A federal judge ruled that Trump’s past deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles violated the Posse Comitatus Act. The ruling comes as Trump threatens to send troops into Chicago, New Orleans, and Baltimore. Democratic governors vow to fight in court while Louisiana’s Republican governor has welcomed the idea. The legal questions highlight Trump’s chaotic approach to power and the widening cultural divide over law and order.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under intense fire after questioning vaccine safety during a congressional hearing, triggering bipartisan backlash and even public calls for his resignation from within his own family. President Trump broke with Kennedy by affirming vaccines work, further isolating his health secretary. The episode has renewed debate about trust in American healthcare institutions, corporate influence, and the line between skepticism and public danger.

President Trump has restored the historic title “Department of War” through his 200th executive order, saying it projects strength and resolve. The change arrives as he also announced Miami’s Doral Resort will host the 2026 G20 Summit. Both moves come amid a weak jobs report and rising concerns about military transparency. Critics argue the administration is prioritizing symbolism and spectacle over substance.