The Trump administration issued a pause on federal grants, loans, and assistance while the affected programs are under review. A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s order following a lawsuit filed by nonprofit groups.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first briefing. The Trump White House announced it is opening its press briefing room to independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made thousands of arrests of criminal illegal immigrants in major cities. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Bronx to join an ICE raid.

The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing to examine concerns over the Panama Canal. Witnesses testified about the Chinese regime’s activities around the canal, which could pose risks to U.S. trade and national security.