Trump Administration Shifts on Key Policies Abruptly

The Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental right allowing individuals to challenge their detention in court, according to Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff. The move is linked to the administration's efforts to combat illegal immigration and deport undocumented migrants. Critics, including legal experts and the Democratic Party, have questioned the legality of the proposal, arguing that only Congress has the authority to suspend habeas corpus.

The US and China have reached a significant trade breakthrough, dropping tariffs by 115 percentage points after two days of talks in Geneva, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The de-escalation is seen as a major victory for President Donald Trump's trade policy, which had threatened to rupture the global financial system. The move has sent markets soaring and paved the way for a series of trade negotiations with other countries.

The article discusses President Trump's decision to halt the US military campaign against the Houthi militia in Yemen after just 30 days, despite initial plans for an 8-10 month operation. The campaign, dubbed Operation Rough Rider, aimed to reopen shipping in the Red Sea by bombing the Houthis into submission. However, the Houthis proved resilient, shooting down several US drones and continuing to fire at naval ships. The US suffered significant financial losses, with an estimated $1 billion spent in the first month alone. Trump's national security team had underestimated the Houthis' ability to withstand punishment, and the president's tolerance for military conflict in the region was misjudged. The cessation of hostilities was facilitated by Omani-mediated talks, with the Houthis agreeing not to target US ships in the Red Sea.