The Supreme Court dealt President Trump a major blow by ruling his unilateral global tariffs unconstitutional, though the president has already vowed to bypass the decision using alternative trade laws. International tensions are peaking as a massive US naval force moves toward Iran following President Trump's threats of military action if a nuclear deal isn't reached within days.
Domestically, the President faces further turbulence following a fatal security breach by an armed intruder at Mar-a-Lago and historically low approval ratings ahead of his upcoming State of the Union address.
US President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
David Smith is Washington bureau chief at The Guardian
