May Day protests mobilize a growing outcry against Trump.
President Trump has initiated a major reshuffle in his administration, moving Michael Waltz from the position of national security adviser to ambassador to the United Nations, while appointing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the interim national security adviser. In a controversial move, the Trump administration canceled $1 billion in mental health funding meant for schools, citing potential violations of federal civil rights law, while also facing backlash for a significant increase in immigration enforcement in Florida, resulting in over 1,100 arrests. The administration has filed lawsuits against states like Hawaii and Michigan to block climate change litigation, arguing that national energy policy should not be dictated by individual states. Additionally, a federal judge has ruled against the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, marking a significant legal setback. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency, is revising his expectations about federal budget cuts, facing challenges in addressing politically sensitive budget areas.
President Trump has made significant personnel changes by reassigning Michael Waltz to the United Nations and appointing Marco Rubio as the interim national security adviser, marking a notable shake-up in his team during his second term.
The administration has canceled $1 billion in mental health grants for schools, which were initially funded to prevent gun violence, citing concerns over civil rights violations, leading to criticism from both legislators and activists.
In Florida, a six-day immigration sweep led to over 1,100 arrests, with the administration planning to use this operation as a model for nationwide enforcement, leveraging local law enforcement partnerships to expedite deportations.
Legal experts criticized the administration for preemptively suing states like Hawaii and Michigan to block climate litigation, arguing that such lawsuits are highly unusual and unlikely to succeed, as part of a broader strategy to centralize control over energy policy.
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, stating that the law's application was inappropriate for modern immigration policy, with implications for other ongoing legal challenges.
Elon Musk, heading the Department of Government Efficiency, has faced difficulties in achieving his ambitious budget cut goals, acknowledging the challenges of reforming politically sensitive areas like social safety nets and defense spending.
The administration's ongoing legal and political maneuvers, such as revising leak investigation policies and addressing climate lawsuits, highlight its aggressive stance on consolidating power and influencing national policy direction.