President Trump signs an executive order saying that if Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, the United States of America will come to their rescue.[1]
President Trump, State Secretary Marco Rubio, and CIA director John Ratcliffe during the attacks.President Trump addresses the airstrikes against Venezuela to the nation.
Sunday January 4
President Trump warns that Colombia President Gustavo Petro could face US action and appeared to make similar comments about Cuba.[3]
Monday January 5
A person is arrested on trespassing and vandalism charges, after attempting to damage Vice President Vance's home in Ohio.[4]
DHS officials claim on social media that a reservation for employees was refused by Hilton Hotels due to refusal to allow ICE or immigration officials to stay on property.[5]
President Trump ally Lindsey Halligan is ordered by a federal judge to explain her continued use of the title of the US Attorney General for the Eastern District of Virginia.[8]
The Trump administration announces the pause in federal child care and family assistance funds to five Democratic states; California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.[9]
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirms President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland stating that it was a vital national security priority for the US.[10]
The White House launches a website praising President Trump for his handling of the January 6 attack, blamed Democratic lawmakers for altering the narrative, and commended the pardoning of participants.[11]
President Trump Delivers Remarks at the House GOP Member Retreat.
Wednesday January 7
The US military seizes an oil tanker, that had been sanctioned in 2024, off the coast of Iceland.[12]
President Trump announces that the United States 'shall withdraw' from the IPCC and 65 other international institutions.[16]
President Trump requests reimbursement in more than $6 million in legal fees connected to the Georgia case about potentially interfering in 2020 presidential election.[17]
Thursday January 8
The US Senate advances a bipartisan resolution to block President Trump from using military force within or against Venezuela without prior approval from Congress.[18]
Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem orders new restrictions on congressional visits to immigration detention facilities, forcing them to seek a weeks advance of prior notice before conducting oversight visits.[19]
Press Secretary Leavitt and Vice President Vance brief members of the media.
Friday January 9
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announces the suspension of federal benefit program funding to Minnesota over alleged fraud allegations.[20]
Anthony Tata, the Pentagon's undersecretary for personnel and readiness issues a letter in response to queries from a coalition of lawmakers. The letter clarified that the military condemned any hazing or bullying, which appear to be counter to what DOD secretary Pete Hegseth had said earlier in September 2025.[22]
Two aides in Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer were placed on administrative leave after the Labor Department inspector general initiated an investigation over claims of inappropriate relationship between Chavez-DeRemer and a staffer and travel fraud by Chavez-DeRemer.[23]
Tuesday January 13
The Department of Health and Human Services announces large cuts to mental health and addiction programs. After widespread backlash the grant funding was restored the next day.[24]
In a televised interview, President Trump threatens Iranian authorities with retaliatory action by the US military if they executeanti-government protestors.[27]
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces the end of Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals. Those with TPS will be ordered to leave the US by March 17 per DHS.[28]
Senator Mark Kelly announces his lawsuit against DOD secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming that the Pentagon attempted to illegally demote him in retaliation of comments made by Kelly about the Trump administration.[29]
President Trump is gifted the Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to María Corina Machado at the White House Oval Office.President Trump announces a healthcare plan from the Oval Office.
Friday January 16
A security officer assigned to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer was placed on leave after allegations of the two engaging in a romantic relationship. Chavez-DeRemer is married.[40]
President Trump arrives in Davos, Switzerland to attend the 2026 Davos World Economic Forum (WEF).[43] Trump spoke in favor of 'negotiations on the acquisition of Greenland' proposed by himself, but ruled out the use of military force. His speech was harsh in criticising NATO and Europe.[44][45]
The Department of Education pulled back from its prior attempts to enforce a sweeping anti-DEI Dear Colleague letter that had been issued in early 2025. The letter had referenced the Supreme Court case of Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard.[46]
An AI image is posted by Interior SecretaryDoug Burgum to social media, showing himself and "Coalie" a lump of coal with mining garb and giant eyes to promote Trumps American Energy Dominance Agenda.[48]
Vice President Vance announces that the US would stop funding for any organization working on diversity and transgender issues abroad.[50]
The Pentagon issues a National Defense Strategy that told US allies to take control of their own security and was the first updated document since 2022.[51]
President Trump addresses the national March for Life rally.Vice President Vance addresses the national March for Life rally.
President Trump posts to Truth Social an AI-generated image of himself walking with a penguin through a snowy mountain landscape. The penguin was shown holding an American flag, with the Greenland flag planted in the landscape. The Department of Defense also posted a similar version of the image.[53]
President Trump announces that the US would impose new tariffs on several European countries, unless a deal was reached for the purchase of Greenland.[54]
A report was filed with the Washington Metropolitan Police Department alleging forced sexual contact by Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband; Dr. Shawn DeRemer, against staffers in the department from December 2025.[56]
Sunday January 25
A federal funding package is declared to be up in the air, as Senate Democrats announced their refusal to vote in approval for it if the funding includes appropriates for the Department of Homeland Security which oversees ICE after the shooting of Alex Pretti.[57]
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth posts a "How To" graphic on social media, with the graphic reading "1. Don’t be here illegally. 2. Don’t attack I.C.E. officers. 3. Obey federal and state laws".[58]
Monday January 26
President Trump announces that Border CzarTom Homan would be dispatched to Minnesota. He later posted in a separate Truth Social post that he and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had spoken over the phone.[59]
President Trump and Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem, and her aid Corey Lweandowski held a two-hour meeting at the White House at Noems request.[60]
The Treasury Department cancels multiple contracts with Booz Allen Hamiltonconsulting firm, after a contractor with the firm leaked confidential IRS information.[61]
A recording of Senator Ted Cruz appears to show Cruz criticizing Tucker Carlson, Vice President Vance and President Trump and their policies.[62]
Chief US District Judge Patrick Schiltz orders acting ICE director Todd Lyons to appear in court in reference to the case of Juan Tobay Robles. Tobay Robles had been denied a bond hearing or otherwise released from detention within seven days of a prior order.[63]
Customs & Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino is slated to return to El Centro, California to resume duties as chief of that sector, after his temporary position ended.[64]
FBI director Kash Patel announced an investigation into the Signal group texts Minnesota resident use to share information about immigration raids and ICE movements.[67]
Tuesday January 27
Representative Ilhan Omar is attacked during a town hall in Minneapolis, where a man charged at her and appeared to spray her with an unknown liquid. The man was arrested and booked on suspicion of third degree assault.[68]
President Trump gaggles with the press before departing the White House.President Trump delivers remarks in Clive, Iowa.President Trump visits a restaurant in Urbandale, Iowa.
Wednesday January 28
President Trump urges Iran to make a deal on nuclear weapons on Truth Social, following up that if a deal is not reached the next attack on Iran would be worse.[71]
Chief US District Judge Patrick Schiltz states that ICE had violated nearly 100 court orders stemming from Operation Metro Surge and the organization had violated multiple judicial directives in one month.[73]
President Trump posts a series of discredited conspiracy theories about the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, including that Italian military satellites had been used to hack US voting machines to flip votes in the 2020 elections.[75]
The Senate begins to vote on funding bills, in an effort to stave off another government shutdown, as funding for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE highlighted as major concerns.[76][77]
President Trump signs an executive order launching the Freedom 250 Grand Prix an IndyCar street race through the capitol in August 2026.[81]
US Border Patrol Commander at Large Gregory Bovino is asked to leave a Las Vegas bar over safety concerns for the bars patrons.[82]
President Trump signs an executive order launching the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.First Lady Melania Trump delivers a speech at the premiere of her biography film Melania in Washington D.C.
Saturday January 31
A partial government shutdown occurs after the Senate passed a funding package, but still missing the approval of the House.[83]
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father are released by ICE from custody after US District Judge Fred Biery directed for the two to be released the day before.[85]
House Speaker Mike Johnson states that the House would be able to vote and end the partial government shutdown by Tuesday February 3.[86]
Update regulations for SNAP benefits begin, under President Trumps July 2025 mega bill with the upper age limit for work requirements being raised and exemptions for those with dependents were also changed.[88]
It was reported that the Department of Homeland Security and ICE purchased a large warehouse in Berks County, Pennsylvania, reportedly to use along with more than 20 other locations to use an immigration detention centers.[91]
President Trump states that Republicans should nationalize elections and take them over from the states, and continued to make comments about potential voter fraud.[92]
President Trump formally launches “Project Vault,” a $12 billion U.S. strategic critical-minerals reserve to stockpile rare earths and battery metals, aiming to shield American industry from China-linked supply shocks.[94][95]
Tuesday February 3
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House.[96]
HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr announces the launching of the Safety Through Recovery, Engagement and Evidence Based Treatment and Supports (STREETS) substance abuse initiative to support health care and treatment of addicts.[98]
President Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro
Wednesday February 4
Border Czar Tom Homan states that the Trump administration would draw down 700 federal law enforcement officers from Minnesota, with around 2,000 federal agents remaining in the state.[99]
Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio deliver remarks at the Critical Minerals Ministerial.
Thursday February 5
It is announced that Vice President Vance's top lawyer Sean Cooksey has left his position to enter into the private sector. Cooksey was instrumental in the TikTok deal and forming the Justice Departments Division for National Fraud Enforcement.[104]
The US Census Bureau test survey for the 2030 census included a question about whether the respondent is a US citizen, something that is not supposed to be included and has not been asked in over 75 years.[105]
Vice President Vance and Second LadyVance attend the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony where they were booed and jeered at when they appeared on the big screen. Viewers in the United States reportedly were shown the Vice President and Second lady without the boos while all other international broadcasters did.[107][108]
Talks between representatives of the United States and Iran are held in Geneva to discuss the terms for Tehran's nuclear program to be updated to follow UN nuclear weapons standards.[109]
President Trump gaggles with the press before departing the White House.
President Trump responds to US Olympic skier Hunter Hess on Truth Social, after Hess stated he had mixed emotions representing the United States due to "things going on back home." Trump called Hess a "loser" and suggested he should not have tried out for the team.[111]
Ghislaine Maxwell, refuses to answer questions at a closed-door congressional deposition after evoking the fifth amendment as Maxwell has a habeas petition pending attempting to over turn her conviction.[114] Her attorney David Oscar Markus, issued a statement that Maxwell was prepared to speak if Trump granted her clemency, and that both Trump and Clinton were "innocent of any wrongdoing".[115]
The Trump administration proposes an updated regulation that would impact federal workers fired through a Reduction in Force, as it would strip power of an independent border that reviews challenges from fired workers.[117]
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) releases a report detailing the country's budget. The report showed in the first third of fiscal year 2026 the government was operating at a deficit and borrowed US$696 billion with total national debt more than US$38.5 trillion.[118]
Judges in Northern District of New York announce that they had appointed and sworn in Donald Kinsella after the former acting US Attorney General for the district had been found unlawfully serving. Shortly after the announcement Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to fire Kinsella via social media.[121]
The House passes the SAVE America Act, 218 to 213. The bill would have sweeping changes to voting regulations by requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration, a national photo ID requirement to vote and significantly curtail mail-in-voting.[122]
Public opinion polling agency Gallup announces that they would discontinue tracking presidential approval ratings after more than eight decades of doing so.[123]
President Trump threatens that "any Republican" who voted against tariff measures would "seriously suffer the consequences come Election time" on Truth Social, shortly after six Republicans voted against proposed tariffs against Canada.[124]
Vice President Vance tells CNN reporters that Olympians should try to bring their countries together and to do that is "...not to show up in a foreign country and attack the president of the United States, but it's to play your sport and represent the country well."[125]
Thursday February 12
The Justice Department Antitrust chief Abigail Slater announces her departure from the position via social media, with her temporary replacement named as Omeed Assefi.[126]
Speaker Mike Johnson states that he disapproved of the Justice Department surveilling all lawmakers who visit the agency to review the unredacted Epstein files.[127]
Two golfers sue President Trump and his administration in an attempt to stop the planned take over and redevelopment of the capitols public golf course. The Interior Department had terminated the lease for the course in December 2025, with Trump suggesting converting the course to host major championships and international competition in February 2026.[131]
The Department of Education announces an investigation into the Louisiana Board of Regents and its efforts to have 60% of adults in the state holding a college degree or other credential. The department has raised claims that the objectives for Black and Hispanic students are discriminatory compared to other races.[134]
It is reported that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and top advisor Corey Lewandowski fired a US Coast Guard pilot after Noem's blanket went missing during a switch to a second plane. The pilot was rehired after it was discovered that no one else was qualified to fly the pair back.[135]
Saturday February 14
A partial government shutdown begins after Congressional Democrats and President Trumps team failed to reach a deal that would continue funding for the DHS through September 2026.[136]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Munich Security Conference stating that "the United States and Europe belong together", pivoting from Vice President Vance's more combative tone in 2025.[137]
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accuses President Trump and the Justice Department of orchestrating a "cover-up" of the Jeffrey Epstein files and that she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton had nothing to hide.[140]
The Trump administration pays the remaining portion of the Gateway rail tunnel project with additional funding to allow for construction to continue. This occurred after a federal judge ordered Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and President Trump to do so.[145]
A directive memo is included in federal court fillings and instructed ICE to detain refugees who entered the US lawfully but have not obtained a permanent resident card a year after their admission.[146]
California and about a dozen other states sue the federal government to force the payout of grants previously approved by Congress for clean energy projects.[147]
US District Judge Laura Provinzino orders Matthew Isihara a government attorney to be held in civil contempt of court for violating the order for the Justice Department to return identification documents to Rigoberto Soto Jimenez.[148]
Thursday February 19
President Trump announces at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members had pledged $7 billion towards a Gaza relief package and five countries; Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania had pledged to deploy troops as part of internal stabilization.[149]
President Trump announces that he would decide whether to launch military strikes against Iran within the next 10 days during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting.[150]
In response to the US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey team winning gold in their match against Canada, the White House reposted a celebratory post from the official USA Hockey account with some added text.[151]
It is reported that the husband of Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer was barred from the department's headquarters after alleged sexual misconduct and harassment against at least two female staffers in December 2025.[152]
President Trump announces that he would increase global tariffs to 15%, the day after the Supreme Court struck down his "reciprocal tariffs". The announcement came via Truth Social.[157]
President Trump announces that he was sending a hospital ship to Greenland to supply the area with health care, via Truth Social.[158]
President Trump and First Lady Trump attend the Governor Dinner held in the East room of the White House.[159]
FBI Director Kash Patel meets with the Milan Joint Operations Center, an interagency and international endeavor to support the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.[160]
Sunday February 22
An armed man is shot and killed by Secret Service after driving into a secure perimeter of Mar-a-Largo in the early morning. President Trump was in residence at the White House at the time of the incident.[161]
Shortly after the US Men's Olympic Ice Hockey gold medal game, the White House posts a direct response of Prime Minister Trudeau post after the Canadian 2025 4 Nations win. The White House posted image showed an American bald eagle trampling a Canadian goose.[162]
Pivoting from a prior announcement DHS announces that TSA PreCheck would remain operational barring staffing concerns, and Global Entry would remain closed. Both programs had been announced as closed earlier in response to the partial government shutdown, causing outcry.[164]
Monday February 23
US stock futures fall and gold prices jump after President Trump announces new tariffs, appearing to show market uncertainty.[165]
Data reported by the White House and Congressional Republicans show that the average tax refund increased by only about $300 under the $1k originally reported by supporters of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.[167]
President Trump posts an AI video to Truth Social, depicting him in a suit playing as a member of the US Men's Olympic hockey team, before attacking a Canadian player and sitting in the penalty box set to "Eye of the Tiger".[168]
A class action lawsuit is filed by the Protect Democracy nonprofit and several law firms, alleging federal agents are unconstitutionally retaliating against lawful observers and recording ICE operations by gathering personal information and labeling them as domestic terrorists.[169]
A three-judge panel decline to block the new congressional map for Utah, stating that the Republican led challenge was unlikely to succeed and it was too close to the election.[170]
It is announced that Democratic Senator Alex Padilla would give the Spanish language rebuttal to the State of the Union address. Padilla drew national attention after being handcuffed and forced to the ground after interrupting and attempting to question DHS secretary Kristi Noem in 2025 during a news conference.[171]
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a missing immigrant left by Border Patrol agents in Buffalo, New York after being released from Erie County jail on February 19 is found deceased. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan called the Border Patrols actions unprofessional and inhumane with no known attempt to release him in a safe secure location or with family.[173]
FBI director Kash Patel's schedule during his trip to Italy leading up to the US Olympic Men's Ice Hockey game is released to the public leading to questions and concerns about Patel's use of government resources.[175]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets with AI start-up Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei to demand the US military is given unfettered access to its Claude AI by February 27 or have the government label the AI bot a risk to the supply chain. Hegseth also threatened to invoke the Defense Production Act from the Cold War, to compel Anthropic to work with the Defense Department.[176]
A case files by 14 state attorney generals and the governor of Pennsylvania aims to reverse the stated number of childhood vaccinations after the updated guidances were announced in January 2026.[177]
President Trump delivers his first official State of the Union Address in the second term.US Olympics Men's Hockey Team posing with President Trump during visit to the White House
US District Judge Brian Murphy rules that the DHS policy allowing for immigration authorities to deport migrants to "third world" countries that are not the migrants home countries without first giving notice or ability to object was unlawful.[179]
The deposition of former secretary of state Hillary Clinton is paused after right-wing political commentator Benny Johnson posted a picture Clinton testifying during the closed door meeting. Johnson claimed that he had been provided the image by Representative Lauren Boebert potentially violating House rules.[181]
USA men's hockey team member Brady Tkachuk speaks out against the AI video President Trump posted using an AI image of Tkachuk and his voice stating “They booed our national anthem, so I had to come out and teach those maple syrup eating fuckers a lesson.”[182]
A Columbia University student, reportedly from Azerbaijan, was arrested by DHS officers who reportedly misrepresented themselves as New York police officers looking for a missing child to gain entry into a residential building.[183]
FBI director Kash Patel fires at least six agents tied to the 2022 search of Mar-a-Largo.[184]
Vice President Vance delivers remarks at a Precision Manufacturing Facility in Plover, Wisconsin.
The photograph of Hillary Clinton testifying taken by Lauren Boebert that was leaked by Benny Johnson.Vice President Vance delivers remarks at a Precision Manufacturing Facility in Plover, Wisconsin.
Friday February 27
Former President Bill Clinton speaks in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in regards to Jeffrey Epstein and his relationship with the Clintons. In his opening statement Clinton claimed he did nothing wrong and saw nothing, and "it doesn't help you for me to play detective 24 years later."[187]
Refugees and others file a lawsuit in Massachusetts federal court against DHS secretary Kristi Noem, acting director of ICE Todd Lyons and others over a new policy that would allow the agency to detain refugees without a warrant.[188]
President Trump announces the death of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Monday March 2
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks about concerns that the US-Israeli strikes could cause long term regional conflict stating that it would not be similar to the Iraq conflict while speaking with Air Force General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.[192]
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announces the death of a fourth US service member after they had been wounded during the initial attacks on Iran on Saturday. The number was increased to six shortly after.[193][194]
Global crude oil prices surge by 8% and stocks fell in the United States after the start of the Iran conflict by the United States and Israel, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.[195]
Seven environmental groups, led by the Center for Biological Diversity challenge a series of amendments to the Bureau of Land Management resource management plans in Montana, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The groups asked a federal judge to enjoin and remand the plans.[197]
Minnesota sues the Trump administration officials, including Dr. Oz, and Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr for a temporary restraining order against the withholding of Medicaid from the state by the administration.[198]
The Supreme Court blocks California from enforcing state rules that restrict the school's ability to notify parents if their student comes out as transgender and enforcing the use of the student's preferred pronouns.[199]
First Lady Melania Trump speaks at a UN Security Council meeting which focused on children in conflict, stating that the US stood with all children throughout the world.[200]
Tuesday March 3
Following drone attacks on the US Embassies in Riyadh and Kuwait, the US Embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon are closed to the public. The US State Department ordered the evacuation of all non-emergency personnel and family from Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[201]
Department of Labor's chief of staff Jihun Han and deputy chief of staff Rebecca Wright step down and submitted letters of resignation to secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer amidst an internal watchdog's investigation of alleged misconduct at the department.[202]
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House.[citation needed]
President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Wednesday March 4
Melissa Robey, the director of advance for Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, is put on administrative leave amid the expanding internal investigation into alleged misconduct.[203]
President Trump announces he is replacing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and nominating Senator Markwayne Mullin to take her place. Trump says Noem will be "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas," a security initiative focusing on the Western Hemisphere.[205]
The House votes on a measure to block or curb President Trump's ability from taking further military action against Iran without Congressional support.[206]
The Department of Justice releases additional documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, including uncorroborated allegations against Epstein and President Trump. The documents were reportedly not released initially as they had been categorized as duplicates.[209]
About two dozen states has filed suit against President Trump and his planned new global tariff policies that were enacted after the Supreme Court decision.[210]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets with representatives of several Latin American countries to discuss security goals in a joint conference titled "Americas Counter Cartel Conference".[211]
Friday March 6
On Truth Social, President Trump posts about the Iran war stating that only after unconditional surrender by Iran and the choosing of an "acceptable leader" would the war end. Trump closed the post with "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!)".[212]
US crude oil prices break $90 per barrel, with the US Development Finance Corporation beginning the creation of a $20 billion reinsurance facility in an effort to move tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.[213]
Following a Supreme Court decision the US Customs and Border Protection agency claims that they are unable to immediately start issuing tariff refunds due to unprecedented volume.[214]
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announces the departure of FDA Vaccine Chief Dr. Vinay Prasad in late April. Prasad will leave the FDA for a second time with this departure.[215]
The US Department of Interior announces the proposal of a new rule to overturn restrictions that would then allow for state regulations to apply to national preserves, potentially expanding hunting, trapping and fishing in national preserves.[216]
The Social Security Administrations inspector general notifies members of House and Senate committees that they are reviewing a complaint of potential misuse of SSA data by a former DOGE employee.[217]
Two men are taken into custody after an improvised explosive device was thrown outside Gracie Mansion in New York City. The device was thrown during an anti-Islam demonstration led by conservative influencer Jake Lang, resulting in a counterprotest.[221][222]
President Trump with state leaders of North and South America at the Shield of the Americas SummitPresident Trump at dignified transfer ceremony
Sunday March 8
While speaking on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks about concerns that President Trump would institute a draft for the Iran conflict. Leavitt acknowledge the concerns about a draft but that Trump has not taken the option out of consideration.[225]
Monday March 9
The international standard for crude oil surges to nearly $120 a barrel, about 65% higher than prior to the Iran conflict, before dropping to below $100. President Trump on Truth Social claims that there is no oil shortage and prices would drop.[226]
Anthropic sues the Trump administration for declaring the AI company a risk to the Defense Departments supply chain, claiming the government violated its First Amendment rights.[227]
In an interview with CBS, President Trump alleges that the Iran conflict was almost over and that the country had basically nothing left to continue fighting. He also stated that the United States could take over the Strait of Hormuz and do a lot with it.[228]
President Trump announces that he had donated $1 million to House Speaker Mike Johnson's fundraiser, while speaking at House GOP members Issues Conference.[229]
Video of a deposition of DOGE staffer, Justin Fox is released and reported on as Fox was questioned on the processes of how DOGE identified grants and how they defined DEI.[231]
Seventeen Democratic-led states sues the Trump administration over the "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" survey that requires universities to provide admission and student data broken down by race and other aspects.[233]
During a Trump rally in Hebron, Kentucky, President Trump brings Jake Paul onto the state where Trump claimed Paul would run for office and endorsed him. Paul has not made an announcement for running for office.[235]
Thursday March 12
The Trump administration sues California air regulators over rules aimed at curbing pollution from vehicles, claiming that the state did not have the authority to enforce any of their vehicle emission regulations.[236]
Friday March 13
It is reported that the Trump administration is set to receive about $10 billion in fees from investors, such as Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, through the recently completed deal to control TikTok's US business from the Chinese parent company ByteDance.[237]
In a Truth Social post, President Trump claims that the US military had "obliterated" every military target on Iran's Kharg Island through bombing raids. He claimed that for "decency" they did not wipe out oil infrastructure on the island.[238]
The Trump administration announced an 80% reduction in cost for those seeking to renounce their US citizenship via a Certificate of Loss of Nationality.[241]
President Trump called on US allies, China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and others to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.[242]
Sunday March 15
While speaking with reporters on Air Force One President Trump suggested that the US's efforts to protect the Strait of Hormuz was unnecessary and that "maybe we shouldn’t even be there at all".[243]
President Trump announces that his Chief of StaffSusie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. She is expected to continue her job while undergoing treatment.[245]
The Supreme Court agreed to review the Trump administration's power to curtail temporary protections for migrants from countries experiencing extraordinary conditions.[246]
Federal Judge Brian Murphy ruled in favor of the American Academy of Pediatrics against the US Department of Health and Human Services and the appointment of vaccine advisors.[247]
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance participate in an executive order signing.
President Trump and Vice President Vance participate in an executive order signing.
Tuesday March 17
President Trump holds a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland at the White House.[248]
In a statement posted on social media the director of the National Counterterroism Center, Joe Kent, announced his resignation claiming that Iran posed no imminent threat to the nation prior to the initial attack and claimed the war was started due to Israel and AIPAC.[249]
President Trump issued a 60-day waiver to the Jones Act, which prevented foreign-flagged ships carrying commodities through US waterways. The statement connected the move with attempts to mitigate the disruptions to the oil market from the Iran conflict.[253]
Thursday March 19
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House.[citation needed]
President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Friday March 20
In an attempt to tame oil prices, the Treasury department announced they will temporarily lift sanctions for 30 days on Iranian oil that is currently at sea.[254]
Saturday March 21
Former FBI director Robert Mueller's death was announced, with President Trump posting shortly after on Truth Social stating "Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!”[255]
President Trump posted on Truth Social stating that if the ongoing government shut down continued he would post ICE at airports in order to assist in TSA agents.[256]
ICE agents were deployed to multiple airports across the country in response to the ongoing government shutdown, with agents reported in Houston, New York City, Newark, Chicago, Atlanta, and Phoenix airports.[256]
President Trump toured Graceland during his visit to Memphis, Tennessee where he was scheduled to speak about crime reduction in the city.[259]
Vice President Vance and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss efforts to renew talks between the US and Iran about a possible ending of the conflict.[260]
Tuesday March 24
First Lady Trump hosted the Foster the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, including representatives from more than 45 countries and 28 leading technology companies.[261]
The Treasury Department announced that President Trump's signature will appear on US paper currency beginning in coming summer months as part of the country's 250th anniversary. This change will be the first time in 165 years that the bills will not bear the signature of the US Treasurer.[263]
The Department of Education announced that it will relocate its headquarters with the Department of Energy assuming the lease on the building.[266]
Friday March 27
The FBI confirmed that director Kash Patel's personal emails were targeted by an Iranian-linked hacking group Handala after the group posted documents and images online claiming that they were Patels.[267]
The Senate approved a funding package in the early morning for the Department of Homeland Security, but without any funding designated to ICE or Border Protection agencies.[268]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with other G7 representatives in France and jointly called for an immediate halt of attacks against civilians and urged for the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.[270]
During a Palm Sunday mass in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV stated that the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US was "atrocious" and that Jesus could not be used to justify war. Many linked this as a response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's prayer for violence a few days prior.[277]
While speaking with reporters on Air Force One, President Trump confirmed that the new ballroom would become "a shed for what’s being built under." Reports had come out earlier alleging a massive military complex under the construction.[278]
Monday March 30
Second Lady Usha Vance launched a podcast called "Storytime with the Second Lady" and touched on her relationship with Vice President Vance and personal life.[279]
Vice President Vance's second book "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" was announced with a publishing date in June 2026, following his 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy".[281]
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the tabloid giant TMZ has begun locating, photographing and reporting on both Republican and Democratic legislators while they are actively on vacation during the shutdown.[284]
It was reported initially by the Daily Mail that the husband of former former Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem had posted photos of himself cross-dressing while messaging women on fetish sites while she served as secretary.[286]
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