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Prosecutor in Trump classified documents case invokes Fifth Amendment during House Judiciary Committee interview citing fear of retaliation.

Noem tells Congress conditions could justify suspending habeas corpus for immigration enforcement.

Kennedy claims he is protecting Head Start funding weeks after Trump budget sought to eliminate the program.

Kennedy tells Congress “people shouldn’t take medical advice from me” despite being the nation’s top health official.

Schumer blocks all DOJ nominees over Qatar’s $400 million jet gift to Trump with unknown strings attached.

Gabbard fires top National Intelligence Council officials and moves office from CIA in Trump-backed purge targeting officials tied to ‘deep state’ narrative.

NIOSH director and key teams reinstated ahead of RFK Jr.’s congressional hearing on HHS layoffs, but major worker safety programs remain shuttered.

House Republicans propose $5 billion private school voucher program funded by donors who would receive 100% tax credits, diverting resources from public schools.

House Republicans propose $900 billion Medicaid cuts requiring work for benefits and $35 copays per visit.

Trump fires US Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter two days after dismissing Librarian of Congress and one day after she questioned Musk’s AI copyright requests.

DHS confirms Democratic members of Congress may face arrests after scuffle with ICE officers during protest of Newark mayor’s arrest.

White House claims Librarian of Congress Hayden fired over “inappropriate books for children” and DEI initiatives despite mandatory collection requirements.

Ed Martin appointed to Justice Department roles overseeing ‘Weaponization Working Group’ and pardons after Senate rejected his U.S. attorney nomination.

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Congress to raise debt ceiling by mid-July before August recess as cash reserves dwindle.

Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden by email after criticism over costly visitor center project.

Democrats block stablecoin bill over concerns Trump family would profit from crypto windfall.

FBI Director Kash Patel walks back call for more funding, says bureau will “make it work” under Trump’s proposed budget cuts.

Trump names Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro interim U.S. attorney for D.C. after Senate pushback derails Ed Martin nomination.

Trump withdraws Ed Martin’s DC attorney nomination amid Senate pushback over Jan. 6 ties.

Haverford College president grilled by GOP reps over refusal to share student discipline details, with some threatening her job and federal funding.

Trump-backed tax cut package includes controversial plan to sell public lands in Nevada and Utah, drawing sharp backlash.

Trump administration considers releasing Biden classified document interview blocked by executive privilege.

GOP Senator Tillis opposition likely to sink Trump’s pick Ed Martin for D.C. U.S. attorney.

At a House hearing, Kristi Noem says FEMA should be scrapped and disaster aid converted to state grants.

Former JPMorgan Chase COO Frank  Bisignano confirmed to lead Social Security.

Democratic senators press Trump administration over plan to gut endangered species habitat protections.

Voters ejected while confronting GOP’s Lawler over Trump agenda at raucous town hall.

Trump weighs third TikTok deadline extension as U.S. ban approaches.

Pence to receive JFK Profile in Courage award for certifying 2020 election on Jan. 6.

Colorado House passes immigrant protection bill one day after Trump sues state over enforcement limits.

Trump settles lawsuit over rioter shot breaking into Capitol during 2021 attack.

House Republicans vote to block California’s clean air waivers and revoke Biden-era vehicle rules in legally dubious move.

Breaking Overnight: Stripping roughly $500 million a year in subsidies, Trump signs order to cut PBS and NPR funding.

Senate fails to pass resolution blocking Trump’s tariffs as GDP drops for first time since pandemic.

House GOP blocks vote to probe Hegseth’s Signal chats on Yemen plans

House Republicans propose $1,000 asylum fee and billions for border crackdown in 2025 budget.

Jeffries and Booker stage 12-hour Capitol sit-in protesting GOP budget plan advancing Trump’s agenda.

Trump claims Democrats are paying protesters to disrupt Republican town halls and urges lawmakers to eject them.

Senators demand answers from Hegseth over U.S. strikes in Yemen that killed civilians.

Judge rules only Congress can require proof of citizenship, blocks Trump order.

Donalds booed and jeered at Florida town hall for backing Musk’s Social Security cuts and data access push.

House Oversight Chair James Comer refers former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for criminal charges over COVID nursing home cover-up.

Retired general and GOP Rep. Don Bacon says Trump should fire Defense Secretary Hegseth over leaks and Pentagon chaos

House Democrats go to El Salvador to demand return of immigrant deported in defiance of court order.

Senate Armed Services leaders renew calls for Pentagon IG to probe Hegseth’s Signal chat sharing strike plans with family.

Judiciary warns Congress that stagnant court security funding is unsustainable amid rising threats and judge harassment.

Van Hollen accuses Trump administration of law-breaking after visiting deported Maryland man in El Salvador.

Sen. Murkowski admits fear of Trump retaliation, says ‘we are all afraid’ to speak out.

Schumer blocks Trump’s New York prosecutor picks, calls them part of plan to weaponize the Justice Department.

Protester tased to audience applause at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s restricted-access town hall; 6 removed, 3 arrested, including for vulgarity.

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