Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education progressed, with student loan management shifted to the Small Business Administration and special education functions to other agencies. The administration continues facing judicial challenges, with judges rebuking the Justice Department over deportation procedures under the Alien Enemies Act.
A "catastrophic" transformer fire at London's Heathrow Airport disrupted global travel, with over 1,000 flights canceled before limited operations resumed by evening.
Elon Musk's expanding government role drew scrutiny after reports he would receive Pentagon briefings on war plans with China, which Trump officials later denied. The conflict intensified when social media posts threatening Pentagon leakers appeared.
By evening, Columbia University conceded to Trump's demands to combat antisemitism after losing $400 million in federal funding, agreeing to ban masks and implement new protest rules.