Trump Orders Feds Paid During Shutdown
President Trump signed a directive Tuesday instructing the Department of Homeland Security to compensate all agency employees throughout a government shutdown, expanding on an earlier order that ad...
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Trump Targets Diversity Programs in New Budget Proposal
President Trump's 2027 budget request zeroes in on federal programs centered on diversity and civil rights, marking a direct assault on initiatives his administration views as ideologically misalig...
TRUMP'S DEPORTATION MACHINE: Where the Numbers Stand
President Donald Trump entered his second term with an aggressive mandate: sweep the nation of its estimated 10 million undocumented immigrants through what he has framed as the largest mass deport...
Ex-Defense Secretary Warns Iran Emboldened by Downed Jet
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper cautioned that Iran will grow more aggressive following the loss of a U.S. F-15 fighter jet, as search and rescue operations continue for a second pilot.Esper ma...
Shutdown Standoff Sparks Cross-Party Push to Overhaul ICE
As a Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on, two lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle are stepping forward with a plan to reshape how the government handles immigration enforcement...
Trump Reshuffles Cabinet, Signals Strategic Shift in Second Term
President Trump is making significant personnel changes that reshape the composition and direction of his administration, according to reporting from NBC's Kristen Welker.The Cabinet moves represen...
Democrats Eye Senate Upset in Six Critical Battlegrounds
Democrats are quietly preparing for a stronger-than-expected showing in this year's midterm Senate races, with strategists identifying half a dozen contests where the party believes it can defy his...
Capitol Goes Dark: Congress Bails as Government Shutdown Deepens
Congress adjourned for recess without resolving a Department of Homeland Security shutdown that continues to drain federal resources and disrupt operations across the nation.The departure leaves th...
Trump: Downed Fighter Jet Won't Derail Iran Talks
President Trump said the loss of an American F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iranian airspace will not disrupt potential negotiations with Tehran, according to remarks made to NBC News.The incident...
Iran Racing to Rebuild Fortified Missile Sites, U.S. Spies Report
U.S. intelligence agencies have detected rapid reconstruction at Iranian missile bunkers, undercutting assumptions about the durability of recent strikes against Tehran's weapons infrastructure.The...
Trump Says War Costs Block Expansion of Medicare, Medicaid, Day Care Aid
President Trump said the federal government cannot afford to expand support for health care and child care because military spending obligations consume available resources. In remarks captured on ...
Georgia Punts on Voting System Crisis as Election Looms
Georgia lawmakers adjourned their legislative session Friday without addressing a critical voting system deadline, leaving the state scrambling just months before the November midterms.Legislators ...
U.S. Strikes Iran's Largest Bridge as Trump Vows More Destruction
The U.S. military has confirmed striking Iran's largest bridge, which serves as a critical link between Tehran and an adjacent city, marking an escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran....
ALITO TAKEN ILL AT PHILLY EVENT
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito became ill during an appearance in Philadelphia last month, according to sources familiar with the incident.Details about the nature of his condition or the speci...
Alito Hospitalized in Secret: High Court Keeps Details Under Wraps
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spent time in the hospital last month, according to sources familiar with the matter, though the court has disclosed no public details about the incident or his c...
Dem Rep Bets Her Freedom on Obscure Congressional Power
Representative LaMonica McIver is mounting a legal defense that could reshape how Congress operates, but she's doing it alone and at enormous cost.The Georgia Democrat is fighting a Justice Departm...
Defense Chief Axes Three Army Generals in Major Shake-Up
Pete Hegseth, the newly installed defense secretary, has removed three senior Army leaders from their posts, signaling an aggressive overhaul at the Pentagon's largest military branch.General Randy...
Trump's Immigration Crackdown Backfires on His Evangelical Base
Evangelical churches that mobilized heavily for Donald Trump are now grappling with unexpected fallout from his deportation push. Immigration enforcement actions have triggered a wave of departures...
Hegseth Blocks Promotions for Over a Dozen Officers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has intervened to halt or stall advancements for more than a dozen senior military officers spanning all four service branches, according to nine U.S. officials with ...
Trump Taps Epstein-Connected Attorney for Acting DOJ Chief
President Donald Trump has appointed Todd Blanche to serve as acting attorney general, elevating a lawyer whose career has centered on high-stakes defense work and proximity to Trump's legal battle...
U.S. Launches Search After Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran
American military officials have initiated a search and rescue operation following the loss of a fighter jet over Iranian territory, according to U.S. authorities. The status of the aircraft's crew...
Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion Military Budget With Sweeping Domestic Cuts
The Trump administration is pushing for a massive expansion of military spending that would be underwritten by significant reductions across domestic programs, according to budget documents reviewe...
Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget With Domestic Cuts
The Trump administration is seeking $1.5 trillion in military spending, a significant escalation that would reshape federal priorities by directing resources away from domestic programs the adminis...
How Billionaires Route Political Money Through Tax-Exempt Groups
Wealthy donors have discovered a legal pathway to inject substantial political funds while keeping their names out of the public record—by funneling money through nonprofit organizations designed t...
Democrats Turn to Shadowy Nonprofits to Channel Campaign Spending
Democratic operatives are increasingly channeling hundreds of millions of dollars through newly formed nonprofits designed to obscure the sources and scale of political spending, according to repor...
Liberal Group Eyes Senate Races as Potential Supreme Court Battleground
A prominent progressive advocacy organization is preparing to make the Supreme Court a central issue in this year's Senate campaigns, arguing that Republicans could secure multiple justices if they...
Georgia Lawmakers Depart Without Addressing Election System Overhaul Ahead of Midterms
Georgia's legislative session ended without resolving a pressing deadline that could disrupt the state's midterm elections this November.The core problem: state law requires Georgia to abandon its ...
Trump's Budget Proposal Faces Steeper Congressional Resistance
President Trump is preparing to pitch lawmakers on a new budget that could prove harder to advance than his previous fiscal proposals, even as Republicans control both chambers of Congress.The poli...
Bondi Out as Attorney General After Brief Trump Tenure
Pam Bondi's time leading the Justice Department ended abruptly this week, cutting short what she had anticipated would be a longer tenure under President Trump.Bondi, who took office as attorney ge...
Civil Rights Groups Sue Over ICE Home Entry Policy
A coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging what they describe as an unconstitutional practice by Immigration and Customs Enforcement that permits agents to enter home...
Moon Mission Offers Rare Moment of National Unity in Divided America
The Artemis II launch provided a striking counterpoint to the fractious state of American politics, demonstrating that the nation retains the capacity to undertake ambitious endeavors even as it gr...
Defense Secretary Hegseth Removes Top Army General in High-Stakes Leadership Clash
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Gen. Randy George, the top military leader of the U.S. Army, in a move that has triggered sharp pushback from senior officers across the service.The dismiss...
Trump's Call to Seize Hormuz Strait Glosses Over Massive Military Obstacles
President Trump has suggested that securing the Strait of Hormuz should be straightforward, urging U.S. allies to "go to" the strategic waterway "and just take it." His casual framing of what would...
Pentagon Removes Restrictions on Armed Troops at U.S. Military Bases
The U.S. military is reversing longstanding policies that prevented service members from carrying personal firearms on base, marking a significant shift in how the Pentagon approaches security at i...
Trump Reveals Details of Secret Underground Bunker at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump has publicly discussed a classified emergency facility located beneath his Mar-a-Lago estate, breaking with typical protocol that keeps such installations out of public view.The bun...
Immigration Officials Detain Leader of Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Organization
Federal immigration authorities arrested Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, on Monday. The organization confirmed his detention and noted that Sarsour is a legal permanen...
Even if Trump loses on birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court may leave door open for Congress
The Supreme Court appears poised to reject arguments that would strip birthright citizenship from children born to non-citizen parents, but the justices may craft their decision in a way that prese...
Global Rivals Target Economic Chokepoints as Trump Returns to Office
As President Trump signals a more confrontational approach to international relations, foreign adversaries are exploring ways to inflict economic pain on the United States. Countries from Iran to C...
Todd Blanche Takes Helm at Justice Department With Uncertain Tenure
Todd Blanche is now steering the Justice Department in an acting capacity, though his time in the role may prove temporary. The leadership transition leaves open questions about how long he will re...
Trump May Keep Presidential Records, Justice Department Argues
The Justice Department has indicated that former presidents may not be legally required to surrender their official documents to the National Archives, a position that could significantly reshape h...
Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Exonerated Murder Convict
A federal judge has blocked immigration authorities from deporting Subramanyam Vedam, a man whose murder conviction was overturned last October, delivering a setback to Trump administration deporta...
Trump Administration Slashes Foreign Aid Programs That Enjoyed Bipartisan Support
President Trump has aggressively cut funding for foreign aid initiatives that once commanded support from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress, moves largely enabled by the Republican-control...
Trump's Iran Gambit Faces a Tight Deadline With Little Room for Compromise
President Trump has set himself a narrow timeframe to resolve the conflict in Iran, but the self-imposed deadline is already creating pressure on negotiations with few clear paths forward.The windo...
Trump's Ballroom Project Gets Planning Approval After Public Comment Surge
A planning commission has approved Donald Trump's ballroom development, clearing a significant hurdle after the project drew intense scrutiny from thousands of citizens across the country. The appr...
Trump Ousts Bondi as Attorney General, Names Deputy Blanche as Interim Replacement
President Trump has fired Pam Bondi from her position as attorney general, announcing Thursday that Todd Blanche, who served as her deputy, will assume the role on an acting basis. The abrupt perso...
Trump Budget Signals Shift Away From Social Spending Toward Military Buildup
As the White House prepares to unveil its 2027 budget proposal, President Trump is making clear where his administration intends to direct federal resources: toward military spending rather than do...
House Delays Homeland Security Vote as Conservative Bloc Blocks Deal
The House postponed action on a bipartisan funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, leaving the federal government on the brink of a partial shutdown despite Speaker M...
Asian Americans' Long Legal Battle Takes Center Stage in Birthright Citizenship Case
When the Supreme Court heard arguments this week about birthright citizenship, the courtroom became a backdrop for a much longer story—one spanning generations of Asian Americans fighting through t...