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world6 hrs ago
U.S. Park Police Arrest One Man, Cite Others After Touching Loose Coating at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Fourteen police reports were filed after incidents at the recently resurfaced pool. One report described a 250-foot gash cut into the new surface.
Forbespolitics4 hrs ago
Former Olympian Arrested After Touching Paint in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; No Confirmation of Multiple Vandalism Arrests
David Hearn, 67, faces charges of destroying government property after touching a strip of blue coating. President Trump said the pool would be drained again and that multiple arrests had occurred.
Nbc Newspolitics1 day agoUpdated
U.S. Accepts Qatari Jet as Temporary Presidential Aircraft Despite Ethics Concerns
President Trump unveiled the modified jet at Joint Base Andrews on June 19. The aircraft will serve until new VC-25B planes arrive in 2027 and 2028.
inquisitr.compolitics2 days ago
Retired Air Force One Jet Completes Final Flight After G7 Return
The largest presidential Boeing 747 that served for more than three decades landed for the last time on Thursday after carrying President Trump back from the G7 Summit in Switzerland.
New York Postpolitics2 days ago
Documents Released on U.S. Funding to Wuhan Lab
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released documents on past funding decisions related to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The materials include internal communications about recommendations made by Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Le Mondeworld2 days ago
One VC-25A Aircraft Completes Final Flight as Qatari 747 Joins Executive Fleet
The U.S. government has acquired a Boeing 747 previously owned by Qatar to serve as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft. One of the two VC-25A jets that have carried presidents since 1990 completed its final flight on or about June 18, 2026.
Newsweekpolitics3 days ago
Trump Administration Orders Urgent Cleanup of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Ahead of July 4
Federal workers are being mobilized to scrub algae from the recently renovated pool. The effort is part of preparations for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
yahoo.compolitics4 days ago
President Trump Withdraws Intelligence Nominee to Advance Elections Bill
President Trump withdrew an intelligence nomination and named a replacement after bipartisan opposition to the first choice. The action is intended to increase pressure on Congress regarding an elections bill.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Vice President JD Vance Scheduled to Appear on ABC's The View
Vance will discuss his forthcoming book and the administration's agreement with Iran during the Wednesday appearance. He will be the third sitting vice president to join the program.
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nbcnews.compolitics6 days ago
President Trump's accounts traded $212 million to $695 million in stocks in first quarter
President Trump's investment accounts recorded trading volume between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities during the first three months of 2026. Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Netflix, Oracle and AMD appeared most frequently among the holdings.
politics8 days ago
Trump Displays Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Rendering in Oval Office
The $14.8 million project, completed this week, sealed and painted the pool bottom American flag blue. It forms part of broader changes to federal buildings and monuments during President Trump's second term.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Some National Park Exhibits and Halt Further Removals
U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley issued a preliminary injunction on June 12, 2026, directing the administration to reinstate exhibits removed from National Park Service sites and to halt further removals.
pelotonmagazine.compolitics10 days ago
At Least Five States Decline Participation in National 250th Anniversary Event
At least five states have declined to take part in a national celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event is intended to mark the country's founding anniversary.
ABC Newspolitics10 days ago
Trump proposes triumphal arch between Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery; design review continues for 250th anniversary
The five-level structure would reach 250 feet including a gold-winged figure and two eagles. Construction is planned over two to three years with year-round work in two daily 10-hour shifts.
wornandwound.comworld10 days ago
Faint Markings Reading '8647' Appear on Washington Monument Lawn, Investigation Underway
Faint tracings appeared Thursday on the west lawn of the Washington Monument. U.S. Park Police collected grass samples and opened an investigation.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
Numbers Etched in Grass on Washington Monument West Lawn Prompt Park Police Response
U.S. Park Police responded to a report of vandalism on the west lawn of the Washington Monument at approximately 11:30 a.m. The numbers “8647” were marked in the grass near Constitution Avenue NW.
nasa.govscience11 days ago
NASA Administrator Defends Merit-Based Artemis III Crew Selection, Rejects Political Influence
Jared Isaacman said the Astronaut Office chose the crew based on expertise and mission needs. The decision drew criticism over NASA’s prior commitment to include a woman and a person of colour on the lunar surface.
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gamereactor.eutechnology11 days ago
White House X account posts videos using Naruto and other anime imagery
About 20,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking the White House to stop posting videos that use images from Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Naruto without permission. The petition was first submitted in March and revived after a weekend post showing President Trump as Nar…
realitytea.comscience14 days ago
Trump Reclassifies ~8,000 HHS Employees Under Schedule F, Allowing At-Will Dismissal
President Trump signed an order on June 4 that shifts roughly 8,000 federal workers, including HHS policy staff and some NIH grant reviewers, into a category that removes civil-service firing protections.
politics14 days ago
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Refilled as D.C. Historic Fountains Reopen
National Park Service crews started filling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday. The work completes a citywide effort that reopened nine historic fountains ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
thesouthafrican.compolitics16 days ago
Trump Orders Staff Cuts at Office of Director of National Intelligence, Citing Bloat
President Trump said the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has become too large and directed its new leader to reduce personnel. The remarks came in an interview published by The Wall Street Journal.
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ABC Newspolitics16 days agoUpdated
Promenade to Connect Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
President Trump announced the project during a June 4 Oval Office event. The promenade is the latest in a series of changes to Washington infrastructure ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
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realitytea.compolitics17 days ago
Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Senior Policy Federal Workers as At-Will Employees
President Trump signed an executive order on June 3 that removes civil service protections from roughly 8,000 high-level federal workers and places them in a new Schedule Policy/Career category.
realitytea.compolitics18 days ago
Trump Reclassifies ~8,000 Senior Policy Officials as At-Will Employees, Expanding Presidential Accountability Over Federal Workforce
The June 3, 2026 executive order targets GS-15 policy and management roles. It follows a February rule creating Schedule Policy/Career and precedes further litigation.
Le Mondepolitics18 days ago
U.S. administration drops plan for $1.8 billion compensation fund
The acting attorney general told Congress the administration will not proceed with a proposed compensation fund. A federal judge had frozen the project last week.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
Trump Names Six Officials to Lead Multiple Agencies
President Trump has assigned additional leadership roles to six Cabinet members and senior aides as vacancies arise and agencies restructure. The officials now hold simultaneous positions across departments and independent agencies.
pbs.orgpolitics20 days ago
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Draft Proposal for Standard Nondisclosure Agreements Covering Unclassified Information
The draft rule would let agencies require employees to sign nondisclosure agreements covering non-public information. The proposal cites recent press reporting on a U.S. raid and a Supreme Court opinion.
Al Jazeerafinance20 days ago
Powell Receives JFK Profile in Courage Award
Jerome Powell said attempts to remove officials over policy differences would erode public trust. He spoke while accepting an award days after leaving the chair post.
nypost.compolitics21 days ago
White House-linked group schedules 250th anniversary events after cancellations
A White House-run organization is organizing celebrations for the United States 250th anniversary. Several musical acts have withdrawn from scheduled performances.
lamag.compolitics21 days ago
Applicants for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Include Multiple Pardoned Individuals
Individuals previously convicted or investigated in cases tied to the 2020 election and January 6 events have stated they intend to seek payments from the fund. The Justice Department created the program to address alleged government overreach.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics23 days ago
Trump Says He Will Transfer Kennedy Center Control to Congress
President Trump stated he would hand oversight of the Kennedy Center to Congress after a federal judge blocked his earlier plan to close and renovate the venue.
nationalpost.compolitics23 days ago
CIA Employee Trial Delayed After Gold Theft Accusation
A former senior CIA employee remains in custody after a federal judge postponed his initial court appearance. Prosecutors allege he removed 303 gold bars and foreign currency from agency premises.
realitytea.compolitics4 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management released a draft agreement on Tuesday that would require federal workers to sign NDAs. The measure would allow civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosures to journalists.
Forbesworld26 days ago
Interior Secretary Defends AI Data Centers After Pope's Encyclical
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum defended AI data centers as positive for humanity and criticized Pope Leo XIV for tech editorializing. The remarks came after the pope released a 42,000-word document warning about AI risks.
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upi.compolitics26 days ago
Trump Administration Reaches Settlement on IRS Tax Records Lawsuit
President Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax records and reached a settlement creating a $1.8 billion fund. The agreement also bars future federal investigations into Trump and his family businesses.
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themandarin.com.aupolitics27 days ago
Reports Point to Shifting Influence Among Administration Officials
Unnamed sources indicate one senior official has become more isolated following a resignation. The same reports describe policy differences over Iran and rising influence for another official.
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theconservativetreehouse.compolitics27 days ago
Trump Administration Settles Lawsuit to Create $1.8 Billion Weaponization Fund
The Trump administration reached a settlement in a lawsuit it filed against itself. The agreement establishes a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals the administration determines were unfairly prosecuted.
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news.sky.compolitics28 days ago
President's Medical Examination Draws Renewed Health Scrutiny
An upcoming medical examination for the sitting U.S. president has renewed attention to health questions that date back more than ten years. The examination follows a pattern of periodic health disclosures required of the office.
thehindu.compolitics28 days ago
U.S. intelligence director submits resignation effective June 30
The director of national intelligence will depart the post overseeing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. Reports indicate the resignation followed internal discussions about possible replacement.
bbc.co.ukpolitics29 days ago
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as National Intelligence Director
Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation on Friday, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis. She will leave the post at the end of June. The departure follows U.S. military strikes on Iran.
thehindu.compolitics29 days ago
Trump Administration Restores Rule Requiring Most Green Card Applicants to Leave U.S.
The Trump administration announced Friday that most foreign nationals seeking green cards must return to their home countries to complete the process. The change ends a policy that allowed many applicants already in the U.S. to finish the process domestically.
Japan Timespolitics29 days ago
U.S. intelligence director resigns effective June 30
The director of national intelligence submitted a resignation letter Friday citing a family medical situation. A separate report indicated the departure followed direction from the White House.
gellerreport.compolitics30 days ago
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard stepped down on May 22 citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis. The departure follows three other senior administration exits in the past three months.
dailywire.comworld30 days ago
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard has submitted her resignation as U.S. Director of National Intelligence. Reports indicate the move follows contentious moments with the president during her time in the post.
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abcnews.go.comworld31 days ago
State Department Updates Diplomat Evaluation Process
The State Department has introduced a revised system for annual performance reviews of U.S. diplomats. Supervisors must now assign numerical ratings and answer specific questions about employee performance.
680news.compolitics31 days ago
Justice Department Creates Fund to Compensate Claims of Government Targeting
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were harmed by federal legal actions. The fund was established as part of a settlement in President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the release of his tax returns.
Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Trump Bought Between $1 Million and $5 Million in Kura Sushi USA Stock
President Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million of stock in Kura Sushi USA. The purchase was one of his largest disclosed trades this year and coincided with a more than 5% rise in the company's shares.
foxnews.comworld32 days ago
Intelligence official resigns from two posts over Iran conflict
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy is leaving her roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget this week. Officials cited family reasons in her departure notice.
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The Washington Postworld32 days ago
Trump Administration Intelligence Official Amaryllis Fox Kennedy Resigns from Two Posts
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, a senior Trump administration intelligence official and daughter-in-law of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is stepping down this week from roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management a…
upi.compolitics33 days ago
U.S. Government to Drop Tax Claims Against President Trump in IRS Lawsuit Settlement
The settlement resolves a $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Trump over leaked tax returns. It permanently bars the government from examining or prosecuting tax issues involving Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organisation.
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thesouthafrican.compolitics33 days ago
U.S. government plans to increase white South African refugee admissions
The U.S. government announced it will raise the number of white South Africans admitted as refugees this year from about 7,500 to 17,500. Officials cited unforeseen developments in South Africa as creating an emergency refugee situation.
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U.S. Officials Discard China-Issued Burner Phones, Badges and Pins Before Boarding Air Force One
President Trump and a U.S. delegation left Beijing on Friday after two days of high-level talks led by President Xi Jinping. White House staffers and reporters surrendered burner phones, credential badges and lapel pins issued by China, throwing them into a bin at the foot of Air…
indianexpress.comscience41 days ago
Kennedy Launches Review of Vaccines’ Possible Role in Chronic Disease
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading a wide-ranging inquiry into whether vaccines contribute to chronic disease, including renewed examination of possible links to autism and thimerosal. The New York Times reported the effort is a top priority even as the White House…
The Independentpolitics42 days ago
Trump Gold Card Visa Program Receives Fewer Than 60 Applications
The program, which offers a path to U.S. residency through a $1 million donation, has drawn only a small number of applicants since its launch. Immigration attorneys are advising clients against using the program, citing insufficient legal grounding. Court filings related to laws…
theyeshivaworld.comworld44 days ago
Olivia and Liam Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Year in 2025
The U.S. Social Security Administration released its annual list of the 1,000 most popular baby names for 2025, based on Social Security card applications. Olivia held the top spot for girls and Liam for boys for the seventh consecutive year. Charlotte rose to second among girls…
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usmagazine.comtechnology45 days ago
White House Calls Mark Hamill 'Sick Individual' After Actor Posts AI Image of Trump
The White House responded after actor Mark Hamill shared an AI-generated image depicting President Trump lying lifeless in a shallow grave on Bluesky. Hamill added a caption expressing a wish for Trump to face electoral defeat, legal accountability and historical disgrace. The ac…
realitytea.compolitics46 days ago
Poll Shows Majority Disapproval of Religious Rhetoric by Trump and Hegseth
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that 87 percent of Americans disapproved of an AI-generated image posted by President Trump depicting him as Jesus. The survey also showed 69 percent disapproval of a prayer by Hegseth at the Pentagon invoking overwhelming violence.
New York Postworld47 days ago
US Government to Test New AI Models From Google, Microsoft and xAI Before Release
The US Department of Commerce announced agreements with Google, Microsoft and xAI to test new AI models for capabilities and security risks before public release. The pacts expand on prior arrangements with OpenAI and Anthropic, with evaluations focusing on national security, cyb…
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New York Posttechnology47 days ago
US Commerce Department Signs AI Model Review Agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI
The US Department of Commerce announced agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind, and xAI to review early versions of new AI models for national security risks before public release. The pacts build on similar deals from the Biden era and aim to evaluate capabilities in areas l…
pymnts.compolitics47 days ago
White House Prepares to Regulate Advanced AI Models 15 Months After Initial Deregulation Effort
The White House is preparing to oversee powerful new AI models, according to a report. This development comes 15 months after President Trump initiated efforts to reduce government constraints on AI on his first day in office. The shift marks a change in approach to AI governance…