FAA investigates major airlines for compliance with shutdown flight reduction order as Delta discloses $200 million loss, the first public financial toll from a U.S. carrier.
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 confirms travel ban will expand to more than 30 countries after DC shooting, with Noem citing nations lacking “stable government.”
GAO will investigate whether Federal Housing Director Bill Pulte misused authority to refer Trump’s political opponents to DOJ for mortgage fraud after he circumvented his own inspector general to make the referrals.
Institute of Museum and Library Services reinstates all terminated grants after federal judge ruled Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the agency was unlawful, reversing months of frozen funding.
Unions seek emergency court order to block 1,000 federal layoffs after Trump administration argues congressional moratorium on reductions in force does not apply at five agencies, with State Department telling employees to “sue us.”
Former NASA administrator tells Congress the Artemis moon program “cannot work” and should be canceled, warning China will land humans on the Moon first while $10 billion summer infusion provided zero funding for lunar landing efforts.
Texas becomes first state to invest public funds in bitcoin with $5 million purchase after legislators created cryptocurrency fund outside state treasury, limiting future appropriation oversight.
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 hosts signing of DR Congo and Rwanda peace deal while fighting continues, telling attendees the US will “take out the rare earth” and “everybody’s going to make a lot of money.”
ICE arrested Chinese father and 6-year-old son at check-in, separated them, and sent father to detention while son’s location remained unknown for days despite agency claiming “ICE does not separate families.”
Kennedy’s hand-picked vaccine committee defers vote on hepatitis B shot for newborns despite review of 400 studies finding no safety concerns and CDC data showing current schedule prevented 6 million infections.
Navy investigation blames training gaps, understaffing, and inadequate maintenance for four major incidents during Truman carrier deployment including friendly fire shootdown and avoidable collision with merchant vessel.
New York Times sues Pentagon over press restrictions after six reporters surrendered credentials rather than sign Hegseth’s policy limiting what journalists can publish.
Trump replaces White House ballroom architect who warned the 90,000 square foot addition would dwarf the 55,000 square foot mansion, violating basic architectural principles.
Missouri appeals court rewrites Republican ballot measure to explicitly state that voting “yes” would repeal abortion rights voters approved in 2024 after second misleading draft rejected.
Appeals court lets Trump’s National Guard deployment in Washington continue after administration argued no limits exist on presidential power to station troops in American cities.
FBI arrests Virginia man for planting pipe bombs near DNC and RNC headquarters the night before January 6 after tracking purchases across four retailers over 14 months.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges days after judge found Trump’s personal attorney was improperly appointed to prosecute her.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use redistricting maps a lower court found likely unconstitutional, with Justice Kagan warning decision ensures race-based voter placement.
US military kills four more people on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific hours after lawmakers viewed footage of September survivors being killed.
Admiral admits boat attack survivors had no radios, contradicting Pentagon’s legal justification, after showing lawmakers video of 41-minute deliberation before ordering second strike.
Trump waives $15.5 million in restitution for private equity executive convicted of defrauding thousands of investors in $1.6 billion scheme.
Six EPA employees fired for signing letter accusing agency of “recklessly undermining” its mission are appealing to MSPB, alleging First Amendment violations and political retaliation.
Hegseth ousted four-star admiral commanding Caribbean operations after he raised concerns about legality of boat strikes, telling him “don’t ask questions.”
Trump pardons entertainment executive Tim Leiweke five months after his own Justice Department charged him with rigging bids for Texas arena contract.
Illinois signs law establishing state vaccine guidelines and expanding access for children as Pritzker calls federal changes “QAnon-inspired conspiracy theories.”
Trump rolls back Biden fuel economy standards requiring 50.4 mpg by 2031 months after GOP eliminated all penalties for noncompliance.
Treasury Secretary Bessent threatens to “veto” Federal Reserve regional presidents who haven’t lived in their districts three years, escalating White House pressure on independent agency.
Twelve former FDA commissioners publish joint rebuke of vaccine memo in New England Journal of Medicine, saying claims “misrepresent both the science and the regulatory record.”
Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Cuellar on bribery and money laundering charges, claiming he was prosecuted for opposing open borders, not the alleged $600,000 in bribes.
House Judiciary subpoenas Jack Smith for closed-door testimony Dec. 17 after rejecting his offer to testify publicly about Trump investigations.
Trump says Omar should be “thrown the hell out of our country” and barred from Congress in second consecutive day of anti-Somali tirades.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth violated regulations and endangered troops with Signal chat, as Pentagon calls finding a “total exoneration.”
New York AG James challenges authority of acting US attorney appointed through Bondi’s procedural move that other courts have ruled unlawful, blocking subpoenas tied to Trump cases.
Admiral who ordered strike on boat survivors briefs Congress Thursday in classified session that could determine whether Hegseth faces accountability.
ICE launches operations in Minneapolis and New Orleans one day after Trump’s anti-Somali tirade, as New Orleans logs lowest homicide rate in nearly 50 years.
US restricts visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians weeks after Trump ordered Pentagon to plan potential military action over religious persecution claims.
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.
Pentagon knew survivors were in the water but launched second strike “to sink the vessel,” information withheld from Congress until recently.
Trump asks Judge Cannon to permanently block release of Jack Smith’s classified documents report, breaking precedent that special counsel findings be made public.
Trump declares all Biden pardons signed by autopen are “fully and completely terminated,” tells recipients protections are “of no legal effect.”
FDA’s top drug regulator retiring after three weeks, citing concerns that Commissioner Makary’s plans to speed approvals and exclude career scientists may be illegal.
Appeals court revives Georgia ban on giving food and water to voters in line, orders reconsideration ahead of 2026 midterms citing new Supreme Court precedent.
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.
University of Alabama suspends student magazines for Black and female students, citing non-binding Bondi DEI memo that contains no guidance on student publications.
Putin rejects European and Ukrainian revisions to 28-point peace plan after five-hour Kremlin talks with Witkoff and Kushner, warns Russia is “ready” for war with Europe.
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.
Trump announces plan to rebuild Dulles terminals, overriding airport authority’s existing plans after Nov. 10 people mover crash injured 18.
