High-level delegations from the United States and Russia convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss potential pathways to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Notably, Ukrainian representatives were absent from these discussions.
Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), resigned following a dispute with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to sensitive beneficiary information. King, who had been with the SSA since 1994, was succeeded by Leland Dudek. President Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano to head the SSA, pending Senate confirmation.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to implement reciprocal tariffs, aiming to reshape trade by imposing equivalent tariffs on countries that tax U.S. goods.
Elon Musk has been appointed to head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, several U.S. states have challenged this appointment, alleging it was made illegally.
Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI Director, has cleared a Senate panel and is moving toward a full Senate confirmation vote.