Trump to Open Great American State Fair After Musician Cancellations
President Trump will lead the opening ceremony of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., following several artist withdrawals amid political concerns
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US Defense Secretary Softens Tone on China but Reaffirms Taiwan Policy
During a Singapore security forum, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged China's regional ambitions while stressing the US commitment to Taiwan and regional balance
Seth Moulton Qualifies to Challenge Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate Primary
Congressman Seth Moulton secured ballot access to challenge incumbent Senator Ed Markey in Massachusetts’ September Democratic Senate primary
Lead Prosecutor Removed from DOJ Case Against James Comey
The DOJ’s lead attorney in the federal case accusing James Comey of threatening President Trump has been replaced amid ongoing legal challenges
Trump Orders CDC to Align With Plan for Fewer Childhood Vaccines
President Trump signed an executive order directing the CDC to revise U.S. childhood vaccine schedules based on an HHS assessment recommending fewer immunizations
Trump-Taiwan Call Delayed Ahead of Xi Jinping’s US Visit
President Trump is no longer expected to speak with Taiwan’s leader before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s potential fall visit to the United States, sources…
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve GOP-Favored Congressional Map After Court Ruling
Louisiana’s legislature approved a new congressional map aimed at securing an additional Republican seat following a Supreme Court ruling against the previous plan
White House Website Claims ICE Arrested Over 700 U.S. Citizens in Immigration Sweep
A White House site displays arrest data including more than 700 U.S. citizens detained by ICE, raising questions about data accuracy and government messaging
Former AG Pam Bondi Testifies Behind Closed Doors in Epstein Probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified privately before the House Oversight Committee about her handling of Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Justice Department’s $1.7 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from operating its $1.7 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund amid ongoing legal challenges over its legality