The Supreme Court refused to block a lower court ruling requiring the Trump administration to release nearly $2 billion in foreign aid, allowing the funds to flow to organizations working with the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development. The high court ultimately voted 5-4 against the administration. (CBS News)
President Trump granted U.S. automakers a one-month reprieve on new tariffs for Canada and Mexico, while deeming Canada’s efforts on halting drug and migrant flows insufficient. The updates caused stock market fluctuations. Trump has signaled determination to continue with his tariff plan despite the consequences. (NBC News)
The US plans to sell over $8 billion in office space deemed non-critical to government operations to save on operating costs. The Public Buildings Service will dispose of 440 outdated assets, seeking suggestions on optimal usage. Interested parties can submit plans, with 320 buildings already listed for sale. (UPI)
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting vital medical research funding. The policy aimed to cap indirect costs at 15%, but Judge Angel Kelley issued a preliminary injunction to halt the cuts, citing potential harm to patients, job losses, and irreparable harm to research institutions. (AP)
Greenland’s Prime Minister firmly rejected President Trump’s desire to acquire the territory, asserting Greenland’s sovereignty on social media. Trump’s interest in Greenland, with its strategic importance due to climate change, was reiterated in his speech to Congress. Greenland’s leader emphasized that Greenland is not for sale. (ABC News)
