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Nbc NewsA 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.comThe 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.
ndtv.comThe 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…
TechCrunchThe 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.
abcnews.go.comA 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.comThe 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.
abcnews.go.comThe 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.comPresident 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.
artnews.comThe Trump administration is preparing welcome packs for white South African refugees that include historical documents, an Android tablet and a children's book from PragerU.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 PostReps. 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 24The 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.comThe 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.
CalMattersCalMatters 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.
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.comPresident 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.comPresident 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…
deccanchronicle.comFive 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.
StatThe 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.ukFederal 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.comThe 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.comThe 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 HillA 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.orgNational 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 GuardianMore 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.comOne 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.
upi.comProsecutors 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.
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.comThe 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…
TimeBlanche, who has served as acting attorney general following Pam Bondi's ouster, previously represented Trump as his personal defense attorney.
ForbesPresident Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to dismiss Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled that two Republican measures require 60 votes.
foxnews.comPresident 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.
salon.comPresident 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.
catholicnewsagency.comThe 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.comThe 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.
theconservativetreehouse.comThe 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCBS News reported that the Trump administration is developing a plan allowing immigration officials to reject some asylum applications without conducting interviews.
riotimesonline.comNational 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.comA federal judge has opened an inquiry into a settlement between the Trump administration and the IRS that created an anti-weaponization fund.
theconservativetreehouse.comA 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.comThe 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.
Washington ExaminerA 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.comMichael 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJournalists examined Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's conduct in office during a May 22, 2026 broadcast. They contrasted his actions with past defense secretaries who limited partisan activity.
gellerreport.comPresident Trump accepted Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation Friday after an 18-month tenure marked by limited involvement in foreign policy decisions. Gabbard cited her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis as the reason for stepping down.
BBC NewsTulsi 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.
theconservativetreehouse.comTwo lawsuits challenge the creation of a compensation fund for claims of targeting by the prior administration. The suits allege the fund bypasses Congress and violates constitutional limits on federal spending.
France 24President Trump said Thursday he may be the one to intervene in Cuba after federal prosecutors charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with terrorism over a 1996 plane downing. Trump reversed his earlier stance that no escalation was needed and left open the possibility of mil…
abcnews.go.comPresident Trump stated on Thursday that the U.S. may take unspecified action regarding Cuba. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Cuba's political and economic systems as broken.
NewsweekA Quinnipiac University poll released this week shows 67 percent of Republicans approve of Kash Patel's handling of the FBI. The survey of 1,106 registered voters found disapproval at 18 percent, up from 10 percent in September 2025.
France 24Two officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, filed suit to stop payouts from a nearly $1.8 billion fund created under a settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
Nbc NewsTwo officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, filed a federal lawsuit to stop payouts from a new settlement fund. The suit claims the fund is illegal and could reward those involved in the riot.
The GuardianCuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said any U.S. strike would cause a bloodbath and incalculable regional consequences. The warning followed an Axios report citing classified intelligence that Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed plans to attack the Guanta…
AxiosMore than 60 allies of President Trump signed a letter asking him to require testing and government approval of the most powerful AI models before release. The letter was shared first with Axios.
ibtimes.co.ukTwo senators sent a letter to the Trump administration opposing any extension of a sanctions waiver that allows imports of Russian oil into countries that purchase it. The waiver, first issued under the former Biden administration, is set to expire soon. The senators argued that…
StatMarty Makary stepped down from the FDA on Tuesday, ending a tenure that began with a high-profile announcement on Covid-19 vaccine recommendations alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya. His arrival coincided with mass dismissals of career officials by the Departmen…
The HillSen. Bill Cassidy faces a tough Republican primary Saturday against two Trump-endorsed candidates in Louisiana. Recent polling shows him potentially finishing third and missing the June runoff. His 2021 impeachment vote and reluctance to fully back certain Trump health officials…
upi.comThe Trump administration argued before a federal appeals court that the energy secretary has sole discretion to declare an energy emergency and order coal plants to remain operational. The case centers on the J.H. Campbell power plant in Michigan, the first of six aging facilitie…
bbc.co.ukU.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded 8,943 southwestern border apprehensions in April, a 94% decline from the Biden administration monthly average. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks announced his immediate resignation, citing the border's most secure state under President Tru…
citizen.co.zaHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told KFF Health News he has no plans to seek the presidency again as a Republican. His remarks came amid tensions with some MAHA supporters over vaccine policy and recent Trump administration nominations at the CDC and sur…