President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, mandating the detention of certain undocumented immigrants before conviction. The bipartisan legislation, named after a murder victim, aims to curb migrant crime but faces criticism for potentially undermining due process and imposing high costs.

Meta has agreed to a $25 million settlement with Donald Trump over accusations of unlawfully censoring his social media accounts post the January 6 Capitol attack. The settlement includes a $22 million donation to Trump’s presidential library and $3 million in legal fees.

The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has suspended events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, and other cultural observances. This follows President Trump's executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, sparking debate about the long-term implications and impact on morale among federal employees and service members.

Transgender service members filed a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military. Advocacy groups argue the ban harms national security and equality. Military officials and veterans support transgender troops' ability to serve effectively. Legal battles and uncertain futures loom for thousands of transgender personnel dedicated to military service.

The Trump administration's approach to federal aid has sparked debate, particularly with Medicaid. Following a funding freeze and subsequent reversal, concerns over Medicaid's future remain. The program, providing essential health services to millions of low-income Americans, faces uncertainty amidst political battles over eligibility, funding, and reform.

President Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that $50 million in foreign aid was prevented from funding condoms in Gaza, later escalated to aiding Hamas. However, lacking evidence, federal spending patterns, and expert opinions refute this assertion, indicating it as an unsubstantiated, politically motivated misrepresentation of foreign aid spending.

Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery and corruption. He was found guilty of accepting cash, gold, and luxury items in exchange for political favors. The sentencing highlights the severe consequences for public corruption.

President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum instructing the expansion of detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay to house tens of thousands of migrants, particularly high-priority criminal aliens. The decision mandates the Department of Defense and Homeland Security to implement the Laken Riley Act. The move has sparked criticism, especially from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

The Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal spending triggered widespread outrage and confusion, including among Republicans. Agencies struggled to interpret the directive, which was swiftly revoked, exposing the risks of rapid policy implementation without proper communication and planning.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders to reshape school funding and expand school choice, prioritizing parental rights and alternative education options. Additionally, he issued an order to combat antisemitism on college campuses, marking significant policy shifts in federal education and student campus safety.