Trump approves F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia despite Pentagon intelligence warning China could acquire technology and questions over Israel’s military edge requirement.
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.
Former Arizona GOP Rep. Austin Smith pleads guilty to forging over 100 signatures on reelection petitions after previously calling charges “ludicrous” and spreading false 2020 election fraud claims.
Acting FEMA chief David Richardson resigns after 7-month tenure overseeing removal of more than third of agency staff.
Trump administration proposes redefining wetlands to exclude seasonal streams and wetlands from Clean Water Act protection, potentially eliminating pollution safeguards for 85% of U.S. wetlands.
Federal prosecutors charge alleged panga captain after Friday boat capsizing off California coast killed four migrants, survivors say he refused to turn back.
Tennessee judge blocks National Guard deployment in Memphis ruling Gov. Lee exceeded authority, issues 5-day hold allowing appeal.
44% of Americans believe Trump involved in Epstein crimes according to YouGov poll published as House prepares vote on releasing all Justice Department files.
Trump creates priority visa access for 2026 World Cup ticket holders while maintaining strict immigration restrictions for asylum seekers and family reunification applicants.
UN Security Council approves Trump’s Gaza plan creating force to disarm Hamas over group’s objections, while resolution references Palestinian statehood Israel firmly opposes.
Trump job approval falls to 39%, tied for lowest of second term, with disapproval among Independents at record high during government shutdown.
U.S. military kills three in 21st strike on alleged drug boat since September, providing no evidence as death toll from attacks in Caribbean and Pacific exceeds 75.
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.’
FAA lifts emergency 10% flight reduction at 40 airports Monday after air traffic control staffing recovers from longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Indiana State Sen. Greg Goode swatted hours after Trump names him on Truth Social for refusing to advance redistricting Trump says would help House Republican majority.
Trump calls on House GOP to release Epstein files after discharge petition forces vote, reversing opposition following email revelation that he ‘knew about the girls.’
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.
Trump pardons at least a dozen people prosecuted by his own first-term appointees, erasing over $1 billion in court-ordered restitution to victims.
Trump buys bonds from policy-affected companies and municipalities, including Intel after his administration took a 10% government stake in the chipmaker.
Ethics report finds former Fed Governor Adriana Kugler violated trading rules by purchasing stocks during interest rate meeting blackout periods.
Federalized California and Texas National Guard troops withdraw from Portland and Chicago after courts blocked their deployment since October.
Marines acknowledge they returned fire on gang members who attacked Thursday in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control 90% of city.
Brazil says 40% tariff imposed over Bolsonaro trial remains on coffee, beef, and fruit despite Trump removing April levies.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says she is receiving death threats after Trump withdrew support for her stance on Epstein files and Affordable Care Act.
Man arrested 3 days after entering Newark federal building with bat and damaging U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s office.
Trump pardons 2 Jan. 6 rioters for illegal weapons and FBI threats discovered during investigations, saying the searches should never have occurred.
Border Patrol breaks man’s truck window while demanding papers in Charlotte, the first U.S. city where CBP operates immigration enforcement independently of ICE.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins orders all 41 million SNAP recipients to reapply claiming 186,000 deceased beneficiaries in 29 red states despite existing 6-12 month state recertification requirements already in place.
Trump vows $1-5 billion BBC lawsuit over January 6 speech edit despite apology that triggered resignations of director general and news head, continuing pattern of extracting media settlements since return to power.
FBI Director Patel grants polygraph waivers to Deputy Director Bongino and two senior staff with no FBI experience despite security division complaint, giving unprecedented access to President’s Daily Brief without standard background check.
Border Patrol deploys to Charlotte as soon as Saturday with no federal coordination as Governor Stein’s White House outreach goes unanswered and immigrant families change weekend plans.
Memphis National Guard deployment expands to 350 troops under Trump task force while Shelby County Mayor Harris sues Governor Lee claiming unconstitutional military use.
Trump Transportation Department officially withdraws Biden-era rule requiring airlines to pay $200-$775 for flight delays, citing “unnecessary regulatory burdens” despite Democratic senators defending passenger protections in October.
Trump withdraws IRS chief counsel nominee after Senate Finance approval, with conservative influencer Loomer claiming credit using “#LOOMERED” and citing White House official confirming her posts prompted withdrawal.
FAA halves mandatory flight cuts from 6% to 3% after airlines refused to comply and cut only 2% Friday, as House Democrats demand safety data and 3,500 controller shortage persists.
DC Preservation League sues Trump over plan to paint 137-year-old Eisenhower building white, alleging violations of historic preservation laws and risk of permanent moisture damage to National Historic Landmark.
USVI House delegate Plaskett received real-time texts from Epstein during 2019 Michael Cohen hearing that appeared to influence her questioning about Trump assistant, newly released documents show.
Indiana Senate won’t vote on mid-decade congressional redistricting despite Trump phone pressure and two Vance visits, with Senate President announcing not enough Republican votes to pass.
Bureau of Labor Statistics schedules delayed September jobs report for Thursday with Democratic senators accusing Trump administration of intentionally restricting economic data release as October CPI may never be compiled.
Federal judge blocks Trump from withholding UC research funds or demanding $1.2 billion settlement restricting academic freedom, calling administration “coercive and retaliatory” in fourth ruling against funding cuts since June.
Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council head appoints himself to prosecute Trump state election interference case after multiple prosecutors decline before court deadline that would have dismissed charges.
Trump withdraws endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene hours after she texts him urging support for Epstein files release, ending months-long feud as she claims attack aims to intimidate Republicans before House vote.
Postmaster General Steiner refuses to reevaluate USPS modernization plan despite $9 billion loss, $900 million controllable loss increase, and bipartisan congressional caucus demanding pause.
Justice Department replaces pardons bearing identical Trump signatures after online speculation, blaming technical error despite House GOP declaring Biden’s autopen use void and demanding DOJ investigation.
Federal Bureau of Prisons requests transfer of Tina Peters, convicted of voting machine access crimes, from Colorado state prison despite behavior violations that blocked safer state housing.
Bondi assigns Manhattan prosecutor Jay Clayton to investigate Clinton, other Trump foes’ Epstein ties hours after Trump’s demand, though FBI found no evidence and none accused by victims.
Trump housing chief Bill Pulte sends fourth mortgage fraud referral targeting Democratic Trump critic Eric Swalwell, who has surviving lawsuit against president and appeared on FBI Director Kash Patel’s government gangster list.
Trump-Epstein statue depicting pair holding hands returns to display outside DC restaurant after Park Police removed it from National Mall.
