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Congressional Republicans Remain Divided on Medicaid Funding as Committee Vote Nears
The cost of Medicaid, which covers 90 million low-income Americans, has doubled in 10 years, making it a key issue in spending negotiations.
DOGE Team Member Details Backlash After Leaving Harvard to Work for Agency
‘I dropped out of Harvard and came here to serve my country, and it’s been unfortunate to see lost friendships,’ the staffer says.
Protesters Call for Return of Abrego Garcia in DC
Supporters of the Salvadoran illegal immigrant held multiple rallies across Washington, alleging that his deportation by the Trump administration was unlawful.
DOGE Refers Peace Institute Alleged Data Wipe to DOJ
The incident allegedly occurred after DOGE members got access to the institute’s headquarters earlier this year.
Trump Proclaims Alabama Graduates as the First in the ‘Golden Age of America’
‘You’re graduating at an exciting time for our nation, a period of both extraordinary change and incredible potential,’ the president says.
DOJ Sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont, and New York Over Climate Laws
The Department of Justice accused the four states of overreach.
Vance Touts ‘Technology of the Future’ on Display in South Carolina Steel Plant
The vice president rejected claims that U.S. trade policies are geared to ‘bring back jobs of the past,’ citing Nucor operation as ‘jobs of the future.’
Vance Rejects Claims Waltz Was Fired From National Security Post
Trump announced earlier that he was nominating Waltz as U.N. ambassador and that the national security adviser would be stepping down from his post.
Trump Warns Purchasers of Iranian Oil They Will Be Sanctioned
The warning comes as the United States negotiates with Iran over its nuclear program.
House Judiciary Panel Advances Immigration Enforcement Funding Text for Reconciliation Bill
Republicans on the committee rejected amendments put forth by Democrats.
House Select Committee Investigates Reports of Chinese Mercenaries in Ukraine
A letter sent to the State Department seeks answers about the extent to which Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
US Changes Rules to Expedite Foreign Student Deportations
The change expands the government’s power to deport students whose visas have been revoked.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Protected Status for Venezuelan Nationals
The solicitor general said a federal judge in California exceeded his authority.
US Ends Trade Exemption That Enabled Flood of Cheap Chinese Goods
U.S. Customs says it processes about 4 million de minimis shipments per day, up from 2.8 million last year.
Here’s What’s in the Critical Minerals Deal Signed by US and Ukraine
The deal will create an investment fund governed by Washington and Kyiv that will oversee all new natural resource projects in Ukraine.
Trump Administration Investigating Washington State Over Alleged Title IX Violations
More school boards are expected to oppose Washington state’s ‘gender inclusive’ mandates, which leverage state funding.
Treasury Sanctions Major Mexican Cartel Network Over Fentanyl and Fuel-Theft Cash Streams
The U.S. Treasury froze assets of a major Mexican cartel fuel-theft ring, sanctioning three brothers and two trucking firms tied to fentanyl trafficking.
Federal Judge Says Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act Is Unlawful, Blocks Deportations
The judge, who barred deportations of accused Venezuelan gang members in his district, appears to be the first to rule on the order’s merits.
Trump Names Waltz as UN Ambassador, Rubio as National Security Adviser
The president named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his acting national security adviser.
