Trump instructs Noem via Truth Social that federal forces won’t help “Democrat Cities” with protests unless local leaders say “please,” warns of “equal, or more, consequence.”
Federal judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released from Texas detention center, calling their arrest part of “ill-conceived” deportation quota system.
House Democrats tell Speaker Johnson they won’t help pass funding bill, extending partial shutdown as party demands ICE body cameras and warrant restrictions.
Federal judge rules Energy Department violated federal law by forming secret climate group that met 18 times to produce report downplaying global warming.
Trump administration sues Virginia woman for $941,114 for failing to self-deport, part of a wave of litigation that has assessed over $6 billion in fines against 21,500 immigrants.
Idaho reports five probable measles cases in one unvaccinated Canyon County household, with the state ranking last in the nation for kindergarten vaccination coverage.
Car displaying Trump flag hits student at anti-ICE protest outside Nebraska high school after circling multiple times and revving engine; girl was alert and talking afterward.
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.
Trump administration approves $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia as tensions rise over potential U.S. military strikes on Iran.
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.
Newsom files civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz after CMS administrator posted video falsely linking Armenian-American bakery to “organized crime mafia” health care fraud.
California’s top judge says ICE arrests at courthouses are scaring people away, with her office tracking activity at 17 courts as the state considers requiring formal reporting.
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring citizenship proof for voter registration, ruling the Constitution “does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures.”
Philadelphia seeks injunction to restore slavery exhibits removed from President’s House under Trump order, with judge calling federal position “a dangerous precedent.”
NASA delays Artemis II fueling test until Monday after “rare arctic outbreak” sweeps Florida, pushing earliest moon launch date to February 8.
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.
Justice Department Civil Rights Division joins FBI investigation into Alex Pretti shooting, though Deputy AG Blanche cautions against calling it “a massive civil rights investigation.”
Don Lemon pleads not guilty after FBI arrest for covering Minnesota church protest, charged under abortion clinic access law in what legal experts call unprecedented use against journalists.
Thousands brave sub-freezing temperatures in Minneapolis and students walk out in 46 states on national day of protest demanding ICE withdrawal from Minnesota.
Hospital staff and a forensic pathologist say Mexican immigrant’s eight skull fractures and five brain hemorrhages are inconsistent with ICE’s claim that he ran headfirst into a wall.
Justice Department releases 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images from Epstein investigation, with records showing Musk discussed island visits and Bannon exchanged hundreds of texts with Epstein during Trump’s first term.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding deal 71-29 after Trump and Democrats split off DHS spending, but a brief shutdown begins Saturday with House not voting until Monday.
House Republicans unveil election reform bill requiring photo ID to vote, citizenship verification to register, and banning ranked choice voting and universal mail-in ballots.
Carney urges Trump administration to stop meeting with Alberta separatists seeking $500 billion U.S. loan to leave Canada, as BC premier calls outreach “treason.”
Appeals court affirms Noem illegally ended temporary protected status for Venezuelans and Haitians, finding “ample evidence of racial animus,” though Supreme Court stay keeps termination in effect for now.
Noem was not called on to report during Trump’s televised Cabinet meeting, the first since two Americans were killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Ethics watchdog asks Energy Department inspector general to investigate whether assistant secretary violated rules by appearing in jewelry ad featuring $22,700 ring with her official title.
Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar using a syringe at Minneapolis town hall charged with federal assault and state terroristic threats.
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.”
Trump says he ordered Venezuelan airspace reopened for commercial travel, with American Airlines announcing plans to resume flights after seven-year suspension.
Trump, his two eldest sons, and the Trump Organization sue the IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over tax records leaked to ProPublica and the New York Times.
Homan announces plan to draw down federal forces in Minnesota after state agrees to honor ICE detainers at county jails, says he’s “staying ’til the problem’s gone.”
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.
Framed photo of Trump and Putin from Alaska summit now hangs in White House visitor lobby, part of Palm Room renovation.
Nicki Minaj receives Trump gold card “free of charge” after appearing at Trump Accounts rollout, pledging up to $300K for fans while bypassing $1.15M fee.
South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 789 cases with 570 people in quarantine, hundreds of students sent home from Upstate schools.
DHS inventory reveals ICE has been using Palantir AI to process tips since May 2025, with separate tool creating maps of deportation targets using health agency data.
Kansas Legislature passes bathroom ban targeting transgender people with veto-proof majority, using procedural maneuvers to avoid public hearings.
Rubio tells Senate that Venezuela must submit monthly budget to Washington for approval, with US controlling how oil proceeds are spent.
Federal judge calls Bondi’s posting of protester arrest photos “deeply disturbing,” refuses to protect anonymous ICE agents whose identities prosecutors won’t reveal.
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.
Trump administration moves to sell Old Post Office, once home to Trump hotel, as observation tower that was open to public for decades is now shuttered.
US Embassy in Copenhagen removes flags honoring 44 Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan, claims staff was unaware of their significance.
Kennedy Center’s new programming chief resigns less than two weeks after Grenell announced his hire to “expand commonsense programming.”
Minnesota’s chief federal judge cancels contempt hearing for ICE chief after agency releases wrongly detained man, but warns of 96 violated court orders: “ICE is not a law unto itself.”
Bondi announces 16 Minneapolis protesters charged with assaulting federal officers, including veteran accused of slapping away agent’s hand.
Rep. Castro says 5-year-old Liam Ramos is “very depressed” and “lethargic” after visiting him in Texas detention, calls for disbanding ICE.
Detainees at Florida Everglades detention center testify calls were dropped when they asked about attorneys, had to use soap to write down phone numbers.
“No Kings” coalition schedules third national protest for March 28 with flagship event in Minneapolis, citing need for security infrastructure after two federal killings.
