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June 20

Judge Boasberg orders Rubio to refer Trump officials' Signal messages to DOJ to ensure preservation

Judge Boasberg said Trump officials likely neglected record-keeping duties using auto-deleting Signal messages and ordered Rubio to refer existing messages to the Justice Department

June 20

Trump and Rubio secure Rwanda-Congo peace treaty amid Pakistan's Nobel Prize nomination

President Trump announces treaty between Rwanda and Congo, as Pakistan nominates him for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize despite his claims he won't receive one for his diplomatic efforts.

June 11

Federal judge sides with anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil, halts Trump administration's deportation bid

Anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil wins court battle as federal judge grants preliminary injunction against Trump administration, temporarily preventing his deportation.

June 4

China, Rubio exchange jabs on 36th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre

On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square attack, China faces criticism over its censorship and refusal to acknowledge the deadly 1989 pro-democracy protests.

June 1

Harvard is not going to earn public trust by 'giving in to politics, right or left': Rep. Auchincloss

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., weighs in on the backlash against Harvard, the Trump administration's moves against the university as well as the U.S. seeking to revoke visas for Chinese students.

May 30

Navy halts dog and cat experiments; PETA writes Hegseth about US taxpayer-funded animal tests

PETA called for a comprehensive audit to eliminate waste and abuse in military animal testing, highlighting cruel experiments on pigs and rats.

May 28

State Department says it will 'aggressively' revoke visas for Chinese students

The U.S. will revoke visas of Chinese students, including those linked to the CCP, Marco Rubio says. The move aims to protect national security amid espionage concerns.

May 28

Rubio announces visa restrictions for foreigners 'complicit' in censoring Americans

The Trump State Department took aim at foreign authorities "complicit" in censoring Americans' free speech by imposing new visa restrictions.

May 24

Rubio warns court order blocking deportations to South Sudan causes 'irreparable harm' to foreign policy

The Trump administration is challenging a court ruling on a deportation flight, citing threats to U.S. foreign policy and Article II authority.

May 23

US and Iran clash over uranium enrichment as nuclear talks resume in Rome

U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks in Rome amid publicized demands. Khamenei criticizes U.S. stance on uranium enrichment, complicating potential deal.