June
US Supreme Court limits judges’ power in major win for Trump
The president welcomed the ruling and said his administration can now proceed with policies such as his order aiming to restrict birthright citizenship.
Trump threatens ‘very serious consequences’ if Musk backs Democrats
The US president also said his relationship with the billionaire was likely beyond repair after their spectacular spar on social media this week.
May
Trump left weaker in trade partner talks after court rulings
Judicial rulings have challenged the president’s trade policies, meaning the EU, Japan, India and others are in no rush to seal a deal on reducing tariffs.
What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
The decision blocks the tariffs slapped last month on almost all US trading partners and levies imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.
US court strikes down Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
The Trump administration immediately filed a notice of appeal after a US trade court blocked sweeping tariffs from going into effect.
Trump rules out firing Powell, urges him to cut rates
The president also said he is willing to lower tariffs on China at some point, and was unclear if he needed to uphold the constitution, in a TV interview.
April
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelans
The court issued the decision after lawyers asked it to intervene on an emergency basis, saying the men faced imminent deportation without judicial review.
Can Trump fire Powell before his term ends?
Any prospect that the Fed chair could be sacked over a policy like lower interest rates would likely tank financial markets.
Trump is halfway to making America a police state
Nayib Bukele’s Oval Office visit offered a civics lesson to the world: America’s government pays greater respect to a foreign strongman than its own Supreme Court.
If it looks alarming now, wait for Trump to wreck the bond market
If you think the sharemarket gyrations are terrifying, wait until the president destroys the credibility of the Federal Reserve and of US Treasury debt.
He’s not kidding. Here’s how Trump could serve a third term
Despite a constitutional amendment limiting the election of presidents to two terms, he raised the idea during an interview this week.
March
Trump’s attack on the judiciary: ‘speed and intent is remarkable’
The US president is testing constitutional limits and challenging the courts to stop him. Who will blink first?
US chief justice scolds Trump over judges threat
Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement that described the president’s threat to impeach judges as not an appropriate response.
Johns Hopkins to cut more than 2000 workers in Trump era
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $US800 million from its budget.
Musk’s cuts fail to stop record US spending
US federal government spending rose to $953 billion in February despite DOGE’s hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows.
February
Schools risk losing scholarships under Trump DEI directive
The Education Department warned it will punish schools and colleges that consider race in scholarships, hiring and an array of other activities.
Why Trump and Musk are set to trample all over the courts
The judiciary poses the ultimate test of whether the president will break the system as the pair set about slashing government spending and cutting staff.
January
Elite law firm signs on to help Trump clear his name
The US president does not want to remain a convicted felon and New York’s top lawyers are lining up to help him.
UK to subsidise buyers’ EV loans to boost sales
The Starmer government could underwrite private sector loans to reduce monthly repayments and purchase costs.
Trump fires up war on woke
Donald Trump is waging war on DEI policies. Does this mean the defeat of woke – or just another front in the fight?