Trump's Week: Court Setbacks, Greenland Ambitions, and Controversial Orders

In a major blow to President Trump’s agenda, federal judges blocked several of his executive orders.

These include halting the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, stopping mass firings at Voice of America,

and freezing parts of orders targeting law firms linked to the Mueller investigation.

One judge called the actions 'retaliation for core protected activity.' President Trump doubled down on his desire for

the U.S.

to control Greenland, calling it essential for 'world peace.' Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S.

base there, criticizing Denmark for neglecting the territory.

Greenlanders and Danish leaders pushed back, saying the island is not for sale and denouncing the visit as

disrespectful.

Dr.

Peter Marks, the FDA’s top vaccine regulator, resigned after reportedly being forced out.

He warned that undermining vaccine confidence is 'a clear danger to our nation’s health.' HHS officials criticized him

for not aligning with the administration’s push for 'radical transparency.' Trump signed an order accusing the Smithsonian’s African

American museum of promoting a 'divisive, race-centered ideology.' Critics say it’s an attempt to erase Black history.

Historian Ibram X.

Kendi called it 'a literal attack on Black America itself.' The Trump administration’s first oil and gas lease

sales brought in nearly $40 million.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum praised the move as proof of 'American Energy Dominance.' Environmental groups warn of long-term

ecological impacts.