Trump’s 18-year-old granddaughter launches clothing brand using White House as photo backdrop two days after riding Marine One to golf tournament.
State Department revokes Colombian President Petro’s visa after he urges U.S. soldiers at New York Gaza protest to disobey Trump’s orders.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting challenges Trump’s order cutting NPR and PBS funding, asserting Congress alone controls its budget as independent nonprofit.
ICE transfers Maryland resident mistakenly deported to El Salvador to Pennsylvania detention center as attorneys question agency’s claim of improved access.
Des Moines school board places Superintendent Roberts on paid leave one day after ICE arrest revealed May 2024 deportation order district never knew about.
Trump directs Defense Secretary to deploy troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities despite Governor Kotek telling him Oregon neither needs nor requested federal forces.
Trump agrees to meet congressional leaders Monday after canceling last Thursday talks, threatening mass federal firings if government shuts down September 30.
Rudy Giuliani settles Dominion’s $1.3 billion defamation suit for undisclosed sum, two years after Fox paid $787 million for same election lies.
California now allows doctors to anonymously mail abortion pills to shield them from Texas lawsuits as FDA review threatens access.
Trump demands Microsoft fire global affairs chief Lisa Monaco after Laura Loomer alerts him to her Biden administration role.
Trump appeals to Supreme Court to overturn 150-year understanding of 14th Amendment, claiming birthright citizenship was “mistaken.”
Federal appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to strip union rights from Pentagon K-12 teachers by labeling them national security workers.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem fast-tracks $11 million for Florida tourist pier after campaign donor intervenes, then dines with him.
Trump fires Sacramento US Attorney hours after she warned Border Patrol chief that planned raids would violate court order.
Justice Dept. subpoenas Fulton County DA Fani Willis’s travel records one day after indicting James Comey in escalating probe of Trump’s foes.
Nexstar and Sinclair reverse Kimmel blackout after FCC chair threatened “news distortion” complaints if host wasn’t fired.
Abu Dhabi royal fund and ByteDance will hold over one-third of TikTok US despite Trump’s claim of “American control.”
House Democrats release Epstein records showing scheduled meetings with Bannon, Thiel and Gates, plus query about Musk visiting island.
Hegseth orders generals to Quantico to demand they “row in the same direction” or face career consequences.
Federal judge extends block on deportation of 70 Honduran and Guatemalan children after finding Trump’s reunification claims false.
Transportation Dept. finds 190,000 of 200,000 immigrant truck drivers were improperly licensed, threatens California with $160 million funding cut.
Federal agents fire baton rounds at Broadview ICE protesters for third straight Friday as DHS labels demonstrators “Antifa-aligned violent extremists.”
Florida arrests more than 6,000 suspected undocumented immigrants in five months as DHS reimburses state $30 million.
ICE officer relieved of duties after throwing Ecuadorian woman to floor following her husband’s arrest at Manhattan courthouse.
Atlanta airport forfeits $37.5 million in FAA grants after refusing to disavow DEI programs despite attempted contract edits.
Transportation Dept. cancels bike and trail grants in six states, calling projects “hostile to motor vehicles.”
Trump orders declassification and release of Amelia Earhart files after Northern Mariana Islands representative cites residents’ accounts of seeing her on Saipan.
Federal judge rules Trump ally Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic 51 times while promoting 2020 election lies, facing nine-figure damages.
Sixteen states sue HHS after agency threatens to strip $35 million in sex ed funding over lessons mentioning transgender students.
Trump demands up to 10% stake in Nevada lithium mine for renegotiating $2.26 billion loan while opposing automakers’ EV transition.
ICE detains Des Moines schools superintendent after May 2024 removal order that district says it never knew about.
Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid despite GAO ruling the move illegal.
Tennessee Gov. Lee deploys National Guard to Memphis without arrest powers, two weeks after Trump’s unilateral intervention order.
Former National Park superintendents urge Interior to close parks during shutdown, warning Burgum’s keep-open order endangers visitors without adequate staffing.
FBI fires up to 20 agents for kneeling at 2020 George Floyd protest despite prior review clearing them of political intent.
House Republicans propose renaming career training Pell Grants as “Trump Grants” despite Rhode Island opposition to changing the 45-year-old name.
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens files impeachment articles against RFK Jr. over cuts to cancer research and vaccine restrictions.
Trump threatens to relocate 2026 World Cup matches from “dangerous” cities including Chicago, which isn’t hosting any games.
Oklahoma schools chief Walters resigns with year left in term to lead anti-union teacher group aiming to “destroy” teachers unions.
National Archives releases New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Sherrill’s unredacted military records including Social Security number and private information to Republican opponent.
Trump orders federal prosecutors to seek death penalty in every eligible DC case despite city’s 44-year ban on capital punishment.
Trump imposes 100% tariff on branded drug imports and new levies on trucks and furniture starting Wednesday.
Justice Department sues six states including California and New York for refusing to hand over private voter data including partial Social Security numbers.
Portland State study finds Trump’s spending bill threatens $530 million in federal funding for Northwest tribes’ water, housing and climate programs.
Hegseth keeps Medals of Honor for 20 soldiers who participated in 1890 Wounded Knee massacre after Austin-ordered review panel recommended retention.
Planned Parenthood halts Wisconsin abortion services after appeals court lifts injunction blocking Trump’s Medicaid funding ban.
Former Fed chairs Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen warn Supreme Court that removing Lisa Cook threatens independence and could trigger inflation.
Trump signs executive order approving $14 billion TikTok deal giving Oracle and investors control while ByteDance retains less than 20%.
Federal officials call Dallas ICE shooting terrorism, say gunman left notes targeting agents as “human traffickers” but killed restrained detainee instead.
Federal prison system strips union rights from 35,000 workers following Trump executive order allowing agencies to bypass collective bargaining.
