The Supreme Court rejected Florida's bid to sue California and Washington over licenses issued to immigrant truck drivers after a fatal crash. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, while the Trump administration has pushed for stricter English proficiency rules for commercial drivers.
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The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes near the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian missile sites and boats amid ongoing peace talks. Despite the strikes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains possible within days.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing to strengthen ties, sign multiple agreements, and discuss global conflicts. Energy cooperation and the Ukraine war were key topics, with no breakthrough on a major gas pipeline deal.
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agree on modest trade deals and a new framework for cooperation, but experts see few immediate breakthroughs. Key issues like Taiwan and Iran remain unresolved as both sides prepare for Xi’s visit to Washington.
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad by suspected Iranian-backed militants linked to the militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah, with Iraqi security forces arresting one suspect and continuing efforts to secure her release. Despite multiple warnings from the U.S. State Department about threats to her safety, Kittleson traveled to Baghdad, where surveillance footage showed her abduction. U.S. and Iraqi authorities, including the FBI and counter-terrorism units, are coordinating to resolve the situation amid heightened tensions involving Iranian-aligned militias in Iraq.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has entered its 41st day, causing severe delays at TSA checkpoints and increasing pressure on Senate lawmakers to reach a funding agreement before their upcoming recess. Negotiations remain deadlocked over funding and reform of ICE, with Republicans opposing Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms and Democrats insisting on them as part of any DHS funding deal. Meanwhile, internal GOP divisions and calls from former President Trump to end the filibuster complicate efforts to pass a resolution, leaving the shutdown unresolved as the Senate prepares for another vote.
The U.S. Department of Justice seized four internet domains linked to Iranian government-backed hacking groups involved in cyberattacks, data theft, and intimidation of dissidents, including threats against individuals in the U.S. These groups, such as Handala and Homeland Justice, have targeted entities like a U.S. medical technology company and foreign governments, using custom malware and psychological warfare tactics. The seizures come amid heightened regional tensions following recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, with U.S. officials vowing to continue countering Iranian cyber threats to national security.
The Trump administration has launched multiple trade investigations into over a dozen countries, including the EU, China, and Mexico, focusing on "structural excess capacity" in manufacturing that may harm U.S. wages and market access. These probes, conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act, aim to determine whether new tariffs should be imposed before the current global 10% tariff expires in July, with potential increases to 15% also under consideration. Additionally, separate investigations will target forced labor compliance in about 60 countries, raising concerns among U.S. trading partners and threatening recent trade agreements.