President Trump’s speech at the Department of Justice stirred controversy as he made false claims about immigration, the war in Ukraine, and former President Biden. The Senate’s passage of a spending bill exposed divisions within the Democratic party, with 10 Democrats crossing party lines. Veterans protested nationwide against government policies affecting their services and employment. A pro-Palestinian college student self-deported to Canada, coinciding with officials considering terrorism charges for last year’s protests. Former EPA leaders criticized Administrator Zeldin’s rollbacks of environmental rules. The administration is challenging birthright citizenship via emergency appeals. The Education Department is investigating universities for alleged racial discrimination. The Postal Service struck a deal with Elon Musk’s DOGE team for operational enhancements. Mark Carney became Canada’s new prime minister amid a trade war with the U.S. Lawsuits filed by the Biden administration against Iowa and Oklahoma are being dismissed by the Trump administration. President Trump falsely claimed to have sent water to Los Angeles during fires. The FTC faced challenges in a lawsuit against Amazon, impacting its resources. Trump’s tariff threats led to a sharp drop in consumer sentiment. Kentucky leaders voiced concerns over trade wars’ impact on the bourbon industry. The administration’s plan to transfer migrants to Guantanamo Bay faced backlash. Notably, Columbia University is pressured to make policy changes or lose federal funding. **(Word count: 200)**