A look at what happened in the US government this week
A look at what happened in the US government this week
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A look at what happened in the US government this week
President Donald Trump reached the 100-day mark of his second term in office, his cabinet underwent some reshuffling, the White House unveiled its budget proposal for 2026, the U.S. signed a pivotal economic deal with Ukraine and Trump signed an executive order to defund NPR and PBS.Here's a look at what happened in the U.S. government this week:Trump hits 100 daysPresident Donald Trump marked his 100th day in office with a rally in Michigan on Tuesday.Here's a look at where the White House stands on its promises so far.The Hearst Television Data Team analyzed key economic markers since Jan. 20.Get the Facts on some hot-button issues from Trump's first 100 days in office.Here's a look at what counties that flipped for Trump in 2024 think about his first 100 days.A deep dive into tariffs, DOGE and executive orders from Trump's first 100 days in office.He distanced himself on the campaign trail, but here's where Trump's policies align with Project 2025.Trump has signed 143 executive orders, and about one-third of them are facing lawsuits. See which ones have been halted or upheld by courts so far.Video below: President Trump’s first 100 days — promises made, challenges facedCabinet reshuffleTrump announced Thursday that Mike Waltz would be stepping down as national security advisor to become the UN ambassador nominee.The move comes weeks after Waltz added a journalist to a Signal chat that was used to discuss military strikes.Trump also announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would replace Waltz as national security advisor, occupying both positions.This is the ninth major swap in Trump's Cabinet so far. Here are the others.Video below: Mike Waltz out as national security advisor amid Signal chat controversyIn other newsSenior officials with the White House Office of Management and Budget unveiled Trump's $1.7 trillion budget proposal for the next fiscal year. The president wants significant cuts in nondefense spending while increasing funding for national security.The proposal had its supporters but also drew criticism from both sides of the political aisle.The U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources. The deal also ensures military aid will flow to the war-torn country for the next decade.Trump signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged "bias" in the broadcasters' reporting.The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow Elon Musk's DOGE to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.Trump delivered a commencement speech at the University of Alabama on Thursday.Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.A federal judge on Friday blocked a White House executive order targeting an elite law firm.The Trump administration is moving to cancel $1 billion in school mental health grants, saying the awards reflect the previous administration's priorities.Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech on Wednesday, sharply criticizing the Trump administration.Video below: President Trump’s 2026 budget faces resistance and massive cuts
President Donald Trump reached the 100-day mark of his second term in office, his cabinet underwent some reshuffling, the White House unveiled its budget proposal for 2026, the U.S. signed a pivotal economic deal with Ukraine and Trump signed an executive order to defund NPR and PBS.
Here's a look at what happened in the U.S. government this week:
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Trump hits 100 days
- President Donald Trump marked his 100th day in office with a rally in Michigan on Tuesday.
- Here's a look at where the White House stands on its promises so far.
- The Hearst Television Data Team analyzed key economic markers since Jan. 20.
- Get the Facts on some hot-button issues from Trump's first 100 days in office.
- Here's a look at what counties that flipped for Trump in 2024 think about his first 100 days.
- A deep dive into tariffs, DOGE and executive orders from Trump's first 100 days in office.
- He distanced himself on the campaign trail, but here's where Trump's policies align with Project 2025.
- Trump has signed 143 executive orders, and about one-third of them are facing lawsuits. See which ones have been halted or upheld by courts so far.
Video below: President Trump’s first 100 days — promises made, challenges faced
Cabinet reshuffle
- Trump Thursday that Mike Waltz would be stepping down as national security advisor to become the UN ambassador nominee.
- The move comes weeks after Waltz added a journalist to a Signal chat that was used to discuss military strikes.
- Trump also announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would replace Waltz as national security advisor, occupying both positions.
- This is the ninth major swap in Trump's Cabinet so far. Here are the others.
Video below: Mike Waltz out as national security advisor amid Signal chat controversy
In other news
- Senior officials with the White House Office of Management and Budget unveiled Trump's $1.7 trillion budget proposal for the next fiscal year. The president wants significant cuts in nondefense spending while increasing funding for national security.
- The proposal had its supporters but also drew criticism from both sides of the political aisle.
- The U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources.
- The deal also ensures military aid will flow to the war-torn country for the next decade.
- Trump signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged "bias" in the broadcasters' reporting.
- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow Elon Musk's DOGE to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.
- Trump delivered a commencement speech at the University of Alabama on Thursday.
- Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
- A federal judge on Friday blocked a White House executive order targeting an elite law firm.
- The Trump administration is moving to cancel $1 billion in school mental health grants, saying the awards reflect the previous administration's priorities.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech on Wednesday, sharply criticizing the Trump administration.
Video below: President Trump’s 2026 budget faces resistance and massive cuts