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2026-10-13 12:30:08

Trump Ads Funded Despite Court Order; FBI Searches Omar Home

The U.S. government spent nearly $22 million in taxpayer funds on Trump ads despite a judge ordering removal. Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in a politically disputed probe. Trump intensifies midterm campaigning as measles outbreaks raise travel concerns. read more

2026-10-04 19:50:07

Trump Names Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton as AI Czar

Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as White House AI czar, leading a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal engagement and maintain American global leadership in super intelligence, despite limited current AI regulation. read more

2026-10-01 19:10:07

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Olympian, Citing Trump Pressure

A judge permanently dismissed vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, ruling political pressure from President Trump necessitated closure. Prosecutors admitted botched installation, not vandalism, caused Reflecting Pool damage. The ruling prevents refiling, delivering a victory for the rule of law. read more

2026-09-29 15:40:04

Trump Rolls Back Biden Fuel Efficiency Standards

The Trump administration is scaling back Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks, according to NPR. The rollback weakens environmental regulations governing vehicle emissions and fuel economy requirements. read more

2026-09-26 06:10:38

White House Blocks CNN, Taps Conservative Network for Air Force One

The White House excluded CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s Knoxville trip, replacing it with conservative Real America’s Voice News. This follows a judge’s temporary reprieve for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after Trump banned them from White House grounds. read more

2026-09-23 06:40:02

Trump to Drop 760,000 ACA Enrollees Over Fraud Claims

The Trump administration plans to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees, citing fraud and nonexistent individuals. Vice President JD Vance announced $2.2 billion in savings, suspended new broker enrollments, and prompted criticism over transparency and potential wrongful cancellations. read more

2026-09-17 00:10:05

Trump Admin to Put Warning Signs at Smithsonian Museums

The Trump administration plans warning signs at Smithsonian museums, accusing leadership of promoting radical ideologies. Interior Secretary Burgum cites transparency concerns. Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch III resigns amid pressure. Senators debate institutional independence. read more

2026-09-14 14:40:03

Trump Admin Deported 170+ Migrants Illegally, Report Finds

The Trump administration reportedly deported over 170 migrants in violation of court orders, prioritizing enforcement targets over legal due process. Immigration attorneys criticize the rushed removals, while DHS insists it complies with court orders and maintains the law is on its side. read more

2026-09-11 20:10:07

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Bid to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open

A federal appeals court ruled the Energy Department unlawfully forced a Michigan coal plant to stay open past retirement, citing no emergency. The decision, favoring states and environmental groups, challenges similar Trump administration actions nationwide. read more

2026-09-10 01:40:04

Pirro Shuts Down Reporter Over Trump Reflecting Pool Case

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro angrily refused reporter questions about Trump’s demands to reopen the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against ex-Olympian David Hearn, whose charges collapsed after prosecutors blamed botched construction, not vandalism, while Trump pressures Pirro publicly. read more

2026-09-10 01:10:06

Melanias Office Shuts Down Rumors About Trump Aide Natalie Harp

Melania Trump's aide dismissed rumors about Natalie Harp, calling her a loyal, hardworking White House aide and cancer survivor. He accused mainstream media of obsessing over tabloid gossip about Trump's close relationship with Harp. read more

2026-09-09 18:40:04

White House removes Tetris-like game after legal threat

The White House removed its "Build the Wall" game after Tetris owner threatened legal action over copyright infringement. The arcade-style game simulated a border barrier defense, prompting Tetris to distance itself and review the matter. read more

2026-09-07 04:00:03

Construction begins on Trumps monumental triumphal arch.

Trump administration plans begin construction on a triumphal arch, NPR reports via Steve Inskeep and New York Times' Emily Badger. The project moves forward despite unspecified details or controversies. Construction work is set to start. read more

2026-09-07 02:10:35

White House weighs paying stay-at-home parents subsidies

Trump administration weighs childcare subsidies favoring married couples with stay-at-home spouses, aiming to promote traditional families and boost birth rates. Critics warn single working parents may suffer from unchanged funding, while legal questions arise over marriage mandates. read more

2026-09-06 20:50:09

Trump Administration Starts D.C. Arch Despite Legal Fight

Trump administration plans groundbreaking for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., despite lacking final federal approvals and facing an ongoing lawsuit. Construction proceeds amid legal challenges and regulatory uncertainty. read more

2026-09-06 19:10:03

Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Toxic Workplace, Strip Club Report

Trump's ex-Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a toxic workplace, took staff to a strip club, and had an improper bodyguard relationship, per an inspector general report detailing misconduct and misuse of funds. read more

2026-09-04 03:10:03

White House arcade games spark criticism over policy trivialization

White House launches arcade games on its website, letting users build a border wall and sort school meals per Trump's MAHA agenda. Critics call gamifying immigration and detention "embarrassing," while supporters cheer the move. read more

2026-09-03 23:30:50

Reflecting Pool repairs top $19M amid botched work

Trump administration spends nearly $20M on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs, awarding contracts despite earlier promises to halt. Algae persists, sealant peels, and vandalism charges against David Hearn were dropped after admitting botched installation. read more

2026-09-03 22:10:03

Trump targets private schools tax status over race policies

Trump administration proposes revoking tax-exempt status for private schools considering race in admissions, scholarships, or athletics, affecting up to 18,000 institutions, citing Supreme Court precedent and racial discrimination concerns. read more

2026-09-03 20:50:07

Forest Service closes 23 research stations in overhaul

US Forest Service closes 23 research stations across 13+ states to cut costs, relocating 95 workers and saving $16 million. Another 41 facilities stay open after congressional concerns. Critics warn of habitat and access risks amid 6,000 staff losses. read more

2026-09-03 15:10:07

Trump Corrects Lutnick After False Iran Casualty Claims

Trump says Commerce Secretary Lutnick misspoke claiming no US deaths in Iran war, after 18 service members died. Lutnick also faces scrutiny over Epstein island visit and false claims about data centers' water use. read more

2026-09-03 14:40:08

Federal push threatens California coastal authority

The Trump administration is escalating pressure on California to boost fossil fuel production, reviewing the Coastal Commission's authority over federal projects, offshore drilling, and pipelines, despite state opposition and renewable energy progress. Environmentalists fear federal overreach undermines coastal protections. read more

2026-09-03 14:40:03

National Mall closed for repairs after summer events, vandalism

Trump closes National Mall sections until January 2027 for grass restoration after summer events caused damage. Park Service cites significant turf rehabilitation needs following America's 250th celebrations and vandalism incidents. read more

2026-09-03 12:00:09

Trump threatens Smithsonian funding over anti-American claims

Trump threatens to cut Smithsonian federal support over alleged anti-Americanism and diversity practices. Officials cite discrimination concerns, while historians warn against erasing critical U.S. history. Smithsonian leadership denies claims, escalating cultural and political tensions. read more

2026-09-03 12:00:06

FEMA Survives Trump Elimination Push, Former Chief Says

Ex-FEMA chief David Richardson says Trump's push to eliminate the agency has faded, shifting to reform under new leadership. Staffing and disaster aid delays persist, but wholesale abolition appears abandoned. read more

2026-09-03 09:10:33

Trumps Lafayette Park fence plan faces federal review

Trump's plan to fence Lafayette Park faces federal review amid security concerns, though approval seems likely. The underground visitor center draws less opposition. Critics worry about altering the iconic space's historic open access. read more

2026-09-02 16:40:03

Duffys wife: Transportation job was all that remained

Sean Duffy's wife revealed Trump offered him Transportation Secretary as the only Cabinet role left. She said Trump warned, "Don't eff it up." Duffy praised the department, while Campos-Duffy addressed conflicts and their unplanned children. read more

2026-09-02 09:30:38

Chinese Immigrant Dies Hours After ICE Detention Intake

ICE detainee Lianyong Wei died hours after intake in Saipan, marking the 57th death under Trump’s second term. Policy changes exclude post-release deaths from tallies, raising oversight concerns. read more

2026-09-01 14:40:06

Trump hosts $1M pitch contest with Minaj, Cain

Trump administration launches a $1M Shark Tank-style contest with Nicki Minaj and Dean Cain as judges. Five entrepreneurs compete for growth capital in the Small Business Administration's event, part of Freedom 250 celebrations. read more

2026-09-01 11:40:09

US pushes pro-growth AI agenda at summit

Trump administration hosts AI summit promoting pro-growth tech, opposing new regulatory bodies. UN warns AI outpaces oversight; security concerns rise after Hugging Face breach. Chinese open-weight systems threaten U.S. dominance, intensifying calls to keep world in American ecosystem. read more

2026-09-01 00:50:08

Army Secretary Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth tensions

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after 18 months amid reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking another military leadership shakeup during Trump's administration. No reason was given, though tensions were widely reported. read more

2026-08-31 22:10:03

Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction To Continue

Supreme Court allows Trump's $400M White House ballroom construction to continue, reversing lower court orders. Chief Justice Roberts dissents, calling it "likely unlawful," but majority rules plaintiff lacks standing. Legal merits remain unresolved. read more

2026-08-29 01:10:06

Miller Uses Trump Aides Access to Push Agenda: Report

Stephen Miller reportedly used aide Natalie Harp, nicknamed "human printer," to deliver anti-immigration content directly to Donald Trump, bypassing direct communication. Videos shown to Harp quickly appeared on Trump's Truth Social, highlighting her influential White House role. read more

2026-08-28 09:50:03

Trump Administration Restricts Foreign Student Internship Approvals

Trump administration restricts foreign-student internship approvals, warning universities noncompliance could cost certification to enroll international students. UCLA and UC Berkeley paused CPT processing, while DHS defends rules amid broader campus crackdowns. read more

2026-08-27 21:40:36

Leavitts Exit Leaves Press Secretary Role Hard to Fill

Karoline Leavitt's departure as Trump's press secretary leaves a uniquely skilled successor challenge. Her blend of media relations, managerial competence, and combative style was rare. Replacing her with big-name hires may prove impossible, risking a rougher press operation. read more

2026-08-27 21:00:41

Trump White House staff reportedly wants out, reporter says

White House morale plummets as Iran war strains resources, with most staffers reportedly planning exits. Trump lashes out, facing midterm defeat fears and key departures like Leavitt's, per Haberman. read more

2026-08-27 18:30:04

Ex-Border Patrol Chief Claims Trump Admin Wants Him Dead

Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino claims the Trump administration wants him dead, alleging security was withdrawn after his exit. He blames Border Czar Tom Homan; the White House calls it absurd. read more

2026-08-27 10:20:08

Education Dept deletes post comparing Trump to Hitler

Trump's Department of Education deleted a social post misquoting Churchill's "tiger" line from *Darkest Hour*, inadvertently comparing the administration to Nazi Germany. Critics mocked the blunder, noting Churchill referenced Hitler, prompting swift backlash and removal. read more

2026-08-27 09:30:38

Kennedy Center demolition threat in Trump renaming lawsuit

Kennedy Center board threatens demolition if Trump-naming renovation is blocked, calling facility "sick" and "embarrassing." Justice Department backs $250M plan; Rep. Beatty seeks court halt, citing unlawful renaming. Emergency hearing set Thursday. read more