President Trump Signs Executive Order Designating English as the Official Language: On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially designating English as the national language of the United States. It rescinds Executive Order 13166 (2000), which required federal agencies to provide services in multiple languages for individuals with limited English proficiency. The order emphasizes the role of a common language in fostering national unity, streamlining government operations, and promoting civic engagement among all citizens.
Source: 1: The White House, Source 2: NewsNation
Supreme Court Rules on Foreign Aid Funding: On March 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision requiring the federal government to release approximately $2 billion in previously frozen foreign aid funds. The majority upheld a lower court’s ruling, directing the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to proceed with the disbursement. The decision followed legal challenges over the executive branch's authority to withhold these funds. In the dissenting opinion, Justice Samuel Alito raised concerns about the ruling’s financial implications.
Source 1: NPR, Source 2: The Daily Wire
President Trump Delivers Address to Congress: On March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration’s policy priorities and key initiatives. He announced the United States' withdrawal from certain international agreements, including the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization, as well as plans to implement new tariffs and review control of the Panama Canal. The address received mixed reactions, with some lawmakers expressing opposition through protests, including walkouts and visible demonstrations.
Source 1: Fox News, Source 2: CNN
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