US Domestic Affairs: Judiciary Security, Trade Tensions, and Policy Shifts

The summary highlights key issues in US domestic news: threats to judiciary members, confirmations of key appointments, shifts in trade tariffs, and looming government layoffs. Developments include an increase in measles cases and new regulations after a helicopter collision, indicating significant challenges across various sectors.

In recent developments from the U.S., members of the federal judiciary have expressed alarm over increasing threats and calls to impeach judges, largely fueled by Republican lawmakers opposing decisions that block former President Trump's policies. Richard Sullivan, chairman of the judiciary's security committee, emphasized enhanced protection measures for judges.

Gail Slater, selected by Trump to oversee the antitrust division, has been confirmed by the Senate, reinforcing the department's role against monopolistic practices. Meanwhile, a sudden withdrawal by Trump on increased Canadian tariffs has calmed previously volatile financial markets, although tensions remain under Ontario's proposed electricity surcharge.

Within the Trump administration's initiatives, the U.S. Education Department announced extensive staff cutbacks, and efforts to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continue. Health concerns rise with a surge in measles cases in Texas and New Mexico, marking a critical challenge for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. New helicopter flight restrictions were also enacted after a deadly collision, reflecting ongoing transportation safety enhancements.

(With inputs from agencies.)