Trump Directs Raids by Aggressive ICE : Democratic cities are targeted for mass deportations, criticized as being in violation of human rights and political retribution
National Guard Deployed to Los Angeles : Trump deploys troops without the consent of states, fueling tensions amid anti-ICE protests and civil unrest
Expansion of Travel Ban Ignites Global Rejection : Plan to include 36 countries on U.S. travel ban is met with diplomatic and humanitarian concerns
Federal Watchdogs Ousted Using Schedule F : Trump dismisses major inspectors general, with concerns over unbridled executive authority and loss
Public Media Defunded by Executive Order : Budget cuts to NPR and PBS ignite lawsuits and debates regarding free press freedoms