Trump suggests federal takeover of New York City and Washington D.C. during Cabinet meeting while attacking democratic socialist NYC mayoral candidate.
DOGE gains approval authority over Defense Department IT and consulting contracts exceeding $1 million in expanded oversight role.
WaPo Exclusive: White House strips DOGE of control over grants.gov after Musk’s exit, restoring agencies’ authority to post billions in awards and averting impoundment delays.
Iranian retaliatory attacks force DHS to restore counter-terrorism funding to five cities with Democratic mayors that had been withheld for months.
Over 20 state attorneys general sue Trump administration for using obscure five-word clause to justify billions in federal funding cuts they claim bypasses Congress.
DOGE operative Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, 19-year-old high school graduate with access to sensitive federal systems, resigns from government.
DOGE coordinates USPS reforms with White House and Treasury beyond authorized scope as Trump administration discusses emergency price hikes and privatization.
Trump’s CFPB drops 18 enforcement cases against predatory lenders including Credit Acceptance which profits from borrower failures while vulnerable consumers face thousands in judgments.
After the Fed leaves rates unchanged, FHFA director Bill Pulte and Trump demand chair Powell cut rates or resign, continuing their long running public feud.
DHS Secretary Noem requires personal approval for all contracts over $100k despite facing 5,100 annual reviews, prompting former acquisition chief to call policy “absolutely nuts.”
