Oil prices have dropped, days after OPEC+ agreed to accelerate production for a second straight month.
Why it matters: President Trump's tariffs have added downward pressure on prices and raised concerns they could further lower prices, per Axios' Ben Geman.
For some transgender athletes, the Trump administration's sports ban feels like just one play in a broader societal erasure of millions of Americans.
The big picture: Transgender and nonbinary people across the U.S.are navigating an upended sports landscape — on top of additional rollbacks of theirprotections and civil rights — following President Trump's February executive orderbanning trans athletes from women's sports.
The White House may say President Trump represents a new hope — but Star Wars fans quickly pointed out that part of the White House's social media post celebrating Star Wars Day feels a little more Sith-style.
The big picture: The meme-heavy, provocative communications from White House pages, coupled with a new Drudge Report-style site for pro-Trump stories and the president's own social media stunts, have displayed a sharp shift in the official communications of the United States government.
President Trump said the goal of the negotiations with Iran is to achieve "full dismantlement" of Tehran's nuclear program.
Why it matters: Trump's remarks in an "Meet the Press" interview aired Sunday are the first time he's publicly announced the ambitious goal since nuclear talks began with Iran a month ago.
Why it matters: There's been several instances of dual-hatting in Trump's second administration — but Rubio serving as national security adviser while overseeing the State Department, what's left of USAID and the National Archives brings the multitasking to a new level.
The big picture: While Vance, a Catholic, brushed off the seemingly AI-generated photo of the president in papal vestments, others condemned the controversial image.
President Trump appeared Sunday on NBC News' "Meet the Press," where he talked at length about several issues facing Americans, including the economy, and some of his goals for his second term in office.
The big picture: The wide-ranging interview saw Trump expound on everything from a planned military parade in June, the possibility of a third term, and his views on Canada and Greenland's future.
President Trump said in an interview aired Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" with Kristen Welker that he'd give TikTok relief if a deal isn't struck during the already extended timeframe.
The big picture: Trump, who attempted to ban TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns, has pushed to keep the app alive in the U.S. despite bipartisan concerns about national security risks due to the app's ties to China.
President Trump said Sunday he would need to keep at least some tariffs on foreign goods in place to convince businesses to move production to the U.S.
Why it matters: It suggests that the historic levies on nearly all goods coming into America would remain in some form — even as the White House says it intends to strike trade deals with a slew of nations, including China.
President Trump said Sunday he was responsible for the "good parts" of the economy, though his administration's trade policies have rattled America and stoked fears of an imminent recession.
Why it matters: It is the strongest signal yet of Trump's intention to deflect blame for any economic fallout that could happen in coming months.
President Trump maintained that his administration isn't defying an order from the Supreme Court to "facilitate" the return of a man erroneously deported to El Salvador during an interview airing Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press with Kristen Welker."
Why it matters: The administration's push to fast-track deportations with little due process has raised constitutional and humanitarian concerns, but officials have continued to charge ahead despite legal barriers from federal judges.
President Trump on Sunday mostly ruled out taking military action to unify Canada and the United States — but he didn't rule it out entirely, and reiterated that he believes Canada should become the 51st state.
Why it matters: It would have been unthinkable, for more than a century of North American history — until six months ago — for a president to even allow the slightest hint of using any force with the U.S.'s northern neighbor and staunch ally.
The White House is deploying its platforms and personnel in ways that often feel more like how a modern media company would operate than a national government.
Why it matters: Through flashy stunts, meme-heavy social media postings and camera-friendly Cabinet secretaries, Trump 2.0 has been built to win attention and fire up the MAGA base.
President Trump threw cold water on the notion of seeking a third term in 2028 — an idea that has gained currency in some MAGA circles despite being unconstitutional.
"This is not something I'm looking to do. I'm looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward," Trump told NBC News' Kristen Welker in a "Meet the Press" interview airing Sunday morning.
The Trump administration is tapping multiple agencies for a whole-of-government campaign to achieve its goal of deporting millions.
Why it matters: Controversial tactics — ensnaring even legal U.S. residents and citizens — have raised alarm and triggered court battles over executive power.
