The Wisconsin judge arrested by the FBI last week for allegedly trying to help an undocumented defendant avoid arrest was essentially suspended by the state's Supreme Court on Tuesday, per a court order.
The big picture: TheWisconsin Supreme Court said in an order "it is in the public interest" for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan to be "temporarily relieved of her official duties."
Harvard University's president apologized and vowed to make changes after two internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias were released Tuesday.
The big picture: The reports come as the Ivy League university is suing the Trump administration for freezing billions in federal funds in a battle that's officially about fighting antisemitism but has also become about governmental regulation of higher education.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting on Monday sued President Trump and several administration officials for attempting to fire three members of CPB's board.
Why it matters: The lawsuit adds to rising tensions between CPB and Republicans, who seek to cut funding for America's two biggest public broadcasters, PBS and NPR.
News that Attorney General Pam Bondi is resuming the practice of trying to seize reporters' phone records to smoke out leakers is the latest and most significant effort by the Trump administration to target the press as part of its early agenda.
Why it matters: President Trump has done more to target traditional media companies than any other modern U.S. president. Even as he and his allies wage a historic trade war, they have not lost sight of their stated goal of going after the press.
A new book on Chinese American history shows how discriminatory exclusion laws, episodes of racial violence and civil rights fights reshaped the U.S. despite it all being unknown to most Americans.
Why it matters: Asian Americans today are among the nation's least visible groups — even as they are the country's fastest growing — and New Yorker executive editor Michael Luo wants to set the record straight about one segment who have always been here.
China-based e-commerce vendors Shein and Temu have passed tariff costs along to their customers ahead of President Trump's tariff policies going into effect on Friday.
Why it matters: These increases could make the low-cost items unaffordable to American consumers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday he's "proudly" ending a Pentagon program intended to advance women's participation in peace-building and security.
The big picture: TheWomen, Peace and Security program was signed into law by President Trump in his first term with bipartisan support, and was touted by the administration as an accomplishment that "advanced women's economic empowerment."
A suspected ISIS member was arrested in Iraq for allegedly "inciting" the Jan. 1 terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 bystanders and injured dozens of others, according to a report from Al Arabiya.
Why it matters: A spokesperson for the FBI's New Orleans office says the agency maintains that its suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted alone, so it's not clear how the Iraqi suspect may or may not fit into the picture.
New internal GOP polling shows Republicans will have to be careful with how they message on any changes to Medicaid, with U.S. voters opposed to spending cuts to the program — even when framed as an effort to lower national debt.
Why it matters: It's a warning sign for Republican lawmakers eyeing spending cuts, even as many of the top priorities in President Trump's sweeping budget package are popular.
Why it matters: The charges illustrate that President Trump is willing to use the power of federal law enforcement to defend his allies, notably Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) went after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on social media Tuesday in a rare open clash between members of GOP leadership.
Why it matters: The rogue move comes after Stefanik gave up her role as House Republican conference chair for a Trump administration slot that was ultimately pulled.
On International Workers' Day Thursday, tens of thousands of protesters across the U.S. will rally against what organizers call President Trump's "war on working people."
Why it matters: Protests against the Trump administration have built momentum as he faces sinking approval ratings and Americans increasingly witness the ramifications of his policies.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is talking up the economy to mark President Trump's first 100 days in office, claiming they are already creating private sector jobs and lowering inflation – while setting the table for a resurgence of "domestic manufacturing."
The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will ease tariff pressure on automakers with reimbursements for taxes on foreign auto parts.
Why it matters: Senior administration officials say the relief came after conversations with domestic auto manufacturers, many of which have warned about the economic damage from the previously imposed 25% tariff rate.
Amazon now denies reports it planned to list how much tariffs increased products' prices after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the move as a "hostile and political act."
Why it matters: The reported plan further suggests a growing rift between businesses and President Trump, who has made aggressive tariffs and a global trade war central to his economic agenda.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is establishing new boundaries for his country with the U.S., declaring that the previous relationship between the two nations — where each worked to integrate with the other — is over.
Why it matters: Carney's words reflect the priorities of many Canadians who saw the election as not only a referendum on their country, butits relations with the U.S. and President Trump.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said his talks with El Salvador's vice president underscored the Trump administration has "not lifted a finger to comply" with a Supreme Court order to facilitate Kilmar Ábrego García's return to the U.S.
The big picture: Van Hollen, who has become the congressional face of the push to release the erroneously deported Maryland man, rebuked the administration's "gross violations of the Constitution and due process rights" in a personal appeal to President Trump.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Tuesday that President Trump's trade policy would not result in shortages of consumer goods, as some economists and CEOs have warned.
Why it matters: Triple-digit tariffs on Chinese imports make it hugely expensive for U.S. companies to bring over goods, with many scrambling to reconfigure supply chains to source the products from elsewhere.
A carbon removal industry group is launching a domestic security-focused push for policies that stitch CO2-sucking tech into U.S. mining operations.
Why it matters: Adding carbon removal to mining can create revenue to help make U.S. development more competitive and counter China, the Carbon Removal Alliance argues in a new memo.
On Tuesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of an Atlanta woman who wants the FBI to pay damages for mistakenly raiding her home.
Why it matters: Trina Martin's case could determine whether she and other people can sue federal law enforcement officers, who are often shielded from liability, for their mistakes.
MAGAworld's repeated races to defend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth help illuminate what it takes for the president's most hardcore supporters to truly have your back.
The big picture: Agreeing with President Trump on policy isn't enough to earn the MAGA movement's full-fledged backing. For that, it helps to have been around since the beginning — and having the right enemies is just as important as having the right friends.
A majority of Americans say President Trump is a "dangerous dictator" who poses a threat to democracy and believe he's overstepped his authority by actions such as the mass firing of federal employees, a new survey says.
Why it matters: The wide-ranging poll released Tuesday, on Trump's 100th day in office, is the latest sign of him losing support for his immigration and economic policies — the two issues that largely fueled his election.
President Trump's advisers are seriously considering the likelihood that he would be impeached again if Democrats take the House next year.
"I'm certain," Trump's longtime pollster, John McLaughlin, told Axios, echoing others in Trump's orbit.
Why it matters: As the only twice-impeached president, Trump and his team are keenly aware of how much the process can weigh on the White House and grind a president's agenda to a halt.
Why it matters: Storm clouds have gathered over Trump's 100th day in officetoday, darkening a milestone his team envisioned as a showcase for his history-making second term.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to stand up to President Trump and his repeated threats against Canada as his Liberal Party claimed victory in Monday's federal election.
Why it matters: The Liberal Party looked on the verge of losing power for the first time in a decade, but it shored up support among voters after Trump's threats to annex Canada and his tariff regime targeted the longtime U.S. ally.
President Trump will host on Wednesday top executives from companies including Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, GE Aerospace and SoftBank, as promotes investment in the U.S., per the White House.
Why it matters: The White House regards investment policy as "critical" to U.S. national and economic security, but Axios' Courtenay Brown and Neil Irwin report Trump's tariffs threats have left the country's status as the top global investment magnet in doubt as businesses hit pause.
The Trump administration is ramping up its fight against Harvard, launching investigations Monday into the university and the Harvard Law Review for alleged race-based discrimination.
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) is off to a blistering pace as he tries to succeed Senate Democratic whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.).
Why it matters: Unlike some of his colleagues, Schatz's ambition is to win Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) job, not a Democratic presidential nomination.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) will each take a victory lap on the Senate floor on Tuesday, marking the first 100 days of President Trump's second term with a focus on the border.
Why it matters: On-and-off again tariffs, sweeping DOGE cuts and leaked military plans haven't made things easy on GOP leadership on the Hill. They see the border as a clear win.
Top White House and congressional officials announced on Monday a new deadline for passing President Trump's big tax promises — July 4.
Why it matters: It gives a little more room than House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) aggressive Memorial Day deadline. But there are still major decisions that need to be made, and quickly.
One question is dominating the halls of Congress this week: Whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will run again to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
Why it matters: The role would position the high-profile 35-year-old as one of the formal leaders of House Democrats' anti-Trump resistance at a time when the party's base is demanding a younger, more vigorous opposition.
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to document "sanctuary cities" that are not complying with his immigration agenda.
The big picture: Monday's order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Homeland Security to identify cities and states that don't sufficiently comply with Trump's federal immigration laws within a month.
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