Announcement of intent to nominate a federal appeals-court judge
The president announced his intent to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy on a U.S. Court of Appeals, initiating the formal nomination and Senate confirmation process.
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The president announced his intent to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy on a U.S. Court of Appeals, initiating the formal nomination and Senate confirmation process.
The White House issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to identify and reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, accelerate permitting processes, and simplify compliance requirements.
President Trump hosted NATO leadership at the White House to review U.S. commitments and coordination on military and economic support for allied security priorities, including assistance related to the war in Ukraine.
The administration issued an executive order directing DHS to expand expedited removal, tighten asylum eligibility for migrants entering between ports of entry, and increase immigration enforcement resources at the southern border.
President Trump delivered a major address at CPAC outlining his 2026 policy priorities, including immigration enforcement, economic growth measures, and Republican messaging ahead of the midterm elections.
Donald Trump returned to office for a second, nonconsecutive presidential term.
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President Trump nominated a new Secretary of Defense to fill a vacancy at the Pentagon, sending the nomination to the Senate for confirmation hearings.
The president issued a major disaster declaration for several Midwestern states after widespread spring flooding, authorizing FEMA aid, temporary housing assistance and public-recovery funds.
President Trump met with Ukraine’s president at the White House and announced a new package of security assistance and logistical support aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
The administration announced new tariffs on certain electric vehicles and battery components imported from China, citing unfair trade practices and national-security concerns for the domestic auto and battery industries.
President Trump signed an executive order clarifying and expanding federal immigration-enforcement priorities, directing agencies to prioritize removal of noncitizens with certain criminal convictions and to increase cooperation with state and local law enforcement.
The president signed a memorandum directing federal agencies to adopt specific measures from a recent port and supply-chain summit, including permit streamlining and targeted infrastructure grants.
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