The US and Ukraine have signed an agreement granting Washington preferential access to Kyiv’s rare earth minerals in exchange for funding Ukraine's reconstruction, signaling a commitment to a free and prosperous Ukraine. In a significant political move, a bipartisan resolution to challenge President Trump's trade policy was narrowly defeated, maintaining tariffs on imports including steel and aluminum. A controversy arose as Venezuela accused the US of abducting a two-year-old girl during a deportation process, with the US denying the allegations and citing safety concerns. Deadly storms wreaked havoc across multiple states, causing fatalities, significant damage, and widespread power outages, while environmental concerns in Florida's Indian River Lagoon threaten the survival of manatees due to pollution-induced algae growth. Amid these events, protests are planned across all 50 states against the Trump administration's actions, reflecting widespread political and social unrest.

The US-Ukraine minerals deal provides the US with preferential access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, which are vital for electronics and clean energy technologies, in exchange for reconstruction funding. This agreement also serves as a geopolitical message to Russia about the US's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

A Senate vote resulted in a 49-49 tie on a resolution aiming to revoke President Trump's tariff-related emergency order, with the Vice President casting the deciding vote to maintain the tariffs. These tariffs include a 10% charge on most imports and higher rates on specific goods from Mexico, Canada, and China.

The Venezuelan government accused the US of 'kidnapping' a two-year-old girl during deportation, claiming she was separated from her mother and demanding her return. The US Department of Homeland Security refuted the claims, stating the child was removed for her safety and is currently in foster care.

Severe storms swept through over a dozen states, leading to at least six deaths, significant structural damage, and massive power outages affecting over 250,000 people. The storms included a derecho with destructive winds, and severe flooding in Oklahoma necessitated numerous rescues.

Pollution in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon has led to an ecological crisis, with nutrient runoff causing algal blooms that devastate seagrass, the primary food source for manatees. This environmental degradation has resulted in the starvation of over 1,200 manatees in recent years, prompting urgent conservation efforts.

Protests under the '50501' movement are set to occur nationwide in response to the Trump administration's policies and the perceived 'Billionaire Takeover', highlighting growing political and social dissatisfaction.

Astronauts are being trained in agriculture to grow food in space, a move aimed at reducing the cost of extraterrestrial missions by producing food onsite, reflecting ongoing innovations in space exploration strategies.