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2026-07-02 19:50:08

Ex-Olympian charged with vandalizing Lincoln Memorial pool

Former Olympian David Hearn faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He denies vandalism, citing pre-existing damage. The Trump administration targets alleged vandals amid pool renovation issues costing $14.7 million. read more

2026-07-02 11:50:07

Trump funding cut shuts Minnesota wrongful conviction unit

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison shut down the Conviction Review Unit after Trump administration denied federal grant renewal. The program investigated wrongful convictions since 2021. Ellison cited budget constraints and inability to absorb costs without harming core responsibilities. read more

2026-07-01 22:10:04

Trumps $400M Qatari Air Force One Takes First Flight

President Trump debuted the $400M Qatar-gifted Air Force One, showcasing a luxurious red-white-blue interior with presidential seal pillows and leather trim. Critics cite ethics concerns, but staff praised the jet as "majestic" on its maiden voyage to North Dakota. read more

2026-07-01 11:00:47

Trump pays Duke Energy $129M to scrap wind farm

Trump administration pays Duke Energy $129 million in taxpayer funds to abandon a North Carolina offshore wind farm. The firm will reinvest in nuclear and natural gas, while critics cite lost jobs and clean energy potential. read more

2026-06-30 20:00:09

Trump admin wildfire policy questioned after 3 deaths

Trump administration revives discredited "full suppression" wildfire policy after three firefighters die in Colorado. Critics warn the approach ignores climate change and fuel buildup, risking more catastrophic blazes. New U.S. Wildland Fire Service faces confusion. read more

2026-06-30 18:10:05

Trump freezes New York Medicaid fraud unit funding

Trump administration freezes New York's Medicaid fraud unit funding, citing low indictments. State officials vow to fight, calling it political retaliation. Similar actions hit Hawaii as part of broader anti-fraud push. read more

2026-06-30 18:00:43

Trump officials kept using Signal after leak

Senior Trump officials, including Hegseth and Rubio, continued using Signal after a reporter was accidentally added to a chat on Yemen strikes. New records reveal 13 unreported chats with names like "Iran/Ukraine Planning," sparking ongoing records-preservation concerns. read more

2026-06-30 17:50:09

Trump paid $11B for federal workers to stay home

Trump admin spent $11B paying 140,000 federal workers not to work after Musk's DOGE-inspired 'fork in the road' email, a Public Citizen report found, calling it costly mismanagement. read more

2026-06-30 11:20:08

Trump Taps Keith Sonderling as New Labor Secretary

President Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid abuse allegations. Sonderling, currently acting director, faces Senate confirmation. He previously led controversial actions at other agencies, including staff firings and grant cancellations. read more

2026-06-30 01:20:07

Michigan Governor Threatens to Pull Guard Over Trump Task Force

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer threatens to withdraw National Guard troops from D.C. if used for Trump's crime task force, insisting they only support America 250 celebrations. She demands strict limits after troops were seen patrolling beyond authorized areas. read more

2026-06-29 20:40:40

Trump aides blindsided by ICE director pick

Stephen Miller and Tom Homan were reportedly blindsided by Trump's pick of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, for ICE director due to Mullin's recommendation, sparking internal dissent over his lack of experience. read more

2026-06-27 23:10:10

Trump nominates former Oklahoma trooper to lead ICE

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and Marine, to lead ICE. The nomination follows scrutiny of immigration tactics and Todd Lyons' resignation. Schroyer, currently a DHS senior adviser, would work with Secretary Markwayne Mullin on immigration enforcement. read more

2026-06-25 10:10:10

Trump casts doubt on deadly Iran school strike

President Donald Trump dismissed blame for a deadly Iran school strike killing 175, claiming responsibility may never be known. U.S. military investigation suggests likely involvement, but Trump denies evidence. Questions over U.S. role persist amid international outrage. read more

2026-06-24 01:20:07

Trump blames leftist vandalism for Reflecting Pool delays

Trump administration installed fencing around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing leftist vandalism. Six arrested for damage including cuts and fertilizer dumping. Renovation delays persist amid algae issues, with repairs pending after July 4. read more

2026-06-23 20:10:10

Reflecting Pool repairs delayed, Trump blames vandals

Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repair, marred by cracks and algae, won’t finish before July 4th. He blames vandals, boosting police presence. Contractors need weeks to drain and fix the 350-foot gash for America’s 250th celebration. read more

2026-06-23 18:10:10

Marine gets 100 years in Antifa protest case

A US Marine received a 100-year sentence for shooting an ICE officer, with seven others given 30-70 years in the first major Antifa-linked case. Critics view this as a template to suppress left-wing dissent under Trump's crackdown. read more

2026-06-23 17:20:04

Trump Enjoyed Watching Aides Clash Over Ukraine Deal

President Trump relished watching Treasury Secretary Bessent and Commerce Secretary Lutnick clash over a Ukraine minerals deal, with Bessent calling Lutnick "an idiot" and Trump "enjoying the sport" of their insults, a new book reveals. read more

2026-06-23 15:50:10

Trumps intelligence chief starts purge with mass firings

Trump's acting intelligence director Bill Pulte begins firing staffers after pledging to cut hundreds of jobs. The National Counterterrorism Center is expected to be hit hard, while Democrats warn of national security risks. read more

2026-06-22 19:40:10

Trump Appointee Pitched Greenland Takeover for Red Lobster Shrimp

A Trump appointee argued the US could take Greenland’s seafood industry to restore endless shrimp at Red Lobster. This odd justification joins strategic and resource-based claims for annexing the Arctic island, despite widespread opposition. read more

2026-06-22 15:40:06

Olympian denies vandalizing Trumps algae pool

Olympian David Hearn denied vandalizing Trump's Reflecting Pool, calling charges "unfounded lies." He touched peeling blue paint out of curiosity, was arrested, jailed five hours, and faces misdemeanor court. Trump blamed saboteurs for algae and peeling sealant. read more

2026-06-21 03:40:07

DOJ Refuses Judge’s Demand Over $1.8 Billion Fund

Trump's DOJ refuses sworn statements ending the $1.8B 'slush fund' for Jan. 6 allies, calling judge's demand 'unnecessary' and a separation of powers concern, despite prior assurances. read more

2026-06-20 01:40:08

Trump targets 250 Americans for denaturalization push

The Trump administration plans to denaturalize at least 250 Americans this year, a massive spike from past cases. DOJ lawyers are reassigned to target serious fraud, aiming to strip citizenship and enable deportation. read more

2026-06-19 15:40:05

RFK Jr. White House Relationship Now Non-Existent

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s White House relationship is "non-existent," sparking speculation he may be fired from Trump's cabinet. Insiders say Trump has "had it" with Kennedy over vaccine stance and draconian cuts, though allies insist he's staying. read more

2026-06-18 23:30:05

Trump spent $527K on no-bid slave owner statue

Trump administration spent over $527,000 on a no-bid contract to install a statue of slave-owning founder Caesar Rodney in Washington, fast-tracked for America 250 celebrations, sparking criticism over unethical use of taxpayer funds. read more

2026-06-18 14:50:07

Trump declares algae cleanup national priority

Trump administration prioritizes algae cleanup in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as "regional and national priority" before July 4. Staff required to work 12-hour shifts scrubbing the pool after Trump's $14 million renovation turned green. read more

2026-06-17 20:10:07

Trump FEMA nominee pledges fair disaster aid approach

Trump’s FEMA nominee Cameron Hamilton promised an “objective, fair, and reasonable” approach to disaster aid during his Senate hearing. He aims to lead the agency amid threats of dismantling, while facing scrutiny over potential partisanship in aid approvals. read more

2026-06-16 17:40:04

Trump team uses bleach to fix algae in reflecting pool

Trump administration uses bleach to combat algae in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after $14M renovation turned green. Workers dump hydrogen peroxide, alarming visitors and wildlife. "I've never seen it this green before," a resident said. read more

2026-06-16 11:10:05

Trumps Iran Deal Faces Skepticism From Own Officials

Trump's top team, including Rubio, Hegseth, and Ratcliffe, doubts Iran will uphold the nuclear deal. CIA evidence suggests Tehran's intentions conflict with commitments. Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, finalizes the accord amid internal skepticism. read more

2026-06-16 10:50:04

Trump blames Obama for green reflecting pool

Trump administration blames Obama after $14M Reflecting Pool renovation turns green, not blue. Officials cite nanobubbler technology fixing algae, while Obama-era $34M project is criticized. Algae reappeared days after completion. read more

2026-06-13 23:10:08

Judge orders Trump to restore altered park exhibits

A federal judge ordered restoration of altered national park exhibits, criticizing Trump's directive to remove "disparaging" history as rewriting with a "white-out pen." The ruling halts further changes, requiring weekly compliance reports after a lawsuit challenged censorship of slavery and climate change information. read more

2026-06-12 10:50:04

Trump signals Iran deal, names new intel pick

Trump says an Iran deal will be announced "soon." White House prepares for a UFC event amid political challenges. Trump names a new nominee for national intelligence director. read more

2026-06-11 20:40:07

Acting spy chief fires Tulsi Gabbard early

Trump's acting spy chief Bill Pulte pushed out Tulsi Gabbard, telling her "Today is your last day." Gabbard, leaving to care for her husband's cancer, moved her departure from June 30 to June 19 after speaking with Trump. read more

2026-06-10 10:10:03

Trump’s park purge backfires as public revolts

Visitors overwhelmingly criticized Trump’s national park directive to report negative exhibits, with 35,000 public comments condemning the policy as un-American and fascist, while some signs on slavery and climate change were removed or modified. read more

2026-06-06 00:40:03

Reflecting Pool Reopens After Controversial Blue Paint Job

Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool refills after a controversial repainting to "American flag blue," but visitors see little change. Costs rose to $13.1 million amid legal disputes over historic preservation and funding sources. read more

2026-06-05 17:10:07

DOJ: Trump could bulldoze Statue of Liberty with impunity

DOJ lawyers argued nothing can stop Trump from demolishing the Statue of Liberty, as lawsuits challenging his White House ballroom project were too late. Construction includes a bunker with military features, funded by donors with federal contracts. read more

2026-06-04 17:20:03

Former Trump official quits over CIA gold scandal

Amaryllis Fox Kennedy quit Trump administration roles over CIA’s unsupervised gold and cash movement, calling it broken and corrupt. She denied leaving due to Iran war, citing concerns about intelligence community oversight and political weaponization of agencies. read more

2026-06-04 06:40:03

Trump picks Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general

President Trump will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general, elevating his former personal lawyer who led the Justice Department in an acting role. Blanche accelerated investigations into Trump foes but faced backlash over a scrapped $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. read more

2026-06-03 18:50:07

Trump diverts $90M in park fees for July 4 show

Trump reportedly uses $90M from national park entry fees to fund a $1.6M July 4 fireworks show, raising concerns about transparency while the park system faces a $24B maintenance backlog. read more

2026-06-03 17:20:05

Warner warns Trump intelligence pick threatens security

Sen. Mark Warner warns that Bill Pulte, lacking intelligence experience, is unqualified to be acting national intelligence director. Warner argues Pulte's appointment as a Trump loyalist threatens national security and could derail surveillance renewal, giving him control until after midterms. read more