling that its definition of “boycotting” fossil fuel companies was too broad and violated First Amendment protections.
Trump signs executive order quadrupling Argentine beef imports to 100,000 tons while U.S. cattle ranchers call the move a “misguided effort” that undercuts American producers.
IRS is reassigning up to 1,400 back-office employees to frontline filing season work with little training after losing 27% of its workforce, as CEO Bisignano runs both IRS and Social Security simultaneously.
Energy Secretary Wright credits emergency orders keeping aging coal plants open for preventing blackouts, while critics say the policy costs consumers $3 billion per year.
Trump launches TrumpRx, a government website that links to drugmaker discount programs most companies were already offering before the deal.
Democrats clash with Bessent at House hearing, with one lawmaker calling him a “flunky” and another telling him to “shut up.”
Small Business Administration bars green card holders and all non-citizens from its main lending program starting March 1, reversing December rules that allowed up to 5% foreign ownership.
Stephen Miran resigns as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers after his temporary Federal Reserve term expired, clearing the board vacancy for Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh.
BLS suspends all data collection and delays January jobs report just 48 hours into partial government shutdown, the second jobs data blackout in four months.
Gateway Development Commission sues Trump administration over $205 million in withheld funding, with 1,000 workers facing layoffs by Feb. 6.
Trump announces trade deal with India lowering reciprocal tariffs to 18%, but no signed text exists and the White House has not confirmed details.
TSA begins charging $45 per person for travelers without Real ID or passport starting Sunday, with no guarantee the identity check will clear in time to board.
Trump says U.S. is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ after signing executive order tariffing countries that sell oil to the island, cutting off supplies routed through Venezuela and Mexico.
Experts say Trump lacks authority to decertify Canadian aircraft after he threatened to ban Bombardier jets, with FAA historically grounding planes only for safety reasons.
UN Secretary-General warns the organization faces “imminent financial collapse” by July after U.S. refused to pay its 2025 contribution and offered only 30% of expected peacekeeping funding.
Trump nominates BLS economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the agency after firing its commissioner over a jobs report and withdrawing a Project 2025 contributor’s nomination.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, weeks after DOJ subpoenaed Powell in what Powell called a “pretext” to force rate cuts.
Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, creating mechanism to impose tariffs on any country that sells oil to the island as he says it “will not be able to survive.”
White House and Senate Democrats reach deal to pass five spending bills and punt DHS funding two weeks, but Graham blocks quick passage over immigration agent restrictions.
Rubio tells Senate that Venezuela must submit monthly budget to Washington for approval, with US controlling how oil proceeds are spent.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady as Powell calls Supreme Court case over Trump’s attempt to fire Governor Cook “perhaps the most important” in Fed’s 113-year history.
Rubio says technical talks with Denmark and Greenland have begun after Trump backed off tariff threats and military force rhetoric over takeover calls.
Canada’s Carney denies Treasury Secretary Bessent’s claim he walked back his Davos speech criticizing U.S. hegemony, telling Trump “I meant what I said.”
Trump launches 2026 midterm campaign in Iowa claiming “greatest first year” on the economy while Democrats note the state now ranks last in economic growth with manufacturing layoffs looming.
Commerce Department takes up to 16% equity stake in rare earth mining company with $1.3 billion loan and $277 million federal funding to counter Chinese supply chain dominance.
Trump raises tariffs on South Korea from 15% to 25% after claiming Seoul’s legislature has not approved trade deal with Washington.
Canada’s Carney says Ottawa has “no intention” of pursuing China free trade deal after Trump threatened 100% tariffs, calling recent tariff reductions “entirely consistent” with existing trade agreement.
Trump housing finance chief quietly raises bond purchase limit to $450 billion, reversing post-2008 crisis safeguards on government-backed lenders.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if country proceeds with China trade deal, days after Carney said US-led world order “ruptured.”
Treasury sanctions nine Iranian “shadow fleet” oil ships as Trump announces U.S. “armada” heading toward Iran following regime’s killing of 5,000 protesters.
Trump administration orders review of all federal funding to 14 Democratic-led states and DC, directing agencies to report grants, loans, and contracts by Monday; memo claims effort is “data-gathering,” not withholding.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion over 2021 account closures, filing on the same day former special counsel Jack Smith testifies publicly for the first time.
House passes final spending bills to avert Jan. 31 shutdown; seven Democrats crossed party to fund DHS as Jeffries called ICE “out of control” and voted no.
Canadian PM Carney doubles down on Davos call for “middle powers” to resist economic intimidation, rejecting Trump’s claim that Canada “lives because of the United States.”
Trump suspends tariffs on eight European nations after claiming “framework” deal with NATO on Greenland, says he will not use force to take the island.
Netanyahu accepts invitation to Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” joining UAE, Belarus, Hungary, Morocco and Canada, as Trump threatens France with 200% wine tariffs for refusing.
Trump signs executive order directing agencies to prepare recommendations restricting institutional investors from buying single-family homes, with no immediate policy change.
U.S. military seizes seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela, with Trump claiming the U.S. has already taken 50 million barrels to sell on the open market.
Greenland’s prime minister tells citizens to prepare for “everything” including U.S. military action, recommends stocking five days of food.
Denmark deploys troops to Greenland for military exercises as Trump vows to “100%” impose tariffs on eight European allies who oppose his demand for “Complete and Total Control.”
Fed Chair Powell will attend Supreme Court arguments Wednesday in the case challenging Trump’s power to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, an unusual move as Powell himself faces a DOJ criminal probe.
Trump tells Norway’s prime minister he no longer feels obligated to “think purely of Peace” after not receiving the Nobel Prize, demands “Complete and Total Control of Greenland.”
Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase for “debanking” him after January 6, calling the Capitol riot “a protest that turned out to be correct.”
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight European allies starting February 1 until U.S. acquires Greenland, rising to 25% in June.
Federal judge allows third offshore wind project to resume construction this week, rejecting Trump administration’s unspecified national security claims and citing “inconsistencies” in government evidence.
Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers, reversing course one week after sending initial notices to begin collections.
Trump threatens tariffs on any country that won’t “go along with Greenland,” one day after Danish delegation left Washington citing “fundamental disagreement” with U.S. demands.
Trump unveils “Great Healthcare Plan” on final day of ACA enrollment, proposing health savings accounts and drug pricing changes after federal subsidies expired.
U.S. forces seize sixth oil tanker enforcing Trump’s naval blockade of Venezuela, one day after completing first $500 million sale of seized Venezuelan crude.
Trump nominates WeatherTech founder David MacNeil to Federal Trade Commission seat left vacant after he fired both Democratic commissioners in March, triggering pending Supreme Court case.
