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.
Trump and Vance excluded from Dick Cheney funeral where Biden, Harris, Pence, Gore, and Quayle attended, after Cheney called Trump “greatest threat to our republic.”
White House defends Trump calling reporter “piggy” for asking about Epstein as “frankness,” saying he gets frustrated when reporters “lie about him.”
State Department instructs embassies to classify DEI policies, abortion subsidies, and hate speech laws as human rights violations in annual global report.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott designates Muslim civil rights group CAIR as terrorist organization and orders criminal investigations, prompting federal lawsuit over First Amendment violations.
Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel after late-night host jokes about Epstein files Trump signed to release, calling comedian a “bum” with “no talent.”
White House calls South African President Cyril Ramaphosa “running his mouth” for saying US reversed G20 boycott, though US is sending ambassador for ceremonial role.
Trump awards $10,000 to nearly 800 air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during 40-day shutdown, excluding thousands who also worked without pay.
Trump calls for death penalty for six Democratic lawmakers with military backgrounds after they told service members that they can refuse illegal orders.
Former GOP rep aide charged with fake personal attack blamed on anti-Trump assailants with cuts and “Trump whore” written on body.
White House releases press release calling ABC News “a Democrat spin operation” day after Trump threatened network’s license over Mary Bruce’s Jamal Khashoggi question to Saudi Crown Prince.
CBP commander Greg Bovino blames NC Gov. Josh Stein for “violent rhetoric” after Stein urged residents to record federal agents’ “inappropriate behavior” during operation that arrested 250 people in four days.
Trump signs Epstein files bill he calls a “hoax” after directing Bondi to investigate Democrats despite DOJ previously finding no evidence for such probe.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott designates Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations.
Trump calls for FCC to revoke ABC broadcast license after reporter Mary Bruce asks why he doesn’t order Epstein file release himself instead of waiting for Congress.
Trump administration excludes South Africa from HIV prevention drug program despite country having world’s largest HIV-positive population, citing Trump’s false claims about White Afrikaner persecution.
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.
Trump administration names Charlotte immigration sweep “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” drawing objection from E.B. White’s granddaughter who says book about freedom contradicts mass arrests.
Trump defends Tucker Carlson interviewing white nationalist Nick Fuentes, saying ‘people have to decide,’ three years after hosting Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Kanye West.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino arrests 81 in Charlotte Saturday, posts their photos with mocking captions on X during operation named after ‘Charlotte’s Web.’
Trump claims unnamed “they” could have added incriminating evidence to Epstein files after the election to explain potential damaging revelations.
Firm run by DHS spokesperson’s husband secretly receives money from $220 million ad contracts that bypassed competitive bidding by invoking border emergency.
