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world17 hrs ago
Victims of Iranian Terrorism Gather in Washington to Press Trump on Restitution
More than 100 victims and their families are in Washington urging President Trump to require Iran to pay court-ordered damages before any sanctions relief or asset transfers. The group plans to deliver a letter during a scheduled White House meeting on Tuesday.
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Conditions Federal Funding on State Election Security Checks
The Trump administration stated that states must implement election security measures including secure voting machines and cleaned voter rolls or lose federal funding. President Donald Trump delivered a White House address announcing declassification of related intelligence repor…
abcnews.go.comfinance4 days ago
Vice President Vance Says Israeli Elements Tried to Shape U.S. Opinion Against Iran War Deal
In a Joe Rogan Experience interview, Vice President JD Vance accused some in Israel's system of trying to prolong the Iran conflict and criticized him for backing diplomacy. He also addressed the Epstein files and his role advising President Trump. A deal ended the war last month…
washingtonpost.compolitics5 days ago
Democratic Socialists of America Release Platform Proposing Senate Elimination and Other Structural Changes
The Democratic Socialists of America issued its updated 'Workers Deserve More' platform on July 15, 2026. The document outlines structural changes to U.S. government institutions and new economic policies.
nypost.compolitics5 days ago
Trump to Urge Defense Contractors to Increase Weapons Output
President Trump will address defense executives at a Pennsylvania summit on Wednesday to request faster production of missiles and other munitions. The request follows reports of depleted U.S. stockpiles after shipments to allies and recent military operations.
Usa Todaypolitics9 days ago
Supreme Court justices wrote major rulings and dissents in term ending June
The Supreme Court completed its term in June. Individual justices authored key opinions, dissents, and separate writings on cases involving presidential actions and other issues.
manilatimes.netpolitics10 days ago
Secret Service Plans Additional Security at New Vance Family Home
The Secret Service will add protection measures at a new residence for Vice President JD Vance and his family in Middleburg, Virginia. The move comes as the second lady and vice president consider relocating before the arrival of their fourth child.
Forbespolitics12 days agoUpdated
Trump Holds Press Events at NATO Summit in Ankara
President Trump made multiple verbal slips during a July 8 press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. He also repeated a prior mispronunciation of TikTok and discussed an Iran-related topic.
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U.S. Army Websites Defaced With Messages Calling President Trump a Pedophile and Thief
The Army restored the Open Innovation Lab and AI Integration Center sites after error pages were altered to include political messages. The incident is under investigation with no reported data theft.
news.sky.compolitics14 days ago
Trump branding appears on passports, coins, airport and federal buildings
Special-edition U.S. passports featuring President Trump went on sale July 6 at the Washington Passport Agency. Additional commemorative items include a 24-karat gold coin, new $100 bills, and renamed airport signage.
cnbc.compolitics15 days ago
Lutnick Met FIFA President Infantino at Dinner Before Balogun Red-Card Review
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held a previously unreported dinner with FIFA leadership to discuss overturning a red-card ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The effort shows the extent of Lutnick's ties to soccer's governing body.
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nbcnews.compolitics18 days ago
President Trump's Financial Disclosure Prompts Questions on Taxes and Ethics
The release of President Trump's financial disclosure has drawn attention to his tax payments and possible conflicts of interest. CBS News reported that the document leaves several details about his income and liabilities unclear.
freepressjournal.inpolitics19 days ago
Washington D.C. Marks 250th Anniversary with Construction Projects and Security Measures
The U.S. capital features new construction, cleaned monuments, and agency banners as the country marks its 250th anniversary this weekend. Wired reported on the projects at Union Station, the White House, and the Reflecting Pool.
msnbc.compolitics21 days ago
Businesses tied to Trump and Lutnick families gained from $1.6 billion Kazakhstan mining deal
Firms linked to the sons of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took stakes and earned fees after the families helped secure a tungsten mining contract in Kazakhstan. The $1.6 billion project was signed in November.
news.sky.compolitics21 days ago
U.S. Government Plans Two Separate Events for 250th Anniversary
The federal government will hold two events on July 4, 2026, one in Washington, D.C., and one in Los Angeles. Separate commissions are organizing the events with limited coordination.
bloombergquint.comtechnology21 days ago
Two Companies Reach Criticality in U.S. Experimental Nuclear Reactor Program
President Trump signed an executive order setting a goal of three new experimental reactors by July 4, 2026. The Department of Energy's Reactor Pilot Program has enabled Antares Nuclear and Valar Atomics to go critical within the past month.
abcnews.go.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
Trump Says East Potomac Golf Links Renovation Starts September 1
President Trump announced Sunday that work on the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., will begin September 1. The project aims to upgrade the public course to host major tournaments.
nymag.compolitics23 days ago
Commemorative Passport With President Trump Image Limited to Washington Agency
A commemorative U.S. passport featuring an image of President Trump will be issued starting July 6 at one passport agency. The document will be distributed while supplies last and will not replace standard passports.
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kayak.comfinance23 days ago
Trump Shares Rendering of New U.S. Passport Design on Truth Social
President Donald Trump posted an image of a proposed U.S. passport on June 26, 2026. The State Department is preparing limited-edition versions featuring customized artwork for the nation's 250th anniversary while retaining standard security features.
world29 days 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.
news.sky.comai30 days ago
Trump Says He No Longer Views Anthropic as National Security Threat
President Trump stated in a June 19 interview that Anthropic is no longer considered a national security threat after meeting its CEO at the G7 summit.
Washington Examinerpolitics30 days 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.
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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 Postpolitics31 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 Mondeworld32 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.
Newsweekpolitics32 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.compolitics33 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.compolitics34 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.compolitics35 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.
politics37 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.compolitics36 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.compolitics39 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 Newspolitics39 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.comworld39 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 Examinerpolitics39 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.govscience40 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.eutechnology40 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.comscience43 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.
politics43 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.compolitics45 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 Newspolitics45 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.compolitics47 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.compolitics47 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 Mondepolitics47 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 Examinerpolitics48 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.orgpolitics49 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 Jazeerafinance50 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.compolitics50 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.compolitics50 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.inpolitics52 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.compolitics52 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.compolitics55 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.
Forbesworld55 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.compolitics55 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.aupolitics56 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.compolitics56 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.compolitics57 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.compolitics57 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.ukpolitics58 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.compolitics58 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.