House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) as Rep. Nancy Mace introduces censure resolution, with Mace calling the probe a “naked attempt” to kill her measure.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) indicted for stealing $5 million FEMA COVID vaccination overpayment, laundering it through multiple accounts to fund her 2021 congressional campaign.
Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally during dinner for Mohammed bin Salman, opening door to further military cooperation while Trump family has business interests in the kingdom.
White House liaison Paul Ingrassia, who previously represented Andrew Tate, intervened to get devices returned after Customs seized them from the accused sex trafficker, alarming DHS officials who saw it as federal investigation interference.
Trump says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “knew nothing” about Khashoggi murder despite 2021 U.S. intelligence assessment finding he approved the operation, announces F-35 sales.
Senate passes Epstein files release bill by unanimous consent after Trump reverses monthslong opposition following rebellion by his own supporters.
Firm run by DHS spokesperson’s husband secretly receives money from $220 million ad contracts that bypassed competitive bidding by invoking border emergency.
Trump pardons at least a dozen people prosecuted by his own first-term appointees, erasing over $1 billion in court-ordered restitution to victims.
Trump buys bonds from policy-affected companies and municipalities, including Intel after his administration took a 10% government stake in the chipmaker.
Ethics report finds former Fed Governor Adriana Kugler violated trading rules by purchasing stocks during interest rate meeting blackout periods.
DC Preservation League sues Trump over plan to paint 137-year-old Eisenhower building white, alleging violations of historic preservation laws and risk of permanent moisture damage to National Historic Landmark.
Trump housing chief Bill Pulte sends fourth mortgage fraud referral targeting Democratic Trump critic Eric Swalwell, who has surviving lawsuit against president and appeared on FBI Director Kash Patel’s government gangster list.
South Dakota committee advances bills to strip governor’s sole control over economic development fund after Noem spent $9 million on ads starring herself and funded shooting range legislature denied three times.
Trump convinces FIFA to use federally-funded Kennedy Center for free for three weeks, displacing National Symphony Orchestra performances as venue already faces ticket sales decline under his leadership.
Trump housing chief fires Fannie Mae executives who warned sharing confidential pricing data with rival Freddie Mac risked collusion claims, while ally who shared data at his direction keeps job.
Former Newsom chief of staff charged with stealing $225,000 from Becerra campaign funds for private jets and designer handbags while claiming $1 million in false tax deductions.
Johnson vows next week repeal of Senate provision allowing senators $500,000 lawsuits over phone records searched during Jack Smith’s January 6 investigation.
Trial begins for former NY governors’ aide accused of acting as Chinese agent who blocked Taiwan officials and accepted millions in COVID vendor kickbacks.
Atlanta Fed President Bostic announces February retirement as Powell’s chair term also nears expiration, three years after trading scandal involving 154 blackout-period transactions.
House Democrats release Epstein emails claiming Trump knew about underage girls hours before shutdown vote, prompting GOP to release 20,000 more pages.
Trump pardons Rep. Diana Harshbarger’s husband for 2013 medical fraud conviction three days after endorsing her 2026 reelection though he already served 48-month prison sentence and paying $848,504 restitution.
FCC rolls back rate caps for prison phone and video calls despite research showing family contact reduces recidivism, allowing charges up to $0.41 per minute.
FDA names Richard Pazdur to head drug regulation after predecessor resigned over conduct concerns and drugmaker lawsuit alleging personal vendetta.
Trump administration paid $7.5 million to Equatorial Guinea for deportation agreement using humanitarian aid fund intended for crises, exceeding eight years of combined foreign assistance to country where 70% live in poverty.
PM Viktor Orban announces that Trump promised “financial shield” protecting Hungary from currency speculation attacks after $600 million U.S. LNG purchase commitment.
Trump pardons 77 people involved in 2020 election overturn efforts, including four who pleaded guilty, releasing pardons after midnight Sunday following Senate shutdown vote.
Trump wants new Commanders stadium on federal land to bear his name as White House says naming decision will “probably happen” despite team owning naming rights.
Trump bans all US officials from G20 summit in South Africa over false white farmer genocide claims, will host 2026 summit at his Doral resort.
Cornell pays $30 million settlement and invests $30 million in agricultural research to restore $250 million in frozen federal funding and close investigations.
Trump pardons former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada after conviction on 14 counts including conspiracy, fraud and money laundering in scheme to defraud state.
IRS notifies 25 states that Direct File free tax service will end after Trump administration directs agency to replace it with public-private partnerships benefiting TurboTax and competitors.
Trump endorses former Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo over Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in New York mayoral race after Cuomo said he would reject Trump endorsement.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao while claiming “no idea who he is” despite Binance involvement with crypto platform sending 75% of token revenue to Trump family company.
Fourteen of 24 White House ballroom donors face federal enforcement actions while collectively holding $279 billion in government contracts.
FDA’s top drug regulator resigns after drugmaker sues him for bribery and defamation, as he claims retaliation for opposing fast-track approval process.
White House won’t name dozens of donors to Trump’s $300 million ballroom including companies seeking federal benefits.
Tech investor Ben Horowitz privately funds Las Vegas police’s new Tesla Cyber-truck fleet for department already operating 38 surveillance drones citywide.
USDA moves $13 billion from farm programs to tariff relief fund over career staff objections, ignoring congressional notification rules as conservation and dairy aid programs lose funding.
Casey Means misses surgeon general confirmation hearing due to labor, brother Calley departed White House month ago after special employee term expired without announcement.
Trump officials Miller, Rubio, Noem occupy military housing reserved for commanders, citing security concerns, straining limited supply and military relations.
DOJ investigating whether Black Lives Matter leaders defrauded donors of $90 million raised during 2020 George Floyd protests, AP reports.
Toyota denies Trump claim that carmaker promised $10 billion US investment, saying no such commitment was made despite Trump telling Americans to “go out and buy a Toyota” during Japan visit.
Trump Export-Import Bank nominee McFerran withdraws after Warren scrutiny over work at Russian-owned steel firm and family ties to Kremlin through wife’s relatives.
White House fires all six members of US Commission on Fine Arts one week after demolishing East Wing for $300 million ballroom, before commission could advise on design.
Trump nominates SEC crypto task force counsel Mike Selig to lead CFTC after Winklevoss twins got Brian Quintenz pulled for refusing to engage on their pending CFTC complaint.
Trump welcomes Qatar’s leaders aboard Air Force One to discuss Gaza peacekeeping, claims he’s accomplished “peace in the Middle East” while Rubio seeks UN authorization for the force.
Pentagon awards drone company its largest-ever contract after Trump Jr. took $4 million stake and Trump signed executive order accelerating procurement.
South Carolina arrests fired elections director Howard Knapp on 11 charges including embezzlement for using state vehicles and credit card for personal fuel costs totaling $5,480 over eight months.
Pentagon to use $130 million from anonymous Trump friend for military pay during shutdown despite experts saying private donations cannot legally offset appropriations lapses.
White House released a list of donors funding Trump’s ballroom showing contributions from Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s family.
