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news.sky.compolitics11 hrs ago
US Admits Over 7,700 White South African Refugees While Halting Most Other Refugee Entries
President Donald Trump announced that nearly all refugees admitted to the United States would be White South Africans. Eighteen months later more than 7,700 Afrikaners have arrived while the program has been largely shuttered for other populations. The effort produced diplomatic…
cnbc.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Student-Loan Changes Take Effect July 1 as Courts Block Some Provisions
Several repayment changes began July 1. Federal judges blocked a narrowed professional-degree definition and limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
cnbc.comworld2 hrs agoUpdated
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; Interim Replacement Recommendations Offered
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday at age 71 from a brief and sudden illness. A preliminary medical finding cited an aortic rupture related to hardening of the arteries. President Trump recommended Graham's sister Darline to serve as interim senator until…
Fox Newspolitics2 days ago
EPA Administrator Zeldin Says Climate Projections Show Range of Outcomes
Fox News reported that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated climate projections represent a range of possible outcomes rather than certainties. He spoke at the Great American State Fair on Thursday. The comments coincide with administration moves to revisit the 2009 Endangerment F…
The Guardianpolitics2 days ago
DHS Officials Describe Polygraph Exams and Reassignments as Trump Administration Expands Deportations to Record Levels
The Guardian spoke with more than three dozen current and former officials who described polygraph tests lasting up to six hours and rapid reassignments. Policies under former Secretary Kristi Noem included over 675,000 deportations and expanded use of offshore detention sites. M…
wwd.compolitics2 days ago
Trump Declines to Extend USMCA Beyond 2036, Leaving Current Terms in Place
President Donald Trump has decided not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The pact remains in force until 2036. Trade deficits with Mexico and Canada widened after the deal took effect in 2020.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics3 days ago
Limited-Edition U.S. Passports with Trump Image Issued at Washington Agency
A commemorative passport design with customized artwork began distribution through the Washington Passport Agency. Recipients expressed both approval and disappointment over the changes.
foxnews.compolitics3 days ago
Fox News host says business background disqualifies Kushner and Witkoff from Iran talks
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff lack the regional expertise needed to lead negotiations with Iran. He recommended Secretary of State Marco Rubio take over the talks.
dailykos.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Administration Urges State Attorneys General to Investigate High Gas Prices
The Trump administration sent a letter last week asking state attorneys general to assist federal probes into alleged antitrust and consumer protection violations tied to elevated gasoline prices. washingtontimes.com reported the details July 7, 2026. The request follows a four-m…
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Administration Moves to Ease Federal Gun Rules and Challenge State Restrictions
The Trump administration is moving to reduce federal firearm purchase rules and suing several jurisdictions over their restrictions. The Justice Department and ATF have outlined about three dozen changes since earlier this year. The steps follow President Trump's campaign pledge…
winnipegfreepress.comscience7 days ago
ACA Marketplace Enrollment Fell 2.6 Million After Enhanced Subsidies Ended, Though One State Saw Gains
Federal data released in late June shows enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans fell in every state except New Mexico. The decline followed the January 1 expiration of enhanced federal premium subsidies.
upi.compolitics7 days ago
Trump Administration Adds Scrutiny to Green Card Applications for Citizen Spouses
Npr reported that policy changes since President Trump returned to office have increased interviews and visa restrictions for spouses of U.S. citizens. About 343,000 people received green cards through spouses in 2024. A federal judge ruled one visa pause unlawful.
nbcnews.comfinance9 days ago
Trump Administration Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while litigation continues. President Trump said the administration will begin a new removal process using proper procedures.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Fourth Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump Mandatory Detention Policy
A fourth U.S. appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration's mandatory detention of people who entered the country illegally. Four courts have now rejected the policy while two have upheld it. The Supreme Court may consider the issue next.
dailykos.compolitics11 days ago
Trump Administration Restores Presidential Physical Fitness Test
The Trump administration relaunched the Presidential Physical Fitness Test this week. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined youth fitness activities as part of the rollout, following an executive order signed last year.
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Trump Directs Wall-to-Wall Carpet Installation in White House Bathroom
The Independent reported that President Donald Trump ordered wall-to-wall carpet for the White House bathroom, reviving a first-term issue with soaked flooring near the shower. The account appears in a new book by New York Times reporters that also covers redecorating disputes an…
TechCrunchai12 days ago
U.S. Lifts Export License Requirement for Anthropic Mythos and Fable Models
The government ended the June 12 restriction that had forced Anthropic to cut public access. The company will restore availability on July 1 after agreeing to security protocols with the Commerce Department.
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abcnews.go.compolitics13 days ago
25 States and D.C. Sue to Block Federal Medicaid Work Requirements
A group of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed suit Monday in federal court in Massachusetts. The complaint challenges a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that imposes work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics13 days ago
Trump Administration Seeks Centralized List of Foreign Intelligence Targets
The administration is developing a master list of suspected foreign spies and potential intelligence recruits under a national security directive. The effort has encountered resistance from the FBI and CIA.
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abcnews.go.compolitics13 days ago
Supreme Court Allows Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian Nationals to Expire
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 25 that the Trump administration need not extend temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals. The program expires July 1, 2026, requiring roughly 335,000 recipients to depart or face enforcement.
upi.compolitics13 days ago
Trump Nominates Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling for Permanent Role
President Trump announced Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to serve as permanent U.S. Secretary of Labor. Sonderling has held the acting position since April after the prior secretary resigned.
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artnews.compolitics16 days ago
Trump Administration Prepares Welcome Packs for up to 7,500 White South African Refugees While Broader Program Remains Paused
The Trump administration is preparing welcome packs for white South African refugees that include historical documents, an Android tablet and a children's book from PragerU. The traditional U.S. refugee program remains paused with most of the 7,500 annual spots allocated to Afrik…
New York Postpolitics17 days ago
Lawmakers Seek to Block Proposed $700 Million Jet Engine Sale to Turkey
Reps. Greg Meeks and Nicole Malliotakis launched a bipartisan effort to halt the Trump administration's planned sale of jet engines and defense articles to Turkey. The push precedes the NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Turkey. President Trump said the deal would please Turki…
France 24politics16 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Lifts Injunctions, Allowing End to TPS for Haitian and Syrian Nationals
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25 issued a 6-3 unsigned order allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for more than 356,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants. The ruling lifts prior lower-court blocks on the policy.
abcnews.go.comworld19 days ago
National Park Service Says Law-Enforcement Rangers Keep Traditional Uniforms, Receive Minor Equipment Updates
The agency clarified that only a subset of law enforcement staff will receive new insignia and protective equipment. Gray shirts and green trousers remain unchanged. The statement follows reports of broader shifts under the Trump administration.
CalMatterspolitics19 days ago
Trump Administration Renews Effort to Link Homelessness Funds to Sobriety Shelters
CalMatters reported that the Trump administration is again seeking to redirect federal homelessness money toward temporary shelters requiring sobriety. A federal judge blocked a similar effort last year. Advocacy groups filed a new court challenge this week.
The Hillpolitics19 days ago
Appeals Court Pauses Deadline to Restore Park Displays but Leaves Bar on Trump Order in Place
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday paused a July 3 deadline for reinstalling more than 50 exhibits removed from national parks under a Trump administration directive. The panel left in place a lower court order barring implementation of the underlying executive order.
rnz.co.nzworld19 days ago
Over 50 ODNI Staff Removed Since Pulte Became Acting Director
Six intelligence staff were terminated and 45 returned to home agencies after Bill Pulte took the role on Friday. The moves follow earlier reductions under former Director Tulsi Gabbard.
thezimbabwemail.compolitics19 days ago
U.S. and Iran Reach Initial Deal Framework; Accounts of Terms Differ
President Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania on Tuesday while the United States and Iran presented differing versions of terms in an initial agreement. CBS News reported that disagreements over the deal have multiplied, increasing uncertainty about what has been settled.
foxnews.compolitics20 days ago
Trump to Host Defense Contractors Meeting on Missile Production
President Trump will meet U.S. defense contractors on Wednesday to address missile and munitions output after nearly four months of war with Iran. He confirmed the session on Monday and said the administration is pressing firms to raise production of systems including the Patriot…
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deccanchronicle.compolitics20 days ago
Senate Republicans question IRS audit immunity agreement
Five Republican senators told Semafor they have questions about a Justice Department agreement shielding President Trump, his family, and his businesses from IRS audits. Some said they oppose the protection and may seek to repeal it through amendments.
Statscience20 days ago
Trump Administration Memo Says Disability Integration Rule Is Not Legally Binding
The Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel memo states that the integration mandate from the 1999 Olmstead decision does not require community placement for people with severe disabilities. It was written in response to White House questions and signals a shift in federal…
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics21 days ago
Appeals Courts Split on Immigration Detention as Three Circuits Rule Against Administration
Federal appeals courts have checked multiple district judges blocking Trump administration immigration policies. The pattern includes writs of mandamus and Supreme Court interventions in deportation and detention cases. A 3-2 circuit split now heads toward Supreme Court review.
nbcnews.compolitics22 days ago
Appeals Court to Review Ruling Blocking $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The administration filed a June 18 brief arguing the payment is an immigration restriction, not a tax, after a district judge vacated the policy on June 8.
nbcnews.comworld24 days ago
Justice Department declines to file declaration on anti-weaponization fund status
The Trump administration declined a federal judge's request for a sworn declaration confirming the $1.8 billion fund will not proceed. Senior Justice Department lawyers cited separation of powers concerns and prior statements that the program is not moving forward.
The Hillpolitics24 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Replace Slavery Exhibit at President's House
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can remove and replace the outdoor slavery memorial at Independence National Historical Park. The decision overturns a February order that required restoration of removed panels.
pbs.orgpolitics26 days ago
Workers Apply Hydrogen Peroxide to Reflecting Pool on National Mall
National Park Service crews used hydrogen peroxide and vacuum equipment on June 16 to address an algae bloom in the Reflecting Pool. The work follows a Trump administration project to install a blue liner and nanobubbling system.
The Guardianpolitics27 days ago
Court-Ordered End of SAVE Plan Moves 7 Million Borrowers to Fixed or Income-Based Repayment Starting July 2026
More than 7 million borrowers must select new plans within 90 days after the Save repayment plan is dismantled on 1 July 2026. New borrowers will face the Repayment Assistance Plan or tiered standard plans with longer payoff periods and reduced forgiveness.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics27 days ago
Remittance Platform Halts Cuba Transfers After U.S. Policy Change
One of the main online platforms used by Cubans in the United States to send money, food, and clothing to relatives on the island is ending operations. The change follows increased pressure on the Cuban government by the Trump administration.
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upi.compolitics31 days ago
Justice Department Investigates Banks Over Account Closures of January 6 Defendants and Trump Allies
Prosecutors are reviewing whether major banks closed accounts of Trump supporters and January 6 defendants for political reasons. The probe is tied to administration efforts to compensate people the president says were harmed by prior government actions.
al-monitor.compolitics32 days ago
Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes killed three people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey held talks with Palestinian factions on implementing the second phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza plan.
nbcnews.compolitics33 days agoSourced
Trump Administration Details Early Wins on Deregulation and Enforcement
The White House released a compilation of actions taken since President Donald J. Trump returned to office in 2025 that slash federal bureaucracy and enact America First policies. The list triggers immediate operational shifts at multiple agencies and sets new compliance deadline…
Timepolitics26 days agoUpdated
Who Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Former Lawyer and Nominee for Attorney General?
Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general following Pam Bondi's ouster, previously represented Trump as his personal defense attorney.
Forbespolitics34 days agoUpdated
Senate Parliamentarian Rules on 60-Vote Threshold for Voter ID and Immigration Provisions
President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to dismiss Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled that two Republican measures require 60 votes.
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foxnews.compolitics26 days agoSourced
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche of Florida as Attorney General
President Trump sent the nomination of Todd Blanche of Florida to the Senate on June 8, 2026 to serve as Attorney General. The nomination starts the Senate confirmation process that will determine who leads the Department of Justice for the remainder of the term.
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salon.compolitics35 days ago
Trump Voices Support for Compensating Jan. 6 Defendants but DOJ Rejects Proposed Anti-Weaponization Fund
President Trump told NBC's Kristen Welker he supports compensating Jan. 6 defendants and favors an Anti-Weaponization Fund, even after the Justice Department stated the fund would not proceed.
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catholicnewsagency.comworld37 days ago
FBI Fires Five Analysts Who Helped Draft Flawed 2023 Richmond Memo on Radical Traditionalist Catholics
The bureau dismissed at least five analysts who helped draft a withdrawn internal assessment that examined links between violent extremists and radical Catholic views. The memo drew criticism from President Trump’s allies and later featured in a Task Force report.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Administration Reports 2.2 Million Voluntary Self-Deportations in 2025 After Spending Tens of Millions on Outreach
The U.S. government has spent tens of millions of dollars encouraging migrants to leave voluntarily. Many who attempt the process encounter missing documents, unpaid tickets, and uncertain protections.
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theconservativetreehouse.compolitics39 days agoSourced
Trump Administration Finalizes No Surprises Act IDR Disclosure and Process Rules
The Office of Personnel Management, Treasury Department and IRS issued a 182-page final rule updating the federal independent dispute resolution process established under the No Surprises Act. The changes take effect August 3, 2026 and will require plans and issuers to transmit s…
Semaforpolitics39 days ago
Trump Signs AI Model Review Order as Altman Holds Bipartisan Meetings on Capitol Hill
President Donald Trump signed an order on advanced artificial intelligence on June 2. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with congressional leaders the next day to discuss federal oversight.
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Trump Administration Proposes Tightening SSI Eligibility Rules, Counting Family Support as Income
The Social Security Administration submitted a proposal last July that would reduce monthly benefits for roughly 275,000 people and end eligibility for more than 100,000 others by changing how it counts family housing support.
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Trump Administration Proposes Allowing Asylum Denials Without Interviews in Some Cases
CBS News reported that the Trump administration is developing a plan allowing immigration officials to reject some asylum applications without conducting interviews.
ABC Newsworld43 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
The attack was the fourth this week in a series that began in early September and has now killed 205 people. U.S. Southern Command said the vessel was engaged in narco-trafficking.
riotimesonline.compolitics43 days ago
U.S. Homicides Drop 25% Below 2019 Levels in 2025 After Federal Violence Intervention Grants Are Cut
National homicide totals dropped sharply after the 2020 pandemic spike, yet the Trump administration ended more than $800 million in Department of Justice grants for community violence programs in April 2025.
pinsentmasons.compolitics44 days ago
Judge Reviews Details of IRS Settlement That Created Anti-Weaponization Fund
A federal judge has opened an inquiry into a settlement between the Trump administration and the IRS that created an anti-weaponization fund.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics45 days ago
IRS to Pay $1.8B to January 6 Defendants in Tax Leak Settlement
A federal judge in Virginia issued an injunction Friday halting the Trump administration from moving money into or out of a newly created $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate people who say they were improperly targeted by federal agencies.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics46 days agoUpdated
Treasury Explores $250 Bill Design Featuring President Trump
The Trump administration and U.S. Treasury are developing a $250 bill that would carry President Trump's image. If issued, the note would mark the first time a living person has appeared on U.S. currency since 1866.
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Washington Examinerpolitics47 days ago
Federal Judge Rules West Point Cannot Restrict Faculty Speech on Ideologies
A federal judge blocked restrictions requiring West Point civilian faculty to obtain prior approval before speaking to outside groups. The ruling applies only to civilian professors and leaves the policy in place for active-duty faculty.
nypost.compolitics49 days ago
Brennan Center President Discusses Trump Administration Actions
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, spoke with NPR about recent moves by the Trump administration. He described some actions as corruption and discussed possible responses.
BBC Newsworld52 days ago
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence Effective June 30
Tulsi Gabbard will step down as director of national intelligence on June 30, citing her husband's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. President Trump named Aaron Lukas as acting director.