The Justice Department has dismantled its cryptocurrency fraud unit, signaling a shift in enforcement priorities under the Trump administration. This move aligns with efforts to reduce regulatory pressure on the digital asset industry and focus on transnational crime. The administration aims to promote innovation and growth in the crypto sector, integrating cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial systems.

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with terminating 16,000 probationary federal employees, overturning a lower court's block. Justices Sotomayor and Jackson dissented, while the court majority found the challenging labor unions lacked legal standing. This decision impacts six federal departments and raises concerns about presidential authority over the federal workforce, potentially leading to further legal challenges.

Vice President JD Vance's reference to "Chinese peasants" during a Fox News interview has ignited a firestorm of criticism in China. The Foreign Ministry condemned Vance's remarks as ignorant and disrespectful, while social media users highlighted the irony of his comments given his own working-class background. The controversy unfolds amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China following new tariffs.

President Trump convened House Republicans to salvage his tax cut and spending reduction bill, facing resistance from conservatives who deem Senate-approved budget cuts insufficient. Speaker Johnson is scrambling to keep negotiations alive before the recess, as internal GOP gridlock threatens to derail Trump's legislative priority. The bill's fate hangs in the balance amid economic jitters and market uncertainty.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a “zero-for-zero” industrial tariff deal to the U.S., aiming to de-escalate trade tensions amid market turmoil caused by President Trump's new tariffs. This offer, reminiscent of the TTIP talks, seeks to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods. While ready to negotiate, the EU also prepares countermeasures, targeting U.S.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces a challenging week navigating Republican divisions over a Senate-passed budget resolution aligned with Trump's agenda. The framework, supporting tax cuts and border security, encounters resistance from conservatives due to spending cut targets and tax assumptions. Johnson secured a deal on floor voting rules, while Trump's endorsement and Senate cabinet confirmations could influence the outcome.

A federal appeals court reinstated two independent agency board members fired by President Trump, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle over presidential authority. The court's decision favored Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, finding their dismissals violated precedent protecting independent agency members.

The Trump administration is urgently appealing to the Supreme Court to halt the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite his protected legal status. Lower courts have ordered his return, criticizing the government's actions as a violation of due process. The administration argues that court intervention infringes on executive authority in foreign relations.

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu met amidst escalating trade tensions as new U.S. tariffs targeting Israel loom, unsettling global markets. The White House abruptly canceled a press conference, fueling speculation about the meeting's tone. Netanyahu seeks tariff relief, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza, while Trump defends the tariffs as a necessary reset for global trade.

President Trump has escalated trade tensions with China, threatening a 50% tariff increase if Beijing doesn't retract its retaliatory measures by April 8, 2025. This ultimatum follows China's 34% tariff response to new U.S. trade policies, potentially leading to a 54% tax on Chinese imports.