As Venezuela standoff intensifies, Trump announces $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks for 1.4 million service members from tariff revenue.
Trump installs plaques under White House presidential portraits calling Biden “worst President” and accusing Obama of spying on his 2016 campaign.
Trump uses prime-time address to blame Biden for economy and defend tariffs amid slumping approval, offering no new policies.
Sen. Murphy says Rubio and Hegseth admitted in classified briefing that boat strike targets carry cocaine to Europe, not fentanyl to America.
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair boat attacks aim to pressure Maduro, contradicting administration claims they target drug trafficking.
Trump announces primetime address Wednesday to tout accomplishments and preview policy after Democrats’ strong showing in November elections.
Trump orders total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, demands Caracas return oil assets Venezuela nationalized in the 1970s.
Fed chair candidate Hassett says Trump’s voice “would have no weight” in rate decisions, two days after Trump told Wall Street Journal his pick should seek his insight.
Thailand says it will continue military strikes on Cambodia hours after Trump claimed both countries agreed to a ceasefire, with Thai prime minister stating “there was no ceasefire in place.”
Justice Department appeals order requiring sign language interpreters at White House briefings, arguing Trump should not be forced to “share his platform” or compromise his “image.”
FDA says it is investigating COVID vaccine deaths “across multiple age groups” after official claimed without evidence that 10 children died.
Trump taps election denier Gregg Phillips to lead FEMA disaster response, 3 years after he was jailed for refusing to produce evidence for voter fraud claims.
Democrat Eric Gisler flips Georgia state House seat by 200 votes, one year after losing same district 61-39, as GOP drops below 100 seats for first time since 2005.
Trump calls European allies “weak” and “decaying,” pressures Zelenskyy to “play ball” by ceding territory, days after Russia praised U.S. national security strategy.
Trump falsely claims prices “coming down very substantially” at Pennsylvania inflation speech, attacks Rep. Omar as crowd chants “send her back.”
Trump denies saying he would release boat strike video four days after promising “no problem” on camera, calls ABC reporter “most obnoxious.”
Immigration judge orders release of mother of White House press secretary’s nephew after rejecting DHS claim she was a “criminal illegal alien.”
Court records contradict White House claims about press secretary’s brother’s ex, showing shared custody and home address while he previously threatened deportation.
First U.S. national security strategy to use white nationalist rhetoric warns European allies face “civilizational erasure” from immigration, may become “majority non-European.”
FIFA creates inaugural “Peace Prize” to give Trump at World Cup draw, honoring his “exceptional and extraordinary actions” for peace as Caribbean boat killings continue.
Trump administration slashes work authorizations for legal immigrants from five years to 18 months, citing shooting by Afghan asylum seeker as justification for restricting hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum holders.
Trump renames US Institute of Peace after himself months after gutting the agency, firing its board, and taking over its building in what a federal judge called an illegal seizure.
Trump declares all Biden pardons signed by autopen are “fully and completely terminated,” tells recipients protections are “of no legal effect.”
Kari Lake notifies Congress of plans to close Voice of America overseas bureaus and radio stations despite April court order requiring agency to maintain news operations.
Trump calls affordability a Democratic “hoax” and “con job” one week after branding himself “the affordability president,” dismisses consumer concerns about cost of living.
Trump’s eyes close repeatedly during 90-minute Cabinet meeting as White House insists he was “listening attentively,” weeks after report showed schedule down 39% from first term.
Pentagon holds rare briefing with Matt Gaetz and Laura Loomer in press corps after policy changes drove out mainstream outlets, as Gaetz asks about military plans for Venezuela.
SBA Administrator Loeffler orders investigation into “Somali organizations” in Minnesota COVID fraud, third cabinet secretary in two days to target the state’s Somali community
USDA Secretary Rollins threatens to withhold funding from 21 states refusing SNAP data requests, says cuts start next week to “root out fraud” despite USDA data showing minimal abuse.
Trump calls Rep. Ilhan Omar “garbage,” says Somalis should “go back to where they came from” during Cabinet meeting as ICE plans Minneapolis operation this week.
Treasury Secretary Bessent orders investigation into Minnesota welfare fraud claims despite “scant evidence” funds reached terrorists, targeting state where Walz is governor.
Trump administration renames National Renewable Energy Lab, erasing “renewable energy” from 48-year-old Colorado research institution’s identity.
Two Trump-linked operatives sentenced to one year probation for robocalls intimidating nearly 12,000 Black Detroit voters with mail voting misinformation during 2020 election.
Trump promises to release “perfect” MRI results but claims he has “no idea” what part of his body was scanned during October physical, as White House refuses to explain why test was needed.
Trump declares all Biden executive orders signed by autopen “cancelled” and threatens perjury charges despite autopen being standard practice used by Obama and Trump himself.
FDA vaccine director claims 10 children died from COVID shots in internal memo withholding ages, health conditions, and vaccine makers, released days before CDC panel meets.
White House launches official “Media Offender of the Week” webpage and “Hall of Shame” targeting CBS News, Washington Post, CNN, and dozens of outlets for critical coverage.
Trump calls CBS reporter “stupid” three times after she cites his own inspector general report confirming thorough vetting of Afghan refugees, third female journalist he’s insulted this month.
Trump calls New York Times reporter “ugly, both inside and out” on Wednesday after story documenting his fatigue, dozing in Oval Office, and limited schedule at age 79.
Trump announces “permanent pause” on migration from undefined “Third World Countries” and plans to revoke benefits for all noncitizens one day after National Guard member dies from DC shooting.
Trump bars South Africa from 2026 G20 summit over disputed “white genocide” claims; meeting to be held at Trump-owned resort.
Political consultant who sent AI robocalls mimicking Biden to suppress New Hampshire primary votes says he will defy federal court order to pay damages.
Trump dismisses report that envoy Witkoff coached Kremlin officials on how to pitch Ukraine peace plan before briefing Kyiv, calling it “standard negotiation.”
Trump posts late Saturday night all-caps demand that 6 Democratic lawmakers with military and CIA service “SHOULD BE IN JAIL” for video telling service members they can refuse illegal orders, repeating sedition claim he said is “punishable by DEATH.”
Comey seeks dismissal after prosecutors admit full grand jury never reviewed final indictment that dropped rejected count, signed days before 5-year statute of limitations expired despite DOJ attempting to walk back admission.
Pentagon urges House investigation of Rep. Eugene Vindman for allegedly consulting for Ukraine without approval, days after he led effort demanding Trump-MBS call transcript about Khashoggi.
Trump denies Chicago disaster aid for two summer storms with damage assessments that historically mean approval, two weeks after saying Illinois officials “should be in jail.”
RFK Jr. says he personally ordered CDC to change website language on vaccines and autism, breaking pledge to Senate committee chairman who endorsed his confirmation.
HHS appointees change CDC website to claim vaccine-autism link is unproven, overruling agency scientists after 40 studies of 5.6 million people found no link.
Louisiana allows government officials to sue citizens who don’t remove officials’ personal information from internet within 72 hours, facing 90 days in jail.
