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Kash Patel said the FBI subpoenaed toll records for phone calls he and Susie Wiles made as private citizens in 2022 and 2023 while Special Counsel Jack Smith was investigating former President Donald Trump. Patel says the records were filed in a manner that concealed them within the FBI’s systems; some procedural elements of the seizure and the age…
In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump outlined arguments supporting potential action against Iran, highlighting Tehran’s backing of militant groups, alleged resumption of its nuclear program, missile development and responsibility for deaths of protesters and U.S. personnel. The speech came amid a notable U.S. military buildup i…
In a near two-hour State of the Union address, President Donald Trump framed his term as a period of national renewal, touting low inflation, record stock markets, sweeping tax cuts and lower drug prices. The speech, delivered amid sagging approval ratings and anti-Trump demonstrations outside the Capitol, sought to reassure Republican lawmakers wo…
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic rebuttal to the president's State of the Union address, focusing on rising consumer costs, the economic effects of tariff policy on farmers, and aggressive federal deportation operations. Speaking from Williamsburg's historic House of Burgesses, Spanberger criticized the administration's…
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to emphasize economic indicators he says are improving - including lower inflation, mortgage and gas costs, rising stock prices, increased oil output, foreign investment and gains in construction and factory employment. His portrayal contrasts with data and public sentiment indicating infla…
At the opening of President Trump's State of the Union address, Democratic Representative Al Green was led out of the House chamber after raising a protest sign that referenced a social media video featuring former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. The White House later removed the video and said a staffer had posted it. Green previously i…
Senator Dick Durbin has accused FBI Director Kash Patel of allowing personal travel and decision-making to interfere with important investigations, citing a whistleblower report. The whistleblower told Durbin’s staff that scheduling tied to Patel’s use of DOJ and FBI aircraft caused delays for specialized response teams in at least two mass shootin…
The Department of Homeland Security has decided not to proceed with a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, Governor Kelly Ayotte said following a meeting with DHS leadership. The withdrawal occurs amid a broader federal push to expand detention capacity and intensifying political, legal and pub…
President Donald Trump is expected to face at least some Supreme Court justices when he gives his State of the Union address, after a 6-3 ruling struck down his tariffs and drew sharp criticism from him. The decision, which concluded that the president exceeded statutory authority by imposing tariffs under a national emergencies law, has heightened…
President Donald Trump will use Tuesday night’s State of the Union address to present his case to a national audience that includes skeptical lawmakers and voters about threatened military action against Iran over its nuclear program. Advisers have recommended focusing on domestic issues such as the economy and immigration, but the lead-up to the s…
President Donald Trump will give his prime-time State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a politically charged moment. With approval ratings down, fresh economic data showing slower growth and faster inflation, a Supreme Court ruling striking down his global tariff regime, and mounting tensions with Iran, the speech is positioned as a h…
The U.S. government is intensifying its scrutiny of foreign financial relationships with American colleges and universities, adding the State Department to a Department of Education-led compliance push. Officials say the move is intended to improve reporting and transparency under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, while critics raise concern…
An analysis of campaign finance disclosures for the most contested U.S. House districts finds Democratic candidates outpacing Republican opponents in fundraising among the competitive races. Incumbents in battleground districts raised a collective sum exceeding $84 million last year, and Democratic challengers running in Republican-held districts b…
A bloc of 22 Senate Democrats unveiled legislation intended to compel the executive branch to reimburse duties and interest collected under tariffs the Supreme Court struck down under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The measure directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to prioritize small businesses and mandates refunds within 180…
FBI Director Kash Patel responded to criticism after video showed him celebrating with the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team in an Italian locker room, saying he was in Milan on official business and would cover any personal expenses. Democrats called the trip a wasteful diversion, and lawmakers have previously alleged misuse of the FBI's Gulfstream G…
Senior U.S. officials and people familiar with internal administration discussions say the president is considering a limited military strike against Iran in the coming days to press Tehran on its nuclear capabilities. Diplomats from both sides are set to meet in Geneva in a last effort to avoid confrontation, while U.S. forces have been moved with…
President Donald Trump announced plans to send a hospital ship to Greenland, saying the mission is intended to care for sick residents. The proposal, made in conjunction with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, arrives amid heightened tensions between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland and raises immediate questions about authorization, logistics and alli…
President Donald Trump used Truth Social to demand that Netflix remove Ambassador Susan Rice from its board, citing comments she made about potential consequences for companies perceived to have sided with him. The dispute overlaps with a high-stakes contest for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), where Netflix and Paramount are locked in competing propo…
The U.S. State of the Union address has transformed from George Washington’s concise 1790 written report into a highly choreographed, prime-time event marked by partisan spectacle and occasional viral confrontations. This year’s speech by President Donald Trump is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday (0200 GMT Wednesday) and will be followed by a tel…
President Donald Trump delivered a forceful, highly personal critique of the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday after the court invalidated his administration's global tariffs. He singled out two justices he appointed who joined the majority, praised the three conservative dissenters including his appointee Brett Kavanaugh, and suggested the court had be…
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would halt the issuance of work permits to new asylum seekers until certain asylum processing times fall to an average of 180 days or below. The administration says the change is intended to reduce incentives to file asylum claims for employment and to lower adjudication workloads so secu…
A large blue banner bearing the slogan "Make America Safe Again" was unveiled at the Department of Justice headquarters, continuing a pattern of visible presidential branding across federal institutions since the president's return to the White House. The White House directed queries to the Justice Department, which provided a statement praising th…
Florida lawmakers approved legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport after U.S. President Donald Trump. The Senate voted 25-11 following an earlier House approval of 81-30. The bill, backed largely by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, now goes to Governor Ron DeSantis, who has not indicated whether he will sign it.
A document provided to Congress indicates the administration is pursuing a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that does not adopt the long-sought Additional Protocol and that opens the door to enrichment and reprocessing activities. The move has drawn concern from arms control advocates and some lawmakers who argue the pact weake…
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved a proposed $400 million addition to the White House East Wing, a 90,000-square-foot ballroom project that now awaits review by the National Capital Planning Commission and faces legal challenges in federal court.
