Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) said Wednesday he plans to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump after just two weeks of the new president's second term.
Why it matters: The effort is almost certain to fail, but it is the latest example of progressive Democrats trying to revive the anti-Trump resistance that helped sweep them into power during the last Trump administration.
The Trump administration's widely criticized overhaul of the U.S. government's lead humanitarian aid agency has drawn some international praise — from Russia and Iran.
The U. S. Postal Service said Wednesday that it will continue to accept international mail and packages from China and Hong Kong, reversing a Tuesday announcement that it would halt the flow of inbound parcels from the areas.
The latest: The USPS in a statement Wednesday pointed to "new China tariffs," and said that it was working with Customs and Border Protection to implement an "efficient collection mechanism" for the taxes on imported goods.
Why it matters: There are two ways to view President Trump's epic, historic, shockingly unexpected declaration Tuesday evening that the U.S. should seize, control, develop and hold "a long-term ownership position" in war-destroyed Gaza.
A trade war with China could shock fragile global health care supply chains, driving up the cost of medical supplies, intensifying shortages of common drugs and limiting U.S. medical device makers' ability to import critical parts.
Why it matters: While President Trump's tariffs are billed as a boon to America's public health for the way they'll cut off sources of fentanyl, experts say they risk upending a health network that buckled during the pandemic and relies on components sourced from around the world, with multiple intermediaries.
President Trump's stunning declaration that the U.S. could "take over" Gaza surprised many of his own advisers, thrilled right-wing Israelis, and deeply alarmed the governments in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, sources in Washington and around the region tell Axios.
Friction point: Trump's plan to displace two million Palestinians came at a very sensitive point of the Israel-Hamasceasefire and hostage deal. It could even embolden both Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume the war.
Why it matters: The directive pauses most programs at the agency that leads foreign aid programs and means the vast majority of overseas workers will return home within days, per the announcement and an email sent to staff that was seen by Axios.
President Trump declared during a press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday that "the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
Why it matters: 2 million Palestinians live in Gaza, which was largely destroyed by Israel in its war with Hamas militants. Trump has contended those Palestinians should be moved out and the U.S. should take control in order to rebuild — a startling proposal with no legal backing, but which Trump presented as a done deal.
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday withdrawing the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and stopping funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency, which provides services to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East.
Why it matters: Trump had also pulled the United States from the Human Rights Council and UNRWA during his first term, which former President Biden reversed.
President Trump campaigned on using tariffs to revive domestic industry and fill America's coffers, but the tariff strategy now looks more muddled than ever.
Why it matters: Trump has sent mixed signals about why his administration is slapping tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of imports, sparking confusion about whether the measures are temporary threats or the new economic normal.
Benjamin Netanyahu will enter the Oval Office on Tuesday afternoon for a second-chance meeting with President Trump, an opportunity for the Israeli prime minister to reset their frosty alliance and map out relations for the coming years.
Why it matters: Although they buried the hatchet during the presidential campaign, Netanyahu will seek to avoid reminding Trump why he developed an extremely negative attitude toward him during his first term.
El Salvador's president has offered to "house in his jails dangerous American criminals" and accept deportees of any nationality, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday night.
Why it matters: Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's offer is "the most unprecedented and extraordinary migratory agreement anywhere in the world," per remarks by Rubio that the State Department released.
China's government announced tariffs on U.S. imports including coal and liquefied natural gas in retaliation for Trump administration measures targeting its products.
The big picture: China's finance ministry announced the measures in response to 10% tariffs on Chinese products imposed by President Trump's administration, which took effect Tuesday.
Greenland's government is pushing a bill to ban foreign political donations ahead of its election after the Trump administration doubled down on its push to acquire the autonomous territory that's part of the Danish kingdom.
