The constitutional crisis over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation escalated dramatically as President Trump and El Salvador's President Bukele jointly refused to return him despite Supreme Court orders. Multiple outlets characterized this as open defiance of the judiciary, with The Atlantic declaring "The Constitutional Crisis Is Here."
Trump provided temporary exemptions to his China tariffs for electronics, causing markets to rally while announcing semiconductor tariffs were coming "very soon." China responded by halting exports of critical rare earth minerals essential for technology.
Harvard University rejected Trump administration demands tied to $9 billion in federal funding, creating another institutional standoff.
Blue Origin conducted a historic all-women space flight featuring Katy Perry and CBS host Gayle King.
An arson suspect who firebombed Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's residence was identified, with court documents revealing he "harbored hatred" for the governor and would have attacked him with a hammer if found.