Trump endorses Rep. Julia Letlow to primary Sen. Bill Cassidy after the Louisiana Republican criticized CDC’s decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11.
Noem denied federal agents used chemical agents on Minnesota protesters, then backtracked after CBS showed video the judge had called “uncontroverted” evidence.
Trump says he will sign executive order giving Army-Navy football game an exclusive television window that would block competing playoff games.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger takes oath as Virginia’s 75th governor and first woman elected to the office.
Trump officials communicated with Venezuela’s Diosdado Cabello for months before and after the Maduro raid, despite his $25 million bounty and narcotics indictment.
Border Patrol chief says judge’s order won’t stop agents using tear gas on protesters who “cross the line,” claiming force is only used against the violent.
Michael Cohen says he felt “pressured and coerced” by Manhattan prosecutors to provide testimony against Trump, accusing DA Bragg and AG James of blurring justice and politics.
Pentagon orders 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota as Trump threatens Insurrection Act against protesters.
FBI asks agents nationwide to volunteer for temporary duty in Minneapolis, with messages that did not specify the assignment or reference ongoing protests.
Trump’s Board of Peace draft charter grants permanent membership to countries contributing at least $1 billion, with Trump controlling the funds and serving as chairman.
DHS insists Maryland mother is “NOT a U.S. citizen” and places her in ankle monitor despite birth certificate, hospital footprints, immunization records and Johns Hopkins pediatrician’s verification.
White House told CBS to air Trump interview unedited or “we will sue your ass off,” weeks after network settled prior Trump lawsuit for $16 million.
DHS seeks to deport two detainees who told Washington Post they witnessed guards choking a fellow immigrant to death at a Texas detention camp.
Netanyahu’s office says Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace announcement was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts government policy over Turkey’s inclusion.
Counter-protesters overwhelm pardoned January 6 rioter’s pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis as “Defend Our Neighbors” organizers commit to nonviolence.
U.S. airstrike kills al-Qaeda leader in Syria tied to December ambush that killed two Iowa National Guardsmen and their interpreter.
Thousands march in Greenland’s largest recorded protest as Prime Minister joins demonstrators outside U.S. Consulate in Nuuk.
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight European allies starting February 1 until U.S. acquires Greenland, rising to 25% in June.
Justice Department sues Virginia for refusing to hand over voter registration data, the 15th state sued since September in DOJ’s campaign to collect personal information from voter rolls.
Federal judge issues restraining order banning ICE agents from retaliating against, arresting, or using chemical irritants against peaceful protesters in Minnesota.
Trump announces Gaza “Board of Peace” with members from the U.S., U.K., and Canada but no Middle Eastern representatives on the body that will govern Palestinian territory.
House Ethics Committee announces investigation into Rep. Nancy Mace over lodging reimbursements, after she expensed over $27,000 while co-owning a $1.6 million Capitol Hill townhouse.
Federal judge rules TSA “plainly” violated court order by trying to strip airport screeners of union rights through a second memo after the first was blocked last year.
USDA directs employees to Google search foreign scientists they collaborate with for “subversive or criminal activity” and send flagged names to the agency’s Office of Homeland Security.
FAA warns pilots of potential military activity and GPS interference over the eastern Pacific Ocean and Central American airspace through mid-March.
Federal judge gives Trump administration 21 days to return deported college student to the U.S. after government lawyer apologized for violating court order that should have prevented her removal.
Bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Copenhagen to reassure Danish and Greenlandic leaders as European troops deploy to the island Trump has refused to rule out taking by force.
Trump granted clemency to Adriana Camberos for the second time, pardoning her after she was convicted on new fraud charges committed following his 2021 commutation of her previous sentence.
Trump purchased up to $1 million in bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery one week after their merger announcement, which he has said he’ll regulate.
Federal judge allows third offshore wind project to resume construction this week, rejecting Trump administration’s unspecified national security claims and citing “inconsistencies” in government evidence.
Trump appointed the architect he hired to design the White House ballroom to the Commission of Fine Arts, which will now review and approve the $400 million project.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met in Caracas with Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s former vice president whom the U.S. installed as acting Venezuela president two weeks ago.
Trump says “no reason right now” to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota, one day after threatening to deploy military against protesters he called “insurrectionists.”
Justice Department tells judge to reject bipartisan congressional request for independent monitor overseeing Epstein files release, saying lawmakers lack standing to intervene.
Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers, reversing course one week after sending initial notices to begin collections.
National Guard deployment in Washington extended through end of 2026, with 2,400 troops from Republican-led states patrolling Metro stations and the National Mall while armed with rifles and pistols.
Trump threatens tariffs on any country that won’t “go along with Greenland,” one day after Danish delegation left Washington citing “fundamental disagreement” with U.S. demands.
Justice Department issues grand jury subpoenas to Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey in criminal investigation opened after both publicly condemned ICE operations in Minneapolis.
Trump’s ambassador nominee to Iceland apologizes after joking to House colleagues that the country would be the “52nd state” and he would be its governor.
Trump announces “Board of Peace” for Gaza, calling it the “Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled,” as Israel continues strikes that killed nine on Thursday.
ICE agents ate at Minnesota Mexican restaurant, then arrested three workers as they closed for the night, following them to a church and middle school.
Eleven Democrats ask FTC to investigate Trump Mobile for collecting deposits six months ago on phones never delivered and dropping “Made in USA” claims days after launch.
Federal judge orders release of Bolivian asylum seeker held 11 months after immigration judge ruled in his favor, as ICE sought third-party countries to deport him.
Texas A&M cancels graduate ethics course three days into semester, demanding professor specify in advance which days he would discuss race and gender.
ICE deputy director Madison Sheahan resigns to run against Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in Congress, in a race that could become referendum on immigration crackdown.
Reagan-appointed judge declares Trump cabinet secretaries engaged in “unconstitutional conspiracy” to chill pro-Palestinian speech, comparing ICE enforcement to Fugitive Slave Act.
Medical examiner preliminarily rules death of Cuban immigrant at Texas detention camp a homicide, citing asphyxia from neck and chest compression during struggle with staff.
San Jose creates “ICE-free zones” on city property, banning federal agents from using parking lots, garages and public spaces for immigration staging or processing.
California becomes second state in two days to defeat DOJ demand for unredacted voter registration data, as federal judges cite privacy violations.
White House says Trump was “speaking facetiously” when he told Reuters “we shouldn’t even have” midterm elections, with press secretary dismissing reporter who cited Americans who died for democracy.
