Trump announces National Guard deployment to New Orleans “in a couple of weeks” after Republican Gov. Landry requests up to 1,000 troops for Democratic-run city.
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.
Billionaire Michael Dell pledges $6 billion to seed “Trump accounts” for 25 million children as Dell Technologies holds multiple federal contracts.
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.
Justice Department sues six more states for voter data including partial Social Security numbers, bringing total to 14 states sued and 26 targeted for records.
Federal judge finds “substantial likelihood” of unlawful immigration arrests in D.C., blocks warrantless detentions, orders agents to document flight-risk basis and share with plaintiffs.
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.
Trump posts 150 times on Truth Social in five hours Monday night, including 100 posts in the final hour before midnight, then resumes posting before 6 a.m.
Hegseth claims “fog of war” prevented him from seeing survivors clinging to wreckage, says he learned of second lethal strike “a couple hours” later as both chambers plan investigations.
USCIS halts green card and citizenship processing for 19 travel ban countries, canceling interviews for applicants who waited years, widening Trump’s “Third World” freeze.
Congress left “pornographic activity” undefined in tips tax law, forcing IRS agents to review OnlyFans content before denying deductions capped at $25,000.
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.
DOT revokes accreditation for nearly 3,000 trucking schools and warns 4,000 more, one month after appeals court blocked immigrant CDL restrictions.
Trump fires eight more New York immigration judges as fired Ohio judge sues, alleging discrimination based on gender, Lebanese dual citizenship, and prior Democratic candidacy.
Kennedy promotes vaccine committee chair to HHS “chief science officer” role, replaces him with pediatric cardiologist who blames vaccines for causing heart disease.
Three Chuck Schumer district offices receive bomb threats with “MAGA” subject line and false 2020 election claims as political violence against lawmakers continues.
White House physician reports “perfectly normal” cardiovascular and abdominal MRI results, one day after Trump claimed he had “no idea” what body part was scanned.
Third Circuit disqualifies Alina Habba as New Jersey U.S. Attorney, ruling Trump’s maneuver to bypass Senate confirmation violated federal law, first appeals court to block such appointments.
TSA will charge travelers $45 starting February 1 if IDs don’t meet REAL ID standards, more than doubling fee announced just 10 days earlier.
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.
White House names Vice Admiral Frank Bradley as officer who ordered follow-up attack killing boat survivors, defending action as lawful despite whistleblower reports that Hegseth gave “kill everybody” order.
United Nations urges US to maintain asylum access and due process after Trump’s “Third World” migration freeze following DC shooting.
US and Syrian forces destroy 15 ISIS weapons sites in joint operation weeks after Trump met with Syrian president, a former al Qaeda commander sanctioned as terrorist until recently.
Trump says he believes “100 percent” Hegseth’s denial of kill order for boat survivors, but adds he “wouldn’t have wanted” the second strike that killed them.
Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner meet Ukrainian delegation in Florida as Witkoff heads to Moscow Monday, days after lead negotiator Yermak resigned amid $100 million corruption probe.
Trump invites families of shot National Guard members to White House as Staff Sgt. Wolfe remains critical, both deployed under his plan that federalized DC police force.
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 approval drops to 36% in Gallup poll, lowest since January 6 Capitol attack, as Republican support falls 7 points and independents drop to 25% following election losses and shutdown.
Trump ally Rep. Troy Nehls announces retirement, becoming sixth Texas Republican to exit Congress, nine days before filing deadline as gerrymandered map remains blocked by courts.
Trump frees private equity executive 12 days into seven-year sentence for $1.6 billion fraud that prosecutors said victimized 10,000 investors including farmers, veterans, teachers, and nurses.
House Armed Services leaders join Senate in demanding “full accounting” of boat attacks after Hegseth “kill everybody” order, as Pentagon refuses to provide legal justification in briefings.
Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner meet Ukrainian delegation in Florida days after lead negotiator Yermak resigns following anti-corruption probe into $100 million energy embezzlement scandal.
DHS field office chief apologizes to NYPD for endangering officers after 15 arrested at Chinatown anti-ICE protest blocking federal convoy, as mayor-elect Mamdani calls raids “cruel and inhumane.”
Venezuela condemns Trump’s declaration that airspace “should be considered closed” as illegal aggression after US attacks kill 80+ and US deploys largest regional force since 1989 Panama invasion.
ICE deports Austin college student to Honduras 48 hours after arrest at Boston airport despite federal judge issuing deportation stay, lawyer says.
ICE officers stopped Indigenous actor walking to bus stop, told her Oregon tribal ID “looked fake” and “anyone can make that,” refused to verify before leaving.
Denmark establishes “night watch” team to monitor Trump’s social media for Greenland mentions, circulating daily reports to government officials at 7 a.m.
Indiana Republican state senator announces “no” vote on Trump-backed redistricting, citing Trump’s use of disability slur, days after colleagues were swatted for opposing mid-cycle map changes.
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.
Northwestern agrees to pay federal government $75 million to settle antisemitism claims and restore $790 million frozen in April, fourth major university to pay Trump administration.
Trump announces pardon for former Honduras president serving 45 years for protecting US-bound cocaine shipments while administration kills suspected traffickers in Caribbean boat attacks.
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.
US military conducted follow-up attack to kill survivors of first September boat attack after Hegseth ordered all aboard killed, prompting bipartisan Senate Armed Services probe.
Trinidad PM reverses denial of US military presence, confirms Marines working on airport radar in Tobago one day after meeting Joint Chiefs chairman during largest Caribbean buildup in generations.
USCIS pauses all affirmative asylum applications one day after Trump announces “permanent pause” on migration from “Third World Countries” following DC shooting.
DC shooter upgraded to murder charge after National Guard Specialist Beckstrom dies, as Trump administration blames Biden vetting while confirming asylum granted April 2025 under Trump.
Consumer boycott campaign targets Amazon, Target, and Home Depot from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday over DEI rollbacks, ICE collaboration, and Trump donations.
