Court filings reveal Florida has received no federal reimbursement for Everglades immigration detention facility despite DeSantis claiming taxpayers “are not on the hook.”
Justice Department sues Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia, and D.C. for voter data, bringing total lawsuits to 22 as bipartisan Wisconsin commission said request violates state law.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation announces full separation from $30 million ICE detention center design contract after chairman drew parallels to forced removal of Native Americans.
Trump signs executive order directing agencies to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug, finishing process Biden started in 2022 after marijuana lobbyists courted president.
TikTok signs deal creating U.S. joint venture valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX taking 15% each while ByteDance retains nearly 20%.
Kennedy Center board Trump installed after firing all members votes to add his name to facility, but Congress must approve and ticket sales are down 50%.
Pentagon confirms Trump’s $1,776 military bonuses come from housing funds Congress appropriated, not tariff revenue as president claimed in primetime address.
Trump suspends diversity visa lottery program that awards 55,000 green cards annually after suspect in Brown University shooting entered through system.
EEOC chair asks white men to report workplace discrimination on social media, promising the agency will help them “recover money under federal civil rights laws.”
Jury convicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan of felony for leading man through courthouse side door after ICE agents arrived to arrest him in April.
White House website displays mystery YouTube livestream for an hour before midnight, hours after Senate confirmed new U.S. chief technology officer.
Delaware lawmakers introduce legislation stripping Avelo Airlines of jet fuel tax breaks and state contracts over ICE deportation flights the state’s only commercial carrier operates elsewhere.
As Venezuela standoff intensifies, Trump announces $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks for 1.4 million service members from tariff revenue.
Judge signals White House ballroom construction will continue as Trump raises price tag to $400 million and thanks judge at Hanukkah event.
FAA lost up to 500 air traffic controller trainees during 43-day shutdown because they weren’t paid, even as academy stayed open.
As Venezuela standoff escalates, Hegseth announces overhaul of military chaplain corps, eliminating Army Spiritual Fitness Guide as first step.
Senate passes $900 billion defense bill 77-20 with 3.8% troop pay raise and threat to cut Hegseth travel budget over boat strike footage.
Faith leaders and protesters chain themselves outside San Francisco immigration court, 12 arrested as federal agents cut through links.
Judge rules shutdown-era layoffs at four agencies must be rolled back, saying spending law prohibited all reduction-in-force actions.
Oklahoma mental health agency seeks bids to privatize four state-run behavioral health clinics as provider warns model already underfunded.
Texas Attorney General launches tip line encouraging public to report suspected bathroom bill violations, though photographing restrooms is illegal.
Federal appeals court allows National Guard to remain in D.C. while judges review legality of Trump’s crime emergency deployment.
Measles cases reach 1,958 in 43 states, highest in 33 years, as CDC posts 78% fewer warnings on social media than previous years.
Trump administration announces $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, largest single package ever, as China warns of “dangerous and violent situation.”
Pentagon escalates probe of Senator Mark Kelly to “official command investigation” over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
Venezuelan Navy begins escorting oil tankers in defiance of Trump blockade as Pentagon scrambles to determine military’s role.
DOJ tells court targeting blue states for energy grant cuts is “constitutionally permissible” because partisanship “can serve as a proxy for legitimate policy considerations.”
Trump installs plaques under White House presidential portraits calling Biden “worst President” and accusing Obama of spying on his 2016 campaign.
HHS terminates seven grants to American Academy of Pediatrics, which is suing Kennedy over vaccine policy.
House passes Greene bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors 216-211, but bill faces likely death in Senate.
Four House Republicans sign Democratic discharge petition to force vote on ACA subsidies, reaching 218 signatures in defiance of leadership.
Senate confirms Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, seven months after Trump pulled his nomination over Democratic donations.
Federal judge blocks DHS policy requiring seven-day notice for congressional visits to ICE detention facilities, calling it “contrary to law.”
Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE after agents drag woman through street, deploy chemical irritants and Taser while yelling “Who wants more?”
Two senators freeze Coast Guard commandant nomination after new policy downgrades swastikas and nooses from hate symbols to “potentially divisive.”
FCC chair tells Senate his agency is “not independent,” as FCC website removes the word from mission statement during hearing.
Sixth Circuit rules 2-1 along party lines that Michigan’s conversion therapy ban violates Catholic charity’s free speech rights.
Trump demands Venezuela return oil assets nationalized decades ago, admitting blockade is motivated by disputes over seized U.S. investments.
House rejects two resolutions to limit Trump’s military campaign against Venezuela, 216-210 and 213-211, with three Republicans breaking ranks.
U.S. military kills four in 26th boat strike since September, hours after House rejects resolutions limiting Trump’s authority.
U.S. government admits Army pilots and air traffic controller failed in January collision that killed 67, as NTSB final report looms.
DOJ’s new Second Amendment section sues U.S. Virgin Islands over gun permit delays and requirements Supreme Court struck down years ago.
Dan Bongino announces departure as FBI deputy director after 11 months to return to podcasting, citing desire to influence 2026 midterms.
Jack Smith tells House Judiciary he had proof beyond reasonable doubt Trump broke law overturning 2020 election, but Jordan blocked public testimony.
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.
Trump donor Miriam Adelson offers $250 million for unconstitutional third term bid at White House Hanukkah event where guest Mark Levin called Trump “the greatest president.”
Trump administration moves to dismantle 65-year-old Colorado climate research center that developed hurricane forecasting tools, calling it “climate alarmism.”
OPM launches Tech Force to hire 1,000 early-career technologists by March after Trump administration shed more than 300,000 federal employees this year.
Texas sues Samsung, LG, Sony, and two Chinese TV makers, alleging deceptive consent hides surveillance software that captures screenshots every half-second and sells viewing data.
