Thousands of demonstrators formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center after its Trump-backed board voted to close the venue for repairs. A federal judge has ordered 30 days’ notice before any major structural changes, including demolition.
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MS NOW said its journalists were denied access to the White House after President Trump announced a ban targeting the outlet, CNN and Politico. Press groups and news organizations said the move violates First Amendment protections.
A federal appeals court largely upheld a ruling that found the Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy unlawful. Judges said migrants must receive notice and a meaningful chance to raise fears of persecution or torture before being sent to countries where they have no ties.
President Donald Trump signed a sanctions law targeting Russia’s leaders, banks, energy sector and major oil and gas buyers over the war in Ukraine. The measure gives him authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on top purchasers of Russian energy, including China and India.
The US and Denmark have announced a Greenland security agreement that President Donald Trump says gives Washington permanent control over security on the island. Denmark’s prime minister said the deal strengthens Arctic and North Atlantic security while recognizing sovereignty and Greenlanders’ self-determination.
Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, allowing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. The law also expands sanctions on Russian officials, banks and networks accused of helping Moscow evade penalties.
President Donald Trump said he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of publishing “FAKE NEWS.” The scope of the ban was unclear, and the move is expected to face legal challenges.
The Trump administration has approved a proposed sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, sending the deal to Congress for review. Lawmakers have raised concerns about Israel’s military edge and possible exposure of U.S. stealth technology to China.