Recent actions by former President Trump's government have caused debate and strong reactions from other parts of the US system.
In an important court decision, judges ruled that Alina Habba cannot be the top federal lawyer for New Jersey. President Trump had chosen her for the job after she was his personal lawyer. The court said the government broke the law by not following the normal Senate approval process. Lawyers who fought against the appointment called the ruling "unprecedented."
At the same time, the White House freed David Gentile from prison. He was the head of an investment company and had just started a seven-year sentence for a big fraud. The administration said the previous Justice Department was wrong about his case. This is not the first time President Trump has helped people convicted of financial crimes.
In foreign news, the US military attacked a ship suspected of carrying drugs for a second time. That operation is now being reviewed inside the Pentagon. The White House said it was self-defense, but the Defense Secretary is not supporting the commander's decision.
Also, President Trump reportedly gave Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, a direct ultimatum to resign. The US had ships near Venezuela as part of this pressure. Maduro did not resign and instead asked for protections for himself and his military.
These events have many results. The court ruling causes confusion for other court cases in New Jersey. The military review may change future engagement rules. Politically, the situation in the US remains very divided. Together, these events show an administration that often tested the limits of its power, while other institutions tried to control it.